Hardware and software incompatibility was perhaps the greatest barrier that contributed to pushing back the adoption of 64-bit platforms over the 32-bit versions.
If you’re familiar with the new homepage that is available in beta, there really isn’t anything to report here. But for those that don’t know anything about the changes Microsoft’s making, now you do.
Microsoft’s mid-market server bundle, Essential Business Server, is being discontinued, with no further development after June 30. EBS shipped in November 2008, aimed at organizations with up to 250-300 desktops.
According to the Microsoft Security Response Center, Microsoft will issue two Security Bulletins addressing eight vulnerabilities on Tuesday, and it will host a webcast to address customer questions about the bulletins the following day (March 10 at 11:00 am PST, if you’re interested).
Trust, but verify. That was good advice for dealing with the Soviet Union in its heyday, and it’s equally sound policy today when dealing with that other Evil Empire. You know, the one in Redmond?