Microsoft plans to share the source code underlying Windows with several international governments, a move designed to address concerns about the security of the OS. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET ...

Internet users on Friday were ferociously downloading pirate versions of Microsoft Corp’s Windows source code, stoking concerns hackers and virus writers could use it for a new wave of cyber attacks.

Microsoft Monday said it is conducting a security review of the Windows 2000 and NT 4.0 source code leaked onto the Internet earlier this month to determine if there is any risk to its customers.

Former Windows Phone boss Andy Lees moves to a new, vaguely defined post that could presage an effort to bring the Windows and Windows Phone code bases closer together. Jay Greene, a CNET senior ...