Platform aims to help developers quickly create database-driven Windows and .NET applications for the Web.
A host of new betas is released.
Web development platform to compete with Flash.
OOXML format loses two ISO votes.
Some analysts believe it's tied to Vista SP1.
Microsoft announced on Thursday that it intends to buy Parlano, a Chicago-based company it has already worked closely with on enterprise communications software.
Expect fixes, but no new features, when a new service pack is released next year for Windows XP.
RTM delayed until next year.
New service pack to include multiple fixes, new features.
Both views have their advocates.
The company's open source solutions help developers generate applications for Web services, based on C or PHP code.
Gates, Raikes oversee the launch three new products.
"Patch Tuesday" releases not at fault for service failure, Redmond says.
Linux Foundation exec discusses ruling against SCO on UNIX copyrights.
Group releases CMDBf draft with the aim of helping enterprises better manage IT information across platforms.
Chipmaker publishes a proposed spec, aiming to help developers boost application performance in computers with multiple cores.
New keys to be in system builders' hands by September.
Database server gets new features and pricing options.
Service Pack 1 expected to be publicly shipping late this year.
Show's speakers give thumbs up to virtualization-Linux combination.