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• Microsoft, ESRI to Help Improve Homeland Security Operations Thu, 20 Nov 2008 18:00:00
  Technology partnership in FusionX makes fusion center situational analysis affordable, easy to use.
• Xbox 360 Issues the Ultimate Worldwide Casting Call With the Release of “You’re in the Movies” Thu, 20 Nov 2008 14:00:00
  New Xbox 360 exclusive, interactive movie game hits store shelves today using the Xbox LIVE Vision camera for friends and family to create B-movies so bad, they’re good.
• Microsoft Announces New Zune Pass Music Subscription Model Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:01:00
  Consumers can now keep the tracks they love.
• Microsoft Provides Update on Growth Opportunities and Innovation Outlook at Annual Shareholder Meeting Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:15:00
  Highlights how the company will continue to deliver value in a challenging economic environment
• Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2009 Puts Business Productivity Centre Stage Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:00:00
  Landmark release and other innovations for ERP and CRM customers highlighted at Convergence 2008 Copenhagen.
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont Saves Nearly a Half-Million Dollars with a Microsoft Partner Compensation Management Solution Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:00:00
  Health plan streamlines incentive compensation and broker management processes and goes paperless.
• Microsoft and Novell Mark Two Years of Interoperability Progress Wed, 19 Nov 2008 05:01:00
  Strong customer demand, technical collaboration and commercial success affirms strategy and partner model.
• Microsoft Announces Plans for No-Cost Consumer Security Offering Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:30:00
  New anti-malware solution will broaden PC protection and help improve Windows experience.
• Microsoft Issues First Global Survey of Millennials and Banking Channels Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:00:00
  Web channel preference is tops; Canadian Millennials prefer instant messaging service reps at more than twice the rate of those surveyed, whereas Australian Millennials prefer account alerts via text.
• Microsoft LifeCams and Windows Live Messenger: The Perfect Holiday Side Dishes Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:00:00
  Updates to Windows Live Messenger make video calls more lifelike than ever.

• SQL Server 2008: Turbocharging the Database Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:00:00
  SQL Server users gather at the PASS Community Summit 2008 in Seattle this week to learn more about SQL Server 2008’s solutions to real-world data management challenges.
• Improving Global Access to Core PC Protection Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:30:00
  Q&A: Amy Barzdukas, senior director of product management, discusses Microsoft’s strategy to provide broader access to critical anti-malware protection.
• Banks Need to Innovate Across Channels to Gain Share Amid Economic Downturn, Microsoft Reports From Leading Banking Conference Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:00:00
  Q&A: Microsoft’s U.S. Financial Services General Manager Colleen Healy says the current economic crisis puts pressure on today’s bank to attract new customers and retain existing ones. To do so, banks must link themselves to their customers’ digital lifestyles and work styles.
• Developers making plans for Windows Azure, Windows 7 Mon, 17 Nov 2008 14:00:00
  PDC2008 attendees fired up over potential shown by new Microsoft platforms for “cloud” computing.
• New Microsoft Store Opens Virtual Doors Fri, 14 Nov 2008 21:35:00
  New site gives customers a single online destination to shop for and compare products across entire Microsoft lineup.
• Innovation Through Intellectual Property (IP) Collaboration: Microsoft and Sabi Team Up to Make Learning Fun Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:00:00
  “ItzaBitza” fuses cutting-edge game design with cognitive science to promote reading comprehension, foster creativity and provide a compelling gaming experience for kids ages four and older.
• Partner Contributions Essential for New Line of Small and Midsize Business Servers Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:00:00
  Q&A: Steven VanRoekel: With broad collaboration from the technology ecosystem during product development, Microsoft launches Windows Essential Server Solutions for small and midsize companies.
• The Role of Technology in an Uncertain Economy Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:20:00
  Q&A: Tony Scott, Microsoft Chief Information Officer, says smart IT decisions can help a business cut costs now, prepare it for recovery
• Update Release of Windows Server 2008 Offers Additional Opportunities for IT Pros and Hardware Vendors Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:30:00
  Q&A: Bill Laing, corporate vice president of Windows Server and Solutions, says coming improvements in the Windows Server operating system will offer greater opportunities for customers and partners in areas such as virtualization and scalability.
• Microsoft BizSpark Puts Startups on the Path to Business Success Wed, 05 Nov 2008 14:00:00
  Easy access to software, support and market visibility with no upfront costs gives startups the boost they need, when they need it most

• If Windows is a dead end, what’s next?
  The writing is on the wall. Despite a major push to sell the much-maligned Windows Vista, customers aren’t buying. Nearly two years after Vista’s release, Windows XP remains the standard desktop OS in business, and Microsoft has extended its availability three times (currently to August 2009) due to customer demand. Microsoft itself forecasts just 2 percent growth in Vista sales in early 2009, after lackluster sales in 2008.

