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SnapLogic Offers Open Source Data Integration Beta

Solution aimed at simplifying and standardizing data integration using Web-based protocols.

Server Core: Small Footprint, Big Security

Windows Server 2008 has the capability to strip out extraneous functionality, promising a smaller footprint, with positive implications for security.

Microsoft Releases Host of 'Live' Betas

Test versions of Windows Live communications products are now available.

Vista Pre-Release Set To Blow After May 31

Users who don't switch or upgrade the pre-release version after Microsoft's deadline face a hobbled OS.

It's All About the Scripts

Simplify your work with JavaScript files and add cross-browser, AJAX-capable scripts into Web pages.

PDC Cancellation 'Not a Shock'

Microsoft had too much on its plate to proceed with its Professional Developer's Conference, expert says.

Microsoft Cancels Its Flagship Developer Conference

Microsoft's Professional Developers Conference, scheduled for October, won't happen at that time, Redmond says.

Don Ferguson on Changing 'the Fundamental Nature of the Web'

Microsoft's new technical fellow, and former IBM chief software architect, alludes to a "programmable Internet" future.

Dell Starts Selling Linux Computers

Dell adds open source OSes on two desktop models and one laptop model.

Software Plus Services Means Greater Choice, Microsoft Exec Says

deVadoss depicts shifting world, driven by SOA, SaaS and Web 2.0.

'The List': Open Source Advocates Unleash Fury at Microsoft

Redmond's patent claims ignite comments on Web site devoted to open source approach.

'Popfly' to Help Bring Silverlight to the Masses

Microsoft releases alpha of app to develop mashups, Web sites and Silverlight-driven content.

ASP.NET Futures Release Showcases New Controls, Capabilities

New tools add support for Managed JScript, server controls for Silverlight and more.

Microsoft Forges Security Alliance With Juniper Networks

Deal assures interoperability of network access security protocols.

An RDP Vulnerability Just Waiting To Happen?

Users of Microsoft's new Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) 6.0 client apparently can bypass server-side security settings.

More Dish on MOICE

Microsoft blogger describes why a security tool was needed to convert Office 2003 files to the Office 2007 format.

Microsoft Pushes Non-Security Security Update

Redmond offers a Windows Installer patch to fix a resource-use problem.

Microsoft To Work With Chinese Org on Office XML Format

Redmond plans to collaborate on a translation project between its Open XML format and China's Unified Office Format.

Microsoft Demos Management App at EAS'07

Attendees at Enterprise Architect Summit 2007 saw a keynote presentation on how Microsoft Services adds value as a consultant to businesses.

Microsoft Supports Rival Office Document Format

Redmond votes to add Open Document Format to ANSI, even as it pushes its OOXML format.