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Microsoft-Citrix bolster partnership against VMware
Mar. 19, 2010
Microsoft Corp. has made a clear competitive move against its virtualization rival VMware Inc. by announcing licensing improvements for virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) users, and collaborations on adoption programs and technology with Citrix Systems Inc., said one analyst.
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Microsoft Canada Opens Up to Help Fuel Local App Ecosystem in Vancouver
Mar. 19, 2010
Vancouver, BC - March 19, 2010 - Microsoft Canada Inc. announced today it is working with local open government experts and Vancouver-based developer Nitobi, to help make government data more easily accessible and useful for citizens. Leveraging the City...
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Microsoft’s public IE9 demo pushes HTML5 support
Mar. 16, 2010
Microsoft Corp. on Tuesday offered up a "platform preview" of its upcoming Internet Explorer 9 aimed at letting programmers and Web developers get their feet wet with the new browser.
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Microsoft kicks off MIX10 with call to action to developers
Mar. 16, 2010
On Monday at MIX10, Microsoft. showcased advancements in its platform technologies that enable the developer and designer community to deliver compelling user experiences across a broad set of devices.
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Microsoft offers Windows Phone 7 to developers
Mar. 16, 2010
On Monday at the MIX10 conference in Las Vegas, Microsoft gave developers an in-depth look at the tools they'll be using to build applications for Windows Phone 7 devices and the marketplace where they'll sell their creations.
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Microsoft launches Windows Phone 7 developer tools
Mar. 15, 2010
Microsoft Corp. unveiled on Monday a set of development tools for its upcoming Windows Phone 7 Series OS.
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Microsoft Outlines New Opportunities at MIX10 for Developers to Create Compelling Experiences
Mar. 15, 2010
Unveils end-to-end development platform with free tools for Windows Phone 7 Series and advances with Silverlight that will bring new applications, games and experiences to life. LAS VEGAS - March 15, 2010 - Today at MIX10, Microsoft Corp. showcased advancements...
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Windows 7 early adoption beats Vista's 2-to-1
Feb. 23, 2010
In the five months since its release, Microsoft's Windows 7 has captured twice the usage share than did Vista in the same time period, a Web metrics company said Monday.
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