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Yankee Independently Pits Windows TCO vs. Linux TCOIn one of the first non-Microsoft-funded total-cost-of-ownership studies by a major market-research firm, Windows still comes on strong. eWEEK Windows |
Software, Not SubpoenasHow many more billable hours must transpire, how many more legal pads must be wasted? eWEEK Windows |
Microsoft to Appeal European SanctionsThe software giant says removing Media Player will break Windows. eWEEK Windows |
Microsoft Highlights New Features in 'Yukon' and 'Laguna'Microsoft is adding new reporting services capabilities to SQL Server 2005, better known as "Yukon." Meanwhile, the Redmondians are prepping a slew of new features to debut in SQL Server 2005 Mobile (the product formerly known as SQL Server for Windows CE 3.0). The pair are due to debut in tandem by mid-2005. Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley |
Social Computing Geeks to Meet and Greet Next WeekNext Monday and Tuesday, about 70 social-computing thought leaders (from both inside and outside Microsoft) are slated to convene at Microsoft's Social Computing Symposium. Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley |
XNA = Game Developers' DNAMicrosoft launched XNA, its overarching game developer platform, at the Game Developers Conference on Wednesday. Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley |
The Microsoft-Sendo Case AdvancesWhen you're ticking off Microsoft's seemingly never-ending list of legal troubles, don't forget Sendo. Now Sendo has amended its complaint, throwing in a breach of contract charge, for good measure. Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley |
Leading PC Makers Say EU Antitrust Ruling Is MootThe International Herald Tribune reports that a number of the leading ones say they already offer Windows without Media Player and/or rival media players preloaded on the machines they sell. Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley |
Hold the Presses: A Non-Microsoft-Funded Windows vs. Linux TCO StudyFrom Microsoft Watch: The Yankee Group and Sunbelt Software have teamed to do a truly independent total-cost-of-ownership (TCO) study that pits Windows vs. Linux. And Windows fares quite well, despite the lack of Microsoft influence. But there are still bright spots for Linux, too — especially among smaller businesses with custom vertical applications and/or no legacy networks to support. Check out Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley |
The Anticlimactic EU DecisionWhat's left to say about the EU vs. Microsoft antitrust case? The pundits still seem to be finding unexplored angles. Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley |
Microsoft to Fight Oracle Document RequestMicrosoft Senior VP and head of the company's Microsoft Business Solutions unit vows that Microsoft will fight Oracle's request for access to Microsoft documents filed as part of the Department of Justice investigation on the Oracle-Peoplesoft merger. Burgum said Microsoft will file a protective order, if need be. Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley |
Yankee Independently Pits Windows TCO vs. Linux TCOIn one of the first non-Microsoft-funded total-cost-of-ownership studies by a major market-research firm, Windows still comes on strong. Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley |
You Asked For It: Talk Back on Microsoft WatchWe've added the ability for readers to post comments on Microsoft Watch stories. Microsoft Watch from Mary Jo Foley |
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