Computer Security
Gates leaves Microsoft to focus on philanthropy (Reuters)
Reuters - Sensing the start of a personal computer revolution, Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard University in 1975 to start Microsoft Corp and pursue a vision of a computer on every desk and in every home. Read more…
15 Ways Microsoft Can Reinvent Itself for the Post-Gates Era (PC World)
PC World - Its cofounder is retiring, its latest big product has been vilified, and potential partners are spurning its advances. So what does Microsoft do to remain relevant? Here are 15 ideas. Read more…
Another Security Threat Aimed At Macs Found On The Web (TechWeb)
TechWeb - InformationWeek - Security vendor Intego said the latest malware masquerading as a program for Mac OS X is called "PokerGame." Read more…
Microsoft Sees Little Data Centers Everywhere (PC World)
PC World - Microsoft sees portable data centers as key to the future, one of its top engineers said Wednesday. Read more…
Microsoft Expected to Release Hyper-V Thursday (PC World)
PC World - Microsoft is expected to launch its Hyper-V virtualization technology Thursday. Read more…
Microsoft Pledges Windows XP Support Through 2014 (TechWeb)
TechWeb - InformationWeek - Microsoft may have little choice but to support XP for an extended period since most of its business customers have not upgraded to Windows Vista. Read more…
Sybase Adds To Mobile Security Line (TechWeb)
TechWeb - InformationWeek - Sybase iAnywhere has expanded its mobile security portfolio to include handheld antivirus and firewall capabilities. Read more…
Microsoft Extends Support for Windows XP To 13 Years (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - With many business and individual PC users rejecting Windows Vista, Microsoft took an unprecedented step this week by promising support for Windows XP for a full 13 years. That is three years longer than it has allowed for previous Windows operating systems. Read more…
Microsoft Merger Rumor Prompts Yahoo Trading (PC World)
PC World - Yahoo's stock is trading more heavily than normal on a report that it is in acquisition talks with Microsoft again. Read more…
Microsoft Promises Predictable Schedule for Windows 7 (PC World)
PC World - A Microsoft VP says the company has learned from its Vista mistakes. Should we believe him? Read more…