The Microsoft CEO and Scott McNealy, his counterpart at Sun, say it hasn't been easy, but the two companies have found common ground.
The companies bridge a networking-system rift, while customers hope more such collaborations are on the way.
May 13, 2005 Microsoft and Sun join hands on directories
blog One year after their landmark agreement, Sun and Microsoft are "poised to enter the marketplace" together, Ballmer says.
May 13, 2005
Pact is the latest move among global technology companies to expedite product development and avoid patent disputes.
May 13, 2005
Software giant plans subscription service offering antivirus help, automatic computer checkups.
May 12, 2005
As it looks to build on gains and steal customers from Sony, Microsoft beats out rivals in unveiling new generation of console.
May 12, 2005
Incompatibility appears geared at preventing Windows for emerging markets from supplanting standard versions of Windows XP.
May 12, 2005
Software maker announces plans for "Eiger," a new version of Windows that would potentially make the OS more secure.
May 12, 2005