• Five reasons why skipping Windows Vista could backfire
  Is Windows Vista really skippable? As organizations weigh what to do with Windows XP OS upgrades, the thought of leapfrogging the much-maligned Vista often comes to mind. But be warned, says a recent report from research firm Gartner: Bypassing Vista and migrating directly from XP to the next release, Windows 7, could be a dicey proposition..

• Pirates prefer Windows XP over Vista, says Microsoft
  Software counterfeiters pass on Windows Vista and instead prefer to pirate Windows XP, a Microsoft attorney said Tuesday, outlining a practice that tracks with the leanings of many of the company’s customers.

• How to fix your Hard Drive when Vista Won’t Boot
  OCModShop posted a guide about fixing your Hard Drive when Vista won’t boot

• Down and Dirty with Vista
  TechwareLabs has published an editorial about getting Down and Dirty with Vista.

• Update for Windows Vista (KB956774)
  Microsoft has released another update for Windows Vista

• Update for Windows Vista (KB953582)
  Microsoft has released an update for Windows Vista to register extensions under the IQueryForm registry entry.

• Update for Windows Vista (KB951725)
  Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Management Console under Windows Vista

• Update for Windows Vista (KB955836)
  Microsoft has released an update to IME in Windows Vista

• Vista Annoyances Resolved
  TweakGuides.com posted a Vista guide

• Windows Server 2003 R2 VHD 1.1
  Microsoft has updated the Microsoft Windows Server 2003 R2 Enterprise Edition VHD

• Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB951072)
  Microsoft has released an update for Windows Server 2003 to resolve an issue that is caused by revised daylight saving time laws

• Update for Windows Server 2003 (KB955417)
  Microsoft has released an update for Windows Server 2003 to resolve an issue in PStore

• KMS 1.1 for Windows Server 2003 SP1 and Later
  Microsoft has released Key Management Service 1.1 (x86) for Windows Server 2003 SP1 and Later

• Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 Manager
  Microsoft has released Internet Information Services (IIS) 7.0 Manager

• Windows Server 2000/2003 OS Management Pack
  Microsoft updated their Windows Server 2000/2003 Operating System Management Pack

• IIS 2000/2003 Management Pack
  Microsoft updated their Windows Server 2000/2003 Internet Information Services Management Pack

• Exchange 2003 Management Pack
  Microsoft updated their Exchange Server 2003 Management Pack

• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Administration Tools Pack
  Microsoft has released Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 Administration Tools Pack

• ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions Preview
  Microsoft has released ASP.NET 3.5 Extensions Preview

• Windows Vista & Server SP2 Beta Released to Testers
  Neowin reports that Windows Vista & Server SP2 Beta has been released to the testers

• Update for Windows XP (KB951072)
  Microsoft has released an update for Windows XP to resolve an issue that is caused by revised daylight saving time laws

• Update for Windows XP (KB951978)
  Microsoft has released an update for Windows XP to resolve an issue in VBScript/JScript scripts

• Update for Windows XP (KB955417)
  Microsoft has released an update for Windows XP to resolve an issue in PStore

• Security Update for Windows XP (KB941569)
  Microsoft has released a new security update for Windows XP

• Pirated Windows more impressive than the real thing
  APC Magazine published an article on TinyXP

• Windows XP SP3 vs. SP2
  InsideHW.com has posted a comparison review between Windows XP SP3 and SP2

• Windows XP Support Extended until 2014
  Saw over at Neowin.net that Microsoft has extended Windows XP support until 2014

• Update for Windows XP (KB952155)
  Microsoft has released an update to use new Terminal Services features on a computer that is running Windows XP Service Pack 2

• Microsoft denies Windows XP a last-minute reprieve
  Microsoft Monday laid to rest rumors that it might reconsider pulling Windows XP from retail shelves and most PC makers next Monday.

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