French security firm bashes Microsoft for talking up Mac malware
The Microsoft Malware Protection Center (MMPC) recently warned Mac users about a backdoor attack. A security firm that specializes in Mac security says the exploit is not in the wild and a definition to block it is already available.
Not Even McDonalds Can Make Windows Networking Easy
It’s nice to know McDonalds has printed up instructions for you to connect your laptop to their Wi-Fi hotspots. It’s sort of sad to see how many more steps are needed for Windows than Macs.
Microsoft kicks SUSE another $100m
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server, formerly owned by Novell, got another shot of cash from Microsoft. The deal goes back several years, when Microsoft provided cash to keep SUSE alive as a competitor to Red Hat.
Microsoft previews ‘Juneau’ SQL Server tools
The third preview of SQL Server 2011, Denali, and the associated toolset, Juneau, has been released. This article includes a link to the download.
Should Microsoft Dump Bing?
Bing is running a distant second to Google’s search engine. Some are saying Microsoft should sell Bing and concentrate on other things. Others say Bing is integral to Microsoft’s future.
Microsoft spells out Office for Mac bugs in Lion
If you use MS Office on a Mac, Microsoft would like to tell you about the things that won’t work with Lion. No word yet on when fixes will be delivered by Microsoft.
CodeTwo Outlook Attachment Reminder
CodeTwo has released CodeTwo Outlook Attachment Reminder to remind you about a missing attachment in e-mail. It works by scanning the message for predefined phrases, such as "attaching" and "see file", and triggers an alert if no attachment is found.
Microsoft wants to sell more Win7
Microsoft would like to sell another couple-hundred-million Win7 installations before they release Win8. To do this they’re pushing "systems" of hardware and software.
New Releases from Microsoft Press
Three new MCTS Self-Paced Training Kits from Microsoft Press help you get ready for Windows 2008 Server certifications. They are: Configuring Windows Server 2008 Applications Infrastructure, Configuring Windows Server 2008 Active Directory, Second Edition, and Windows Server 2008 Server Administrator.
Before you get locked into Lync
Lync is Microsoft’s unified communications platform combining voice, Web conferencing, and instant messaging. Before you sign the contract, and lock yourself into Microsoft, there are some alternatives.