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Microsoft discontinuing OneCare, will deliver free security offering instead

Finally. This is exactly what I said Microsoft should be when it announced that it would actually charge consumers to fix the security problems with Windows. No more : To address the growing need for a PC security solution tailored to the demands of emerging markets, smaller PC form factors and rapid...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 11-18-2008
Seven client OSes that won't replace Windows

But what the heck, it makes for a cute article . Not to ruin the surprise, but they are: 1. Mac OS X 2. Linux 3. Solaris/Open Solaris 4. FreeBSD 5. Midori (Which isn't even an OS) 6. iPhone OS/Symbian/Android 7. The Revenge of Netscape (Web) So, what's the real take-away here? That ... 1) None...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 08-19-2008
FY09 Strategic Update

Only Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer could send such an important message out and give it a subject line that boring. But you'll want to read this one. I've highlighted some bits I feel are particularly interesting. From: Steve Ballmer Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 4:30 PM To: Microsoft–All Employees...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 07-25-2008
Internet Explorer 8 security features

I just posted an article about Internet Explorer 8 security features . This is based on a recent briefing I had, but as promised, the IE team has published a number of related blog posts that might be of interest: IE8 Security Part III – SmartScreen Filter For Internet Explorer 8, we’ve built upon the...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 07-02-2008
An Update on the Windows Roadmap

This happened a few days ago, but I'm on vacation this week and, well, anyway. Here's the full text of the Bill Veghte email to Microsoft customers regarding the extension of Windows XP support (from 2011 to 2014) and the schedule for delivering Windows 7: Today, more than 1 billion personal...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 06-27-2008
The Great Windows Collapse of 2011

I've gotten a lot email this week about the over-hyped Gartner report that said, essentially, that Windows is collapsing under its own weight. My reaction to this is two-fold. Before we get to that, here's a typical story about this report from ZD's Larry Dignan, who, I'm happy to report...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 04-12-2008
Microsoft Announces Extended Availability of Windows XP Home for ULCPCs

Microsoft : Today Microsoft announced the worldwide extension of the availability of Windows XP Home for an emerging, new class of mobile personal computers commonly known as ultra-low-cost PCs, or ULCPCs. Windows XP Home for ULCPCs will be available until the later of June 30, 2010, or one year after...

Posted to SuperSite Blog (Weblog) by pthurrott on 04-03-2008

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Microsoft discontinuing OneCare, will deliver free security offering instead

Seven client OSes that won't replace Windows

FY09 Strategic Update

Internet Explorer 8 security features

An Update on the Windows Roadmap

The Great Windows Collapse of 2011

Microsoft Announces Extended Availability of Windows XP Home for ULCPCs