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Microsoft needs an expert to build modular nuclear reactors for its data centers

TechSpot

A recent job listing from Microsoft is seeking an expert in nuclear technology to lead the company's new energy initiative. This senior position, titled "Principal Program Manager Nuclear Technology," aims to assist Microsoft in developing, maturing, and implementing a global energy strategy centered around SMR and other microreactor designs.

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Microsoft copied its new Windows Package Manager from rival AppGet, claims developer

The Verge

Microsoft surprised everyone with its new Windows Package Manager (winget) last week, but it looks like the company copied the core mechanics from a developer it interviewed and ghosted. AppGet is a free and open source package manager for Windows, which automates installing software on Windows PCs.

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Microsoft to make Windows Terminal the default Windows 11 command line experience

The Verge

Microsoft is planning to make its Windows Terminal the default command line experience in Windows 11 next year. Microsoft hasn’t ever officially supported replacing this console host, meaning that command prompt and PowerShell always open in Windows Console Host.

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Longtime Microsoft hardware leader Panos Panay is leaving the company after 19 years

GeekWire

Panos Panay, the Microsoft chief product officer overseeing the Windows and Devices division, introduces Windows Copilot at Microsoft Build in May. Photo by Dan DeLong for Microsoft) Panos Panay , the Microsoft chief product officer who oversees the Windows and Devices division, is leaving the company in a surprise departure.

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Microsoft finally gives AppGet developer the credit he deserves

The Verge

Microsoft is crediting a developer after he accused the company of copying the core mechanics of its new Windows Package Manager. Microsoft only briefly mentioned AppGet once in its announcement, in a throwaway line that lists other Windows package managers. Microsoft doesn’t dispute the claims.

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Tech Moves: Microsoft Teams exec lands at Google; LeoStella names CEO; and more

GeekWire

(LinkedIn Photo) — Kristina Behr , a former exec at Microsoft, joined Google as vice president of product management for collaboration and apps at Google Workspace. Behr spent 17 years at Microsoft, most recently as a vice president of product for Microsoft Teams. headquarters in Kirkland, Wash. .

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Microsoft reverses controversial.NET change after open source community outcry

The Verge

Microsoft is reversing a decision to remove a key feature from its upcoming.NET 6 release, after a public outcry from the open source community. Microsoft admits it made a mistake. Microsoft has now reversed the change following a backlash, and anger inside the company from many of Microsoft’s own employees. “We