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Google battles Microsoft with new online software tools
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060829/bs_afp/usitinternetcompanygooglemicrosoft"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20060829/capt.sge.ifb62.290806043149.photo00.photo.default-512x361.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=SSEaFGkkjB_IZV06INpHyQ--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="Entrance sign at Google headquarters. Internet giant Google Inc. took the software battle deeper into Microsoft's territory with a new package of online services for small-business users.(AFP/File/Nicholas Kamm)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Internet giant Google Inc. took the software battle deeper into Microsoft's territory with a new package of online services for small-business users.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft To Test Windows Live Bundle
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - It appears that Microsoft is getting ready to launch a bundled suite of online services, apparently dubbed Windows Live Essentials, according to bloggers.
New Google Services Latest Salvo In Quest To Take On Microsoft
(Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - Web search leader Google unveiled a set of business software services on Monday that is certain to raise the stakes in its competition with software giant Microsoft.
Microsoft Boosts Support for Legacy Products
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft is extending custom support agreements for legacy products, which is good news for companies that want extra time before upgrading to newer products.
Microsoft Customers May Pay More for Support
(PC World)
PC World - Company will no longer put an end date on support agreements for outdated products, but those agreements could get more expensive.
Brief: Microsoft Strikes Back At Cybersquatters
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft is sending its lawyers after four men whom it alleges are profiting from the practice of cybersquatting and typo-squatting.
Microsoft Readies Windows Live Marketplace
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - 'Agora,' the soon-to-be-unveiled one-stop shop for Windows Live services, is expected to take its cues from Microsoft's Xbox Live Marketplace. Expect some kind of 'points' system, plus third-party and/or user-developed services to be part of the new site.
Toshiba to build Microsoft challenge to iPod MP3 players
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060826/tc_afp/afplifestyleusjapanit"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20060826/capt.sge.hqt17.260806160345.photo00.photo.default-354x512.jpg?x=89&y=130&sig=K.5og5tz.H7miDTPaGFX0g--" align="left" height="130" width="89" alt="Microsoft co-founder shadow falls on the company logo during a press conference. Microsoft's challenge to Apple's reigning iPod MP3 players will be built by Toshiba and allow people to "DJ" by wirelessly sharing music, US regulatory agency filings showed.(AFP/File/Arko Datta)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Microsoft's challenge to Apple's reigning iPod MP3 players will be built by Toshiba and allow people to "DJ" by wirelessly sharing music, US regulatory agency filings showed.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft unveils Incan version of Windows
(Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft launched a
version of its software in the Incan language of Quechua on
Friday, boosting Bolivian President Evo Morales' quest to
promote Bolivia's native tongues.
Microsoft 'Clarifies' 32-bit Vista HD Playback Issue
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft tries to clear up a report in an Australian magazine that the 32-bit version of Windows Vista would not have high-definition playback.
