http://www.computerworld.com/ en_US (c) Copyright 2012 Computerworld, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Sun, 27 May 2012 03:38:37 GMT 2012-05-27T03:38:37Z en_US (c) Copyright 2012 Computerworld, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227490/Aged_Windows_XP_costs_5x_more_to_manage_than_Windows_7?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft has added ammunition to its aggressive battle to get users off Windows XP by citing a company-sponsored report that claims annual support costs for the older OS are more than five times that of Windows 7. Fri, 25 May 2012 14:27:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227490/Aged_Windows_XP_costs_5x_more_to_manage_than_Windows_7?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-25T14:27:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227489/Microsoft_39_s_upgrade_avalanche_a_challenge_for_IT_pros?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft is in the midst of an unprecedented, massive upgrade cycle for its enterprise software products, a refresh wave that represents a major challenge for CIOs and IT managers responsible for charting their companies' technology strategy. Fri, 25 May 2012 14:03:00 GMT (Juan Carlos Perez) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227489/Microsoft_39_s_upgrade_avalanche_a_challenge_for_IT_pros?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-25T14:03:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227488/Microsoft_server_and_tool_upgrades_demand_CIOs_39_attention?source=rss_keyword_microsoft CIOs and IT directors tracking the barrage of major upgrades for Windows and Office also need to stay tuned to the refresh cycle for Microsoft's servers and tools, including Windows Server 2012, SQL Server 2012, System Center 2012 and Visual Studio 11. Fri, 25 May 2012 14:03:00 GMT (Juan Carlos Perez, Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227488/Microsoft_server_and_tool_upgrades_demand_CIOs_39_attention?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-25T14:03:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227474/Microsoft_server_and_tool_upgrades_demand_CIOs_attention?source=rss_keyword_microsoft CIOs and IT directors tracking the barrage of major upgrades for Windows and Office also need to stay tuned to the refresh cycle for Microsoft's servers and tools, including Windows Server 2012, SQL Server 2012, System Center 2012 and Visual Studio 11. Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT (Juan Carlos Perez and Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227474/Microsoft_server_and_tool_upgrades_demand_CIOs_attention?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-25T10:00:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227470/Microsoft_s_upgrade_avalanche_a_challenge_for_IT_pros?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft is in the midst of an unprecedented, massive upgrade cycle for its enterprise software products, a refresh wave that represents a major challenge for CIOs and IT managers responsible for charting their companies' tech strategy. Fri, 25 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT (Juan Carlos Perez) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227470/Microsoft_s_upgrade_avalanche_a_challenge_for_IT_pros?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-25T10:00:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227464/Yahoo_Axis_may_be_game_changer_for_search_and_the_troubled_company_?source=rss_keyword_microsoft With Axis, Yahoo is trying to change the search game, while also trying to change its image as a troubled company. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:42:00 GMT sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227464/Yahoo_Axis_may_be_game_changer_for_search_and_the_troubled_company_?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-24T19:42:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227476/4.5_million_Catholic_school_students_to_get_Office_365?source=rss_keyword_microsoft About 4.5 million Catholic school students will get access to Microsoft's Office 365 cloud e-mail and collaboration suite as part of a 3-year deal the software vendor struck with the Catholic International Education Office (OIEC). Thu, 24 May 2012 18:55:00 GMT (Juan Carlos Perez) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227476/4.5_million_Catholic_school_students_to_get_Office_365?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-24T18:55:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227459/Microsoft_clarifies_Ballmer_s_claims_of_massive_Windows_8_adoption?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Reports earlier this week that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer predicted unprecedented sales of Windows 8 were wrong on multiple counts, Microsoft and independent analysts agreed. Thu, 24 May 2012 18:36:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227459/Microsoft_clarifies_Ballmer_s_claims_of_massive_Windows_8_adoption?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-24T18:36:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227452/Motorola_Mobility_has_infringed_Microsoft_patent_says_Munich_court?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Google-owned Motorola Mobility has infringed a Microsoft patent related to SMS messaging, according to a ruling in the Munich regional court, which also dismissed a second case related to a localization patent. Thu, 24 May 2012 15:24:00 GMT (Mikael RicknA$?s) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227452/Motorola_Mobility_has_infringed_Microsoft_patent_says_Munich_court?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-24T15:24:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227411/Windows_8_puts_end_to_endless_reboots?