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Microsoft releases Paint source code

Microsoft releases Paint source code

Amid internal squabblings with the company's top executives, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates announced that the source code to its popular Paint program will be made available to the public.
Phil Jorge Apr 1 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft answers CRM critics

Microsoft answers CRM critics

Microsoft has answered critics of its new CRM software, arguing that the application has full functionality targeted to customer needs.
Fleur Doidge Mar 30 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
Microsoft announces fresh game development platform

Microsoft announces fresh game development platform

In an unexpected revelation that casts doubts on the future of Microsoft DirectX, Microsoft has announced a new gaming software-development platform dubbed XNA.
Paul Thurrott Mar 25 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft revamps partner program

Microsoft revamps partner program

Microsoft has officially launched a new partner program regime, a simpler framework that groups partners into categories and differentiates them based on their specific areas of expertise.
Byron Connolly Mar 18 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft cuddles up to ISVs

Microsoft cuddles up to ISVs

Microsoft Australia this week unveiled two new programs designed to help ISVs make money from software they had developed on the software giant’s platforms and hone their business skills.
Byron Connolly Mar 17 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft preps MOM, SMS and ADS updates for Virtual Server

Microsoft preps MOM, SMS and ADS updates for Virtual Server

In spite of a significant delay in its release, Microsoft this week will tout its forthcoming Virtual Server 2004 as a key deliverable of its Dynamic Systems Initiative and plans to enable its existing management servers to manage virtual machines.
Paula Rooney Mar 16 2004, 12:00AM Software
Partner attacks Microsoft CRM critics

Partner attacks Microsoft CRM critics

An ISV partner has attacked critics of Microsoft CRM, arguing that long-standing CRM vendor FrontRange is not qualified to assess the new application.
Fleur Doidge Mar 15 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft won’t compete with telcos on applications

Microsoft won’t compete with telcos on applications

Microsoft has claimed it has no plans to compete with telecommunications carriers and providers, despite predictions made in February by IDC.
Fleur Doidge Mar 11 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
Microsoft CRM 'appalling': FrontRange

Microsoft CRM 'appalling': FrontRange

Channel partners have queried the functionality and usability of the software giant’s CRM application with one partner calling the product ‘appalling’ when compared to its competitors.
Fleur Doidge Mar 9 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft on security and code leak

Microsoft on security and code leak

Microsoft has talked up its new security initiatives and products, including its bounty initiative, yet executives in Sydney today admitted the recent code leak showed the company’s own system was ‘brittle’.
Siobhan Chapman Mar 3 2004, 12:00AM Security
Microsoft XP reloaded may debut before Longhorn

Microsoft XP reloaded may debut before Longhorn

Microsoft plans to release significant enhancements to Windows XP after Service Pack 2 and before Longhorn as part of a project known as Windows XP Reloaded.
Paula Rooney Mar 1 2004, 12:00AM Software
Unique World spins off Microsoft ISV

Unique World spins off Microsoft ISV

Sydney-based IT services reseller Unique World has launched a developer subsidiary that will target government and corporate business globally.
Staff Writers Feb 26 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
Microsoft, Motorola smartphone extends PC into pocket

Microsoft, Motorola smartphone extends PC into pocket

Motorola and Microsoft today launched the Windows Mobile-based Motorola MPx200 smartphone in Australia.
Nirmal Chandrasena Feb 25 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
Microsoft enhancing ISV programs

Microsoft enhancing ISV programs

A key Microsoft partner executive has touted new initiatives to recruit and support ISVs in its continuing effort to promote the company as the ISV's best friend.
Elizabeth Montalbano Feb 23 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft updates code leak statement, fingers Mainsoft

Microsoft updates code leak statement, fingers Mainsoft

Microsoft updated its official statement this week regarding the partially leaked source code for Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0, noting that the company is investigating reports about an exploit of the Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) version that originally shipped with Win2K.
Paul Thurrott Feb 20 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft urges move to IE 6 SP1 after code leak

Microsoft urges move to IE 6 SP1 after code leak

Microsoft is advising customers to move to Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 and more recent patches following the leak of Windows NT and Windows 2000 source code to the Internet last week.
Paula Rooney Feb 18 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft confirms source code leak

Microsoft confirms source code leak

Microsoft has confirmed that portions of its source code for Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 had been leaked over the internet.
Siobhan Chapman Feb 13 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft probes source code leak rumour

Microsoft probes source code leak rumour

Microsoft is investigating rumours that the source code underlying its Windows NT and Windows 2000 operating systems has been leaked and is circulating on the Internet.
Siobhan Chapman Feb 12 2004, 12:00AM Software
SBS value-add lures Microsoft resellers

SBS value-add lures Microsoft resellers

Microsoft has extended its Small Business Server (SBS) 2003 training sessions to June in the wake of high reseller demand.
Fleur Doidge Feb 11 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft unveils help-desk certification

Microsoft unveils help-desk certification

Microsoft in the US has launched its first certification for help-desk professionals.
Paula Rooney Feb 6 2004, 12:00AM Software

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