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Next version of Windows: Call it 7
July 20, 2007
Microsoft is planning to ship its next major version of Windows--known internally as version "7"--within roughly three years, CNET News.com has learned.
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Microsoft: Here's how to halt WGA alerts
June 27, 2006
Along with a new release of Windows Genuine Advantage Notifications, Microsoft shares how to remove the controversial antipiracy tool.
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Attack code puts Windows PCs at risk
July 25, 2006
Two new exploits that could help hackers create attacks have been released onto the Internet.
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Microsoft updates IE after patent spat
March 1, 2006
Browser tweaks are response to ongoing patent infringement dispute with Eolas, University of California.
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Hackers crack Apple, Microsoft music codes
September 1, 2006
The arms race continues as determined programmers find ways to circumvent the two leading digital rights management technologies for music.
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Microsoft's Zune to rival Apple's iPod
July 21, 2006
update Software giant finally goes public on plans for new music player and associated service. Photos: Six alternatives to the iPod
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Microsoft takes down barrier in Vista firewall
April 27, 2006
Windows update will turn off the firewall's new feature by default--something customers have asked for, Microsoft says.
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Security rivals shut out of Microsoft meeting
October 19, 2006
An online meeting to discuss Windows Vista changes crashed shortly after it started, leaving Symantec and McAfee in the dark.
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Microsoft mulls early IE patch release
September 25, 2006
Meanwhile, a second unofficial fix is out as attacks on Internet Explorer users are reportedly increasing.
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Symantec continues Vista bug hunt
July 25, 2006
In second report on Windows Vista security, Symantec says XP successor is prone to privilege escalation attacks.
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Microsoft driver flaw saps battery strength
February 16, 2006
Company acknowledges, promises patch to flaw causing notebooks to drain batteries when using USB 2.0 devices.
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Symantec sues Microsoft over storage tech
May 18, 2006
Lawsuit charges misappropriation of intellectual property, breach of contract over data storage technology.
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Most in industry letting Gates go quietly
June 16, 2006
News that Microsoft's chair plans to step down from a day-to-day role caused barely a ripple in the tech world.
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