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Microsoft is previewing a major refresh of its MSN portal with less clutter and better organized content, but with less of an emphasis on social networking than might be expected.
November 04, 2009
The Windows 7 upgrade dustup between Microsoft and some of its biggest proponents is a classic case of an issue that could have been avoided, or at least mitigated, through better communication.
November 04, 2009
Microsoft laid off additional staff this week as it continues to grapple with the effects the economic downturn has had on its business. Wednesday's layoffs go beyond Microsoft's original forecast.
November 04, 2009
Canonical is bringing Linux to the mass market by way of its partnerships with major OEMs and via word of mouth within the Ubuntu Server user community.
November 04, 2009
To date, more than 2 billion applications have been downloaded since the App Store opened last year, the company said.
November 04, 2009
Microsoft is getting ready to launch a preview of SQL Server 2008 R2 and this week is also talking about two new planned versions of the software designed for large enterprises.
November 03, 2009
Microsoft this week is launching an all-out price slashing offensive aimed at grabbing customers from SaaS rivals such as Google, Salesforce.com and Oracle.
November 03, 2009
From some of the histrionics on the blogosphere, one would almost surmise that an upgrade to Windows 7 was nothing short of a painful, abysmal failure.
November 03, 2009
Microsoft fires a new salvo in the battle for cloud computing supremacy.
November 03, 2009
Jesubi positions its eponymous sales force automation applications as more effective and simpler to use than such competitors as Salesforce.com and Sage SalesLogix.
November 03, 2009
Currently, Chorus is only available for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch, but the company plans to release the app for other mobile devices.
November 03, 2009
A Microsoft executive who last week appeared to refer to bloggers advocating illegal Windows 7 upgrades as 'hacks' now says his comments were misunderstood.
November 02, 2009
Apple is resorting to good old fashioned cloak-and-dagger tactics this week in an attempt to steer Web surfers away from Windows 7 and toward Snow Leopard, according to published reports.
November 02, 2009
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer doesn't expect IT spending to bounce back to pre-recession levels anytime soon. While growth may happen, Ballmer says recovery is a long way off.
November 02, 2009
Latest version of free, open-source Web browser promises better video support, security and startup time.
November 02, 2009
Kace says its new lineup of KBox appliances eases the jump from Microsoft Windows XP to Windows 7.
November 02, 2009
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