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Updated Docs for SQL Compact Edition

After shipping the first release candidate, or RC1, of SQL Server 2005 Compact Edition in mid-November, Microsoft quietly began shipping RC1 of the product's documentation, which has been updated to reflect the database's recent renaming, in late December.

Vista Security Flaw Discovered

Windows Vista, the new computer operating system that Microsoft Corp. is touting as its most secure ever, contains a programming flaw that might let hackers gain full control of vulnerable computers.

New-Gen SharePoint, Exchange Exams Go Beta

The Microsoft Learning Group plans to take no time off during the holidays, with work continuing this week on beta testing for several exams.

Vista Security Flaw Discovered

Company officials maintain that the flaw's risks are low.

Microsoft: No Sweeping Claim to RSS Tech

The company is interested in improving users' RSS experience, but not in claiming the technology as a whole, a Microsoft official said.

Internet Explorer To Flag Verified 'Safe' Sites

E-commerce and online banking sites will be required to undergo extensive verification checks.

Open Relay Database Ceases As Spammers Evolve

Spammers' focus has shifted from open relays to infected "zombie" computers.

Seagate Acquires EVault

Hard-disk drive manufacture makes move into online data storage.

6 Held in Spain for Hacking

Spanish police arrests 6 suspects for allegedly hacking financial data.

Sony BMG Settles Suit over CD Rootkit Software

Sony BMG Music Entertainment will pay $1.5 million and kick in thousands more in customer refunds to settle lawsuits brought by California and Texas over music CDs that installed a hidden anti-piracy program on consumers' computers.

MCITP: Enterprise Support Upgrade Exam Hits Beta Phase

Upgrade exam for MCDST certification holders goes through testing rigors in next two weeks.

Free Software Group Opens 'Bad Vista' Site

The Free Software Foundation isn’t going to take it lying down -- Windows Vista, that is.

Microsoft to Testers: After Vista, What Next?

Windows Vista isn’t even quite out the door, but Microsoft is already soliciting testers to tell them what should be in the next versions of Windows.

Microsoft Ships Betas of 'Centro' and 'Cougar'

While Windows Vista, Office 2007 and Exchange Server 2007 are virtually out the door, Microsoft continues its march towards updating its server products to match.

Feds: NJ Worker Put 'Bomb' in Computers

Systems administrator alleged to have planted logic bomb that could have wiped out critical patient data.

Worm Attacking Symantec Flaw; Patch Available

A computer worm is attacking some business PCs through a flaw in antivirus software by Symantec Corp., a security company warned Friday.

Amazon Countersues IBM Over Patents

Amazon.com Inc. denies it violated IBM Corp. patents in building its massive retail Web site, and alleges instead that IBM infringed on Amazon's technology to beef up its own offerings.

Universities Vulnerable to ID Thieves

UCLA breach latest among several universities to have student records hacked. Breach went undetected for more than a year, affects about 40,000 students.

Gates Testifies -- Via 1998 Videotape

Lawyers show videotape deposition of Bill Gates in class-action lawsuit against Microsoft.

'Big Yellow' Worm Hits Antivirus Program

Worm hits some systems using Norton Antivirus, even though company issued patch back in May.

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