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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.
Fraud Reveals Workings of Internet Theft (AP)
AP - The illicit haul arrived each day by e-mail, the personal details of computer users tricked by an Internet thief: a victim's name, credit card number, date of birth, Social Security number, mother's maiden name.
Journalist Googles Google With New Book (AP)
AP - Google Inc. is such an influential — and potentially scary — company that it deserves a book as comprehensive as the Internet search engine responsible for its whirlwind success.
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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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.
EBay to buy Skype for $4.1 bln - source (Reuters)
 Reuters - EBay Inc. has agreed to buy the
fast-growing Internet start-up Skype in a move to add free
voice calls to its online auctions and fuel growth, a source
close to the situation said on Monday.
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Thin is in for iPod (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - Despite the hype in recent days about Apple's iTunes-enabled cell phone, the Rokr, it was the company's new ultra-thin iPod that stole the show Wednesday.
"IPhone" could be music to Apple's ears (Reuters)
Reuters - With the help of Motorola Inc.,
Apple Computer Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs finally
made good last week on his pledge to deliver a cellular phone
that plays music like an iPod, Apple's wildly successful
digital music player.
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.
Siebel takeover talk revived (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - Shares of Siebel Systems jumped 5.2 percent Friday amid renewed speculation that the struggling San Mateo software maker is negotiating a takeover by Oracle.
EBay to buy Skype for $4.1 bln - source (Reuters)
Reuters - EBay Inc. has agreed to buy the
fast-growing Internet start-up Skype in a move to add free
voice calls to its online auctions and fuel growth, a source
close to the situation said on Monday.
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Thin is in for iPod (SiliconValley.com)
SiliconValley.com - Despite the hype in recent days about Apple's iTunes-enabled cell phone, the Rokr, it was the company's new ultra-thin iPod that stole the show Wednesday.
Journalist Googles Google With New Book (AP)
AP - Google Inc. is such an influential — and potentially scary — company that it deserves a book as comprehensive as the Internet search engine responsible for its whirlwind success.
Fraud Reveals Workings of Internet Theft (AP)
AP - The illicit haul arrived each day by e-mail, the personal details of computer users tricked by an Internet thief: a victim's name, credit card number, date of birth, Social Security number, mother's maiden name.
China Telecom said to block Skype (Reuters)
Reuters - China Telecom has started blocking
access to a popular Internet telephone service that is
threatening its long-distance revenue, according to local media
reports and Internet postings.
Japan Internet CEO Horie fails in election bid (Reuters)
Reuters - Maverick Japanese Internet CEO Takafumi
Horie got almost as much coverage as the prime minister and
opposition leader in Japan's election campaign, but it wasn't
enough for the political novice to win a seat in parliament.
China's Alibaba eyes growth, but 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.
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.
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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