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Microsoft Security Intelligence Report, third volume

tashi — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 03:12:00 GMT

From the Webpage portal: "The Microsoft Security Intelligence Report (SIR) provides an in-depth perspective on the changing threat landscape including software vulnerability disclosures and exploits, malicious software (malware), and potentially...(read more)

Internet Explorer 7 Re-Release for Windows XP

tashi — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 18:54:00 GMT

Good news. "Today, we updated the installation experience to make IE7 available to as many Windows users as possible. As of today, IE7 will no longer require Windows Genuine Advantage validation, and will be available to all Windows XP users. If...(read more)

Windows Live Translator Beta

tashi — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 05:02:00 GMT

Microsoft’s Live Translator, in Beta and powered by Systran, has been quietly released. I received a few 500 Internal Server errors, and not all the translations worked all the time, but it is early days yet. Like other translator tools, Live Translator...(read more)

Tafiti - Silverlight Application

tashi — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 06:19:00 GMT

Microsoft has launched Tafiti, http://www.tafiti.com/ a search engine built on Microsoft® Silverlight. http://silverlight.net/ This is not your usual search interface and has rich visualizations. Check it out....(read more)

Microsoft August 2007 Bulletin Release Advance Notification

tashi — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 21:35:00 GMT

Scheduled August bulletin release day, August 14, 2007. The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) "Next Tuesday, we’re currently planning to release nine security bulletins: Six Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows with a...(read more)

Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for July 2007

tashi — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 01:52:00 GMT

The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) "Next Tuesday, we’re currently planning to release six security bulletins: · Three Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows with a Maximum Severity rating of Critical. These updates will...(read more)

Windows Vista Family Discount Program Ends June 30th

tashi — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 04:29:00 GMT

Vista Team Blog "We’ve been pleased with the response to the program, which has enabled thousands of multi-computer families to upgrade more than one PC in their home to Windows Vista." You can still take advantage of this offer until 11:59...(read more)

The Microsoft MVP Program, a podcast in four parts

tashi — Thu, 21 Jun 2007 22:14:00 GMT

The Voice of Support: Ed Hickey and Brian Boston. The MVP Program In-Depth (Part 1 of 4) http://channel9.msdn.com/Showpost.aspx?postid=317571 "The next 4 podcasts will focus on the ins and outs of the MVP program. Microsoft Most Valuable Professionals...(read more)

Exchange and Security MVPs Q&A chat

tashi — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 22:34:00 GMT

TechNet: http://www.microsoft.com/technet/community/chats/default.mspx Exchange Server Q&A with the MVP Experts "Exchange MVPs will be on hand to answer your questions about Exchange Server, Outlook and Exchange for Small Business Server. Chat...(read more)

Microsoft Security Bulletin Advance Notification for June 2007

tashi — Fri, 08 Jun 2007 02:47:00 GMT

Microsoft planned to implement a change with June’s ANS release on Thursday, June 7, which can now be seen at TechNet. http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-jun.mspx The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) http://blogs.technet...(read more)

Pre-release versions of Windows Vista expire today

tashi — Thu, 31 May 2007 18:15:00 GMT

May 31, 2007 is the last day of full functionality for Customer Preview Program versions of Vista. Redmond Report: "The OS will gradually shut itself down in stages, and do it in an unusual way: Starting Friday, a user can log on to the OS for two...(read more)

Three new Windows Live betas

tashi — Thu, 31 May 2007 17:58:00 GMT

Windows Vista Team Blog. "Today our Windows Live team is releasing new betas for several Windows Live applications: Windows Live Messenger 8.5, Windows Live Mail and Windows Live Writer. All three are now available for download." Article: http...(read more)

Windows Vista Security Blog is Back

tashi — Fri, 18 May 2007 17:08:00 GMT

Windows Vista Security 'We’re back! You’ve probably noticed that the blog hasn’t been updated much lately. We’re going to change that and you can expect to see regular posts again.' 'Look for more posts about Windows Vista security technologies...(read more)

Changes to ANS and Security Bulletin Update notifications

tashi — Thu, 17 May 2007 16:22:00 GMT

ANS changes: "As you know, the Thursday before Tuesday’s normal security update release, we send out an advanced notification letting you know what platforms are going to be impacted by the security updates and the maximum severity rating. The information...(read more)