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Microsoft turns Live users into guinea pigs

April 24, 2006 "Experimentation Platform" helps developers test out new features for Windows Live online services. TAGS: experiment, Microsoft Windows Live, platform, developer, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Say good-bye to Apple security?

May 2, 2006 SecureWave CEO Bob Johnson warns that the Windows-friendly Boot Camp software could bring bugs to Apple products. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple Boot Camp, threat, virus, security, platform, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, spyware, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Microsoft, Motorola eye emergency providers

October 4, 2005 The companies team up to enhance software applications for law enforcement and other emergency service providers. TAGS: records management, Motorola Inc., software application, reliability, platform, service provider, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows

Palm touts stability of Linux-based Treos

April 11, 2007 CEO says Linux-based operating system is due to appear on Palm Treo handsets by the end of this year. TAGS: Palm Inc., stability, Linux, Palm Treo, Palm OS, handset, platform, Microsoft Windows Mobile, functionality, Microsoft Access, open source, CEO, operating system, brand, Microsoft Windows

A Gates reality check

March 10, 2005 Microsoft's founder rates the company's ongoing efforts in security and discusses how to get PCs into more hands across the globe. TAGS: ISV, business software, SAP AG, platform, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Corp., security, Microsoft Windows, PC

Social networks don their platform shoes

October 15, 2007 Facebook scored big by opening up to outside developers. Now its rivals are aiming to follow in its footsteps. TAGS: Facebook, social networking, graph, developer, platform, Gmail, Google Inc., blog, Microsoft Windows

Ozzie's quiet revolution at Microsoft

May 1, 2007 Chief software architect Ray Ozzie says nearly everything Microsoft does will include an online services component.Silverlight in action TAGS: Ray Ozzie, Microsoft Silverlight, online service, desktop software, audience, platform, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, video

Ozzie memo: 'Internet services disruption'

November 9, 2005 Microsoft chief technical officer sees more work ahead in catching up with rivals offering free, ad-supported products. TAGS: chief technical officer, Microsoft BizTalk Server, Ray Ozzie, GUI, memo, Internet service, platform, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, server, Microsoft Windows

It's all about software, says Gates

January 7, 2008 Just before his farewell CES keynote speech, Microsoft's chairman reflects on Redmond's rivals and the changing face of Windows. Photos: Gates' last call at CES? TAGS: Bill Gates, Consumer Electronics Show, cloud, Apple Computer, chairman, platform, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

Licensing issues for Symantec dings Intel vPro

August 22, 2007 Symantec has delayed its virtualized security system for Intel's vPro platform because of licensing issues around Windows CE. TAGS: Intel vPro, appliance, virtualization, Microsoft Windows CE, Intel Viiv, Symantec Corp., Intel, platform, security, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft details Windows Live 'platform'

June 13, 2006 Software giant bets advertising, Microsoft-hosted services will motivate developers to write consumer Web applications. Photos: The view from TechEd TAGS: mashup, TechEd, Microsoft Windows Live, developer, real estate, platform, Microsoft Corp., software company, Microsoft Windows

Experts question Windows win in flaw tally

January 6, 2006 A US-CERT report that found Microsoft's OS had fewer vulnerabilities than Linux-Unix in 2005 is flawed itself, critics say. TAGS: LINUX/UNIX, vulnerability, flaw, researcher, open-source community, Unix, open source, statistics, platform, Red Hat Inc., Linux, operating system, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows NT

Web mulls Google's threat to Microsoft

September 27, 2005 Discussion grows over whether the Web will become the next computing platform, and whether Microsoft can compete if it does. TAGS: threat, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., platform, Microsoft Windows

Week in review: A week for Web 2.0, a day for Earth

April 25, 2008 San Francisco hosts a Web app frenzy, and Earth Day provides the perfect opportunity to look at the very latest in green tech. (By CNET News.com's Leslie Katz) TAGS: Web 2.0, Steve Ballmer, earnings, Week in review, shareholder, platform, Apple Computer, San Francisco, conference, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Computer-challenged elves need not apply

December 5, 2006 perspective MIT Dean Richard Schmalensee says key role of software in this year's toys underscores a bigger shift. TAGS: toy, profit, advertiser, dot-com, Sony Playstation, Sony PS3, developer, platform, Google Inc., Sony Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Google aims for Web developers' hearts and minds

August 26, 2005 Latest products hint at company's efforts to create a platform on which to build add-on products and services. TAGS: Google Inc., API, Google Desktop Search, Google Talk, Google Desktop, desktop search, developer, heart, platform, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Commentary: No rush to the Media Center

October 12, 2004 Version 1 of Windows Media Center Extenders will fail to excite most consumers this holiday season. TAGS: Media Center PC, Digital Home, Microsoft Windows Media Center, media server, rush, digital music, commentary, stereo, Microsoft Xbox, Windows Media, home network, DVR, Xbox Live, TV, TiVo Inc., platform

Mobile next battleground for Linux

June 28, 2006 A revolution in mobile open source is on the way, a developer says, but analysts say it won't happen just yet. TAGS: Motorola ROKR, Trolltech, Linux, Symbian Inc., revolution, handset, Vodafone Group Plc., open source, flight simulator, smart phone, mobile phone, London, Microsoft Windows Mobile, platform, OEM, Web browser

Macromedia, Adobe make peace for bigger fight

April 18, 2005 Software makers join forces in $3.4 billion pact to stave off larger threats from both Microsoft and open standards. TAGS: Macromedia Inc., Adobe Systems Inc., Web application, open standard, acquisition, Microsoft Longhorn, battle, Adobe PDF, software company, platform, multimedia, CEO, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Linux gets its 'Moto' running

July 28, 2006 With phone called "Ming," company builds Chinese dynasty, helps Linux in its advance against Great Wall of rival OSes. TAGS: Trolltech, Symbian Inc., Mobile Linux, Linux, Motorola Inc., Nokia Corp., China, smart phone, mobile device, API, OEM, development, NEC Electronics Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, platform, Panasonic
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