AOL revamps its online music service
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060829/ap_on_hi_te/aol_online_music"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060829/i/r3918963015.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=TOOeXBi8Lf0LYQsZOoWcyA--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="The preview page for AOL Music Now, a new AOL Music service open to any online visitor and features more than 2.5 million songs and videos. REUTERS/ScreenGrab" border="0" /></a>AP - Internet giant AOL has revamped its Web-based music download service, adding music videos, streaming radio and user community features.</p><br clear="all"/>
T-Mobile hacker gets home detention
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060829/ap_on_hi_te/cellular_hacker"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/net/20060829/capt.fe9ee84a46df24b59560a1df1305a664.jpg?x=130&y=123&sig=z2QzBBz3_B_6hyk8ulMLRg--" align="left" height="123" width="130" alt="**FILE PHOTO** The T-Mobile Sidekick is shown Nov. 6, 2003.(AP Photo / Victoria Arocho)" border="0" /></a>AP - A hacker who infiltrated the network of T-Mobile USA Inc. and accessed personal information of hundreds of customers, including a Secret Service agent, was sentenced Monday to one year of home detention.</p><br clear="all"/>
Google, eBay form advertising alliance
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060828/ap_on_hi_te/google_ebay"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060828/capt.90ad27bbe8214fcc990763cc1c4706f3.google_ebay_nybz103.jpg?x=130&y=79&sig=8QbYi.PvLCPXw1CuMZ07FQ--" align="left" height="79" width="130" alt="An ebay sign at their headquarters is shown in a San Jose, Calif. file photo from July 17, 2006. In a deal between two of the Internet's most prominent properties, Google will begin selling advertising for Web auctioneer eBay outside the United States and help buyers quickly ring an online merchant to do business. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - If you're in the market for a nanny or a plumber close to home, chances are you'll consult the Yellow Pages or ask friends for recommendations. You might even check community sites like Craigslist or Angie's List, but Google Inc. and eBay Inc. would rather you use them.</p><br clear="all"/>
PC makers to discuss batteries standards
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060828/ap_on_hi_te/notebook_batteries"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060816/i/r1058809476.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=93h3LKCoT8X6nigx9N8aKg--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="A recalled laptop battery. Consumer safety officials said on Tuesday they are reviewing all Sony-made lithium-ion batteries in laptop computers for fire hazards after Dell Inc. announced the largest electronics recall in the United States. REUTERS/U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission/Handout" border="0" /></a>AP - Dell Inc. and Apple Computer Inc., which recalled nearly 6 million notebook batteries between them this month, are among PC makers planning to meet next month to discuss setting design and safety standards for lithium-ion batteries used in portable electronic devices.</p><br clear="all"/>
Judge delays EchoStar suit against TiVo
(AP)
AP - A federal judge has handed the owner of the Dish satellite-TV network another setback in its feud with TiVo Inc., delaying a countersuit against the pioneer in digital video recording technology.
China heroes mark time before foreign Web game assault
(Reuters)
Reuters - A patriotic Internet game featuring
heroic Chinese and designed to wean the young off their
addiction to violent foreign games is still not ready for
release a year after development begun, state media said on
Tuesday.
Revamped AOL unveils Web-based music store
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060829/wr_nm/media_aolmusic_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060829/2006_08_29t014928_450x317_us_media_aolmusic.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=KQyr7tqgbOsZBzUxL4ttTQ--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="The preview page for AOL Music Now, a new AOL Music service open to any online visitor and features more than 2.5 million songs and videos. (ScreenGrab/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - AOL on Tuesday unveiled a revamped
music product with a Web-based store and subscription service
offering audio and video streaming, programmed radio and
downloads that can be transferred to compatible digital media
players.</p><br clear="all"/>
SK Telecom seals cooperation deal with Chinese government
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060829/tc_afp/skoreatelecomchinask"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20060829/capt.sge.ifu36.290806071123.photo00.photo.default-512x380.jpg?x=130&y=96&sig=H0iUk4LYHyT4nsJsbqOx2Q--" align="left" height="96" width="130" alt="Models show of SK Telecom services at a telecommunications industry exhibition in Seoul. South Korea's top mobile carrier SK Telecom said it has agreed with the Chinese government to cooperate in developing third-generation (3G) mobile technologies(AFP/HO/File)" border="0" /></a>AFP - South Korea's top mobile carrier SK Telecom said it has agreed with the Chinese government to cooperate in developing third-generation (3G) mobile technologies.</p><br clear="all"/>
Foolish Forecast: VA Software
(The Motley Fool)
The Motley Fool - Enthusiast software developers the world over are familiar with news site Slashdot and open-source development site SourceForge. The parent company of both of these properties is ready to report earnings Tuesday night, so let's take a look at what to expect from VA Software (Nasdaq: LNUX - News).
