Windows 8's uptake falls again, now slower than dud Vista

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	Windows 8's uptake falls again, now slower than dud Vista Windows 8's uptake was stuck in reverse for the second quarter in a row. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM Unlocking the collective knowledge of people Five years ago, IBM observed the planet was becoming instrumented, interconnected and intelligent. 20,000 engagements later, here's what we know and believe about social business. Read more In this Issue Preston Gralla: It's official: Windows 8's uptake is even worse than Vista's. Should Microsoft jump ship? HP's SlateBook 14 ships, but it's pricier than expected Microsoft sues Samsung, says it stopped paying for patents INSIDER Microsoft Office 365 vs. Google Apps: The ultimate guide Microsoft ordered to turn over customer data stored in the cloud Microsoft's EMET 5.0 puts a security leash on plugins End for Windows Server 2003 support could push sales in '15 WHITE PAPER: SAS The Impact of Customer-Centric Marketing on Manufacturers Manufacturers have traditionally fostered close relationships with retailers and channel partners who sell their products rather than interacting directly with consumers. But this is changing. Learn how manufacturers can succeed in this new era of customer-centric manufacturing. Learn more Preston Gralla: It's official: Windows 8's uptake is even worse than Vista's. Should Microsoft jump ship? If there were any questions whether Windows 8 has been Microsoft's worst operating system ever, they should now be laid to rest: Windows 8's uptake is now lagging behind even Windows Vista's dreadful performance. Is all hope gone for the struggling operating system? Read More HP's SlateBook 14 ships, but it's pricier than expected Hewlett-Packard's SlateBook 14 laptop with the Android OS has started shipping on schedule, but it's priced at $429, which is $30 more than the company had said it would cost. Read More Microsoft sues Samsung, says it stopped paying for patents Microsoft filed suit against Samsung on Friday, claiming the device maker has backed out of an agreement that requires it to pay licensing fees to Microsoft for the Android phones it sells. Read More WHITE PAPER: CA Technologies Integrated Performance Tools Plug Mainframe Management Gap Mainframe applications are becoming more complex but mainframe experts are essentially aging out of their jobs. New research from IDG sheds light on this challenge, and the solution of integrated, enterprise-wide application performance management tools. Learn more INSIDER Microsoft Office 365 vs. Google Apps: The ultimate guide Download this handy PDF to learn all the ins and outs of the two major cloud productivity suites and decide which option is best for you Read More Microsoft ordered to turn over customer data stored in the cloud Microsoft has been ordered to comply with a U.S. government demand for a customer's emails stored on a company server in Dublin, Ireland. Read More Microsoft's EMET 5.0 puts a security leash on plugins The latest release of a Microsoft security tool that's designed to stop exploits lets administrators control when third-party plugins are launched, a long favored route for attackers. Read More End for Windows Server 2003 support could push sales in '15 Server sales could spike with the expiration of extended support for Microsoft's Windows Server 2003 OS in July next year, a Dell executive said. Read More
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