Vista death knell also sounded as mainstream support is ended

Microsoft picks up Netscape and MapQuest in patent portfolio deal

Nokia's Windows Phone portfolio is predicted to drive a wedge between the Android and iPhone camps

Microsoft's new virtualisation betas look to improve user experience across machines

A few Zeus botnets reportedly remain active despite Microsoft closing down the bulk of them last month

Skype reveals it is planning to up its UK workforce, as Lync integration appears to be close

In an ironic development, Microsoft is now ranked in the top twenty of contributors to the Linux kernel

Commission to see if Motorola abused its position through patent litigation

Microsoft moves distribution to Netherlands over Motorola patent dispute fears

Microsoft has open sourced more of its Web development technology and is accepting community code submissions