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Microsoft fine-tuning Windows 8 Beta

Microsoft continues to tinker with Windows 8 even as it finalises its beta version, acting on suggestions it received from users who have experimented with the Windows 8 Developer Preview. read more »

Office 365 app dev model to expand, says Microsoft partner

External developers will be able to build much more sophisticated applications and tools for Office 365 once Microsoft releases the next upgrade of that cloud-hosted communication and collaboration suite, according to a Microsoft partner. read more »

Microsoft announces March launch event for SQL Server 2012

Microsoft has announced a March 7 online event for the launch of SQL Server 2012, the next generation of its database product. read more »

Vendors rushing to patch Linux privilege escalation vulnerability

Linux vendors are rushing to patch a privilege escalation vulnerability in the Linux kernel that can be exploited by local attackers to gain root access on the system. read more »

Oracle plan to speed up Android Google trial tossed out by judge

A judge on Friday shot down Oracle's offer to put its Java patent-infringement claims against Google over the Android mobile OS on hold, in exchange for a speedier trial on its copyright claims. read more »

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How to upgrade from Vista to Windows 7

If you are planning to upgrade you PC from Vista to Windows 7, you have two basic options: an Upgrade install, or a Custom one. read more »

Can Windows 8 really become the OS for everything?

The first public beta for Windows 8 is expected to be released in February, but we've been testing pre-beta code in our lab. Our overall impression is that Windows 8 represents an aggressive effort by Microsoft to deliver a single OS that runs just about everywhere and takes on all of Microsoft's key rivals. read more »

No demand for Windows 8 tablets? Don't trust predictive surveys

The surveys says... wait. You can't trust surveys, according to Rob Enderle. He offers some historical lessons on why you can't believe their predictions. read more »

Microsoft Answer Desk offers live, free and fee tech support

Microsoft has upped its tech support offerings with the debut of Answer Desk, a dedicated website for live technical support for Windows OS and Microsoft Office software, PC tune-ups, virus removal, and software training. It will offer support 24/7 and 365 days a year. read more »

Eight reasons to hold off on Windows 8

Windows 8 touts many new features, but there are a number of things such as cost, testing, compatibility and training that CIOs need to consider before racing to migrate. read more »

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