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft yesterday promised that a feature it's added to Windows 8 will put a stop to endless reboots. Wed, 23 May 2012 18:29:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227411/Windows_8_puts_end_to_endless_reboots?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-23T18:29:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227390/Microsoft_beats_data_sorting_record_with_new_approach?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Besting a record set by Yahoo in 2009, the research arm of Microsoft have deployed a new technique for quickly sorting large amounts of data, called Flat Datacenter Storage (FDS). Tue, 22 May 2012 18:56:00 GMT (Joab Jackson) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227390/Microsoft_beats_data_sorting_record_with_new_approach?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-22T18:56:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227384/Windows_Vista_infection_rates_climb_says_Microsoft?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft said that a skew toward more exploits on Windows Vista can be attributed to the demise of support for the operating system's first service pack. Tue, 22 May 2012 17:29:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227384/Windows_Vista_infection_rates_climb_says_Microsoft?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-22T17:29:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227376/Microsoft_backed_groups_praise_EU_s_antitrust_ultimatum_to_Google?source=rss_keyword_microsoft A pair of Microsoft-backed industry groups applauded the ultimatum European Union antitrust regulators issued to rival Google over alleged anti-competitive practices. Tue, 22 May 2012 10:22:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227376/Microsoft_backed_groups_praise_EU_s_antitrust_ultimatum_to_Google?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-22T10:22:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227341/Chrome_trumps_IE_as_world_s_top_browser?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Google's Chrome edged past Microsoft's Internet Explorer (IE) last week to become the world's most widely used browser, according to data from an Irish metric firm. Mon, 21 May 2012 16:59:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227341/Chrome_trumps_IE_as_world_s_top_browser?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-21T16:59:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227339/No_price_cuts_for_Windows_8_upgrades_says_analyst?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft will not reduce the price of Windows 8 upgrades, as it did three years ago before the roll-out of Windows 7, a retail sales analyst said today. Mon, 21 May 2012 16:19:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227339/No_price_cuts_for_Windows_8_upgrades_says_analyst?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-21T16:19:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227320/Microsoft_s_social_networking_site_So.cl_now_open_to_all_users?source=rss_keyword_microsoft So.cl, an experimental research project from Microsoft, that combines social networking and search to promote learning, is now accepting all users interested in joining the site. Mon, 21 May 2012 07:04:00 GMT (John Ribeiro) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227320/Microsoft_s_social_networking_site_So.cl_now_open_to_all_users?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-21T07:04:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227324/Is_cloud_based_security_really_less_expensive_?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Businesses in new study were five times more likely to have decreased spending on managing security over three years as a percentage of their overall IT budget. Sat, 19 May 2012 04:49:00 GMT (Antone Gonsalves) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227324/Is_cloud_based_security_really_less_expensive_?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-19T04:49:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227298/ITC_bans_import_of_infringing_Motorola_Android_devices?source=rss_keyword_microsoft The U.S. International Trade Commission issued an import ban Friday on any Android devices from Motorola that infringe one of Microsoft's patents. Fri, 18 May 2012 23:32:00 GMT (Cameron Scott) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227298/ITC_bans_import_of_infringing_Motorola_Android_devices?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-18T23:32:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227288/Twitter_jumps_on_Do_Not_Track_bandwagon?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Twitter has announced support for "Do Not Track," immediately implementing it to halt online tracking of users who trigger a setting in their browsers. Fri, 18 May 2012 19:47:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227288/Twitter_jumps_on_Do_Not_Track_bandwagon?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-18T19:47:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227284/Microsoft_reprises_free_Xbox_back_to_school_PC_promo?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft will repeat last year's back-to-school promotion, kicking off the deal Sunday with an offer of a free Xbox 360 game console to eligible U.S. students who buy a new Windows 7 PC. Fri, 18 May 2012 16:45:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227284/Microsoft_reprises_free_Xbox_back_to_school_PC_promo?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-18T16:45:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227276/We_39_re_not_waiting_for_Android_5_39_Jelly_Bean_39_developers_say?