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    Windows Server 2016/2019: extend the evaluation period

    Microsoft provides free trial versions of its products, including Windows Server operating systems, so that they can be tried in business, school or even in a lab. Following initial installation, the license is active for 180 days. Afterwards, the system still works but there is an automatic shutdown after an hour of use, which is…

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    8.5 bln $ loss for Microsoft in “online adventure”

    The adventure in online business for Microsoft is extremely costly : 8.5 billion US Dollars loss, with 2.5 billion loss only in 2011. Because of this, is very probable the selling (always in loss) of Ciao  to LeGuide , for an amount non disclosed. One of the major causes is losing positions in search engines, because of Panda, estimated 33% traffic loss. Source : ZDNet France