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No fix for 'critical' hole in Windows 98, ME

Microsoft will not fix a serious flaw in Windows 98 and Windows Millennium Edition because a patch could break other applications. Read more »

Microsoft fixes serious Windows flaws

Microsoft on Tuesday issued alerts on several security flaws in Windows, the most serious of which could allow an attacker to gain control over a victim's computer. Read more »

Attackers target zero-day Windows flaw

An "extremely critical" vulnerability has been discovered in Microsoft's XML Core Services, according to several security companies. Read more »

Microsoft probes report of IE flaw

A new flaw in Internet Explorer could be exploited to launch spoof-based attacks, or access and change data on vulnerable PCs, security experts have warned. Read more »

Microsoft to fix three 'critical' security holes

Patch Tuesday this week will include fixes for six security bugs, three of which are rated 'critical'. Read more »

A banner year for security bugs

It isn't over yet, but 2006 is already a record year when it comes to security vulnerabilities. Read more »

Windows zero-day flaw gets a fix

Microsoft on Tuesday in the US issued five security bulletins with fixes for eight flaws, including a "critical" zero-day vulnerability in Windows that also affects Vista. Read more »

Vista patched before release

While Microsoft has touted Windows Vista as its most secure client operating system yet, the unfinished product is already getting regular security fixes. Read more »

Reversal: Next IE update divorced from Windows

Reversing a longstanding Microsoft policy, Bill Gates said on Tuesday that the company will ship an update to its browser separately from the next version of Windows. Read more »

Cybercrooks exploiting new Windows DNS flaw

Cybercrooks are using a yet-to-be-patched security flaw in certain Windows versions to attack computers running the operating systems, Microsoft warned late last week. Read more »

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Technical reasons to hold off upgrading to Windows XP

Windows XP has a lot to offer the large multiuser environment. But there are technical issues, including more stringent hardware requirements, that must be considered before upgrading. Read more »

Why would anyone choose Windows over Linux?

Why would anyone choose Windows over Linux? This article lists some of the advantages of Linux over Windows. Read more »

Pinpoint vulnerabilities on your system with Nessus

Fixing vulnerabilities is an ongoing process that requires diligence -- it's not something you can ever cross off your task list. However, there are plenty of excellent tools available that will assess your systems for known vulnerabilities. Let us introduce you to one of the best. Read more »

Interview: Microsoft's security guru, Steve Riley

Before the start of Tech.Ed 06 Builder AU caught up with Steve Riley who works at Microsoft as a Senior Security Strategist to talk about Vista's new networking stack, security vs usability, and the uptake of IPv6. Read more »

Windows Vista RC1 reviewed

Windows Vista RC1 (build 5564) should mark the final stretch for Microsoft's new operating system, but don't be surprised if Microsoft issues one more public release candidate before making Windows Vista final. Read more »

Book Excerpt: Introduction to Extreme Programming

In this excerpt from the WROX book "Java Tools for Extreme Programming", learn about Extreme Programming (XP) methodology as it applies to developing enterprise-level software in Java. Read more »

Application support staff provides a number of key services

The support staff provides a number of services, and has a number of responsibilities to ensure that applications remain in good working order. Read more »

The evolution of .NET

Microsoft is touting the new .NET platform, but is it really new? This article explores the maturation of the basic technologies that are the foundation of .NET. Read more »

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