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Java SDK for Team Foundation Server in the Works

Product enables Java development for Microsoft's collaboration server.

Track Regulatory Compliance From Within Microsoft Office 2007

Approva's app helps to facilitate Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.

It's Official: 'Longhorn' Is Now Windows Server 2008

The rumor turns out to be true with WinHEC announcement.

Building a Virtual Bullpen with Microsoft SharePoint

SharePoint puts an end to inefficient project management and helps Agile dev teams stay light on their feet. (Article courtesy of Redmond Developer News, May 15, 2007.)

In and Out of Orcas

Will Visual Studio catch up to the .NET stack? (Article courtesy of Redmond Developer News, May 15, 2007.)

Gates Details Industry Support for Home Server, Unveils System Builder Edition

Microsoft looks to system builders to create customized solutions for Windows Home Server.

CodeGear Readies C++ and Ruby on Rails IDEs

The Borland subsidiary, moving at a rapid clip, has announced new tools for rapid application development.

Microsoft Claims Open Source Patent Infringements

Execs allege 235 violations of Microsoft patents and finger Linux and OpenOffice as culprits.

Products and Partnerships Rolled Out at JavaOne '07

Announcements at show include a development platform for large-scale Java deployments and a new edition of Nokia's platform for mobile device app development.

Microsoft Hits 'Delete' Key on Virtualization Features

Redmond makes move to meet its 'Viridian' beta release date.

Microsoft Web Site Calls Longhorn 'Windows Server 2008'

Post may have disclosed official name of Redmond's upcoming server OS.

Poll: 40 Percent of Companies Plan To Be on Vista Within a Year

Poll of 753 IT decision-makers tracks deployment plans and concerns about Microsoft's new OS.

Next Version of SQL Server Slated for 2008

New database platform, code-named "Katmai," was announced at Microsoft Business Intelligence Conference.

VMware Launches Workstation 6, Includes Dev Features

Virtualization solution provider adds support for Vista OS in latest release, plus tools for developers.

Sun Unveils JavaFX Code at JavaOne '07

New product line includes a scripting language and solutions for the device application development market.

Microsoft Patches a Septet of Critical Flaws

Windows, Office, Exchange, Internet Explorer and BizTalk Server products get patched today.

Legacy Microsoft Products Get Security Support

A free solution from Shavlik provides security diagnostics for small-to-medium enterprise networks that can't use Microsoft's latest patch technology or MBSA 2.0.1 tool.

Dell Joins Microsoft-Novell Alliance

Computer vendor to offer SuSE Linux Enterprise solution, along with Ubuntu Linux version.

Open Source Goals Outlined in Report

A hybrid approach to software development, combining the best of open-source and proprietary methods, may be emerging, according to members of the Open Source Think Tank.

Managed Control Adds Capabilities to Windows Forms Development

Gobicode Ltd. HTMLLabel 1.0 aims to extend Windows Forms development (article courtesy of Redmond Developer News, May 1, 2007).