Oracle should include its Java patches in Microsoft’s Windows Server Update Services in order to make sure Java gets patched. Currently, people are not installing Java patches leaving large numbers of PCs vulnerable.

Two new training kits are available from Microsoft Press. They are "MCITP Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-686): Windows 7 Desktop Administrator" and "MCTS Self-Paced Training Kit (Exam 70-662): Configuring Microsoft Exchange Server 2010". Both include a study guide and practice tests.

A Windows App Store was (supposedly) announced earlier this year. It was rumored to be ready in time for the release of Windows 8. But. Apple’s Mac Store is due to open in 90 days. Why is Microsoft taking so long?

Infuzer.com, LLC announced the release of a new client software version (v1.15.0) that will allow you to disable the auto-start function. Infuzer is compatible with Microsoft Outlook, Palm Desktop and Lotus Notes calendar applications.

InstallFree, Inc. has announced the release of InstallFree Bridge and 7bridge with extended support for Windows 7 64-bit allowing you to run virtual instances of 32-bit legacy applications on Windows 7 64-bit systems.

Office 365 is Microsoft’s new package of hosted versions of Office, Lync, SharePoint, and Exchange. It’s currently available as a limited beta with a final release date sometime next year.

It appears you can expect a surge of malware aimed at your PC in the next few weeks. Due to recent crackdowns on botnets, criminals are trying to rebuild their networks in time for holiday shopping.

A number of executives are leaving Microsoft. The most recent to announce his departure is Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie. Some think this may be a sign of Steve Ballmer increasing his hold of the company.

Divcom Software has released HelpSmith 3.3. This update to their help authoring tool for professional technical writers and software developers includes both updates and new features.

Now that Microsoft’s Malicious Software Removal Tool (MSRT) can remove Zeus malware from machines, they’ve cleaned over 250,000 machines in the past week.