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Microsoft posts Vista SP1 blacklist

Microsoft has posted a list of applications that will be incompatible with Windows Vista Service Pack 1.

Shaun Nichols Feb 26 2008, 7:12AM Software

DRam crack breaks encryption software

Researchers find way to foil disk encryption.

Shaun Nichols Feb 25 2008, 7:44AM Security

Microsoft makes interoperability pledge

Microsoft has launched a campaign to open its software to outside developers.

Shaun Nichols Feb 25 2008, 7:43AM Software

Malware gets up close and personal

Malware writers are increasingly tailoring attacks to specific regions, languages and applications.

Shaun Nichols Feb 22 2008, 6:17AM Security

Wal-Mart latest to dump HD-DVD

Wal-Mart has become the latest company to adopt Blu-ray exclusively for high-definition DVDs.

Shaun Nichols Feb 19 2008, 6:50AM Strategy

Yahoo board split over Microsoft bid

Microsoft's proposed $44bn acquisition of Yahoo is causing a rift among members of Yahoo's board of directors, according to reports.

Shaun Nichols Feb 19 2008, 6:47AM Strategy

Microsoft reshuffles senior executives

Microsoft has begun a major reshuffle of its executives, adding 14 new vice president positions.

Shaun Nichols Feb 18 2008, 8:23AM Software

Storm clouds Valentine's Day inboxes

The Storm worm is showing no signs of letting up in its Valentine's Day assault.

Shaun Nichols Feb 15 2008, 7:18AM Security

Microsoft pushes out 17 security fixes

Microsoft has patched 17 security flaws in its monthly update for February.

Shaun Nichols Feb 14 2008, 7:19AM Security

Yahoo takes locks off hosting service

Yahoo has removed the storage limits on its web hosting service for small businesses, offering unlimited disk space, data transfers and email storage for $11.95 per month.

Shaun Nichols Feb 12 2008, 7:09AM Mobility

Microsoft offers standalone Outlook

Microsoft has launched a new version of Outlook targeted towards small businesses which will be sold separately from Office.

Shaun Nichols Feb 8 2008, 7:50AM Software

Intel rolls out phase-change chips

Intel has announced its first prototype phase-change memory (PCM) chips.

Shaun Nichols Feb 8 2008, 7:48AM Hardware

Apple patches QuickTime and iPhoto flaws

Apple has issued updates for QuickTime and iPhoto affecting Mac OS X, Windows Vista and Windows XP users.

Shaun Nichols Feb 8 2008, 7:45AM Software

New 16GB iPhone will be international

The US will not be the sole market for the 16GB iPhone after Apple confirmed that the new model is being released in the UK, and that other European countries will follow.

Shaun Nichols Feb 7 2008, 7:48AM Mobility