Microsoft hit with patent suit over .Net
(InfoWorld)
Date: Sat, 21 Apr 2007 00:00:23 GMT
InfoWorld - Vertical Computer Systems is suing Microsoft for patent infringement related to Microsoft's .Net framework for building Windows-based software.
Mozilla Releases Thunderbird 2.0
(NewsFactor)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:08:39 GMT
NewsFactor - Over the past year, Mozilla's open-source Firefox browser has been slowly but steadily nibbling away at the overwhelming dominance of Microsoft's Internet Explorer. According to the Web analyst firm Net Applications, Firefox had 15 percent of the browser market in March 2007, five percentage points more than a year ago. All of the increase has come at the expense of Internet Explorer.
Windows XP Redux: Dell Revives Predecessor To Vista
(TechWeb)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:00:00 GMT
TechWeb - Dell said it would add Windows XP as an option for its Inspiron 1405, 1705, 1505, and 1501 notebook PCs and its Dimension E520 and E521 desktops.
Microsoft Teams With Unisys for Free Exchange Trial
(PC World)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 15:00:00 GMT
PC World - Microsoft Corp. has partnered with Unisys Corp. to offer a free trial of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 that enables enterprise customers to evaluate the software's e-mail, calendaring and unified-messaging features.
Bill Gates says China to remain largest broadband market
(AFP)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:14:45 GMT
AFP - China is set to remain the world's largest broadband market after recently overtaking the US, Bill Gates, chairman and co-founder of Microsoft Corp, told a forum in Beijing.
Microsoft discounts student software in developing countries
(AFP)
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 03:04:40 GMT
AFP - Microsoft is offering a low-cost, scaled-down version of its student software in developing countries to help billions of poor people access computer technology, the company said Thursday.
Dell once again offers Windows XP
(AP)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 23:26:44 GMT
AP - Back by popular demand: Windows XP. PC maker Dell Inc. said on its Web site Thursday it will once again let home PC buyers choose between Microsoft Corp.'s older operating system and Windows Vista when they purchase certain new machines.
Microsoft teams with Unisys for free Exchange trial
(InfoWorld)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 22:58:21 GMT
InfoWorld - Microsoft has partnered with Unisys to offer a free trial of Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 that enables enterprise customers to evaluate the software's e-mail, calendaring, and unified-messaging features.
Correction: April 18 barcode story
(AP)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:59:05 GMT
AP - In an April 18 story about a barcode invented by a Microsoft researcher, The Associated Press misspelled his last name. He is Gavin Jancke, not Jenke.
Correction: Microsoft barcode story
(AP)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:15:18 GMT
AP - In an April 18 story about a barcode invented by a Microsoft researcher, The Associated Press misspelled his last name. He is Gavin Jancke, not Jenke.
Microsoft Releases Betas Of New Visual Studio, .Net Framework
(TechWeb)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:00:00 GMT
TechWeb - There are more than 200 new features in the new version of Visual Studio, most aimed at supporting the newest versions of Microsoft software, enhancing developer productivity, and driving team productivity.
Intel CEO Says Vista Service Pack To Be Released October Or November
(TechWeb)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 20:40:00 GMT
TechWeb - Otellini told financial analysts that the first Windows Vista Service Pack is scheduled for release in the fourth quarter.
Gates Spearheads Microsoft Philanthropy
(NewsFactor)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:32:59 GMT
NewsFactor - In Beijing on Thursday, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates let his philanthropic heart bleed over into his corporate strategy with a plan to offer a scaled-down version of Windows, Office, and other Microsoft software for $3 to people in developing nations.
Microsoft: Samsung Deal Could Improve Xbox, Zune
(PC Magazine)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:07:40 GMT
PC Magazine - Microsoft executives said the patent deal struck with Samsung Thursday morning could have implications for the Zune MP3 player and the Xbox, as well as for Windows PCs.
Microsoft, Samsung Patent Deal Includes Linux Coverage
(NewsFactor)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 18:03:17 GMT
NewsFactor - Two patent-holding giants, Microsoft and Samsung, announced Thursday that they have entered into a broad cross-licensing agreement. In addition to allowing each to license the other's patents, the deal grants liability coverage to Samsung for Linux-related intellectual property that Microsoft contends it owns.
Samsung, Microsoft strike patent deal
(AP)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:20:10 GMT
AP - Samsung Electronics Co. and Microsoft Corp. said Thursday they have entered into a patent licensing agreement focused on the technology companies' consumer electronics lines.
Dell to Offer Windows XP in Low-end PCs
(PC Magazine)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:18:45 GMT
PC Magazine - Dell has decided to offer Windows XP as an option on some of its newest PCs, instead of pushing users toward Microsoft's Windows Vista OS.
Microsoft To Pay $180 Million To Settle Iowa Class Action
(TechWeb)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:00:00 GMT
TechWeb - Iowans who purchased an operating system will be reimbursed $16 while application buyers will receive up to $29 for each product purchased.
Microsoft targets next billion customers
(AP)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:44:23 GMT
AP - Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it will build on existing efforts to bridge the digital divide worldwide and announced several new ventures, including a $3 software package for governments that subsidize student computers.
Microsoft Aims To Add 1 Billion More Users By 2015
(TechWeb)
Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 14:31:12 GMT
TechWeb - Microsoft, trying to meet its goal of doubling the number of computer users to 2 billion by 2015, promised to cut its software prices to
governments in developing countries that provide free computers
to schoolchildren.
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