Google battles Microsoft with new online software tools
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060829/bs_afp/usitinternetcompanygooglemicrosoft"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20060829/capt.sge.ifb62.290806043149.photo00.photo.default-512x361.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=SSEaFGkkjB_IZV06INpHyQ--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="Entrance sign at Google headquarters. Internet giant Google Inc. took the software battle deeper into Microsoft's territory with a new package of online services for small-business users.(AFP/File/Nicholas Kamm)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Internet giant Google Inc. took the software battle deeper into Microsoft's territory with a new package of online services for small-business users.</p><br clear="all"/>
China heroes mark time before foreign Web game assault
(Reuters)
Reuters - A patriotic Internet game featuring
heroic Chinese and designed to wean the young off their
addiction to violent foreign games is still not ready for
release a year after development begun, state media said on
Tuesday.
AOL revamps its online music service
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060829/ap_on_hi_te/aol_online_music"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060829/i/r3918963015.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=TOOeXBi8Lf0LYQsZOoWcyA--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="The preview page for AOL Music Now, a new AOL Music service open to any online visitor and features more than 2.5 million songs and videos. REUTERS/ScreenGrab" border="0" /></a>AP - Internet giant AOL has revamped its Web-based music download service, adding music videos, streaming radio and user community features.</p><br clear="all"/>
Google battles Microsoft with new online software tools
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060829/tc_afp/usitinternetcompanygooglemicrosoft"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20060829/capt.sge.ifb04.290806042108.photo00.photo.default-512x361.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=eL9DF1C6hhXajkYTihccFQ--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="Entrance sign at Google headquarters. Internet giant Google Inc. took the software battle deeper into Microsoft's territory with a new package of online services for small-business users.(AFP/File/Nicholas Kamm)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Internet giant Google Inc. took the software battle deeper into Microsoft's territory with a new package of online services for small-business users.</p><br clear="all"/>
Revamped AOL unveils Web-based music store
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060829/wr_nm/media_aolmusic_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060829/2006_08_29t014928_450x317_us_media_aolmusic.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=KQyr7tqgbOsZBzUxL4ttTQ--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="The preview page for AOL Music Now, a new AOL Music service open to any online visitor and features more than 2.5 million songs and videos. (ScreenGrab/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - AOL on Tuesday unveiled a revamped
music product with a Web-based store and subscription service
offering audio and video streaming, programmed radio and
downloads that can be transferred to compatible digital media
players.</p><br clear="all"/>
Online Social Network Plays Hand at Social Gaming
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The network combines the basics of custom profiles and friend lists with competitive gaming.
Microsoft To Test Windows Live Bundle
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - It appears that Microsoft is getting ready to launch a bundled suite of online services, apparently dubbed Windows Live Essentials, according to bloggers.
Google, eBay form advertising alliance
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060828/ap_on_hi_te/google_ebay"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20060828/capt.90ad27bbe8214fcc990763cc1c4706f3.google_ebay_nybz103.jpg?x=130&y=79&sig=8QbYi.PvLCPXw1CuMZ07FQ--" align="left" height="79" width="130" alt="An ebay sign at their headquarters is shown in a San Jose, Calif. file photo from July 17, 2006. In a deal between two of the Internet's most prominent properties, Google will begin selling advertising for Web auctioneer eBay outside the United States and help buyers quickly ring an online merchant to do business. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - If you're in the market for a nanny or a plumber close to home, chances are you'll consult the Yellow Pages or ask friends for recommendations. You might even check community sites like Craigslist or Angie's List, but Google Inc. and eBay Inc. would rather you use them.</p><br clear="all"/>
Google Signs Deal With eBay
(PC World)
PC World - James Niccolai, IDG News Service
NY Times Buys Online Hollywood Information Service
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Baseline is seen as enhancing the NTTimes.com's current entertainment sections, and boosting the site's offerings to advertisers.
Ethernet Services Up To 100 Mbps Now Offered In Nine U.S. Cities
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - XO Communications is offering fixed broadband wireless access with speeds of 10 Mbps and 100 Mbps in nine U.S. cities.
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