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UPDATE: Microsoft Encounters Problems Pushing Out Oct. Patches

As expected, Microsoft released 10 patches today covering a variety of Windows and Office flaws; however, many organizations didn't get the patches until hours after they were released due to a glitch in Redmond's automatic distribution system.

Office 2007, Vista Get Island BirthPlace

Microsoft opens plant in Puerto Rico to make Office 2007, Windows Vista programs.

Microsoft To Patch 11 Security Flaws Tuesday

Microsoft announced today that next week's Patch Tuesday will include 11 patches, with at least two rated critical.

Vista RC2 May Come Friday

With Windows Vista's promised ship date to corporate customers less than two months away, the rumor mill has been going wild with reports of phantom release candidate sightings. The latest is that Microsoft may release a new test build on Friday.

Microsoft Taking Innovative Approach to Vista Piracy

Unlicensed copies will run temporarily, slowly restricting access to features over time as copies continue to be used without registration.

Vista To Take Hard Stand Against Piracy

Microsoft Corp.'s forthcoming Windows Vista will take much harsher steps to curtail piracy than previous versions of its operating system, including crippling the usefulness of computers found to be running unlicensed copies of the new software.

Microsoft Makes EU Fine Appeal Official

Microsoft lodges formal appeal against $357 million EU antitrust fine.

Do Unto Others

Born from VAR roots, the Windows admin tool vendor ScriptLogic treats its partners and customers like gold.

Partners: The New Distribution Vehicle

Microsoft's partner program, now 380,000 companies strong, might have more to do with the company's success than even Microsoft initially imagined.

CA Launches Warranty for Consumer Security Products

CA Inc. is so confident in its products, it is offering up to $1,500 for computer repairs should users of its anti-virus software get infected.

IBM Recalls 526,000 Sony Laptop Batteries

IBM Corp. is recalling 526,000 laptop batteries worldwide made by Sony Corp.

Symantec to EU: Microsoft Trying To Shut Out Security Rivals

Symantec Corp. accused Microsoft Corp. of abusing its monopoly in deciding which security products can run on its upcoming operating system.

New Office, Vista To Feature Improved Disability Access

An overhaul of how Microsoft deals with disability access technologies will take form in the next generation of the company's flagship programs.

Microsoft Releases Out-of-Cycle Patch for VML Flaw

Microsoft Corp. released an out-of-cycle patch for a critical vulnerability in Windows and IE relating to Vector Markup Language.

Screen-Capture Trojans Ramp Up

In hopes of fighting Internet fraud, some online banking sites make customers use "virtual keypads" -- a method of entering passwords on the screen, generally with a mouse.