Microsoft found itself joined by two new allies, Dell and Hewlett-Packard, in its Texas court battle against a small Canadian company, i4i, which says Redmond violated its XML-related patent
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Google Needn’t Fear – The Microhoo Pact Is Crumbling
The alliance between Microsoft and Yahoo was supposed to give Google cause for concern. Instead, says Don Reisinger, the two companies are still behaving like rivals, making them no danger at all to the search giant
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
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 Redmond's new operating system represents a threat to the privacy and security of individuals and companies
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
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
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
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 market blow for the software giant's flagship Office desktop productivity package
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 aren't good enough, and Linux would delay it, says Peter Judge
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 long-awaited netboo, the Booklet 3G
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 desktop backgrounds. Nicholas Kolakowski lists his ten top Windows 7 improvements
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 days
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 administrator account that has no password
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 over its security implementation
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
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 change appearance based on its surroundings
ODF safe from Microsoft / i4i Lawsuit
Open Document Format uses different technology and so is immune to the lawsuit that struck Microsoft, according to experts
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 in 2009 or sometime in 2010
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 applications.
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
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 Office onto Nokia smartphones, starting with the Eseries line of enterprise-centric devices
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 that the company violated an XML-related patent held by small Canada-based technology company i4i
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, only with a ballot screen that allows users to choose a specific Web browse
Swiss Government Has Microsoft “Dependency”
Open source advocates claim that a Swiss government department must open its doors to non-proprietary software
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 and Vista
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 Windows? Apple would be doing a good service to Mac users if it started advising its customers to pay closer attention to sec ...
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
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 the audience at the company's Financial Analyst Meeting any specific numbers to back his publ ...
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 Microsoft
Boohoo For Microhoo!
Everyone thinks that the combination of Microsoft Bing and Yahoo will be good for consumers, but is that really so? Beware the deadly duopoly, warns Jim Rapoza