Microsoft contributes to Linux code
Microsoft has surprised industry experts by announcing their decision to donate some code to Linux.
This code is however designed to improve connectivity between Windows and Linux operating systems so it’s going to benefit them in the end as well.
Microsoft said that the code provided includes three Linux device drivers [...]
Patch Tuesday: Microsoft to fix two zero-day vulnerabilities
Microsoft has announced that they would release a couple of crucial bug fixes in the upcoming Patch Tuesday updates for the month of July.
The company revealed that the fixes would include the patch for the zero-day vulnerability in its Video ActiveX Control.
Microsoft had confirmed this bug [...]
Download Windows Vista SP2 stand-alone installer!
Microsoft has finally made available the second service pack of Windows Vista.
It is now available as a stand-alone installer.
The company is expected to start delivering this update automatically to Vista users in the coming weeks.
Microsoft has released the service pack for both Vista OS and Server 2008. [...]
Windows Server 2008 Foundation released
Microsoft has released a new version of their Windows Server OS.
The company announced the availability of Windows Server 2008 Foundation.
Microsoft said that this server operating system is aimed at very small businesses with up to 15 users. The company said that the solution will cost less than $1,000 for [...]
Bob Muglia is a new President at Microsoft
US based software giant Microsoft has named Bob Muglia to be their new President of company’s server and tools division.
He is just one of the four individuals who has the position of President in the company.
His division include Microsoft products like Windows Server, Visual Studio, and SQL [...]
MacsDesign Studio LLC, developers of the leading cross-platform help desk software solution, Web Help Desk, today announced the availability of Version 9, a major update to its flagship service management solution. Web Help Desk Software Version 9 adds rules-based voting and approval process for change requests, an extensible plug-in architecture for popular 3rd party asset [...]
Zend Core to be compatible with Windows Server 2008
Zend Technologies has announced that their Zend Core product would be compatible with the Windows Server 2008 platform.
Zend Core version 2.5 is certified for Windows Server 2008.
Andi Gutmans, CTO and co-founder at Zend said in a statement: “The certification means that customers who choose to use it [...]
Microsoft Windows Essential Server Solutions unveiled
Software giant Microsoft has announced their latest range of product under the label Windows Essential Server Solutions.
This new family of products is built on Windows Server 2008 and is powered by their newest server technologies and services.
The company also released some details on their Windows Small Business Server 2008 product.
Bob [...]
Microsoft Windows Essential Business Server to arrive late next year
Microsoft has announced a new software bundle named Windows Essential Business Server.
They aim to release a second beta by year-end and would launch the first edition late next year.
This Microsoft software bundle would include Windows Server 2008, Exchange Server 2007, Forefront Security for Exchange, System [...]
