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Microsoft files patent case against Linux-based TomTom

Microsoft files patent case against Linux-based TomTom

Microsoft has filed a patent infringement notice against the Dutch manufacturers of the popular Linux-based TomTom GPS device.
Brett Winterford Feb 26 2009 1:07PM Software
Microsoft fixes problem in disabling AutoRun

Microsoft fixes problem in disabling AutoRun

Microsoft has fixed a problem that prevents users from selectively disabling AutoRun features in an effort to stop the Conficker worm from spreading.
Dan Kaplan Feb 26 2009 11:04AM Security
Microsoft Research shows off green energy solutions at TechFest

Microsoft Research shows off green energy solutions at TechFest

Microsoft's research arm has been showing off its current projects at the annual TechFest event in Seattle.
Iain Thomson Feb 26 2009 6:13AM Software
Zero-day Microsoft Excel vulnerability reported

Zero-day Microsoft Excel vulnerability reported

A new zero-day vulnerability is affecting Microsoft Excel, the software giant warned in an advisory.
Dan Kaplan Feb 25 2009 10:22AM Security
Microsoft backs down in severance pay fiasco

Microsoft backs down in severance pay fiasco

Microsoft has backtracked on its controversial decision to ask some employees who were recently made redundant to pay back some of their severance package, which was originally overpaid.
Phil Muncaster Feb 25 2009 6:23AM Software
Microsoft says password stealers pose biggest threat

Microsoft says password stealers pose biggest threat

The top two threat families on Microsoft's detection and removal list this month are online game password stealers (PWS).
Angela Moscsaritolo Feb 24 2009 11:20AM Security
Microsoft reveals details of Gazelle browser

Microsoft reveals details of Gazelle browser

Microsoft researchers are working on a new browser called Gazelle which it promises will have some impressive new features and capabilities.
David Neal Feb 24 2009 5:28AM Software
Citrix helps Microsoft scale out Hyper-V

Citrix helps Microsoft scale out Hyper-V

Microsoft and Citrix have opened a new chapter in their partnership with the announcement of tools to help enterprises scale up and manage virtual machine deployments based on Microsoft's Hyper-V technology.
Daniel Robinson Feb 24 2009 5:28AM Software
MWC: Hot tech picks from Mobile World Congress 2009

MWC: Hot tech picks from Mobile World Congress 2009

iTnews editor Brett Winterford discusses new mobile telephony innovations with Telstra's Hugh Bradlow and Optus' Michael Smith at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Brett Winterford Feb 23 2009 6:44AM Telco/ISP
Microsoft readies new Windows 7 and Vista releases

Microsoft readies new Windows 7 and Vista releases

Microsoft has announced it is to release new updates for PCs running the Windows 7 beta.
Phil Muncaster Feb 23 2009 6:34AM Software
Asus planning to port Android to netbooks

Asus planning to port Android to netbooks

Asus is planning to port Android, Google's operating system designed for phones, onto netbooks.
Iain Thomson Feb 23 2009 6:34AM Hardware
Hackers attack IE7 flaw

Hackers attack IE7 flaw

Less than a week after the last round of Microsoft Internet Explorer patches, security experts are already warning that exploit code is in circulation.
Iain Thomson Feb 19 2009 11:47AM Security
MWC: Telstra to launch email service for Windows phones

MWC: Telstra to launch email service for Windows phones

Telstra will launch an all-you-can-eat mobile e-mail service based on the Microsoft Exchange platform in May, timed with the release of a new Telstra-branded skin for Windows phones.
Brett Winterford Feb 18 2009 7:04AM Software
MWC: Microsoft, Nokia launch mobile app stores

MWC: Microsoft, Nokia launch mobile app stores

Microsoft and Nokia independently announced new mobile application stores at Mobile World Congress today in an attempt to mirror the success Apple enjoys with its iPhone app store.
Brett Winterford Feb 17 2009 8:55AM Software
MWC: Microsoft announces Windows Mobile 6.5

MWC: Microsoft announces Windows Mobile 6.5

Microsoft today used Mobile World Congress to announce its latest mobile operating system, 'Windows Mobile 6.5', plus an app store for its devices named Windows Marketplace for Mobile and a phone back-up service called 'My Phone'.
Brett Winterford Feb 17 2009 6:49AM Software
Apple and Microsoft face new legal action

Apple and Microsoft face new legal action

Major rivals Apple and Microsoft are both involved in new legal disputes, although for entirely separate reasons.
Rosalie Marshall Feb 16 2009 2:45PM Software
Microsoft to extend enterprise search to the masses

Microsoft to extend enterprise search to the masses

Microsoft has finally laid out its plans for the search technology acquired with the US$1.3bn purchase of enterprise search vendor Fast last year.
Phil Muncaster Feb 16 2009 2:45PM Software
Microsoft 'excited' by the industry coming together as it offers $250,000 bounty for Conficker author

Microsoft 'excited' by the industry coming together as it offers $250,000 bounty for Conficker author

A reward of US$250,000 bounty for the Conficker worm author is 'exciting', according to Microsoft's Christopher Budd.
Dan Raywood Feb 16 2009 11:56AM Security
Microsoft to open branded retail stores

Microsoft to open branded retail stores

Microsoft has announced plans to open a series of branded retail stores, as part of a new operation to remake the company's retail strategy.
Shaun Nichols Feb 15 2009 8:39AM Software
Windows 7 should be out for Christmas

Windows 7 should be out for Christmas

Microsoft has given its strongest hint yet that Windows 7 will be in the shops by Christmas.
Iain Thomson Feb 13 2009 3:26PM Software

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