Microsoft announced this week that it has acquired Windows utility and recovery company Winternals.

The Microsoft team was also interested in Mark Russinovich, widely regarded as one of the industry's top kernel experts. Microsoft co-president of platforms and services Jim Allchin said "I've had my eye on Mark for some time. The work he and Bryce have completed in system recovery and data protection illustrates the depth of thinking and skill they will bring to future versions of Windows."

Microsoft also announced that Russinovich will be appointed as a Microsoft Technical Fellow, a title "awarded to someone whose technical vision, expertise, and world-class leadership is widely recognized."

This news article was written on July 19, 2006, quoting Winternals.