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RSS vistaWindows attack code made public
News The exception is Windows Vista, which is not impacted, the software maker said. Computer code that exploits a security vulnerability in Windows has been published on the internet, making it more urgent for users of the operating system to patch. [17 Jan 2007]
Microsoft unleashes IE 7 "preview"
News Microsoft plans to release a final version of IE 7 later this year, around the time the company debuts the next version of its Windows operating system, Windows Vista. Microsoft took the wraps off Internet Explorer 7 on Tuesday, releasing the new... [01 Feb 2006]
HP sees profits surge
News Right now, Hurd said he wasn't completely sure what to expect from the upcoming season, given the lack of Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, but he said that the company otherwise expects a normal holiday period. [17 Nov 2006]
Microsoft warns of 'critical' Windows flaw
News Windows XP and Windows Vista are not impacted by the DNS flaw. Cyber crooks are using a yet-to-be-patched security flaw in certain Windows versions to attack computers running the operating systems, Microsoft has warned. [13 Apr 2007]
iPhone launch frenzy ramping up
News You don't see that kind of demand when Microsoft launches a new version of Vista. With a little over two weeks until the iPhone hits store shelves in the US, Apple and AT&T retail sales representatives say they are preparing for a quick sellout and... [07 Jun 2007]
Microsoft puts brakes on Viridian
News Among them: compatibility with IVT and AMD-V virtualisation technology built into newer Intel and AMD processors, respectively; support for Windows Vista; and the Volume Shadow Service, which enables administrators to back up a group of virtual... [13 Apr 2007]
Best of Reader Comments: Psst, want some top password tips?
News If your memory is really bad, try taking letters from an easily remembered phrase.for example 'hlvbast2' taken from 'Hasta La Vista Baby - Arnold Schwarzenegger, Terminator 2'. Most users still pick passwords which are easy to remember, but which... [29 May 2002]
Dear silicon.com... outsource vs insource, Naked CIO on open source, password overload…
Comment So what you are saying is you have no systems management experience on Unix or Linux systems, especially if you regard them as "bulky" - have you taken a look at Vista's hardware footprint recently? Then we have silicon.com resident Naked CIO who... [08 May 2008]
Leader: Wise up to PC recycling
Leader The sooner large companies realise a whole office-full of PCs aren't obsolete simply because they don't run Windows Vista, or even XP, the better. Last week one of the silicon.com team was in Kenya to find out first-hand how PCs donated in the UK... [12 Feb 2007]
Google adds new frills to Desktop search
News Microsoft launched MSN Search Toolbar with Windows Desktop Search last May and is planning to include its Sidebar product in the next version of its operating system, called Windows Vista. Google is adding new features to its Desktop search program... [09 Feb 2006]
Photos: 10 gadgets to wish for this Xmas
Photo It's a UMPC (ultra mobile PC) that runs Windows Vista Business to enable "true mobile computing" - so the marketing line goes. RM Asus miniBook You'd think it's a bit of a stretch to call a laptop a gadget but not so with this dainty offering from... [03 Dec 2007]
Ballmer gives software some SaaS
News In addition to reiterating that security was Microsoft's top priority, Ballmer fielded questions regarding how long it has taken Vista to ship. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said on Tuesday that lines between on-premise software and internet... [11 Oct 2006]
Jonathan Steel's Blog: Is Microsoft growing up?
Comment This is the job primarily of Longhorn, and the surrounding marketing/messaging juggernaut - which already screwed up mightily by deciding to call the production version 'Vista'. So the IT industry's Peter Pan is finally leaving Neverland for Wal... [09 Aug 2005]
The Weekly Round-Up: 07.09.07
Round-Up Translation: we haven't got a clue what we're doing anymore, why don't you ask us about Windows Vista instead? There was a deafening cheer from Microsoft's marketing legions this week as the news broke that the Zune now stands a good chance of... [07 Sep 2007]
Microsoft: 'No plans for Zune outside US'
News Read the full interview with Microsoft's Frazer tomorrow, in which he talks about why search, energy consumption and security are compelling reasons for businesses to upgrade to Vista, the ongoing battle against software piracy, and whether the... [02 Nov 2006]
