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Microsoft hearing to appeal EU move set for April (Reuters)
Reuters - An appeal by Microsoft Corp. against a
landmark antitrust decision by the European Commission will be
heard on April 24-28 at the Court of First Instance (CFI) in
Luxembourg, the court said on Wednesday.
Microsoft Releases Pilot of GUI Design Tool For Vista Apps (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft launches a test version of its upcoming graphical user interface-design tool for applications built for the upcoming Windows Vista operating system.
Microsoft Helps Catch Bulgarian Phishers (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Microsoft has helped the authorities in Bulgaria arrest eight individuals who allegedly were running an international phishing operation intended to steal personal information from Web users around the world.
EU gives Microsoft extra time in anti-trust row (AFP)
 AFP - The European Commission has given US software giant Microsoft an extra three weeks to submit documents justifying its position in a long-standing anti-trust case, a spokesman said.
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Microsoft readies design tool previews (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Reaching out to graphical application designers, Microsoft on Tuesday is posting community technology previews (CTPs) of two tools from its Expression series.
Microsoft Hardens Vista Against Kernel-Mode Malware (PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - A far-reaching policy change will block untrusted drivers from loading on x64 versions of Windows Vista and Windows Server (Longhorn).
EC Grants Microsoft Extension; DoJ Says Tardy (TechWeb)
TechWeb - The European Commission gave Microsoft an extension Monday to respond to charges relating to a 2004 antitrust ruling. Meanwhile the U.S. Department of Justice took the company to task for falling behind in providing documentation required under a 2002 antitrust settlement.
A Family Outfit vs. the Internet (BusinessWeek Online)
BusinessWeek Online - The word is in, and it's no surprise: Online spending last year was up 22%, to $143.2 billion, according to ComScore Networks, a market research firm. Everyone, it seems, wants more Internet action, from the major players like Google , Microsoft , and Yahoo! fighting multibillion-dollar battles for online turf on down to local bookstores and shoe stores trying to pad their volumes.
Microsoft Unveils Small Business Resource (PC World)
PC World - Small Business Plus offers reference materials, limited tech support tailored to business type.
EU Extends Microsoft Antitrust Deadline (AP)
 AP - The European Commission has agreed to extend a deadline for Microsoft Corp. to provide better documentation so its software programs can be used with competitors' products, the company said Tuesday.
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Researchers Launch Anti-Spyware Site (AP)
 AP - A corporate-backed Web site being launched by researchers from Harvard and Oxford universities seeks to become a clearinghouse for Internet users on spyware and other malicious software.
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Google Agrees to Censor Results in China (AP)
 AP - Online search engine leader Google Inc. has agreed to censor its results in China, adhering to the country's free-speech restrictions in return for better access in the Internet's fastest growing market.
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Jobs to Become Major Hollywood Player (AP)
 AP - As the co-founder and CEO of both Apple Computer Inc. and Pixar Animation Studios Inc., Steve Jobs has long bridged the sometimes wide gap between content creators in Hollywood and Silicon Valley technology companies.
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Firm to Launch Ad-Supported Music Videos (AP)
AP - A company behind a subscription video service for mobile phones has launched an ad-supported, 24-hour free music video channel for Internet-enabled phones, computers and other portable devices capable of playing video.
Adobe Acrobat Goes 3D (NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Adobe Systems has introduced a major upgrade to its Acrobat product line, enabling the inclusion of three-dimensional, interactive graphics in PDF files. The update is aimed primarily at those in the manufacturing and technical-publishing fields.
Google bows to Chinese censorship with new search site (AFP)
 AFP - The US online search engine Google has bowed to China's censorship restrictions to gain access to the country's booming Internet market.
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Singer Brandy playing games with video firm (Reuters)
Reuters - Brandy Norwood, the
actress and musician best known solely by her first name, is
extending her talents into the video game world.
Faster Gear to Drive Wi-Fi Market (PC World)
PC World - Consumers will snap up products based on the draft 802.11n standard, researcher says.
Firefox Auto-Upgrade Users Become Surprise Beta Testers (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Some Firefox users may be wondering why they are using a version of the popular open-source browser that has yet to be released.
Microsoft hearing to appeal EU move set for April (Reuters)
Reuters - An appeal by Microsoft Corp. against a
landmark antitrust decision by the European Commission will be
heard on April 24-28 at the Court of First Instance (CFI) in
Luxembourg, the court said on Wednesday.
Google bows to Chinese censorship with new search site (AFP)
AFP - The US online search engine Google has bowed to China's censorship restrictions to gain access to the country's booming Internet market.
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Internet brain trust aims to shame spyware makers (Reuters)
Reuters - Internet researchers at Harvard
and Oxford universities said on Tuesday they are seeking to
enlist Web users in a program to name and shame suppliers of
spyware and other malicious software programs.
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Google to censor sensitive terms in China (Reuters)
 Reuters - Internet search giant
Google Inc. will block politically sensitive terms on its new
China site, bowing to conditions set by Beijing in return for
access to the world's number-two Internet market.
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Researchers Launch Anti-Spyware Site (AP)
AP - A corporate-backed Web site being launched by researchers from Harvard and Oxford universities seeks to become a clearinghouse for Internet users on spyware and other malicious software.
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Cyberstalking Law Targets E-mail, But Could Chill Bloggers (TechWeb)
TechWeb - A new law against cyberstalking hasn't been tested in court yet, but both stalking victims' advocates and privacy advocates are critical it.
Firm to Launch Ad-Supported Music Videos (AP)
AP - A company behind a subscription video service for mobile phones has launched an ad-supported, 24-hour free music video channel for Internet-enabled phones, computers and other portable devices capable of playing video.
Google Agrees to Censor Results in China (AP)
AP - Online search engine leader Google Inc. has agreed to censor its results in China, adhering to the country's free-speech restrictions in return for better access in the Internet's fastest growing market.
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Poor Work Performance Blamed on Internet (AP)
 AP - About 20 percent of government staff in one Malaysian state use the Internet for personal activities including downloading pornography, music and games, the national news agency reported Tuesday.
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Ask Jeeves Releases Own Image Search (TechWeb)
TechWeb - Ask Jeeves launches its first proprietary technology for image search, which is the second-leading type of search on Ask Jeeves.
Ask.com Focuses on Image Search (PC World)
PC World - Company's updated image search engine uses technology developed in-house.
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