With rumors of tablets starting at $599, will Intel and Microsoft use lessons learned from their netbook experience to lower the costs and better compete with the dominant iPad?
Microsoft, Alcatel-Lucent Settle Dispute
Microsoft and Alcatel-Lucent have settled a patent dispute, following a jury verdict last year that would have had Microsoft pay US$70 million for infringement.
Microsoft's Opposition to SOPA is Sincere, Not Half-Hearted
Microsoft has joined the public opposition to SOPA, although like Google and many other opponents, won't black out its site today. Although some people have said Microsoft's opposition is insincere or half-hearted, the company has been quietly working against it behind the scenes at least since November.
Microsoft Releases Windows 8 Tablet Specs
Microsoft's forthcoming tablets have the bar set high for minimum hardware requirements.
Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0.8482.1
Microsoft SQL Server Compact 4.0.8482.1 has been released
Will Windows 8 on ARM be an OEM-only product?
Will Windows 8 on ARM be available only as something preloaded on new tablets and PCs from selected vendors? We still dont know for sure.
Windows 8 Tablet Requirements Revealed
Microsoft's Windows 8 hardware certification requirements call for five-finger multi-touch, 720p cameras and 1366-by-768 resolution screens.
Microsoft Takes on VMware With Almost-Canceled Cloud Program
Microsoft Corp.'s computer-network- management software, a product that Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer once came close to scrapping, emerges today as the cornerstone of a bid to challenge VMware Inc.
Windows 8 up to build 8184, beta right around the corner
The latest build number for Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, 8184.0.winmain.120113-1850, has been revealed
How to Set Up DHCP in Windows Server 2008 R2
Howtogeek posted a tutorial about setting up DHCP in Windows Server 2008 R2
Building the next generation file system for Windows 8: ReFS
Steven Sinofsky posted a new entry on the Building Windows 8 Blog about the next generation file system being introduced in Windows 8
Windows Server Now Runs for Free in Amazon's Cloud
Enterprises can now run Windows Server in Amazon's cloud for up to 750 hours per month at no charge, using the AWS (Amazon Web Services) Free Usage Tier
Windows 8 Intel tablets may be priced to fail
Tablets running Windows 8 on Intel architecture may be priced too high to succeed in the tablet market
Expect Windows 8 in October
Microsoft apparently plans a consumer preview in late February and aims for an October release of the commercial version, according to hints at CES.
Windows Server 8 hits build 8180, new screenshots emerge
News has hit the Internet that Windows Server 8 has hit build 8180, bringing with it a bunch of Metro style refreshes
Microsoft Puts Web TV Subscription Idea On Hold Due to Costs
Microsoft has decided to focus on programming packages for cable subscribers via Xbox
Windows 8 ARM version could ship late, says ARM head
Windows 8 for ARM-based processors can take its time in being released, according to the head of ARM
Microsoft Trustworthy Computing Turns 10: What's Next
10 years after Bill Gates famously declared a security emergency within Microsoft, the stakes are much higher. 'TWC Next' will include a focus on cloud services such as Azure.
Windows Phones To Flood Market In 2012
Microsoft failed to gain much ground in the mobile phone market in 2011, but its partners should help it grab a piece of the market this year.
At CES, Microsoft sets stage for lower Windows revenue
Microsoft executives this week hinted at lowered expectations for Windows revenues in the fourth quarter of 2011, citing data from research firms that point to a stall in PC shipments at the end of 2011.