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Microsoft to strip down Windows in Europe

Microsoft to strip down Windows in Europe

A European court has ruled that Microsoft must release a new version of Windows without Media Player and new server protocols, even though the company's formal appeal has yet to be heard.
Paula Rooney Dec 23 2004, 12:00AM Software
Linux will slow Windows server growth

Linux will slow Windows server growth

IBM has heralded market research claiming that Linux will slow Microsoft's server momentum and grow IBM's share of the enterprise applications market to 20 percent over the next three years.
Paula Rooney Nov 22 2004, 12:00AM Software
Security vendor says Windows XP2 is full of holes

Security vendor says Windows XP2 is full of holes

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) has 10 unpatched vulnerabilities, a US security firm said this week. Microsoft, however, ardently disputed the claims and said that they were "potentially misleading and possibly erroneous."
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Nov 12 2004, 12:00AM Security
Ballmer memo: Windows cost, security beat Linux

Ballmer memo: Windows cost, security beat Linux

On the same day Novell and Dell announced a major Linux pact, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer sent customers a memo touting the benefits of migrating to Windows rather than Linux.
Paula Rooney Oct 28 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft: 2005 a "breakout" year for Windows server

Microsoft: 2005 a "breakout" year for Windows server

Labelling 2005 a "breakout year" for its server operating-system line, Microsoft this week laid out a revised road map for Windows Server 2003 that promised the release of the second edition in the last half and a service pack in the first.
Staff Writers Oct 19 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft test blocking of bogus Windows

Microsoft test blocking of bogus Windows

As part of its continued campaign to quash software counterfeiters, Microsoft has quietly debuted a mechanism that can block pirated copies of Windows from downloading fixes, patches, and software from the developer's Download Center website.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Sep 24 2004, 12:00AM Security
Windows Media Centre PCs will launch without EPG [updated]

Windows Media Centre PCs will launch without EPG [updated]

With the long awaited launch of Windows Media Centre PCs set to take place later this month, Microsoft launch partner HP has confirmed that one of the key features -- the Electronic Program Guide -- will not be ready at launch.
Sarah Stokely Sep 16 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Microsoft releases Windows XP2 to manufacturing

Microsoft releases Windows XP2 to manufacturing

Microsoft released the long-anticipated Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) to manufacturing, after unknown delays temporarily stumped its wrap.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Aug 9 2004, 12:00AM Collaboration
CRN Test Centre review: Windows XP Service Pack 2: Install with care

CRN Test Centre review: Windows XP Service Pack 2: Install with care

The real surprise with Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 isn't potential compatibility issues, but the mayhem that can occur when SP2 is downloaded onto a system.
Frank J. Ohlhorst , Vincent A. Randazzese Jul 26 2004, 12:00AM Software
Next 64-bit Windows not for retail

Next 64-bit Windows not for retail

Microsoft Australia has confirmed a global rumour that the next 64-bit version of Windows XP will only be available to OEMs, including local system builders, and resellers.
Fleur Doidge Jul 7 2004, 12:00AM Software
Windows XP SP2 delay confirmed

Windows XP SP2 delay confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed that its much-anticipated Windows XP Service Pack 2 has been delayed for release until almost spring.
Paula Rooney Apr 30 2004, 12:00AM Software
Huge number of Windows vulnerabilities exposed

Huge number of Windows vulnerabilities exposed

Microsoft took it on the security chin Tuesday as it released April's round of security vulnerabilities. The total number of vulnerabilities in the four security bulletins tallied an astounding 20 separate flaws in Windows and Outlook Express.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Apr 14 2004, 12:00AM Security
Windows XP 64-Bit for AMD systems previewed

Windows XP 64-Bit for AMD systems previewed

Microsoft has launched the first public beta for its 64-bit edition of Windows XP for hardware running AMD's Athlon 64 or Opteron processors.
Staff Writers Feb 6 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft changes Windows protocol licensing

Microsoft changes Windows protocol licensing

Microsoft, under pressure from federal antitrust regulators, said Friday it is changing the licensing program used by developers to gain access to Windows protocols.
Staff Writers Jan 27 2004, 12:00AM Software
Longhorn delays could impact enterprise Windows upgrades

Longhorn delays could impact enterprise Windows upgrades

Delays in Microsoft's introduction of its Longhorn operating system could impact enterprises' plans to upgrade their Windows operating systems, an analyst told corporate users at the Gartner Data Center Conference, held this week in the US.
Joseph F. Kovar Dec 12 2003, 12:00AM Software
First Windows XP security pack out

First Windows XP security pack out

Microsoft has unveiled the first Windows XP security pack, a collection of 22 previously-available patches for that operating system.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Oct 17 2003, 12:00AM Security

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