Microsoft/Nortel relationship again under microscope; Patch Tuesday is small but critical

Nortel bankruptcy puts relationship with Microsoft under gun Microsoft Alert NetworkWorld.com | Software Research Center | Update Your Profile Sponsored by Microsoft Corporation 5 Ways Windows Vista Just Got Easier This article explores some of the new capabilities of Windows Vista and our new set of deployment tools and ways that you can benefit from these tools and make the process of deploying Windows Vista much easier. Spotlight Story Microsoft/Nortel relationship again under microscope Nortel's bankruptcy filing could force it into restructuring that could influence many of its noted partnerships such as a unified communications deal with Microsoft. Also: Nortel customers staying the course - for now Nortel bankruptcy: Links to background materials Nortel's Enterprise chief tries to reassure customers FAQ: What’s in store for Nortel Nortel bankruptcy filings are last-ditch effort Nortel Business and Financial Restructuring letter Nortel employees speak out Related News: Experts say beast hiding in Microsoft Patch Tuesday vulnerability Microsoft's Patch Tuesday dropped in on 2009 with a whisper revealing only a single patch covering three vulnerabilities with the Windows operating system's Server Message Block Protocol. Plus: Patch Tuesday is small but critical Windows 7 beta wrecks your MP3 files (already has a patch) Windows 7 already needs a patch. With every edit to an MP3's metadata, Windows 7 will delete a portion of the audio. New Microsoft ads stress savings derived from software Microsoft's latest ad campaign will try to convince businesses that software can save them money even in a turbulent economy. 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