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Microsoft finds more 'critical' flaws
Microsoft on Tuesday announced seven new security updates for Windows, including two that address "critical" vulnerabilities. Read more »
Microsoft releases 'critical' patches
Microsoft released a higher-than-usual number of monthly updates, more than half of which were given the software company's highest rating of "critical." Read more »
Five countries to get cheap Windows XP
Microsoft is getting ready to release a cheap, easy-to-use version of Windows XP for developing markets. Read more »
Microsoft offers peek at next Office suite
After months of remaining nearly mum about the next version of Office, Microsoft is slowly breaking the silence. Read more »
Microsoft claims secure development success
A program placing strict controls on developers to ensure they build secure code is showing early signs of success, according to a senior executive from the software giant. Read more »
Microsoft fixes eight critical flaws with four patches
Microsoft on Tuesday released its September 2008 security bulletin summary.The four bulletins concern Windows GDI+, Windows Media Player, and Microsoft Office OneNote. All are rated critical by Microsoft. There is no cumulative patch for Internet Explorer this month. Read more »
Microsoft issues security patch for unreleased software
Microsoft released a security patch on Monday for software that won't be available publicly until Tuesday at the company's Professional Developer Conference. Read more »
Ballmer: It's OK to wait for Windows 7
Some companies are planning to skip Windows Vista, and that's OK, according to Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer. Read more »
Apple backpedals on 'deceptive' Safari promotion
Following a storm of criticism, Apple has changed its Software Update software to mark a distinction between new programs, such as its Safari on Windows browser, and updates to existing ones. Read more »
Schools advised against Vista, Office 2007 upgrade
The British Educational Communications and Technology Agency (Becta) has advised schools against upgrading to Windows Vista or Microsoft Office 2007 because of the prohibitive cost and interoperability issues. Read more »
Features (18)
Project documentation
It's important not to cut corners when it comes to project documentation, since documentation is critical to your project's success. You need to know how much documentation a given project needs to get it right the first time. Read more »
Initial Planning for an XP Project
In this article our resident Builder AU columnist Steve Hayes highlights the need for initial planning on XP projects Read more »
Windows XP SP2 -- test your applications
Learn about the plethora of security enhancements included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, as well as how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications. Read more »
Why use Agile Methods?
In this weeks column, Extreme Programming guru Steve Hayes shares some business arguments for using XP in your shop. Read more »
An Introduction to Extreme Programming
Need to know what extreme programming is all about? Builder AU columnist Steve Hayes writes this primer to get you started. Read more »
Agile Modelling with IBM's Scott Ambler
You may already be doing agile modelling and not realise it according to Scott Ambler, head of Agile Development at Rational Software. Read more »
Heavyweight vs. lightweight methodologies
Can't decide between heavyweight and lightweight development methodologies? A lot depends on the size of your team, your project, and the client's needs. These tips can help you make the right choice. Read more »
The benefits of agile development
I recently spoke to Scott Ambler, Practice Leader Agile Development, Rational Software from IBM about the benefits of the agile development method. Read more »
Labor should promise the kids XO, not XP
Should Labor get into power at the federal election next month, its promised "education revolution" rebate would be better spent on the world's largest single order for Negroponte's XO laptop instead of being a boon for traditional PC retailers and a certain software vendor from Redmond. 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 »
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XP stays on life support for longer
-- This week's Roundup looks at Microsoft's decision to extend the life of Windows XP, the release of Microsoft Surface SDK, Firefox's new Geode plug-in, Yahoo's new tool -- Smush It and more. Read more »
Windows XP's last hurrah
-- The mere fact that Microsoft will stop widespread sale of Windows XP at the end of the day has been a topic here and elsewhere for months. The most immediate question is, with Windows XP moving off the stage, just where is Windows Vista? Read more »
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Space pr0n, patent karma and Yang out -- Club Builder
On Club Builder this week: how NASA plans to get the Internet into space, Jerry Yang is out the door at Yahoo and Brendan Eich discusses javascript engine competition.