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Microsoft nixes 'Big Bang' service pack for Windows Vista

Microsoft nixes 'Big Bang' service pack for Windows Vista

One reason is that new tools such as Windows Update allow Microsoft to dribble out smaller fixes to its new OS whenever necessary.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:56PM Software
Apple, EMI set to announce deal, but Beatles not included

Apple, EMI set to announce deal, but Beatles not included

JupiterResearch analyst Michael Gartenberg said a tie-up between Apple and EMI could cover a range of issues, but that a Beatles distribution pact was not likely part of the deal.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:22PM Software
ZoomInfo Search Engine Makes Business Information Free

ZoomInfo Search Engine Makes Business Information Free

The business-oriented semantic search service, tailored for finding information about companies and their employees, is expanding its reach to any Internet user.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 3:13PM Software
Oracle sees strong growth in Asia Pacific region

Oracle sees strong growth in Asia Pacific region

ERP giant Oracle has seen a strong customer foothold across its database, middleware and applications businesses in the Asia Pacific region.
Staff Writers Apr 2 2007 1:37PM Software
Students sue over plagiarism software

Students sue over plagiarism software

Two students are suing anti-plagiarism software company Turnitin for US$900,000 after the company copied their papers to use in its code.
Iain Thomson Apr 2 2007 10:12AM Software
Oracle shows off Red Hat Linux defectors

Oracle shows off Red Hat Linux defectors

26 Red Hat customers jump ship.
Tom Sanders Mar 30 2007 2:14PM Software
Gartner questions Vista power saving hype

Gartner questions Vista power saving hype

Money better spent on educating users, analyst firm warns.
Robert Jaques Mar 30 2007 2:06PM Software
Microsoft in talks to buy DoubleClick

Microsoft in talks to buy DoubleClick

Advert tracking technology worth $2bn.
Matt Chapman Mar 30 2007 1:51PM Software
Novell defends itself over Microsoft deal

Novell defends itself over Microsoft deal

Free Software Federation threatens to cut company off.
Iain Thomson Mar 30 2007 11:58AM Software
Sonic and Mario go for gold in Beijing

Sonic and Mario go for gold in Beijing

Sega and Nintendo hook up on Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games.
Staff Writers Mar 30 2007 11:40AM Software
Half of virtualisation projects end in failure

Half of virtualisation projects end in failure

Firms cite inability to quantify return on investment.
Robert Jaques Mar 29 2007 1:52PM Software
Dell gives in to desktop Linux pressures

Dell gives in to desktop Linux pressures

Dell has promised to add Linux desktop and notebook computers to its product line-up, its said on a company blog.
Tom Sanders Mar 29 2007 11:25AM Software
Microsoft suspends Soapbox beta

Microsoft suspends Soapbox beta

Public testing closed to new users as Redmond tweaks filters.
Staff Writers Mar 28 2007 2:12PM Software
Winners and losers at YouTube 'Oscars'

Winners and losers at YouTube 'Oscars'

Ninjas, musicians on treadmills and a cute kiwi.
Shaun Nichols Mar 28 2007 10:39AM Software
Judge dismisses Google ranking lawsuit

Judge dismisses Google ranking lawsuit

KinderStart action ruled 'factually baseless'.
Staff Writers Mar 28 2007 10:33AM Software
Microsoft guilty of 'abusive' market tactics

Microsoft guilty of 'abusive' market tactics

European Competition Commissioner threatens Redmond again.
Jane Hoskyn Mar 27 2007 1:41PM Software
Opinion: How virtualisation can help businesses

Opinion: How virtualisation can help businesses

Business is dynamic, and IT needs to match. With this in mind, IT virtualisation has re-emerged as one of the most effective ways for IT departments to make their operations more dynamic, enabling them to quickly respond to business needs and reduce costs.
Staff Writers Mar 27 2007 1:06PM Software
Case study: Penguin-flavoured poultry

Case study: Penguin-flavoured poultry

Most of the noise surrounding the success of the open source Linux server software in business comes from the anti-Microsoft brigade cheering on the sidelines. However, since Linux is basically an open source version of Unix, logic would suggest the first converts to the software with the penguin logo might not come from the Microsoft Windows camp.
Ian Yates Mar 27 2007 1:00PM Software
Case study: Clustering the penguins

Case study: Clustering the penguins

The humble personal computer has a well-deserved reputation as a giant-killer. After all, it was the virus-like spread of PCs which spelled the beginning of the end for the mainframe dinosaurs.
Ian Yates Mar 27 2007 12:52PM Software
Thebar.com raises a glass to Second Life

Thebar.com raises a glass to Second Life

Virtual 'cheers', provided you drink responsibly.
Clement James Mar 27 2007 11:41AM Software

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