Microsoft: We're not ditching Vista until at least 2011

Microsoft Corp. will not dump Vista when Windows 7 launches and plans to keep selling it to computer makers, system builders, volume licensees and consumers at retail until at least January 2011, a Microsoft spokesman said, citing long-running policy. The company, however, will drop support for the three consumer editions of Windows Vista in less than three years.

Duke Nukem Forever is Dead!

“Duke Nukem Forever developer 3D Realms is shutting down, according to Shacknews. They cite ‘a reliable source close to the company,’ who said the developer is finished and employees have already been let go. It looks like all of the Duke Nukem Forever jokes are turning into reality; DNF might turn out to be the ultimate vaporware after all.”

Personal Branding Tip: Get a Google Profile

Google recently announced that it would start adding profile summaries to the bottom of search result pages when a name is used as a query. This might be your best chance to get a link (with photo) on the first page of Google results — especially if you have a relatively common name.

Google’s Strength May Be Part of Microsoft Defense Strategy

Microsoft will argue against a European Commission proposal that it promote competing browsers in its Windows operating system on the ground that such a move would strengthen its rival Google’s dominance in the global search-advertising market, according to a person with direct knowledge of Microsoft’s legal defense .

Windows 7 is scheduled to premiere in early 2010.

Software giant Microsoft unveiled Windows 7, saying its latest operating system won't be as annoying. Windows 7 is scheduled to premiere in early 2010.