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Despite the rumors, developers are focused on making apps -- and money -- from today's Android Fri, 18 May 2012 10:09:00 GMT (Paul Krill) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227276/We_39_re_not_waiting_for_Android_5_39_Jelly_Bean_39_developers_say?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-18T10:09:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227211/Google_aims_to_make_search_smarter_easier?source=rss_keyword_microsoft The vaunted Google search engine is set for an upgrade that will make it easier for users to find the information they need by putting their searches in context, the company said Wednesday. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:05:00 GMT sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227211/Google_aims_to_make_search_smarter_easier?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-16T19:05:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227201/Mozilla_readies_its_app_marketplace_for_public_beta?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Mozilla Marketplace will be online in a few weeks to take on Apple App Store and Google Play Store Wed, 16 May 2012 10:12:00 GMT (Paul Krill) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227201/Mozilla_readies_its_app_marketplace_for_public_beta?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-16T10:12:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227185/EU_to_39_remain_vigilant_39_on_Microsoft_39_s_browser_commitments?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Regulators in Europe said Tuesday they will watch closely to make sure Microsoft complies with its commitments to ensure competition in the browser market, after Mozilla complained its Firefox browser is being excluded from Windows RT. Tue, 15 May 2012 21:34:00 GMT (Loek Essers) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227185/EU_to_39_remain_vigilant_39_on_Microsoft_39_s_browser_commitments?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-15T21:34:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227169/Microsoft_to_charge_15_for_Windows_8_upgrade_deal?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft plans to charge users who buy a new Windows 7 PC $14.99 for an upgrade to Windows 8. The upgrade program is expected to kick off alongside the delivery of Windows 8 Release Preview in June. Tue, 15 May 2012 15:30:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227169/Microsoft_to_charge_15_for_Windows_8_upgrade_deal?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-15T15:30:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227160/Consumer_love_for_mobile_sparks_discontent_with_Microsoft_s_software?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Satisfaction with Microsoft's software slipped last year, part of an industrywide downturn driven by U.S. consumer discontent with traditional PC programs, a national survey said today. Tue, 15 May 2012 10:39:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227160/Consumer_love_for_mobile_sparks_discontent_with_Microsoft_s_software?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-15T10:39:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227162/Lenovo_working_with_Intel_on_ThinkPad_Windows_8_tablet?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Lenovo is working with chip maker Intel on a future ThinkPad tablet based on Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system, a Lenovo executive said. Tue, 15 May 2012 04:06:00 GMT (Agam Shah) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227162/Lenovo_working_with_Intel_on_ThinkPad_Windows_8_tablet?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-15T04:06:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227158/About_600_000_L.A._Community_College_students_to_get_Microsoft_Live_EDU?source=rss_keyword_microsoft The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) will provide email and collaboration applications to about 600,000 students via Microsoft's Live@EDU cloud suite, a project for which it also considered Google Apps for Education. Tue, 15 May 2012 00:48:00 GMT (Juan Carlos Perez) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227158/About_600_000_L.A._Community_College_students_to_get_Microsoft_Live_EDU?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-15T00:48:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227152/Microsoft_Win8_simplifies_improves_parental_monitoring?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft has designed Windows 8 to make parental monitoring and control of children's computer activities simpler and more effective, the company said on Monday. Mon, 14 May 2012 20:34:00 GMT (Juan Carlos Perez) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227152/Microsoft_Win8_simplifies_improves_parental_monitoring?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-14T20:34:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227141/MacBook_Pro_refreshes_may_be_imminent_say_reports?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Hints that Apple will soon refresh its iMac desktop and MacBook Pro laptop lines accumulated today as several Mac-centric blogs revealed new details gleaned from the Web and unnamed sources. Mon, 14 May 2012 17:41:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227141/MacBook_Pro_refreshes_may_be_imminent_say_reports?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-14T17:41:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227131/Is_November_Win_8_tablet_release_too_late_?source=rss_keyword_microsoft If Intel-based Windows 8 tablets launch in November, as one informed source expects, Microsoft would face a narrow window to play a role in the important holiday sales period. Mon, 14 May 2012 15:08:00 GMT mhamblen@computerworld.com (Matt Hamblen) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227131/Is_November_Win_8_tablet_release_too_late_?