microsoft, Yahoo said in talks on search deal
(CNET)
CNET - According to one report, Yahoo and microsoft may once again be working on a search deal. ....... Read more 2 days ago
Another microsoft Yahoo Deal in the Works?
Yet another report has surfaced that microsoft is in talks to acquire Yahoo!. Not only is a different number being reported - $20 billion - but there is a new twist: microsoft only wants Yahoo's onlin ....... Read more 2 days ago
CNBC: Zune Phone Is Real, Codenamed "Pink" [Rumor]
One of those rumors that won't ever die—the Zune phone—is now being touted by a reputable, legitimate news organization, CNBC. Jim Goldman (the guy that interviews Steve Jobs on CNBC afte ....... Read more 6 days ago
Ballmer Ordered to Testify in 'Vista Capable' Case
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - The advertising and marketing company hired to create Apple's commercials poking fun at microsoft's Vista operating system might get new material to work with. After microsoft tried to pr ....... Read more 7 days ago
Julie's Gear Diary - HP Magic Giveaway! - 2008-11-24
Do you believe in magic? Would you like a chance at winning over $6000 worth of computer hardware and software? How about a total of 50 chances?! You'll soon have your shot because HP and Microsof ....... Read more 7 days ago
Judge Orders Ballmer to Testify in 'Vista Capable' Class-Action Lawsuit [Vista]
microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said in October that he had no knowledge of the "Vista Capable" debacle that's since spawned a class-action lawsuit, but a federal judge wants him to testify in the case an ....... Read more 8 days ago
One of the most effective types of malware exploits a flaw that can't be fixed with a simple software patch - being human and gullible. Cyberscum have become adept at leveraging users' fear of spyware ....... Read more 8 days ago
Judge orders Ballmer to testify in Vista suit
(CNET)
CNET - A judge on Friday ruled tha microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer will have to testify in a class-action suit over the "Vista Capable" logo program that microsoft ran ahead of the launch of Windows Vista ....... Read more 10 days ago
Windows Embedded CE Spark Your Imagination contest
In March of 2008, the Windows Embedded Group launched the SPARK Your Imagination program. This was the first hobbyist-focused program for the Windows Embedded product family. Before the SPARK program ....... Read more 10 days ago
microsoft Working on Free Vaccine for Windows Viruses
It's no secret that - as the most widely deployed operating system - microsoft Windows has the ignoble distinction of being the primary target of virus and malware developers everywhere. And when you ....... Read more 13 days ago
microsoft: New software not Symantec, McAfee rival
(Reuters)
Reuters - microsoft Corp's upcoming security software is not designed to take sales from Symantec Corp and McAfee Inc as it is a stripped-down, free product that focuses purely on anti-virus protectio ....... Read more 12 days ago
microsoft, Novell eye Moonlight beta, system management
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Marking the two-year anniversary of their controversial interoperability agreement, microsoft and Novell this week are announcing upcoming availability of both the beta version of Moonligh ....... Read more 12 days ago
Are you a PC? Get it on your chest at the I’m a PC Store
microsoft's "I'm a PC" ads have drawn decidedly mixed reviews. Its self-conscious campaign to counter Apple's effective Mac vs. PC commercials has got the geek community talking, but I'm not sure it c ....... Read more 12 days ago
microsoft offering free security program in 2009
microsoft is going to kill off its Windows Live OneCare consumer security suite and replace it in the second half of next year with a new, free product that currently bears the code-name of Morro. Th ....... Read more 13 days ago
Yahoo's ultimate search: A new CEO
(CNET)
CNET - With the Monday evening announcement that Jerry Yang would step down as its chief executive, Yahoo's search for his replacement will not only be closely watched by its investors but also by the ....... Read more 14 days ago
The microsoft-Novell Linux deal: Two years later
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Two years ago this month, microsoft forged its controversial partnership with Novell that, among other things, had the two companies agreeing not to sue each other over intellectual proper ....... Read more 14 days ago
What's Next for microsoft Robotics
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Although microsoft launched its third version of the microsoft Robotics Developer Studio on Monday, don't expect the software maker to actually produce its own robots. But what does the ....... Read more 14 days ago
microsoft Stock Hits 10-Year Low [microsoft]
After a Jefferies Group analyst cut microsoft's 2009 revenue forecasts, microsoft's stock fell to its lowest levels since 1998. The projections were reduced due to "downward pressure on PC unit sales, ....... Read more 13 days ago