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Access To Windows Protocols Revamped
News The software maker said on Friday that it will simplify the Microsoft Communications Protocol Program (MCPP) to make it easier for developers to license access to protocols used by Microsoft to link its Windows 2000, Windows XP and successor...
[January 26, 2004, 9:35]
Microsoft 'falls Short' Of DoJ Demands
News The US Justice Department on Friday expressed concern that Microsoft has not completely lived up to its agreement to disclose Windows communications protocols, as required by a 2002 antitrust agreement.
[January 19, 2004, 7:35]
Microsoft Antitrust Efforts: Windows Dressing?
News Microsoft also used the call to introduce a new licensing program for Windows communications protocols that have yet to be approved by the Justice Department. On Tuesday, the software giant will begin licensing 113 communications protocols used by...
[August 6, 2002, 7:59]
Microsoft: We'll Comply With EU Ruling
News Microsoft has said it will comply with European Commission sanctions and offer a version of Windows without Media Player in the New Year as well as licensing communications protocols to competitors. With regards to licensing communications...
[December 22, 2004, 14:45]
Two Years Added To Microsoft's US Antitrust Deal
News Microsoft said late on Friday that it was agreeing voluntarily to "document and license the communications protocols in the Windows desktop operating system that are used to interoperate with Windows server OS products".
[May 15, 2006, 9:50]
Promise From Microsoft Not To Sue Over Standards
News The open source-friendly terms of the promise notably contrast with those under which Microsoft has offered to license Windows communications protocols, which effectively exclude open source projects, according to critics.
[September 13, 2006, 13:35]
Indigo Community Technology Preview Released
News The goal of Indigo is to simplify the process of building distributed applications, where software components communicate across a network using Web services protocols. The software will use a number of the more recent Web services protocols...
[March 16, 2005, 17:05]
Redmond Preps Longhorn For Examination
News Under the terms of the settlement, Microsoft is required to license, for a fee, a set of Windows communications protocols, essentially the means by which rivals can connect to Windows-based computers.
[January 27, 2005, 11:55]
Microsoft Discloses More Windows Code
News On 5 August, Microsoft disclosed 113 communications protocols used by the Windows desktop operating system when working with Windows Server products. But unlike the APIs, which are available royalty-free, the communications protocols must be...
[August 28, 2002, 8:07]
Use SSH To Secure Remote Admin
News Both are different protocols -- SSH2 is basically a rewrite of SSH1 with improvements in security, portability, and performance. SSH is meant to replace insecure session protocols such as telnet, rsh, and rlogin.
[March 17, 2003, 10:56]
Microsoft Outlines New Windows Terms
News Microsoft on Friday outlined new terms under which other companies can gain access to Windows protocols; an important element in its antitrust settlement with the federal government. Last week, Microsoft said it would alter the terms to make it...
[August 4, 2003, 12:15]
Windows Standard Serial Communications Library For Visual Basic
Downloads Includes 28 functions including modem control, ANSI emulation, ASCII/Xmodem/Ymodem protocols, and five examples of Visual Basic programs, along with Excel, Access, and FoxPro examples, as well. The Windows Standard Serial Communications Library for...
[August 1, 2002, 10:34]
ComCap
Downloads Captured data is shown in scrolling windows, and may be printed, written to SQL database tables or echoed to other PCs using network protocols or serial ports. ComCap is a Windows application designed to capture data received on PC serial...
[July 29, 2008, 0:01]
FileLink
Downloads FileLink supports the Kermit, Xmodem, Ymodem, and Zmodem file transfer protocols in addition to FTP. The FileLink script language provides all the features you need to automatically dial your modem, recognize host prompts, send logon and password...
[September 24, 2004, 5:46]
High-Performance Host Connectivity In An SNA Server Environment
White Papers Microsoft SNA Server is a LAN-to-SNA gateway that provides SNA communications for LAN-based services and multiple platform PC workstations running a variety of network protocols. Microsoft SNA Server provides a single access method for all IBM of...
[October 16, 2004, 0:00]
Microsoft Real-Time Communications: Protocols And Technologies
White Papers This paper is written for IT professionals and developers interested in understanding the concepts, protocols, and technologies of real-time communications. Microsoft uses these protocols and related technologies to provide a real-time...
[August 11, 2005, 6:00]
Win/CE Std Serial Comm Lib For EVC
Downloads WSC4eVC includes 33 serial port functions plus XMODEM and YMODEM protocols, and a selection of eVC example programs. Serial communication component Win/CE library for serial port communications from embedded Visual C++ (eVC) programs using a Pocket...
[May 13, 2005, 2:46]
Indigo Terminal Emulator
Downloads Indigo is a complete replacement for TELNET and Hyperterminal and supports the following communication protocols. Indigo is a terminal emulation communication software for telnet and serial communications offering a comprehensive array of tools and...
[May 23, 2007, 22:16]
Microsoft Says Sun Deal Unsealed
News As part of Microsoft's settlement with Sun Microsystems, Sun agreed to take part in a licensing programme under which Microsoft gives rivals access to various Windows communications protocols. The requirement that Microsoft license its Windows...
[July 19, 2004, 8:25]
Microsoft Sells First Licence In EC Programme
News Quest, via its Microsoft WSPP licence, will receive access to communications protocols that are implemented in Windows server operating systems. These protocols are used by a Windows work group server to deliver user- and group-administration...
[March 9, 2007, 9:42]
