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Microsoft preps 2008 enterprise launches

It's no secret: Microsoft loves the enterprise. And while the enterprise might have conflicting feelings about the behemoth from Redmond, there's no doubt that a major product launch is a cause for... Read more...

ALSO NOTED: Visual Studio 2008 going gold; Cloud computing: the $80 data center;

> Memory test: Firefox 2.0 vs. Firefox 3.0 beta. Article> Sony's first OLED display will be limited to 2000 units. Read more...

Microsoft Patch Tuesday fixes clippy flaw

Oh noes! It looks like some hackers have taken beloved oft-maligned Office helper Clippy hostage and are forcing him to perform... Read more...

Visual Studio 2005 SP1 for Vista coming soon

Surprisingly soon after releasing Visual Studio 2005, Microsoft has announced that the first service pack for the development platform is on the way and will see the light of day within the next

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ALSO NOTED: Security vendors dragging feet on Vista?; What to do in the event of a security breach;

> Security vendors lagging on Vista support? Article
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Microsoft ASP.net AJAX 1.0 released on web

If you're looking for a development framework for dynamic web applications, you could do worse than Microsoft's ASP.net AJAX (formerly known as Atlas). As we reported yesterday, ASP.net AJAX was identified by Evans Data as one of the most secure scripting platforms available. Microsoft released the first official version of the ASP.net AJAX framework on their website yesterday, …

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January Patch Tuesday brings Windows, Office fixes

That time of the month is upon us yet again, as next week marks the latest iteration of Microsoft's "Patch Tuesday." This month's installation will bring three fixes for Windows and three for Office, some of which have been deemed "critical" by the company. Additionally, the company will post two "important" security bulletins with regards to vulnerabilities in Windows/Visual Studio and Windows/Office.

For more on January Patch Tuesday:
- see this ZDnet article

ALSO NOTED: HP scandal update; Seagate co-founder passes away;

> HP Update: Why did Mark Hurd sell off shares of HP stock before the scandal unfolded? That's what Congress wants to know. Article
> Al Shugart, the Hawaiian-shirted co-founder of Seagate, has passed away at the age of 76. Article
> Which is more free: Google's Mini or IBM and Yahoo's enterprise search? …

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Microsoft patches XML flaw, still no Visual Studio fix

Another month, another Patch Tuesday. This month's iteration will find Microsoft patching the zero-day flaw in XML Core Services, in addition to other flaws in Windows XP and Internet Explorer, some of which have been deemed "critical". The company has not yet announced a fix for another …

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Microsoft hints at Web 2.0 with AJAX play

I've often said that when it comes to Web 2.0 and especially Office 2.0, Microsoft just doesn't get it. While potential competitors like Google are making bold moves into the web-based applications space, Microsoft has seemingly been sitting on the sidelines, taking a wait-and-see approach--a strategy that could …

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