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Vista Virtualized on Mac? Microsoft Says No to Some

The Redmond giant says security issues are of concern with Vista Basic and Home Premium users, but Business and Ultimate licensees can run virtualized safely.

16 Dirty Security Secrets

Also: breaking into a VPN; rootkit protection, more

Microsoft Ships Updated Licensing Tools

Microsoft announced this week that it is shipping updated tools meant to aid users in evaluating a myriad of software licensing options.

Making Virtual Server Time Stand Still

Here's how to get control of a VM's virtual clock.

New Zero-Day Word Vulnerability Surfaces

Microsoft Corp. might have patched the most glaring vulnerabilities in its Word productivity program, but that doesn't mean Word is now airtight. Redmond last week warned of still another Word zero-day vulnerability that affects Office 2000 and Office XP.

You're In Full Control

KiXforms, Part 3: Exposing some unique controls not normally available via scripting

Microsoft Releases SaaS Sample App

For those who are interested in Microsoft's plans for software as a service (SaaS), the company has published a sample application illustrating how it's done.

Dust Swirls Over Office Open XML Complaints

Mom, they're arguing again.

Scientists Dubious of Quantum Computing Claims

Quantum computing is such an elusive goal that even the company claiming to have the "world's first commercial quantum computer" acknowledged it isn't entirely sure the machine is performing true quantum calculations.

ISOs -- Getting Your Valuable Time Back

Archiving files are a pain in the you-know-where. Save time making ISO images.

Penn State Researchers ID Worms by Speed

Worms being identified on systems based on speed of proliferation, which in turn is allowing easier containment, say university researchers.

Vista Exams Go Back to Beta Testing

Microsoft delays release of some of its new-generation MCP exams for Vista in favor of retesting; exam 70-624 gets a Valentine's Day debut.

Time Change to Bring Computer Glitches

For three weeks this March and April, Microsoft Corp. warns that users of its calendar programs "should view any appointments ... as suspect until they communicate with all meeting invitees." Wow, that's sort of jarring -- is something treacherous afoot?

Vista Sees Early Sales Surge

There isn't much data yet on early sales of Windows Vista, but from what there is it appears that the new system is off and running.

Virtual Time Freeze

Here’s how to get control of a VM’s virtual clock.

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