Microsoft is expecting Windows 2000 users to be among those interested in upgrading to Vista, as well as customers for whom tighter security is a top priority. I agree, as many small businesses that are candidates for Vista haven’t yet … Continue reading
Microsoft is moving into Macromedia and Adobe territory with a set of new products aimed at web designers and illustrators. Preview versions of Microsoft’s Expression Interactive Designer (for web application development) and Expression Graphic Designer (for creating web graphics) are … Continue reading
Sing along! On the 12th day of Microsoft’s Christmas, Bill Gates gave to me: Twelve monthly patches Eleven vulnerabilities Ten security breaches Nine Vista promises Eight suits a-counterfeiting Seven point-“uh-oh” browser Six serendipities Five Mobile Palms Four acquisitions Three flaws … Continue reading
I spent about two hours answering questions on washingtonpost.com online on Dec. 16, hosted by Kevin Dumouchelle. Here is the transcript of the entire interview. The questions were remarkably technical and not surprisingly focused on standards — which are a … Continue reading
Microsoft is talking about getting back to where it once belonged: providing better tools for developers to help them grow new business opportunities using Microsoft technology. I think the company’s move to offer a services platform for developers puts Microsoft … Continue reading