Piracy and Security- October 31, 2006 I'm not the biggest fan of newer Microsoft anti-piracy programs, such as Office Genuine Advantage or Software Protection Platform. I find that Microsoft's objectives conflict with the interests of its paying customers. That said, there is one area where Microsoft's...http://www.microsoftmonitor.com/archives/2006/10/piracy_and_secu.html Driving the Accounting Express Lane- October 31, 2006 Yesterday, Microsoft announced a free "Express" version of its small business accounting software, with some integration available with Office Live. The new application is hugely significant, for reasons that might not be immediately obvious. Office Accounting Express 2007 is Microsoft's...http://www.microsoftmonitor.com/archives/2006/10/driving_the_acc.html Genuine What- October 31, 2006 I've been head down in a project, which has slowed blogging. This morning, I want to do quick catchup on a couple topics, starting with Office Genuine Advantage. Microsoft has now officially launched OGA, which is kin to Windows Genuine...http://www.microsoftmonitor.com/archives/2006/10/genuine_what.html New Report on Microsoft 2007 Products- October 30, 2006 Today, JupiterResearch Published my report, "Microsoft's 2007 Product Strategy: What It Means to Partners and Competitors." The report briefly lays out what are Microsoft's "anchor" products--or platforms, if you like--largely focusing on server software. in the report there's a pretty...http://www.microsoftmonitor.com/archives/2006/10/new_report_on_m.html Microsoft Fiscal 2007, Q1 Results- October 26, 2006 This afternoon, Microsoft announced results for its fiscal 2007 first quarter, ended September 30. Quarterly revenues were $10.81 billion, up 11 percent from a year earlier. Operating income rose 11 percent year over year to $4.47 billion from $4.05 billion....http://www.microsoftmonitor.com/archives/2006/10/microsoft_fisca_6.html Insecure Me- October 25, 2006 The very public dispute between Microsoft and former partners McAfee and Symantec has generated a whole lot of buzz (and concern) about operating system security. Yesterday, I learned from shocking experience, how security vulnerabilities can result from weak security policy....http://www.microsoftmonitor.com/archives/2006/10/insecure_me.html Make Guarantee's Promise Clear- October 24, 2006 This afternoon, Microsoft finally announced the long-anticipated Windows Vista coupon program (a.k.a., Technology Guarantee); yes, there is one for Office 2007, too. Under the programs, consumers purchasing Windows XP andor Office 2003 on PCs would be eligible for free or...http://www.microsoftmonitor.com/archives/2006/10/make_guarantees.html My Goodness- October 24, 2006 I'm fascinated by corporate culture and how vernacular spreads through a company's messaging. Sometime last year, I heard someone at Microsoft use the word "goodness" to describe one of the company's new products. I found the usage unusual in context...http://www.microsoftmonitor.com/archives/2006/10/my_goodness.html When Partner Means "To Part Ways"- October 22, 2006 With security vendors raising holy hell over Windows Vista PatchGuard and Adobe circling the wagons around PDF, there wouldn't seem to be any other big partners left for Microsoft to compete with. If John Markoff's New York Times story, "Microsoft...http://www.microsoftmonitor.com/archives/2006/10/when_partner_me_2.html |