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-14T15:08:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227022/Microsoft_System_Center_2012_review_Streamlined_cloud_service_management_?source=rss_keyword_microsoft With System Center 2012, Microsoft delivers tools to help customers wring more efficiency, uptime and performance out of their existing hardware and software. IDG Insider Mon, 14 May 2012 10:00:00 GMT (Jonathan Hassell) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227022/Microsoft_System_Center_2012_review_Streamlined_cloud_service_management_?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-14T10:00:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227121/Senate_to_look_at_Mozilla_s_browser_competition_allegations?source=rss_keyword_microsoft The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee plans to look into accusations by Mozilla that Microsoft is restricting access to important programming tools for browsers that will run in Windows RT. Sun, 13 May 2012 19:30:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227121/Senate_to_look_at_Mozilla_s_browser_competition_allegations?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-13T19:30:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227096/Microsoft_Bing_goes_social_in_search_war_with_Google_?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft's move to boost Bing's social networking feaures could finally give it an opportunity to truly take on Google's dominant search engine, analysts say. Fri, 11 May 2012 18:02:00 GMT sgaudin@computerworld.com (Sharon Gaudin) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227096/Microsoft_Bing_goes_social_in_search_war_with_Google_?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-11T18:02:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227092/Microsoft_preps_Windows_8_upgrade_deal_for_early_June_debut_says_report?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft will reportedly kick off a Windows 8 upgrade program for buyers of Windows 7 PCs in early June. Fri, 11 May 2012 16:52:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227092/Microsoft_preps_Windows_8_upgrade_deal_for_early_June_debut_says_report?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-11T16:52:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227086/IllumiShare_project_connects_physical_desktops?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Attendees at the Conference on Human Factors in Computer Systems (CHI) this week saw a device that looks something like a lamp shade and houses a projector and camera, designed to let a worker share a physical desktop with another, allowing the two to collaborate on a project in ways not otherwise possible. Fri, 11 May 2012 14:56:00 GMT (Nick Barber) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227086/IllumiShare_project_connects_physical_desktops?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-11T14:56:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227083/Samsung_launches_low_end_Windows_Phone_with_4_inch_display?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Samsung Electronics Friday announced the Samsung Omnia M, a Windows Phone with a 4-inch Super AMOLED display that will first become available in Europe. Fri, 11 May 2012 12:06:00 GMT (Mikael Ricknäs) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227083/Samsung_launches_low_end_Windows_Phone_with_4_inch_display?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-11T12:06:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227082/Infringement_case_suspended_Samsung_tests_Apple_s_pinch_to_zoom_claim?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Samsung Electronics may challenge the validity of Apple's intellectual property claims before the Regional Court in Mannheim, Germany, rules on whether the company has infringed them, the court said on Friday. It is the second time in two weeks that the Mannheim court has decided to wait for a validity verdict from the Federal Patent Court before ruling on an infringement case. Fri, 11 May 2012 11:38:00 GMT (Loek Essers) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227082/Infringement_case_suspended_Samsung_tests_Apple_s_pinch_to_zoom_claim?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-11T11:38:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227070/Microsoft_touts_Windows_8_s_ability_to_detect_fix_hard_disk_problems?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft has revamped the way Windows 8 monitors hard disk operations and detects problems in an effort to make the diagnostic and repair process less intrusive and disruptive, even as disk capacity continues to balloon. Thu, 10 May 2012 20:46:00 GMT (Juan Carlos Perez) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227070/Microsoft_touts_Windows_8_s_ability_to_detect_fix_hard_disk_problems?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-10T20:46:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227069/Microsoft_revamps_Bing_to_include_interactive_social_sidebar?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Bing will soon include a search interface that offers social search results in a separate column to the right of the returned links, Microsoft said on Thursday. Thu, 10 May 2012 20:27:00 GMT (Cameron Scott) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227069/Microsoft_revamps_Bing_to_include_interactive_social_sidebar?