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Microsoft scraps September security update (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Microsoft has decided not to go ahead with its monthly security update after encountering an unspecified quality issue with the software patch it had planned to release next Tuesday.
No Microsoft Patches This Month After All (PC World)
PC World - Quality issue with patch prompts 'Patch Tuesday' cancellation.
Microsoft Looks To Developers To Close Rivals' Search Lead (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft next week is releasing at its Professional Developers Conference several APIs that begin the process of turning MSN's search capabilities into a development platform.
Microsoft Makes a Mea Culpa for Hiring Situation (Ziff Davis)
Ziff Davis - A recruiter for the Redmond giant sent an e-mail expressing interest in hiring open-source luminary Eric Raymond, who expressed in no uncertain terms that he is not interested in working for Microsoft.
Vista, Office 12 Key At Microsoft Conference (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Developer's release and SDK of Vista, Visual Studio 2005 RC1 expected.
Microsoft Opens MSN To Developers (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is poised to provide an application-development platform for the MSN Web portal. The platform, which will give developers access to Redmond's search, mapping and messaging services, could help Microsoft make up ground in the fiercely competitive search market.
Microsoft Cancels September Patch Day Update (Ziff Davis)
Ziff Davis - After announcing plans to release a single security bulletin, Microsoft now says a "quality issue" has forced the cancellation of the patch rollout.
Microsoft Opens Security Service Beta To All (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft has opened the beta program of its OneCare anti-virus service to all comers after keeping the list short since testing began in June.
Microsoft to Add More Enticements to Software Assurance (Ziff Davis)
Ziff Davis - Microsoft will announce next week a number of enhancements to its subscription-licensing program, including Vista, Eiger and Virtual Express additions.
They're Here: Microsoft TV-Enabled Set-Top Boxes (PC World)
PC World - Software giant announces the availability of hardware for its IPTV technology.
Yahoo Founder Explains China E-Mail Move (AP)
 AP - Yahoo had to comply with a demand by Chinese authorities to provide information about a personal e-mail of a journalist who was later convicted under state secrecy laws and sentenced to 10 years in prison, the company's co-founder Jerry Yang said Saturday.
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China Telecom Seeks to Block VoIP (AP)
AP - China Telecom, the nation's largest fixed-line operator, is looking at ways to block phone calls made over the Internet such as the popular service offered by Skype, according to media reports.
Ford, Honda Unveil Latest Hybrid Autos (AP)
 AP - Three major automakers unveiled their latest hybrid cars and technology at an environmental conference Friday, promoting their most fuel efficient vehicles as gas prices soar in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
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Marine Corps Unveils High-Tech Humvee (AP)
AP - The Marine Corps on Thursday unveiled new Humvee-mounted technology to allow troops in the field to communicate with each other, their commanders, and even headquarters hundreds of miles away — all while driving over 30 miles per hour.
New Backpack Puts Juice in Power Walking (AP)
AP - As soldiers, hikers and students can testify, it takes energy to haul around a heavy backpack. Now, researchers have developed a backpack that turns that energy into electricity.
Pentagon document would alter nuclear weapons plan (Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. Defense Department has
written a draft revision of its nuclear operations doctrine
that outlines the use of nuclear weapons to pre-empt an enemy's
attack with weapons of mass destruction, according to a copy of
the document available online on Saturday.
My ROKR doesn't rock (MacCentral)
MacCentral - It was a pretty exciting week in San Francisco as Apple unveiled the iPod
nano and the Motorola
ROKR (a.k.a the iTunes phone). The nano has been an incredible device
and worked exactly as you would expect it to — unfortunately, I
can’t say the same for the ROKR.
Japan's Access to buy PalmSource (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - PalmSource, a pioneer in developing software that runs handheld computers, has agreed to be bought by Access, a Japanese company that makes mobile Internet browsers, for $324.3 million in cash.
Iona joins Eclipse, proposes SOA effort (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Melding the contemporary concepts of SOA and open source, Iona Technologies on Monday is announcing its participation in the Eclipse Foundation and will propose an Eclipse SOA Tools Platform project.
Microsoft scraps September security update (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Microsoft has decided not to go ahead with its monthly security update after encountering an unspecified quality issue with the software patch it had planned to release next Tuesday.
Pentagon document would alter nuclear weapons plan (Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. Defense Department has
written a draft revision of its nuclear operations doctrine
that outlines the use of nuclear weapons to pre-empt an enemy's
attack with weapons of mass destruction, according to a copy of
the document available online on Saturday.
Alibaba eyes growth, no acquisitions yet (Reuters)
Reuters - Yahoo Inc.'s newly acquired
Alibaba.com unit will focus on building up several key
businesses, but has no near-term plans for acquisitions or a
public offering, as it aims to be China's Internet leader, top
company executives said on Saturday.
Clinton sidesteps China's Internet jailings at web summit (AFP)
 AFP - Former US president Bill Clinton sidestepped talk of China's jailing of Internet political dissidents, but indicated web censorship could have a commercial backlash in the future.
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Internet pirates copying films even before cinema release (AFP)
 AFP - Films being presented at Deauville, Venice and other festivals are no longer so exclusive: many are already available in pirated versions online in a trend threatening the whole cinema industry, according to a French subsidiary of a major US distributor.
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Japan's Access to buy PalmSource (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - PalmSource, a pioneer in developing software that runs handheld computers, has agreed to be bought by Access, a Japanese company that makes mobile Internet browsers, for $324.3 million in cash.
Yahoo's Yang say hands tied in China Internet censorship case (AFP)
 AFP - Yahoo Inc. chief Jerry Yang said his company was complying with local laws when information on an Internet user was passed to Chinese police in a move leading to the jailing of a mainland journalist.
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China Telecom Seeks to Block VoIP (AP)
AP - China Telecom, the nation's largest fixed-line operator, is looking at ways to block phone calls made over the Internet such as the popular service offered by Skype, according to media reports.
Microsoft Looks To Developers To Close Rivals' Search Lead (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft next week is releasing at its Professional Developers Conference several APIs that begin the process of turning MSN's search capabilities into a development platform.
Movie, Recording Industries Join Internet2 (TechWeb)
TechWeb - The movie and music industries are joining the Internet2 consortium to influence new technologies for protecting electronic content.
Angry women sue NY doctor for online dating lies (Reuters)
Reuters - A Manhattan fertility specialist has
been sued by two women who say he broke their hearts after
meeting them through an online dating site on which he
pretended to be single.
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