| | |
Researcher Hacks Microsoft Fingerprint Reader
(PC World)
PC World - Hackers could steal your fingerprint information.
Microsoft Passport Morphs into Windows Live ID
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - The universal-login service is being overhauled to serve as the authentication system for Windows Live, Office Live, Xbox Live, MSN and other Microsoft online services.
Cisco, Microsoft to Collaborate on Tools
(AP)
AP - Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest network equipment maker, said on Monday it's partnering with Microsoft Corp. to create a package of communications tools geared for businesses.
Buzz Builds for Microsoft's Secret Origami Project
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - March 2, the day that Microsoft was rumored to be planning to announce its "next big thing," came and went. All Microsoft watchers got for their patience was another cryptically worded update to the Origami Project Web site.
Microsoft Asks U.S. Courts To Intervene In EU Case
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - After accusing the European Union of colluding with competitors, Microsoft wants a U.S. court to force the parties to turn over documents in the case.
Microsoft Wants U.S. Courts in EU Fight
(AP)
 AP - Microsoft Corp. is asking U.S. courts to compel Sun Microsystems Inc., IBM Corp., Oracle Corp. and Novell Inc. to hand over correspondence with EU regulators on Microsoft's antitrust battle in Europe.
]]>
Microsoft Acquires WinTarget Storage Technology
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Software will be added to Windows Storage Server 2003 R2 for creating file-block hybrid storage devices.
Microsoft asks US courts to intervene in EU case
(Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft Corp said on Friday
it had asked U.S. Federal courts to force IBM , Sun
Microsystems Inc , Oracle Corp and Novell Inc
to give it documents in its battle against the
European Commission.
]]>
Microsoft goes on offensive in European antitrust case
(USATODAY.com)
USATODAY.com - Microsoft on Thursday accused the European Commission of collaborating with its rivals and withholding documents it needs to defend itself against impending fines for failing to abide by antitrust sanctions. Microsoft posted its accusations in a complaint put on a website for reporters.
Microsoft Charges EU With Collusion With Competitors
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft said the European Union worked "in secret collaboration" with Microsoft's competitors, and cannot be trusted to rule impartially.
TiVo to Expand TV Recording to Cell Phones
(AP)
AP - TiVo subscribers will soon be able to program television recordings straight from cell phones using the Verizon Wireless network.
NBC buying iVillage for $600 million
(Reuters)
 Reuters - NBC Universal has signed a
deal to acquire iVillage, the women's and parenting website,
for about $600 million.
]]>
CeBIT Show to Unveil New Range of Products
(AP)
 AP - The annual CeBIT high-tech fair is set to show off a new range of advanced mobile phones, ultra-light laptops, powerful yet compact digital cameras and — maybe — Microsoft's latest secret project.
]]>
Hearst buys NetDoctor as spark for online efforts
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Media conglomerate Hearst Corp. said on
Monday it has bought NetDoctor, Britain's top consumer health
Web site, as it tries to keep up with rivals by boosting its
presence on the Internet.
]]>
Cisco, Microsoft to Collaborate on Tools
(AP)
AP - Cisco Systems Inc., the world's largest network equipment maker, said on Monday it's partnering with Microsoft Corp. to create a package of communications tools geared for businesses.
Six Apart takes blogs to work
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Whether businesses are ready for them or not, tools for blogging are getting quite serious about the business customer.
Oscar gown knock-offs donned by video game "Sims"
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Fans of "The Sims" video game spent
Sunday evening making virtual copies of the red carpet fashions
worn by Oscar winner Reese Witherspoon, contender Keira
Knightley and presenter and trend setter Jennifer Lopez, then
offering them for free trade on Monday.
]]>
Cingular to Launch New Video Service
(AP)
AP - Cingular Wireless LLC, the country's largest cell-phone carrier, is set to launch a new video service for two new phones Tuesday.
Open Season On Open Source?
(BusinessWeek Online)
BusinessWeek Online - In 1999, Ethan Galstad was thinking about starting a business with a friend. Among other things on their to-do list was digging up software to monitor their network and flag any problems. They couldn't afford any of the programs on the market, however, so Galstad wrote his own. Almost on a whim, he posted it on an open-source Web site where geeks around the world browse code and download programs for free.
AOL to let others customize its messaging software
(Reuters)
 Reuters - AOL said on Monday it planned to let
software and service developers create their own versions of
its AOL Instant Messenger (AIM), which analysts said was a
significant move for a company that has traditionally cordoned
off its services.
]]>
Six Apart takes blogs to work
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Whether businesses are ready for them or not, tools for blogging are getting quite serious about the business customer.
Product Previews
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Near-Time serves up blogs, wikis on demand
Near-Time later this month plans to launch a hosted collaboration service for creating workspaces that leverage blogs, wikis, and group calendar functions.
French government tries to block Internet 'download fee'
(AFP)
 AFP - The French government withdrew part of a draft bill in a move to block a controversial bid to create a general "downloading fee" that would allow consumers to legally source an unlimited amount of music and film from the Internet.
]]>
NBC buying iVillage for $600 million
(Reuters)
Reuters - NBC Universal has signed a
deal to acquire iVillage, the women's and parenting website,
for about $600 million.
]]>
Hearst buys NetDoctor as spark for online efforts
(Reuters)
Reuters - Media conglomerate Hearst Corp. said on
Monday it has bought NetDoctor, Britain's top consumer health
Web site, as it tries to keep up with rivals by boosting its
presence on the Internet.
]]>
Microsoft Passport Morphs into Windows Live ID
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - The universal-login service is being overhauled to serve as the authentication system for Windows Live, Office Live, Xbox Live, MSN and other Microsoft online services.
Wal-Mart forms photo deal with Snapfish, Fujifilm
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said on Monday it
has formed a relationship with Hewlett-Packard Co.'s Snapfish
online photo service and is continuing its pact with Fujifilm.
]]>
Permanent Internet Tax Ban Proposed
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - U.S. Representative John Campbell (R-Calif.) introduced on Friday legislation to permanently protect Internet commerce from discriminatory taxes and disallow taxation on Internet use.
Chinese Gov't Sets Up Blogs for Lawmakers
(AP)
 AP - China's government is trying to boost public interest in its figurehead parliament and its companion advisory body by setting up Web logs for members as they meet this week.
]]>
Looking for a Home? Start at Your Computer
(AP)
 AP - Years ago, Molly Bolanos looked for a home the old-fashioned way: She spent hours driving around in her real estate agent's car, hoping for the best and girding for the worst.
]]>
|
|
|
|