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-10T20:27:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227066/Intel_CEO_Otellini_calls_out_ARM_on_Windows_8_tablets?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Intel CEO Paul Otellini on Thursday said that the company has an advantage over its rival ARM on Windows 8 for tablets because of decades of developing x86 chips that support the Windows operating system. Thu, 10 May 2012 18:59:00 GMT (Agam Shah) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227066/Intel_CEO_Otellini_calls_out_ARM_on_Windows_8_tablets?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-10T18:59:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227021/Gesture_sensing_alternatives_use_radio_interference_Doppler_Effect?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Two Microsoft Research projects presented at the Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems used unique methods, completely absent of any cameras, to sense gestures. Wed, 09 May 2012 17:22:00 GMT (Nick Barber) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227021/Gesture_sensing_alternatives_use_radio_interference_Doppler_Effect?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-09T17:22:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227005/Apple_s_e_store_satisfaction_score_jumps_thumps_Microsoft_s?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Apple's online store scored the highest satisfaction rating of any computer-related company, and handily beat rival Microsoft, a consumer pollster said today. Wed, 09 May 2012 11:15:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9227005/Apple_s_e_store_satisfaction_score_jumps_thumps_Microsoft_s?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-09T11:15:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226996/Microsoft_revamps_UI_on_Visual_Studio_IDE_upgrade?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Based on feedback from February beta release, revisions affect coloring, icons, and Metro style Tue, 08 May 2012 21:37:00 GMT (Paul Krill) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226996/Microsoft_revamps_UI_on_Visual_Studio_IDE_upgrade?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-08T21:37:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226986/Microsoft_security_patches_include_fixes_for_Word_Office_Windows?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Microsoft has fixed 23 vulnerabilities in its software products, including several considered critical, the company said on Tuesday in its monthly security patch report. Tue, 08 May 2012 18:55:00 GMT (Juan Carlos Perez) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226986/Microsoft_security_patches_include_fixes_for_Word_Office_Windows?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-08T18:55:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226984/Epicor_to_move_its_apps_to_Microsoft_39_s_Azure_cloud?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Epicor is planning to work with Microsoft to bring Epicor's ERP (enterprise resource planning) applications to the Azure cloud service, the companies announced Tuesday during Epicor's Insights conference in Las Vegas. Tue, 08 May 2012 17:42:00 GMT (Chris Kanaracus) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226984/Epicor_to_move_its_apps_to_Microsoft_39_s_Azure_cloud?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-08T17:42:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226993/HP_F5_partner_to_speed_delivery_of_cloud_apps?source=rss_keyword_microsoft HP this week unveiled several initiatives at Interop 2012 in Las Vegas to enhance the provisioning and performance of virtual applications over a network, including an alliance with application delivery controller leader F5. Tue, 08 May 2012 11:51:00 GMT (Jim Duffy) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226993/HP_F5_partner_to_speed_delivery_of_cloud_apps?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-08T11:51:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226961/US_judge_lets_Microsoft_continue_to_sell_products_with_disputed_patents?source=rss_keyword_microsoft A U.S. judge has declined to lift an unusual order that prevents Motorola Mobility from enforcing a ban in Germany on the sale of Microsoft's Windows 7 OS and XBox 360. Mon, 07 May 2012 23:12:00 GMT (Cameron Scott) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226961/US_judge_lets_Microsoft_continue_to_sell_products_with_disputed_patents?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-07T23:12:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226949/Half_of_all_Macs_will_lack_access_to_security_updates_by_summer?source=rss_keyword_microsoft Unless Apple changes its security update practice, nearly half of all Mac users will be adrift without patches sometime this summer. Mon, 07 May 2012 18:50:00 GMT gkeizer@computerworld.com (Gregg Keizer) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226949/Half_of_all_Macs_will_lack_access_to_security_updates_by_summer?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-07T18:50:00Z http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226904/Office_Live_Small_Business_customers_grapple_with_migration?source=rss_keyword_microsoft The deadline to migrate email domains and websites hosted on the Microsoft Office Live Small Business (OLSB) online service suite passed on Monday, but customers continue to post a steady stream of complaints and problem reports, indicating that the number of businesses that haven't made the transition is considerable. Fri, 04 May 2012 22:48:00 GMT (Juan Carlos Perez) http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9226904/Office_Live_Small_Business_customers_grapple_with_migration?source=rss_keyword_microsoft 2012-05-04T22:48:00Z