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While the Windows desktop market has long benefited from Microsoft`s DirectX multimedia capabilities, the software giant has ignored edge devices. Now the palmtop takes the plunge.
The latest facet in mobile computing - the pocket PC - has its own browser before the product is even out the door.
Uniqema SA, a specialty chemicals business, has implemented Access Accounts Dimension, an accounting and stock distribution solution based on Microsoft technology.
Microsoft says the 2001 European Retail Application Developers (RAD) Awards will take place at the Global Retail Technology Forum in Amsterdam from 14 to 15 March.
Microsoft has released a patch for a security vulnerability in Internet Explorer (IE) which allows a malicious Web site operator to read certain types of files on the computer of a visiting user.
Microsoft Consulting Services (MSC) SA has released the Rapid Economic Justification (REJ) Framework, which aims to demonstrate the total cost of ownership benefits in understandable terms.
Microsoft SA yesterday launched the Windows 2000 operating system in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Over 8 000 people registered for 11 events, and over 13 000 man-hours of training were conducted at the venues.
Microsoft SA says the Windows 2000 operating system will feature a CD-ROM that includes an edge-to-edge hologram which will make it almost impossible to duplicate.
Microsoft SA has joined with online auction site thelot.co.za to support a charity organisation aiding HIV-positive children. Proceeds from the auction of copies of MS Windows 2000 and Office 2000 will go to Nazareth House.
Local radio station 5fm has launched into cyberspace and is receiving over 3 million hits a month, thanks to a Microsoft solution implemented by local solutions provider Sacnet.
Microsoft SA has announced the release to manufacturing of the Windows 2000 Professional, Server and Advance Server operating systems and says it will be available in all retail outlets on February 17 next year.
Microsoft has been alerted to isolated cases of database corruption through its Access 2.0 Two-Digit Date Software Update. The corporation has since removed the update from its year 2000 product guide and is notifying customers.