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Microsoft Cuts Price of MSN Dial-Up
(PC World)
PC World - Move is intended to attract AOL subscribers unhappy with a recent price hike.
Security Firm Releases Patch For Zero-Day IE Flaw
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - There's still no patch from Microsoft for a critical security flaw in the Internet Explorer browser, but computer security firm eEye Digital Security has released a temporary patch for the zero-day vulnerability.
Ex-Microsoft worker seeks damages from Merrill
(Reuters)
Reuters - A law firm said on Tuesday it filed a
lawsuit before the NASD on behalf of a former Microsoft Corp.
employee who allegedly lost $1 million because of
unsuitable recommendations by Merrill Lynch & Co. and
its financial advisers.
Critical Internet Explorer Flaw Patched by Third Party
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - While Microsoft works on a patch for a critical Internet Explorer 6 script vulnerability that can allow a hacker to take control of a Windows PC, another firm has beaten Microsoft to the punch, releasing its own fix for the problem.
Microsoft hired ex-EU judges for mock trial: source
(Reuters)
 Reuters - In a sign of how meticulously
Microsoft is planning its antitrust battle against the
European Commission next month, it hired three former EU judges
to stage a mock trial, a source close to the situation said.
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Microsoft Hired Ex-EU Judges For Mock Trial: Source
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The software giant is said to be engaged in some major planning for its last chance to stop the European Commission from levying heavy daily fines in a closed hearing on Thursday and Friday.
Software piracy costing Indonesia billions: Microsoft
(AFP)
 AFP - Software piracy is costing the Indonesian economy billions of dollars each year and is stymieing the creation of a local information technology industry, a Microsoft representative said.
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Microsoft faces last chance to dodge daily EU fine
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Microsoft has a last chance
to convince EU regulators this week that the software giant
should not be fined up to 2 million euros ($2.4 million) daily
for failing to carry out antitrust sanctions.
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Last Chance For Microsoft To Avoid EU Fines
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Microsoft has a last chance to convince EU regulators that the software giant should not be fined up to 2 million euros ($2.4 million) daily for failing to carry out antitrust sanctions.
Microsoft Touts Products for Businesses
(AP)
AP - Microsoft Corp. wants to sell smaller businesses on the idea that its products can offer the traditional benefits of desktop computer software while taking advantage of growing Web-based tools.
Iran Hard-Line Regime Cracks Down on Blogs
(AP)
 AP - On his last visit to Iran, Canadian-based blogger Hossein Derakhshan was detained and interrogated, then forced to sign a letter of apology for his blog writings before being allowed to leave the country.
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Bluetooth Adopts New Radio Technology
(AP)
AP - The Bluetooth wireless standard used in cell phones and other small devices will take a leap in transmission speed, broadening its scope to enable high-definition video and files for digital music players like the iPod.
Vestcom Helps Retailers Court Shoppers
(AP)
 AP - Shelf space. For retailers worried that their advertisements are reaching smaller audiences, it's the final frontier.
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EU to Eliminate 'Unjustified' High Costs
(AP)
 AP - The EU said Tuesday it will force mobile-phone companies to scrap the "unjustified" high costs customers are charged for using mobile phones while traveling in Europe outside their home countries.
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NAIC Launches Consumer Education Web Site
(AP)
AP - Whether you're a young single or an empty nester, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners has tips on how you can protect yourself when you're buying auto, home, life or health insurance.
The Beatles and Apple face off in court
(Reuters)
 Reuters - The Beatles and Apple Computer are set
to face off in on Wednesday in a trademark dispute triggered by
Apple's move into the music business through its popular iPod
player and iTunes download service.
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Tips & Tweaks: Matters of Importance
(PC World)
PC World - Copyright issues, phishing scams, hearing loss, Macs, and a hot new video game.
Carriers' Pockets Jingle To The Sound Of Music
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - All those tunes you've been hearing coming from mobile devices has been music to the ears of carriers, and growth in music downloaded to mobile phones is expected to continue.
Red Hat 4Q Profit Soars, Beats Estimates
(AP)
AP - Red Hat Inc. is going through a growth spurt as companies become more comfortable with its software as an alternative to Windows and profits fuel the expansion, executives with the developer of open source software said Tuesday.
Red Hat profit doubles on corporate demand
(Reuters)
Reuters - Red Hat Inc. , a leading
distributor of open-source Linux software, said on Tuesday
quarterly profit more than doubled on the back of strong
subscription sales from corporate customers.
Iran Hard-Line Regime Cracks Down on Blogs
(AP)
AP - On his last visit to Iran, Canadian-based blogger Hossein Derakhshan was detained and interrogated, then forced to sign a letter of apology for his blog writings before being allowed to leave the country.
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The Beatles and Apple face off in court
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Beatles and Apple Computer are set
to face off in on Wednesday in a trademark dispute triggered by
Apple's move into the music business through its popular iPod
player and iTunes download service.
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Yahoo Japan, SMBC may tie-up in online banking
(AFP)
 AFP - Yahoo Japan said it was in talks with the third largest Japanese bank, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp (SMBC), about a possible tie-up in online banking.
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Yahoo Japan to take stake in online bank: source
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Yahoo Japan Corp. will invest in a
venture to take an indirect stake in online bank Japan Net
Bank, an industry source said on Wednesday.
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Google Deletes Own Blog
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The Google Blog was unavailable for a short time earlier this week, and while it was first thought that it was a hack, the culprit turned out to be simple human error.
Security Firm Releases Patch For Zero-Day IE Flaw
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - There's still no patch from Microsoft for a critical security flaw in the Internet Explorer browser, but computer security firm eEye Digital Security has released a temporary patch for the zero-day vulnerability.
The Strokes Don't Buy Into the Noise
(AP)
AP - Call it the curse of the post punk-rock band in the Internet era: Play sold-out shows to die-hard fans; create buzz in the blogosphere; snag a huge record deal; land the coveted slot on "Saturday Night Live"; feel scorn from indie rock hipsters accusing you of selling out overnight.
Internet ad spending gains market share
(Reuters)
Reuters - Online advertising spending surged 66
percent to 1.37 billion pounds ($2.39 billion) in 2005,
according to new data released on Tuesday, giving it a 7.8
percent market share -- ahead of radio, consumer magazines and
outdoor ads.
Canada a big hit for American Idol Underground
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Fluid Audio Networks Chief Executive
Justin Beckett had no trouble convincing "American Idol" to
take Fox television's smash hit online, but when he tried to
raise capital to expand his company he got rebuffed as firmly
as most of the show's contestants.
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Verizon online directory in ad deal with Google
(Reuters)
 Reuters - Verizon Communications Inc.'s online
directory SuperPages.com said on Tuesday it has linked up with
Google to provide search advertising services to its millions
of listed businesses.
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