Critical Windows 7 bug risks derailing product launch Oh boy! It appears that Microsoft's glowing track record with Windows 7 is about to come to an abrupt and unceremonious end. According to various Web sources, the RTM build 7600.16385 includes a potentially fatal bug that, once triggered, could bring down the entire OS in a matter of seconds. 5 reasons to use SharePoint instead of e-mailing Excel files If you're paying attention to the Excel files being shipped around your business network and e-mail system, then you're likely very close to a business process that could be much better supported by SharePoint's workflow and document management capabilities. Yahoo filing reveals more details of Microsoft deal Microsoft will pay Yahoo $50 million a year for three years and will hire at least 400 Yahoo employees as part of the companies' recent search agreement, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Six steps to optimize IT governance When it comes to IT governance, the benefits are obvious: IT is aligned with the business and everyone is happier. But good governance is harder than herding cats. These six steps for success are written by a guest blogger from ISACA, the organization that offers COBIT. But they'll work no matter what governance framework you choose. Building an inexpensive, high-performance PC for Windows 7 With Windows 7 right around the corner, the time is right to start putting together a system that will make Microsoft's new OS shine -- without breaking the bank. Open source alternatives invade Microsoft's competitor list Microsoft's list of competitors is growing to include more open source software and Web browsers as the company fights to stay competitive with distributed computing, emerging PC alternatives, browser-based cloud options and always-on connectivity. Microsoft's video-on-demand service goes live Microsoft's free video streaming service - MSN Video Player - is now available as a beta in the UK. Microsoft's Spotify rival delayed Microsoft's music-streaming service that's designed to rival Spotify has been delayed. Windows 7: Four reasons to upgrade, four reasons to stay away With Windows 7, has Microsoft done a far, far better thing than it has ever done before? Well, yes and no. Here are some reasons to jump on Windows 7 as soon as it's available, and why you might want to avoid it. August Giveaways Cisco Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of Practical Intrusion Analysis; Microsoft Subnet is giving away training from Global Knowledge and 15 copies of SCCM 2007 Unleashed. Google Subnet is giving away 15 copies of Web Geek's Guide to Google Chrome. Entry forms can be found on the Cisco Subnet, Microsoft Subnet and Google Subnet home pages. Deadline for entries is August 31. Network World on Twitter? You bet we are |
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