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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.
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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.
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Microsoft, Motorola eye emergency providers
October 4, 2005
The companies team up to enhance software applications for law enforcement and other emergency service providers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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