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Microsoft hints at another cheap Office option

In addition to the bare-bones Office 2010 Starter that will come bundled on many new PCs, starting next year, Microsoft looks to have another low-cost option up its sleeve. Read more »

Microsoft launches free Security Essentials package

Microsoft on Tuesday introduced its long-awaited consumer security suite Microsoft Security Essentials, a free download that replaces the paid-for OneCare product. Read more »

Microsoft to release free security software soon

Microsoft plans to release the final version of its free antivirus software soon, according to a note sent to testers late Sunday. Read more »

Security firms slam Microsoft 'capitulation'

Major security companies have criticised Microsoft's OneCare security software and the software giant's decision to stop charging for the offering. Read more »

Patch Tuesday skips Windows zero-day exploit

Microsoft on Tuesday issued security patches that plug critical holes in Microsoft Word and Publisher and a vulnerability in Windows for which a zero-day exploit has been available for weeks. Read more »

Microsoft: Try Vista, it's not as bad you think

Microsoft still faces an uphill battle to win over consumers, despite the progress it cites on Vista's performance and compatibility. Read more »

Microsoft denies Automatic Update flaw

Blogs were buzzing last week with reports that Windows users who thought they had automatic updates set to either not install or get permission before installing nonetheless had their machines patched and rebooted. Read more »

Microsoft throws US$50m at enterprise security product

Last week, Microsoft said it would invest US$50 million into improving Forefront, which is a security product aimed at large companies. Redmond also said it would soon be improving its OneCare desktop security product. Read more »

Windows on the Internet a pipe dream?

A Web-based replica of Windows on the desktop won't be ready anytime soon if Microsoft's latest releases of Web-based services are any indication. Read more »

With GreenBorder, Google gets deeper into Net security

Google's purchase of GreenBorder Technologies -- a browser virtualisation software company -- follows on the heels of the search giant announcing a blog from its antimalware team. Read more »

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Windows Vista RC1 reviewed

Windows Vista RC1 (build 5564) should mark the final stretch for Microsoft's new operating system, but don't be surprised if Microsoft issues one more public release candidate before making Windows Vista final. Read more »

Jim Allchin on Microsoft's Vista

Windows chief Jim Allchin talks about the challenges ahead and how the new OS might help conserve electricty. Read more »

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64 bit me

Chris Duckett [blogs:betaliving] -- If these 64-bit systems are going to use wrappers and other tricks to maintain compatibility with vendors unwilling to support the platform, is there any point to having it? Read more »

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  • Staff Microsoft shows off IE9 preview

    This week, highlights from Microsoft's MIX10 conference and more in the Roundup. Read more »

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  • Chris Duckett IE9's H.264 vote killed Ogg

    In a split decision by the judges, the winner of the W3C/WHATWG video codec consensus is H.264, taking home the future of video playback on the internet while loser Ogg goes home with nothing but thoughts of what might have been. Read more »

    -- posted by Chris Duckett

  • Staff Google launches Apps Marketplace

    Google launches and app store, while Mozilla plans to re-write its open-source license. More of this week's news in the Roundup. Read more »

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