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First Patch Tuesday of 2008 Expected To Be Light

Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday of 2008 is a light one, a welcome respite following December's Vista-heavy security bulletin rollout.

SMBs To Get 'Lease-Like' Option on Microsoft Software

Redmond unveiled its Open Value Subscription Program in the United States and Canada.

Record Data Breaches in 2007, Groups Say

The loss or theft of personal data soared to unprecedented levels in 2007, and the trend isn't expected to turn around anytime soon.

[Distribution] Drilling Down

For Peter Boit of the Microsoft Enterprise and Partner Group, success with partners in 2008 depends on transparency and two-way communication.

Upcoming Microsoft TS2 Events

Microsoft's TS2 team offers half-day partner briefing and networking events nationwide. The agenda focuses on the next wave of Microsoft technologies, including Windows Server 2008 and SQL Server 2008.

Reller Moves into New Role at Microsoft

Reller became chief financial officer of Microsoft's platform & services division (PSD), the group responsible for Microsoft's Windows and tools franchises

Microsoft 'Centro' Redubbed Windows Essential Business Server

Microsoft's long-awaited midmarket server bundle now has a name: Windows Essential Business Server.

The Gold Club

If your company has recently become Gold Certified for the first time, share the news in RCP!

Microsoft Sales Tool Kit -- The Guide

A handy booklet brings partners up to speed on Microsoft product basics.

Microsoft Hits Target with Small Business IP Phone System

Response Point offers companies with fewer than 50 employees a right-sized phone system at the right price.

Tech Data Gets Tighter with Microsoft

Distribution giant ramps up on Microsoft-focused resources and training.

Diskeeper 2008 Is Full-Featured Defragger

Latest version of disk defrag utility offers customers better performance, uptime.

Microsoft: No Evidence in States' Claim

States pressing for continued scrutiny of Microsoft Corp.'s business practices failed to support their argument with evidence.

AOL Pulls Plug on Netscape Web Browser

Netscape Navigator, the world's first commercial Web browser and the launch pad of the Internet boom, will be pulled off life support Feb. 1 after a 13-year run.

Windows Home Server Causing File Corruption

Microsoft is facing its first crisis with Windows Home Server, which is causing file corruption when used with certain programs -- most of them from Microsoft itself.

Microsoft Launches New Security Blog

Patch Tuesday releases promise be a lot more interesting in 2008.

Browser Wars Resume as Microsoft, Firefox Prep Updates

Firefox 3 Beta 2 hits in time for the holidays; Microsoft queues up IE 8 beta for first half '08.

Szulik Relinquishes Red Hat CEO Slot

Matthew Szulik stunned analysts by announcing that he's stepping back from Red Hat CEO slot. Jim Whitehurst will step in as president and CEO while Szulik will remain chairman.

Group Says Yahoo China Loses Piracy Suit

An industry group says it has won a new round in a court battle with Yahoo Inc.'s China arm, which is accused of helping online music pirates.

Microsoft Primed for a 'Hyper' 2008

Like a kid who's overdosed on Christmas cookies, Microsoft looks like it's going to have a hyper 2008.