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Microsoft Unveils Office 2010 System Requirements

Microsoft described the hardware requirements for Office 2010 late last week.

Tool Checks for 'Custom XML' in Word Files

Microsoft's court loss to i4i LP has spawned a make-shift tool to check for patent-infringing technology in Word files.

Word Interrupted

After appeals court upholds ruling, Microsoft updates Office app to remove patent-infringing technology.

Microsoft Offers Windows, Office Discounts

Offer in effect until June 30, good for upgrades of two prior versions of software.

Microsoft Adds Rental Option for Office, Windows

Microsoft changed its licensing for businesses that rent out PCs by announcing an extra, one-time fee for Office and Windows.

Microsoft Issues Word Patch, Appeals i4i Decision

Microsoft issued a Word 2007 patch this week to comply with a court intellectual property ruling, but it also filed an appeal.

Office 2010 Retail Pricing Unveiled

Microsoft released Office 2010 U.S. retail pricing details on Tuesday, although the product isn't yet available for purchase.

Microsoft Offers Windows 7, Office 2007 Discounts

Microsoft opened the new year with marketing push designed to wean small-to-medium orgs off older Windows and Office products.

Microsoft Beefs Up Interoperability Agreements

Microsoft provided more details about its settlement with the EC, particularly with regard to interoperability agreements

Office 2010 Takes Aim at Malware Threats

Microsoft described a security feature in Office 2010 designed to block malware associated with older Office binary file formats.

Hotfixes Issued for Office 2003 Bug

Microsoft issued hotfixes on Friday to address problems some users were having with Microsoft Office 2003 files.

Office 2010 Migration Tools Released as Betas

Microsoft on Monday released betas of two new tools to help IT organizations with Office 2010 migrations.

Patch Tuesday To Deliver Six Security Fixes

There's no rest for the weary, as Microsoft is planning to release six security bulletins for this coming Patch Tuesday.

Microsoft Rolls Out Public Betas of 2010 Products

Microsoft rolled out multiple public betas at its Professional Developers Conference in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

Microsoft Releases Office 2010, SharePoint 2010 Betas

Microsoft on Monday released betas of Office 2010 and SharePoint 2010 to its MSDN and TechNet subscribers.