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Ballmer Says Microsoft Is Betting Its Business on the Cloud

In his strongest public statement to date, CEO Steve Ballmer said that Microsoft is "all in" when it comes to the cloud.

Light Patch Slate Expected on Tuesday

Microsoft is projecting just two "important" fixes in its upcoming security update for March.

Industry Coalition Plans Interoperability Program

The Initiative for Open Authentication used its annual meeting at the RSA Conference to discuss plans for an interop certification program.

Microsoft To Offer Opalis Management Solution

Microsoft soon will offer the Opalis solution to server management licensees, the company announced on Wednesday.

Microsoft: IE 8-Friendly Sites on the Rise

Microsoft cited progress on IE 8 use on Tuesday, suggesting that more Web developers are trusting the user experience with its newest browser.

RSA: Microsoft Releases U-Prove CTP

Microsoft on Tuesday released a community technology preview (CTP) of its U-Prove cryptographic technology.

Microsoft Reissues Windows Kernel Patch

After nearly two weeks of tweaking, Microsoft is resuming automatic distribution of a Windows kernel patch through Windows Update.

Hedge Fund Makes Unsolicited Bid for Novell

$2 billion offer from hedge fund sparks speculation of rival bids from Cisco, HP and Microsoft.

Millions in Europe To Get Browser 'Choice Screen'

Microsoft will start providing a browser "choice screen" to Windows users in Europe this week.

Microsoft: Windows 7 Sells 90 Million Copies

Microsoft reported sales of 90 million copies of Windows 7 at the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference on Tuesday.

RSA Keynote: Cloud's Future Depends on Security

Cloud computing has the ability to transform IT , but its success depends on security, said Art Coviello on Tuesday in his opening keynote.

Microsoft Investigating Windows VBScript Security Hole

Microsoft described a zero-day vulnerability involving some older Windows versions and VBScript when used with Internet Explorer.

Free Ride Ends for Windows 7 RC Testers

With today's deadline looming, here's how this editor handled his Windows 7 migration.

Microsoft-Led Task Force Busts 'Waledac' Botnet

The Botnet Task Force, which is headed by Microsoft, has been credited with taking down one of the world's largest spambots this week.

Support Expiring for Aging Windows Products

Products with lapsing service support include Windows XP Service Pack 2, Vista RTM, Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003.

Windows Server Propels x86 System Rebound

Despite a depressed market for servers, Microsoft's Windows Server 2008 R2 appears to have propelled a rebound in volume x86-based systems

Microsoft Releases Key Specs for Office, Outlook

Microsoft has published closely held technical documentation on Office's proprietary protocols and file formats.

IT Starts To Dust Off Shelved Projects

A study released Thursday found that at least some IT projects that have been shelved are back on companies' drawing boards.

Microsoft Planning BPOS Changes in March

Microsoft described some progress behind its business productivity online suite offerings on Thursday.

Microsoft Updates BPOS, Announces BPOS Federal

Microsoft plans to launch Business Productivity Online Suite Federal, a cloud-computing product specifically for the government.