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EU Microsoft Judge: Ruling by September

The judge due to rule on Microsoft's appeal against the European Commission's antitrust order hopes to publish his decision before he leaves office in September.

Microsoft's Partner Program: Buffet or A La Carte?

People Ready, indeed. Microsoft's Partner Program should follow suit, with offerings that make it Partner Ready.

Microsoft's NAP Hits the Century Mark with Partners

Microsoft has signed up more than 100 partners who say they will support its Network Access Protection, or NAP, technology for protecting the network from edge devices such as roaming laptops through quarantine and remediation, the company said Thursday.

Apple Revs Up Ad Attacks on PCs, Vista

"I'm a Mac, I'm a PC" ad campaign that takes swipes at Windows Vista goes into overdrive.

It's Happening!

After many delays, Vista sees daylight. You can now get busy.

Essential Gear for Catching Redmond's New Wave

Companies might be migrating later, but get ready now so you can sell to them when the time is right.

Microsoft Ships Intelligent Apps Gateway 2007

Microsoft said Thursday it is shipping Intelligent Applications Gateway (IAG) 2007, a combination of its Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server with Whale Communication's virtual private networking software.

New Apps Compatibility Toolkit for Vista

To accompany the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft yesterday announced the final release of a toolkit for assuring that applications will run correctly under the new system.

Microsoft Readies Live Services Platform

Microsoft has said that getting third-party developers to build their own applications on top of its Web services will help push its Windows Live initiative over the top. So far, however, despite some interesting applications mashups, the Live community has been a little murky on the details.

Vista's Rolling Start Is Now Official

NEW YORK -- The five-year run-up to Windows Vista culminated on Tuesday with the official consumer general availability of Vista and Microsoft Office 2007. The event was the second-step in the two-tier release, which included the volume licensing release in Nov. 30.

Gates Promotes Vista on 'The Daily Show'

Bill Gates took some ribbing from "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart, who opened the interview by noting the last major release of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating system came in 2001.

No Huge Crowds for Midnight Vista Launch

Retailers around the world stayed open through the wee hours of Tuesday morning to sell the long-awaited Windows Vista operating system, even though most knew customers wouldn't be lining up out the door.

Wow! Vista Finally Here

Gates promises Vista will wow PC buyers.

Vista Goes on Sale Tonight

Microsoft is ready to begin consumer sales of its new Vista operating system just after midnight tonight.

MS Rivals to EU: Vista a Push for Internet Monopoly

Microsoft Corp.'s rivals renewed their call Friday on EU regulators to act against what they say are "illegal practices," alleging that the new Vista operating system is the company's attempt to extend its monopoly to the Internet.