Microsoft Corp. changed course on an update to Office 2003 that blocked certain older file types from opening, after receiving a flurry of criticism from users and online publications.
                    
			            - By The  Associated Press
- January 07, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The Microsoft LAR shelled out $100 million, gaining new  markets.
                    
			            - By Scott  Bekker
- January 04, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    For the 10th time, Bill Gates will inaugurate the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas by touting new Microsoft Corp. products and describing his view of the future of computing.
                    
			            - By The  Associated Press
- January 04, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The software tools war is getting more interesting as Microsoft-Google square off with Volta vs. GWT and Adobe seeks to preserve its dominance in dynamic app development technology.
                    
			            - By Barbara  Darrow
- January 03, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday of 2008 is a light one, a welcome respite following December's Vista-heavy security bulletin rollout.
                    
			            - By Jabulani  Leffall
- January 03, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Redmond unveiled its Open Value Subscription Program in the United States and Canada.
                    
			            - By Scott  Bekker
- January 03, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    The loss or theft of personal data soared to unprecedented levels in 2007, and the trend isn't expected to turn around anytime soon.
                    
			            - By The  Associated Press
- January 02, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    For Peter Boit of the Microsoft Enterprise and Partner Group, success with partners in 2008 depends on transparency and two-way communication.  
                    
			            - By Scott  Bekker
- January 01, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    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 became chief financial officer of Microsoft's platform & services division (PSD), the group responsible for Microsoft's Windows and tools franchises
                    
			            - By Anne  Stuart
- January 01, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Microsoft's long-awaited midmarket server bundle now has a name: Windows Essential Business Server.
                    
			            - By Barbara  Darrow
- January 01, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    If your company has recently become Gold Certified for the first time, share the news in RCP!
                    
		            
                
                    
                    
                    
                 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    A handy booklet brings partners up to speed on Microsoft product basics.
                    
			            - By Scott  Bekker
- January 01, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Response Point offers companies with fewer than 50 employees a right-sized phone system at the right price.
                    
			            - By Joanne  Cummings
- January 01, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Distribution giant ramps up on Microsoft-focused resources and training. 
                    
			            - By Scott  Bekker
- January 01, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Latest version of disk defrag utility offers customers better performance, uptime.
                    
			            - By Joanne  Cummings
- January 01, 2008
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    States pressing for continued scrutiny of Microsoft Corp.'s business practices failed to support their argument with evidence.
                    
			            - By The  Associated Press
- December 29, 2007
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    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.
                    
			            - By The  Associated Press
- December 29, 2007
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    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.
                    
			            - By Keith  Ward
- December 28, 2007
 
            
                
	                
                    
                                        
		            
                    Patch Tuesday releases promise be a lot more interesting in 2008.
                    
			            - By Jabulani  Leffall
- December 28, 2007