- Thu Dec 12 2002 Microsoft upgrades flaw to 'critical'
For the second time in a week, the software giant acknowledges that its initial estimation of a software flaw underrated the true threat posed by the vulnerability.
- Tue Aug 4 1998 Microsoft rebuts DOJ in filing
The software giant argues it should be allowed to deliver Windows source code to regulators on its own terms, not anyone else's.
- Wed Feb 18 2004 Microsoft cracks down on source code traders
Microsoft has sent several letters to people known to have posted Windows source code on the Internet, warning them to stop offering the files and erase any copies.
- Fri Oct 5 2007 Is Adobe breathing down Microsoft's neck?
News.com's Charles Cooper says Adobe's new AIR tech and others' plans for Web apps could finally mean Redmond has to compete for your loyalty.
- Mon Jan 12 1998 Netscape's IE killer needs a spell-checker
Another rivalry, one even hotter than the Packers-49ers, heated up this week, in the form of a floating window that pops up when you visit the Netscape home page with Internet Explorer 4.0.
- Tue Oct 11 2005 Microsoft plugs Windows worm holes
Patches fix 14 security holes in the OS, including serious ones that could be exploited for a malicious worm attack.
- Tue Feb 10 2004 Microsoft warns of widespread Windows flaw
The software giant releases a fix for a vulnerability that affects almost every Windows computer and that could lead to a worm worse than MSBlast.
- Tue Apr 13 2004 Microsoft warns of a score of security holes
The software giant releases fixes that cover at least 20 Windows flaws, several of which could make versions of the operating system vulnerable to new worms or viruses.
- Wed Mar 24 2004 EU slaps record fine on Microsoft
Regulators hit the software giant with a fine of $613 million for violating European Union antitrust law and also order the unbundling of Media Player software from Windows.
- Mon Nov 23 1998 Deal could reverse Netscape's slide
An acquisition of Netscape by America Online could strengthen the Internet software maker and give AOL additional ammunition against Web-based rivals.



