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Microsoft Appeals Against Texas Word Case

Microsoft files its appeal brief in a patent-infringement case that could see copies of Microsoft Word pulled from stores

15 years ago

FSF Launches “Windows 7 Sins” Campaign

Microsoft has been targeted by the Free Software Foundation, which is insisting in a new "Windows 7 Sins" campaign that…

15 years ago

Microsoft Joins OASIS Standard For Smart Grids

Microsoft puts aside past rivalry with OASIS over document formats, to joins its campaign for smart meter standards

15 years ago

Massive Attack Infects 57,000 Sites

China is the likely source - but also a victim of the Trojan campaign which installs malware on visitors PCs

15 years ago

Windows 7 Family Pack Available In Europe

Microsoft plans to release both a Family Pack and upgrades to its upcoming Windows 7 operating system in Europe

15 years ago

Microsoft Could Face Lasting Damage From Word Ruling

A federal district court decision that found that Microsoft Word violates an XML technology could prove to be a crippling…

15 years ago

Why Has Nokia’s Netbook Got Windows, Not Linux?

We knew Nokia had a netbook up its sleeve, but why go with Microsoft Windows? Because Nokia's user interface skills…

15 years ago

Nokia Announces 12-Hour Windows-Based 3G Netbook

Finnish phone giant Nokia has gone for Intel and Windows 7, and claims a 12 hour battery life for ts…

15 years ago

Ten Microsoft Windows 7 Features We Want

Windows 7 is faster and easier than Windows Vista, has some good user interface tweaks - and it has crazy…

15 years ago

Microsoft Files Motion To Block Word Ruling

Microsoft has filed a motion to stay a court ruling that could pull Microsoft Word from store shelves within 60…

15 years ago

Here Is A Gaping Windows 7 Hole!

While testing Windows 7 for eWEEK, Andrew Garcia found something nasty: in certain circumstances, Windows 7 provides anyone with an…

15 years ago

Windows 7 RTM Review: Improvements But Security Issues Remain

The RTM version of Windows 7 has plenty of improvements, according to our long review. But Andrew Garcia has concerns…

15 years ago

Microsoft Hit By Two More Texas Lawsuits

Microsoft's legal troubles continue with two new lawsuits filed by smaller companies alleging patent infringement, both in East Texas

15 years ago

Microsoft’s Development Tech Oslo Evolves

Microsoft's software modeling technology code-named Oslo appears to be something of a chameleon in that it continues to evolve and…

15 years ago

ODF safe from Microsoft / i4i Lawsuit

Open Document FormatĀ  uses different technology and so is immune to the lawsuit that struck Microsoft, according to experts

15 years ago

Microsoft Must Respond to Rumoured Apple Netbook

Microsoft and its manufacturing partners may find themselves needing to respond if Apple rolls out its much-rumored tablet computer later…

15 years ago

Microsoft Word Ruling Could Threaten Open Source

The lawsuit could also present trouble down the road for the XML-based OpenDocument Format, for spreadsheets, word-processing and other productivity…

15 years ago

Microsoft Must Judge Word Mobile By Google’s Efforts

Microsoft is partnering with Nokia to bring Office Mobile and other applications to Symbian OS mobile phones

15 years ago

Nokia And Microsoft Partner On Mobile Office

Microsoft and Nokia announced a partnership on 12 August that will see the rollout of a mobile version of Microsoft…

15 years ago

US Court Bans Sales Of Microsoft Word

Microsoft was ordered to cease sales and support of Microsoft Word after a U.S. District Court judge in Texas ruled…

15 years ago

Microsoft Will Ship European Windows 7 With IE8

Microsoft now plans to issue the same version of Windows 7 in Europe as in the rest of the world,…

15 years ago

Swiss Government Has Microsoft “Dependency”

Open source advocates claim that a Swiss government department must open its doors to non-proprietary software

15 years ago

Windows 7 RTM Available For Download

A recent report by Deutsche Bank suggests that the take-up for Windows 7 could exceed that of both Windows XP…

15 years ago

Is Apple’s Security Reputation Under Threat?

Is it finally time for the company to admit that its operating system is as susceptible to security issues as…

15 years ago

Swiss Open Source Decision Going Microsoft’s Way

But the case isn't over yet argue legal experts and there is still room for an appeal

15 years ago

Microsoft’s Ballmer Fails To Back Optimism With Numbers

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer called himself "optimistic" about Microsoft's marketplace prospects over the next 12 months, but declined to give…

15 years ago

Uncertain Future For Yahoo Developer Projects

The fate of some of Yahoo's search-related developer projects is now uncertain following the deal the company has made with…

15 years ago

Boohoo For Microhoo!

Everyone thinks that the combination of Microsoft Bing and Yahoo will be good for consumers, but is that really so?…

15 years ago

Analysts’ Consensus: Microhoo Is Slow Death For Yahoo

It's a tough job to find a tech-watcher who doesn't think the deal with Microsoft means slow death for Yahoo.…

15 years ago

Microsoft Ballmer: Google Biggest Opponent To Yahoo Deal

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says he expects Google to pose greater opposition to the Microsoft-Yahoo search deal than federal antitrust…

15 years ago