Category Archives: microsoft

Security consciousness, and its opposite

Posted on September 10, 2010 by admin

Can we lay to rest the notion that Microsoft Windows’ poor track record for security is nothing more than the inevitable result of popularity? Let’s set aside any formality and objectivity for a moment. Let’s make this personal. It’s easy … Continue reading →

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74% of work PCs still run XP, and they’re 4.4 years old

Posted on August 23, 2010 by admin

It was said last year that 2010 is a big year for Microsoft because we’re waiting to see which way the tide will turn on enterprise adoption of Windows 7. Lots of companies are on the fence about the migration, … Continue reading →

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Windows 7 Release To Manufacturing

Posted on July 23, 2009 by admin

Reading the many blogs etc here are some of the information that is currently in the wild: * There will be two major release dates: August 6th and October 22nd. * TechNet/MSDN subscribers will be able to download the English … Continue reading →

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Microsoft responds to Google’s operating system

Posted on July 16, 2009 by admin

Last week, Google announced plans to release its own operating system, one that will presumably compete with Microsoft. This week, Microsoft responds with a challenge of its own. ——————————————————————————————————————- Last week Google announced plans to release its own operating system, … Continue reading →

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Dangerous Microsoft DirectX vulnerability under attack

Posted on May 29, 2009 by admin

Microsoft today warned that hackers are using rigged QuickTime media files to exploit an unpatched vulnerability in DirectShow, the APIs used by Windows programs for multimedia support. The company has activated its security response process to deal with the zero-day … Continue reading →

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