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Pre-Release Vista Versions Set To Expire in May

Expiring beta version of OS gives users just two hours to save their data.

Build a Multitenant SaaS Application -- the Microsoft Way

Whether you decide to build or buy your first production software-as-a-service application, it's worth a look at the design issues you'll have to resolve.

Company Says .NET Violates Its Patent

Vertical Computer Systems is suing Microsoft, claiming that .NET uses Vertical's patented technology.

SaaS Helps ISVs Exploit the Web

Software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools and platforms can help independent software vendors take advantage of the Internet browser as a standard for application distribution.

Microsoft Preps DNS Mega-Patch

May 8 is the possible release date for Microsoft's patch to fix security vulnerabilities in Windows 2000 Server and Windows Server 2003.

Microsoft Delivers First Public Beta of 'Orcas' and .NET 3.5

The next version of Microsoft's Visual Studio integrated development environment, called "Orcas," has been issued as a beta release.

Oracle Unveils Content Management Plans

Its Stellent integration positions Oracle to take on IBM, and even Microsoft, in the enterprise content management space.

Microsoft Offers SaaS Support to ISVs

Independent software vendors can get hosting and support at Microsoft partner locations under a new program.

Telligent Releases Community Server 2007

Server platform, based on .NET, enables the building of online communities.

Microsoft Updates Action Packs

The partner offering will include Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Business Contact Manager programs for small-office internal use.

WPF/E Becomes 'Silverlight'

Microsoft's browser-based media player gets new name, and a debut alongside Adobe's new media player, at NAB trade show.

Microsoft Warns of New DNS Attacks

Security advisory issued yesteday describes DNS vulnerability in Windows server operating systems.

New Word, Windows Vulnerabilities Surface

Bugs deteted in Word 2007 have yet to be confirmed by Redmond.

Microsoft Virtualization Products Face Delays

Redmond takes aim at performance and scalability goals in holding back Virtual Server 2005 upgrade.

Microsoft Issues ASP.NET Glitch Fix

Patch will fix compilation problems that occur after "massive file changes," such as antivirus time-stamp modifications.

User Management Program Adds Security Upgrades

Beefed-up Windows management app from Lieberman Software helps IT administrators better handle password security.

SDK for Windows Home Server Released

Microsoft released a software development kit for consumers who want to set up home networks.

Microsoft Patches Four Critical Windows Vulnerabilities

The patches released today aim to avoid Remote Code execution attacks in Windows-based systems.

Microsoft Plans Five Patches for Tuesday

On top of this week's major update to Microsoft's Windows GDI implementation, Redmond next week plans to issue no less than four Windows security bulletins, including at least one "critical" update.

Looking to LINQ

Will Microsoft's Language Integrated Query transform programmatic data access?