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Microsoft launches a 'private cloud' blog

Um no...." PDC will be the launch pad for the final, non-beta release of Azure"non-beta yes, final no...might want to reword that bit there...true -- it'll always be updatedreworded. thanks. mjRE: Microsoft launches a 'private cloud' blogThanks for the heads-up on MSFT's private cloud offering.--rj

Tags: Blogging, private cloud, Microsoft Launches, Microsoft Corp., blog

Discussion threads 2009-09-16

Microsoft launches new phase of its 'People-Ready' ad campaign

Microsoft launches new phase of its 'People-Ready' ad campaignBang for buck MS productsSimple really. You want bang for buck you never buy Microsoft products. you only buy MS if:1) you are a sheep2) you need to grow your IT staff3) you don't value reliability, performance, or scalability.RE: How...

Tags: PC ad, Microsoft Corp., People-Ready, advertisement, Microsoft Launches

Discussion threads 2009-01-12

Microsoft launches online store: Is there deeper meaning here?

Microsoft launches online store: Is there deeper meaning here?How many years have Apple had online stores?You have to stand in awe at Microsoft's ability to innovate. Apple opened an online store on November 10th, 1997 - 11 years later, Microsoft finally get round to doing the same.RE: Microsoft launches online...

Tags: Microsoft launches online store, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Launches, online store, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-11-14

Microsoft launches a development-tool-focused incubator

Microsoft launches a development-tool-focused incubatorthat's doomed to failunless they GPL the code.RE: doomed to failYeah, and Apache and Android are doomed to fail unless they um... Apache 2.0 the code.Ruby on Rails and Mono are doomed to fail unless they um... MIT X11 the code.PostgreSQL and Google Chrome are doomed...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, development-tool, Microsoft Launches, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-10-24

Microsoft launches software for cheap Portuguese laptop

Microsoft launches software for cheap Portuguese laptopMicrosoft launches software for cheap Portuguese laptopThis is a great plan brought to you by Microsoft. This laptop will run the Microsoft Windows XP operating system allowing these school children to be compatible with the rest of the world. They can share...

Tags: Notebooks, software, laptop computer, cheap Portuguese laptop, Portuguese laptop, Microsoft Launches, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-10-03

Microsoft launches new search home page; refreshes Live Mesh preview

Microsoft launches new search home page; refreshes Live Mesh previewTerrible, really terribleAm I missing something or do these "interactive hotspots" only become useful if I happen to want to look at pictures of African crocodiles? I also ran a quick News search for the HTC Touch Diamond and not only...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Live Mesh, Microsoft Launches

Discussion threads 2008-07-30

RSA: Microsoft launches trusted Internet initiative; Aims for security dialogue

RSA: Microsoft launches trusted Internet initiative; Aims for security dialogueFirst trolln/tRE: RSA: Microsoft launches trusted Internet initiative; Aims for security dialogueMicrosoft is going in the right direction with this. Security is really becoming the thing Microsoft will be known for and this initiative should help. Its going to...

Tags: Microsoft Launches, Internet initiative, Microsoft Corp., RSA Security Inc., security, security dialogue, Internet

Discussion threads 2008-04-08

Microsoft launches its alternative to Amazon's SimpleDB

Microsoft launches its alternative to Amazon's SimpleDBMap Reduce, massive paralllel?I understand I can store unlimited information, and use REST to store/retrieve that information. I suppose that the REST command will contain a SQL- or LINQ-like statement in one shape or another will be passed in the REST command.The key piece...

Tags: Databases, Amazon SimpleDB, Microsoft Launches, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., database

Discussion threads 2008-03-06

Microsoft launches Forefront Security beta

Microsoft launches Forefront Security betaSo, do we have to look forward to Symantec weighing inwith some lawsuit or friend of court to the EC?

Tags: Microsoft Launches, security, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-09-29

Microsoft launches effort to woo advertisers

Microsoft launches effort to woo advertiserslike anybody caresdream on M$....you are doomed!Yes, like anyone cares, LoserGeekWell, Mr. LinuxCreep, I have to give you credit for being predictable, though for the life of me I can't credit you for anything else. Sure enough, the instant there is some ZdNet article...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft launches effort, Microsoft Launches, Google Inc., in-game advertising

Discussion threads 2006-09-25

Microsoft launches 'Genuine' antipiracy initiative

Microsoft launches 'Genuine' antipiracy initiativeIt doesn't matter, everbody will be using SolarisSolaris is the geek's drug of choice and will rule the world, and isn't even pirated despite the costs. Truly a wonderful world with it. LOL.Pffffssstttt...Surely you jest?Although desktop users NEED an alternative, I don't think anyone...

