Microsoft slates IE8 Beta 2 for next quarter
Microsoft will release a second beta of IE8 (Internet Explorer 8) before the end of October, said a manager in its technical support group, who also warned Web designers to start adding a new tag to their sites or risk those sites breaking when the new browser ships.
Microsoft slates IE8 Beta 2 for next quarter
Microsoft slates IE8 Beta 2 for next quarter
Microsoft plans to demonstrate integration Friday between its new Silveright browser plug-in technology for rich Internet applications and the Ruby on Rails Web framework.
Microsoft linking Silverlight, Ruby on Rails
Microsoft linking Silverlight, Ruby on Rails
Microsoft has released an update for Microsoft Office Outlook 2007
Microsoft has released the May 2008 CTP of SQL Server 2005 Driver for PHP
Microsoft demonstrated its multitouch interface for its upcoming Windows 7 operating system on Tuesday. The interface provides touch-screen input for users to interact with their computers.
Windows 7 to have touch-screen interface
Windows 7 to have touch-screen interface
Microsoft Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie on Wednesday suggested that Microsoft has its own clear ideas on the next direction it will take in Internet search, downplaying any deal the company might still make with Yahoo in favor of highlighting Microsoft's own ambitions.
Ozzie hints at Microsoft's search future, downplays Yahoo
Ozzie hints at Microsoft's search future, downplays Yahoo
Microsoft plans to shutter its book-scanning operation next week, the company said on Friday.
Microsoft shuts down book search
Microsoft shuts down book search
Researchers at the software giant demonstrate a new, low-cost method for manipulating a digital desktop or wall display with two hands.
Microsoft shows off multitouch sensor prototype
Microsoft shows off multitouch sensor prototype
It bought Kidaro with an eye toward spurring Vista adoption, but the company says the deal should allow businesses to let workers to use personal laptops on the corporate network.
RMicrosoft embraces 'Bring Your Own Laptop' model
RMicrosoft embraces 'Bring Your Own Laptop' model
Microsoft's declaration last week that it would finally support ODF (OpenDocument Format) and join in further development of the rival document format was applauded by many critics as a major step forward, but the outcome of those steps will be under review for years to come, observers say.
All eyes on how Microsoft pulls off ODF support
All eyes on how Microsoft pulls off ODF support
Researchers at the software giant demonstrate a new, low-cost method for manipulating a digital desktop or wall display with two hands.
Microsoft shows off multi-touch sensor prototype
Microsoft shows off multi-touch sensor prototype
Microsoft has released Visual Studio 2008 SDK 1.1 Beta
Broadcasters have Microsoft's cooperation in preventing consumers from skipping past commercials. How many other hardware or software makers honor the flags?
Microsoft confirms Windows adheres to broadcast flag
Microsoft confirms Windows adheres to broadcast flag
Microsoft said on Sunday that it has raised the possibility of a new deal with Yahoo, one that may involve buying a part of the company but not all of it.
Microsoft puts new Yahoo deal on the table
Microsoft puts new Yahoo deal on the table
Microsoft has released an evaluation copy of System Center Essentials 2007 Service Pack 1
Microsoft has released System Center Essentials 2007 SP1 Upgrade
One Laptop Per Child group says it will support both Windows and Linux on its XO laptops. Trials are set to begin next month.
Microsoft, OLPC officially team up
Microsoft, OLPC officially team up
Software giant launches WorldWide Telescope, a free Web-based program that allows Web surfers to explore galaxies, star systems, and distant planets.
Microsoft launches space tours on the Web
Microsoft launches space tours on the Web
The latest departure is Carol Koh Evans, the general manager of the software maker's in-game advertising unit. Evans is headed to wedding site The Knot.
Microsoft loses another ad executive
Microsoft loses another ad executive
Software maker says third party that handles which Web links are blocked by its IM service made a mistake that led to some addresses being blocked.
Microsoft says YouTube blocking was a glitch
Microsoft says YouTube blocking was a glitch