U.S. Patent Office rejects claims on popular FAT storage format, used in the open-source OS. But software giant can pursue issue further.
Microsoft's Linux-related patents rejected
Microsoft's Linux-related patents rejected
The USPTO has rejected two key patent applications around FAT, but Microsoft still believes it has a good chance of triumphing. Open-source vendors are holding their breath.
Microsoft FAT Patents Get Thumbs Down
Microsoft FAT Patents Get Thumbs Down
The European Commission has appointed Professor Neil Barrett, a British academic specializing in computer science and cybercrime, to oversee Microsoft's compliance with the antitrust ruling against the company, it announced Wednesday.
Update: EU appoints academic to monitor Microsoft
Update: EU appoints academic to monitor Microsoft
CEO Steve Ballmer and security chief Mike Nash are expected to detail Microsoft's security strategy and product plans on Thursday.
Microsoft to provide security strategy update
Microsoft to provide security strategy update
The USPTO has rejected two key patent applications around FAT, but Microsoft still believes it has a good chance of triumphing. Open-source vendors are holding their breath.
Microsoft FAT Patent Gets Thumbs Down
Microsoft FAT Patent Gets Thumbs Down
The automated calendar template creates Microsoft Outlook calendars in Microsoft Word.
Word 97/2000 Template: Create Calendar in Word from Outlook 2000 Calendar Data
Word 97/2000 Template: Create Calendar in Word from Outlook 2000 Calendar Data
This paper provides a brief survey of the Windows SBS 2003 design philosophy, the Top 10 must-know facts that Enterprise IT Pros unfamiliar with Windows SBS often miss, the Top 10 cool features of Windows SBS, and a quick look at some of the standard scenarios that can be found in many Windows SBS installations.
Introduction to Windows SBS 2003 for Enterprise IT Pros
Introduction to Windows SBS 2003 for Enterprise IT Pros
Next generation is here and taking center stage this holiday season.
The Countdown for Xbox 360 Begins at X05
The Countdown for Xbox 360 Begins at X05
Full line of Motorola applications for law enforcement, first responders and criminal justice to be built on Microsoft .NET Framework and Microsoft Windows Server System.
Motorola and Microsoft Form Strategic Alliance, Motorola Software to Be Optimized for the Microsoft Platform
Motorola and Microsoft Form Strategic Alliance, Motorola Software to Be Optimized for the Microsoft Platform
And the new version will support for Adobe's PDF format. Office chief Steven Sinofsky talks about the move, as well as the brewing battle over file formats.
Microsoft says Office beta coming in November
Microsoft says Office beta coming in November
CommVault's QiNetix technology features integration and extends the functionality of Microsoft DPM beyond the backup and recovery realm.
CommVault Boosts Microsoft DPM Support
CommVault Boosts Microsoft DPM Support
Microsoft's core constituency of developers is more important than ever in light of its recent reorganization.
Microsoft: Still By and For Developers
Microsoft: Still By and For Developers
MSN Messenger is an instant messaging program that lets you send instant messages to your friends, and much more.
MSN Messenger 7.5
MSN Messenger 7.5
Language Interface Packs (LIP) for Windows XP Professional and Windows XP Home Edition provide a localized User Interface for emerging or minority language markets.
Windows XP Language Interface Pack
Windows XP Language Interface Pack
With this language template pack you can create Web sites in languages other than the default language selected at installation.
Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 Language Template Pack
Windows SharePoint Services 2.0 Language Template Pack
Describes the new Web Project system used by Visual Studio 2005, describes the motivation for the changes, and gives some background on the features it provides.
Visual Studio 2005 Web Project System
Visual Studio 2005 Web Project System