Tags: Piracy, Linux, UNIX, Operating systems, antipiracy initiative, Sun Solaris, Microsoft Launches, antipiracy, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-03-09

Microsoft launches antispam tools, services

Microsoft launches antispam tools, servicesE-commerce will change for good....Microsoft's foray into these online services can only help to boost the fortunes of online retailers all over the world. Microsoft has made a name for itself by providing world class secure and standards based products for consumers. Now ISP's can feel...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), E-mail, Spam, PRODUCTIVITY, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Launches, antispam tool, Internet Service Provider, anti-spam, tool

Discussion threads 2005-05-26

Microsoft launches video download service

Microsoft launches video download serviceiTunes for video? Now I know what to do with all my contentHmmm, I wonder what it takes to become a content provider for Microsoft. Ever since I put a Video portal on my website It's been growing by 30% a week.http://videos.streetfire.netSomehow I don't...

Tags: Corporate communications, Cyberthreats, Web technology, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Launches, video

Discussion threads 2005-03-30

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Microsoft 'builds a branch to Java developers" with Teamprise buy

Microsoft has bought the Teamprise assets from SourceGear LLC for an undisclosed amount, company officials announced on November 9. A Microsoft-branded version of Teamprise is slated for release in late March, 2010 -- the same time Microsoft launches Visual Studio 2010. by Mary Jo Foley

Tags: Java Developer, Java, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Visual Studio, Asset Management, Microsoft Development Tools, Financial Services, Operational Planning, Finance, Business Operations, Development Tools, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-11-09

Arguing About the Collaboration Toolkit: Cisco's Enterprise Collaboration Platform

In the aftermath of last week's San Francisco Enterprise 2.0 conference there's been some lively debate about what constitutes '2.0', including some great comments on my previous post. Meanwhile Cisco have literally just announced their Enterprise Collaboration Platform, which will be broad set...

Tags: Collaboration, Enterprise 2.0, Cisco Systems Inc., Tool, Productivity, Oliver Marks

Blog posts 2009-11-08

Ubuntu Karmic Koala launches to mixed reviews

Not released yetKarmic koala hasn't been officially released yet and the bug that this article was talking about has been fixed for the official releaseMultiple hard drives issue already fixedThe problem only affected the 64-bit version of the release candidate, and it has apparently been fixed for the final release.wowwow,...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Ubuntu Karmic Koala, Dana

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

News to know: L.A. goes Google; AMD-Galleon; Cisco-ScanSafe; Ubuntu; Amazon RDS

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage.: Larry Dignan: WSJ: AMD's former CEO was a Galleon tipster Sam Diaz: Cisco continues its buying spree with...

Tags: Tom Foremski, Ubuntu, Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Dana Blankenhorn, ScanSafe, Mary Jo Foley, Amazon.com Inc., Cisco Systems Inc., Sam Diaz, Microsoft Windows 7, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows, Tablets, Internet, Databases, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Operating Systems, Software, Notebooks & Tablets, Enterprise Software

Blog posts 2009-10-28

Amazon launches relational database service: Think MySQL in the cloud

Amazon on Tuesday launched a public beta of a service dubbed the Amazon Relational Database Service RDS. The main appeal: Allow customers to operate and scale database clusters while leaving pesky tasks like patching and administration to Amazon Web Services. Adam Selipsky, vice president of Amazon Web...

Tags: MySQL, Amazon Web Services, Web Service, Amazon.com Inc., RDBMS, EC2, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-27

News to know: iPhone; Win 7 upgrade answers; Psystar; SOA; Google

Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Bott: Finally, some answers to Windows 7 upgrade questions Dion Hinchcliffe: Are the iPhone and social networks making...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., SOA, Microsoft Corp., Psystar, Photograph, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-10-26

Photos: Windows 7 launches in New York

Steve Ballmer, Tami Reller, 5-year-old Kylie, Brad Brooks, and Mike Angiulo take the stage to tout the new Microsoft operating system. by CNET News.com

Tags: Photograph, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-10-22