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Infineon says supplies Microsoft XBox components (Reuters)
Reuters - Europe's biggest chipmaker, Infineon
(IFXGn.DE), said it will supply three key components for
Microsoft's Xbox 360 video game console.
Microsoft in Internet TV partnership (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - The dream of bringing an abundance of digital TV programs and video to living rooms via the Internet nudged forward Monday as Microsoft and Scientific-Atlanta, a major TV set-top device maker, announced an agreement to work together.
Conn. Man Sells Microsoft Source Code (AP)
AP - A Connecticut man known on the Internet as "illwill" pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court on Monday to charges relating to the theft of the source code to Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating software, considered among the company's crown jewels.
Microsoft makes changes to Visual Studio 2005 (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Microsoft has made a series of changes to the Visual Studio 2005 toolset that will be shipping in November, focusing on areas such as disk-based caching, licensing, and security.
Microsoft Releases Windows File System Beta (PC World)
PC World - WinFS test version released to developers ahead of schedule.
Microsoft Makes WinFS Beta 1 Bits Available (Ziff Davis)
Ziff Davis - The Redmond software vendor denies it is running early with its next-generation Windows File System. Nonetheless, developers are surprised by Microsoft's move.
Microsoft Readies Next Two Small Business Server Releases (Ziff Davis)
Ziff Davis - While it's readying a new mid-market server, Microsoft is continuing to enhance Windows Small Business Server. Expect an SBS R2 release in 2006 and a 'Cougar' SBS update in 2007.
Microsoft Readying WinFS Beta Bits? (Ziff Davis)
Ziff Davis - Many had written off Microsoft's next-generation Windows file system as little more than vaporware. But sources say the first WinFS beta code within a month.
Microsoft offers Web services development pack beta (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Microsoft this week began offering a beta release of its Web Services Enhancements 3.0  pack for .Net, which is focused on security.
New Bells and Whistles for the MSN TV 2 Player (Ziff Davis)
Ziff Davis - Microsoft announced an update this week for its MSN TV 2 Internet and Media Player, giving users increased digital music, photo and e-mail capabilities.
Japanese Robot Knows Words, Can House-Sit (AP)
 AP - A child-shaped humanoid robot that can recognize about 10,000 words and work as a house sitter will go on sale in Japan in September.
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Storm Hampers Long-Distance, Cell Services (AP)
 AP - Cell phone service was spotty and long-distance callers met busy signals on Monday as Hurricane Katrina knocked out key telecommunications hubs along the Gulf Coast.
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Argentine School Test Site for New WiMax (AP)
AP - On a stormy day at an Argentine agricultural school, Maria del Carmen Villar stood in front of a camera that streamed her image over the Internet to a conference here — more than 6,500 miles away.
Google Loosing Ground in China (AP)
AP - A survey by a Chinese Internet research group has found that Google is losing market share to its biggest Chinese rival, Web search engine Baidu.com.
Firm Tests Gaming on Movie-Style Screens (AP)
AP - Ever wish you could experience the "holodeck," the 3-D virtual environment aboard the Starship Enterprise? There's a company that believes it's come close, letting video game players play with huge, high-definition screens that envelop the user.
Britain to crack down on extreme Internet porn (AFP)
 AFP - Britain was to announce new measures to combat extreme Internet pornography, newspapers said.
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Infineon says supplies Microsoft XBox components (Reuters)
Reuters - Europe's biggest chipmaker, Infineon
(IFXGn.DE), said it will supply three key components for
Microsoft's Xbox 360 video game console.
Sprint Nextel may buy two affiliates-WSJ (Reuters)
Reuters - Sprint Nextel Corp. is close to
buying two of its small wireless affiliates for a combined
price of about $700 million, the Wall Street Journal reported
on Tuesday.
Rackspace Survey: Linux vs. Windows (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - The decision to use Windows instead of Linux is based more on availability of applications and less on security or cost concerns, according to a new survey by Web hosting company Rackspace.
Conn. Man Sells Microsoft Source Code (AP)
AP - A Connecticut man known on the Internet as "illwill" pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court on Monday to charges relating to the theft of the source code to Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating software, considered among the company's crown jewels.
Britain to crack down on extreme Internet porn (AFP)
AFP - Britain was to announce new measures to combat extreme Internet pornography, newspapers said.
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Google Loosing Ground in China (AP)
AP - A survey by a Chinese Internet research group has found that Google is losing market share to its biggest Chinese rival, Web search engine Baidu.com.
Yahoo lets users search e-mail photos, documents (Reuters)
Reuters - Yahoo Inc., which supplies more
than 200 million e-mail accounts globally, said late on Monday
it has improved the way people can search text, photos and
documents inside e-mail.
Microsoft in Internet TV partnership (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - The dream of bringing an abundance of digital TV programs and video to living rooms via the Internet nudged forward Monday as Microsoft and Scientific-Atlanta, a major TV set-top device maker, announced an agreement to work together.
Conn. Man Sells Microsoft Source Code (AP)
AP - A Connecticut man known on the Internet as "illwill" pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court on Monday to charges relating to the theft of the source code to Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating software, considered among the company's crown jewels.
What's in Steve Jobs' pocket? (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - Apple Computer plans a major announcement next week in San Francisco, sparking speculation that the company that revolutionized digital music will unveil a video-playing iPod or an iTunes mobile phone.
Cisco's IOS upgrade may ease catalyst switches management (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Cisco Systems on Monday announced an upgrade of the Internetworking Operating System software for its flagship Catalyst 6500 Series switches, supporting increased modularity that's designed to improve operational efficiency for IT managers.
Yahoo spotlights amateur video-makers with online "Yammys" award (AFP)
 AFP - Yahoo will spotlight its video search service, and the clips of amateur film-makers, on its website beginning as part of its first "Yammys" awards, according to the US Internet company.
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NSF Proposes Next-Generation Internet (PC World)
PC World - 'Clean slate' GENI concept urges built-in security, functionality.
Brazilian police quiz Ronaldo over Internet drugs case (AFP)
 AFP - Brazilian football superstar Ronaldo held talks with local police in connection with a drug trafficking case.
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