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E-Mails Tell Tale of Intel, HP and Microsoft's Vista Capable Logo

Microsoft official suggested Vista Capable was associated with helping Intel's quarterly earnings.

Report: Microsoft Readying New SaaS Push

Blogger suggests Redmond is poised to move on its Software Plus Services strategy with construction of datacenters.

Microsoft Takes SharePoint and Exchange Servers Online

Hosted application betas released as part of Microsoft Online Services.

Exchange Server 2007 Encounters Leap Year-Related Error

IT pros were stumped by end-of-February glitch.

Sybase Updates Encryption Software for Windows Mobile Data

Solution is designed to facilitate file encryption on laptops.

Optimal Trace Enterprise 5.0: Implement Project Requirements

Keep everyone working together with this comprehensive collaboration tool.

Build Early and Often

Is the continuous build model right for your shop?

OpSource Rolls Out SaaS App Integration Offering

Service lets application providers incorporate business services and legacy resources with their hosted apps.

Microsoft Launches Key 2008 Products in Los Angeles

Virtualization shines in glitzy launch.

European Commission Slaps Microsoft With $1.3 Billion Fine

EU cites overpricing for "interface documentation" on work group servers.

Microsoft Goes After Piracy Hacks With Vista SP1

Service pack will indicate exploits and encourage Vista activation.

Lattix 4.0 Management App Adds SQL Server Support

Product is designed to help rearchitect complex systems using Dependency Structure Matrix technology.

Microsoft Opens 2008 Partner Awards for Nominations

April 8 is the deadline for submissions.

Guthrie Offers Silverlight 2 Beta Details

The rich Internet application development platform will arrive "shortly."

Microsoft E-Mails Employees Regarding Yahoo Acquisition

Letter suggests that the Yahoo acquisition may close by the second half of 2008, if approved by regulators.

Bungee Offers Platform-as-a-Service Dev Beta

New service enables "lifecycle development" of Web-based applications, providing a complete environment, company officials say.

.NET Developers Applaud Microsoft's Open Moves

Redmond's stated policy shift suggests better interoperability with open source solutions may happen, some say.

Microsoft Takes Bold Steps Toward Open APIs and Publishing Tech Specs

CEO Ballmer described a company shift toward promoting open connections, data portability, standards and community engagement.

Microsoft Pulls Vista Update That Caused Reboot Problems

The update eventually will be needed to install Vista SP1.

VSTS 2008 and Visual Basic Updates Released

Features and fixes are now available for Visual Studio Team System 2008 and Visual Basic.