| The last Internet Explorer? This Microsoft Subnet blog has noted recently that IE8 is destined to be an "optional" feature in Windows 7 - but then there's the bloggy speculation that IE8 might actually even be the last version of Internet Explorer ever. The rumor triggered shouts of glee from certain corners of the Web, as many people would like to see IE go. Microsoft has not confirmed this, and no one expects the company to get out of the browser business. All of the speculation is around what will be the replacement. Microsoft releases IE8, stresses security Microsoft plans to make its Internet Explorer 8 browser available on Thursday, along with a company-commissioned report claiming IE8 is more secure against malware than rival browsers from Mozilla and Google. Microsoft cites design updates as economic booster Rather than being a time for retreat, the current tough economy presents an opportunity for designers to shine, a Microsoft official stressed Wednesday at the company's Mix09 conference for software designers and developers. Microsoft to highlight Silverlight 3 technology Microsoft will tout at the Mix09 conference in Las Vegas this week its planned Silverlight 3 rich Internet application technology along with a host of other developer-related offerings, according to the conference Web site. Has Microsoft learned from the patent trolls? It's no secret that Microsoft has been collecting patents at a rapid clip, having notched its 10,000th patent in February. Windows 7: A chance for IT to be the heroes OK, this is getting a little confusing. Gavriella Schuster over at the Windows Business blog is telling customers... Dangerous Windows Error Message Errors Weadock: Yes, you read that correctly. I ’m writing today about Windows error messages that are… erroneous. Actually I’m hoping that you will chime in with your own examples, but to start things off, here’s one I have run into several times in recent weeks. 3 reasons Microsoft shouldn't port Windows to ARM processor Microsoft is facing increasing pressure to bring its mainstream Windows operating system to the ARM mobile CPU. But analysts say the company should take a different route. Microsoft disputes attempt to reinstate class in Vista suit Microsoft is disputing an attempt to reinstate class-action status to an ongoing lawsuit against its Windows Vista Capable sticker program, a case that threatens to drag on and is reflective of the difficulties Microsoft has encountered by releasing its disappointing Windows Vista OS. 15 free downloads to pep up your old PC Got an aging Windows laptop or desktop computer, but money's too tight to buy a new one? Fret not. There's plenty of life in your old PC. It may seem sluggish and on the point of expiring, and its hard disk may be nearly full to bursting, but there's plenty you can do to clean it up, speed it up and give it new life. Report: Microsoft U.S. search share hits 12-month low Microsoft's share of Internet searches in the U.S. fell to a 12-month low according to Comscore's report of Internet search queries for February. Microsoft-led privacy group backs off legislation A Microsoft-led group set up three years ago has backed away from its original goal of pushing for comprehensive U.S. privacy legislation. Acer to launch first non-Windows smartphone this year Acer plans to launch its first non-Windows smartphone in the second half of this year, according to company representatives. Hands on with Windows Server 2008 R2: DirectAccess Microsoft's DirectAccess, new to Windows Server 2008 R2, promises connectivity nirvana: an always-on application infrastructure for employees both inside and remote to the organization. But it comes with a very steep cost in terms of IT dollars and time to deploy. Enter for a Microsoft training giveaway from New Horizons
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