As a programmer, I do what I can to keep up-to-date with all the hip and happening developments in technology.
Microsoft Builds CodePlex Developer Site
Open source and Microsoft would have been an oxymoron a decade ago, but Microsoft has begun embracing the sharing ethos that has given the world software like Linux and the Apache web server.
Microsoft’s Move Into Communications
Microsoft has announced plans to launch a unified platform for e-mail, instant messaging, videoconferencing, and telephone calls. This move could serve to strengthen the company’s monopolistic characteristics. What’s more, the Redmond-based corporation intends to use Office 2007 as the communications platform.
The (Potential) Iron Fist Of Microsoft’s WGA
Microsoft’s Windows Genuine Advantage is drawing the ire of a number of experts, analysts, and users. The program is intended to guard against “counterfeit or non-genuine” copies of Windows; it also leads the way to “free downloads” and “free updates.” But many people think it’s getting a little too Big Brother-y.
Microsoft No Longer Incommunicado
The Beast of Redmond is leaving no stone unturned in its quest to maintain its presence in the office. At a weekend conference Microsoft unveiled a slew of new communication products incorporating email, instant messaging, mobile and VoIP telephonoy, and audio-, video-, and webconferencing.
Microsoft and the death of WinFS
Interesting threads on an internal Microsoft alias today. Employees are questioning why we (Microsoft employees) can’t just own up to the truth and stop spinning when we have bad news to report.
Microsoft Provides Coders With Robotics Studio
The company recently announced its community technology preview of its Robotics Studio development platform, which may be freely obtained from Microsoft.
Microsoft Launches AdLab Tools
A variety of analytics tools made available by Microsoft will help its adCenter customers optimize their campaigns for greater effectiveness.
Microsoft Brings Tools To CareerBuilder
Access to Visual Studio Express and SQL Express through the job search site CareerBuilder.com will be provided by Microsoft in a partnership deal.
Microsoft, Yahoo Update Messengers
Late news from Yahoo reveals a new beta of their instant messaging client with plugins and a developer kit, while Microsoft ties its debut of Windows Live Messenger to Johnny Depp’s forthcoming ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ sequel.