WMP needs external DirectShow filters for AAC/MP4 support like 3ivx, mpegable, CoreAAC or LSX.

Support among others Microsoft MPEG-4 (version 2.0 and 3.0)and the ISO MPEG-4 video (version 1.0) video codecs.

Digital media platform enables the development of applications, creation of multimedia content, and reliable distribution. Downloads, detailed product information, documentation, news.

Information and resources for the Component Object Model-based technologies, by Microsoft.

Microsoft launched a collaborative initiative aimed at producing a technical architecture that will reduce costs and simplify the process of deploying, integrating and managing systems for manufacturing enterprises. (Microsoft)

The next release of Windows NT, Windows 2000, is slated to bring more new features than any of its predecessors. None of these features will likely have as profound an impact as the integration of the Microsoft Transaction Service (MTS) into the COM p...

Announcement of COM+ at PDC '97. (Microsoft)

This article covers services provided by MTS to apps, including thread management, efficient object activation policies, and support for transactions. (David Chappel / MSJ)

General information slanted towards business.

Announces public availability and standardization of tools and platform for building Web services.