Editor's note: We will be changing how we send out Network World newsletters over the next few weeks. To ensure future delivery of your newsletters, please add nww_newsletters@newsletters.networkworld.com to your e-mail address book or 66.186.127.216 to your white-list file. Thank you. Microsoft lays off 3,000, won't be done until June, 2010, says Ballmer Microsoft Subnet reports that Microsoft Tuesday commenced 3,000 layoffs, but won't be done with the cutting of headcount until June, 2010, according to an e-mail attributed to CEO Steve Ballmer. Windows 7 RC's 'free' reign to end with auto-shutdowns What Microsoft gives, it takes away. Microsoft's Windows 7 release candidate goes public The near-final version of Microsoft's next operating system, Windows 7, became available late Monday to the general public. Microsoft to forbid VoIP, rival stores at mobile market VoIP applications will be forbidden from Microsoft's Windows MarketPlace for Mobile store, along with programs that are larger than 10MB or that change the default browser on a device. Microsoft mum on Vista plans after Windows 7 launch How long does Microsoft plan to keep selling copies of its Windows Vista operating system after the upcoming launch of Windows 7? The company isn't saying. Microsoft unveils its first online management service Microsoft has unveiled System Center Online Desktop Manager, the first online service built around its management tools. Microsoft responds to EU over antitrust charges: let's talk Microsoft Subnet reports that Microsoft has finally submitted a response to the European Commission over the EC's findings that the company violated antitrust regulations. The company has requested an oral hearing where it will defend itself. Oracle aims at Microsoft with upgraded Beehive collaboration Oracle today announced enhancements to its recently launched Beehive collaboration software in hopes of positioning it more strongly against long-established offerings from Microsoft and IBM. Microsoft's Windows 7 release candidate goes public The near-final version of Microsoft's next operating system, Windows 7, became available late Monday to the general public. Using offshore certified Microsoft partners? Beware of security holes Microsoft Subnet was last week contacted by a reader from Croatia who was shocked to discover a gaping security hole in a product being sold worldwide by one of the country's premier Microsoft partners. Microsoft Imagine Cup U.S. finals: Team Multipoint wins The Microsoft Subnet has video of a team of brothers who won the U.S. finals of the Microsoft Imagine Cup on Tuesday, and two others, to make you feel like you were there. Imagine Cup video coverage: Solving world problems through software Microsoft's Imagine Cup, now in its seventh year, allows high school and university students worldwide to develop software in hopes of solving global problems. The U.S. finals were held recently in Boston. Multipoint moves on A team of 3 brothers was named the U.S. winners of Microsoft’s Imagine Cup on Tuesday. They’ll now head to Egypt to compete against other teams from around the world in a software design competition that hopes to solve global problems. Cell phones record erratic driving A team of students competing in this year’s Microsoft Imagine Cup developed a system that blocks cell phone calls and text messages while driving, but one that also gathers information about driving habits like rapid starts stops and turns. May Giveaways Cisco Subnet, Microsoft Subnet and Google Subnet are collectively giving away books on Google Apps Deciphered, the CCNA Security exam, an awesome SQL Server 2005/2008 training video and the grand prize, a Microsoft training course from New Horizons worth up to $2,500. Deadline for entries May 31. Network World on Twitter Get our tweets and stay plugged in to networking news. |
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