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Is it better to release 31 patches or hit the front page for the latest virus attack?
Microsoft continues to face an onslaught of criticism regarding patch counts and the now infamous “patch Tuesday”.

Write Your Own

Let that be a lesson to you. If you ever release your own operating system, be sure to make it [...]

Microsoft has recently launched an online store. Although this isn’t incredibly surprising, it is interesting. This is particularly true if you are a Microsoft partner or distributor. 
CRN.com has this to say:
“Windows Server 2008 and System Center Essentials are the only products currently listed in the Business section of Microsoft’s Online Store, but on [...]

Are you a software developer that has been in business less than three years? You may qualify for a new initiative by Microsoft called BizSpark. Microsoft is offering development software, server platforms and MSDN subscription.
“Enrollment in Microsoft BizSpark connects startups to a global community of Network Partners who are active members of the [...]

What has been called Office 14 is also being referred to as Office web. What’s the difference between Office 14 and Office web? Well, Office web is being compared to Google docs and Zoho docs as an online or Software as a Service version(SaaS).
It’s unclear to me if Microsoft intends to eliminate boxed copies of [...]