Microsoft Technical Fellow Anders Hejlsbergis spending most of his time and energy on C# 4.0, the next release of the programming language he invented. But Hejlsberg also is thinking ahead to some new programming concepts and models,that will affect Microsoft's future directions in the developer space.
Microsoft is discontinuing internal use rights for product licenses, as well as cutting previously included on-premises support incidents provided to its reseller partners.
Microsoft is making Office 2016 for Windows and Macs available to those who'd prefer to buy it as a single, one-time purchase, and not part of a monthly or annual subscription, as of September 22.
While Microsoft executives made few public remarks on the company's legal troubles at COMDEX/Fall this week, it still found a way to make known its viewpoint that the government should adopt a "hands-off" approach in the technology arena. In a corner of Microsoft's mammoth booth on the COMDEX show floor were a couple of External Affairs representatives staffing Microsoft's "Freedom To Innovate Network" (FIN) counter.
Maybe e-publishing isn't the death knell for bookstores, after all. Barnes & Nobles is prepping for a future in which e-books are downloaded onto your B&N handheld while you sip your latte.
Some company watchers are scratching their heads over a Microsoft exec's claim that part of Office 14 will be ad-supported. Psst. Hey guys... Microsoft told us last fall: The consumer versions of Office 14 Web apps will be ad-funded.
Four economists weigh in on remedies -- and sound an awful lot like Sun CEO Scott McNealy in their conclusions.
Microsoft is said to be working on an overhaul of its Windows Live SkyDrive storage service. There's no official word as to whether it will be ready this year or some time after Windows 8 ships.
One month after a team of Windows enthusiasts hit Milestone 1 of "Longhorn Reloaded," Microsoft has put the kibosh on the project.
For a while, it was looking like Microsoft threats (and money) would convince a substantial number of Linux distribution providers to sign "interoperability and IP protection" pacts with Redmond. But as of today, the "deal/no deal" count is even.