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Microsoft says Vista Europe launch on track
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060914/bs_nm/microsoft_eu_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060914/2006_09_13t223804_450x337_us_microsoft_dividend.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=BiOrUcA7D5F2uhf.MNIXbA--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer speaks at the Seoul Digital Forum 2006 in Seoul May 25, 2006. Microsoft Corp., the world's biggest software maker, on Wednesday said its board declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, an increase of 1 cent over the previous quarter. (You Sung-Ho/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Microsoft said on Thursday it
was on track to launch its Windows Vista operating system in
Europe in January but again asked the European Commission to
detail concerns it may have with the system.</p><br clear="all"/>
Vista launch to add 100,000 Europe IT jobs: study
(Reuters)
Reuters - The release of Microsoft Corp.'s
much-anticipated Windows Vista operating system will
drive $40 billion in economic activity and create 100,000 new
jobs in six European countries next year, a study said on
Thursday.
Microsoft Brings the Works Online
(BusinessWeek Online)
BusinessWeek Online - You might think the folks at Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT - News) have bigger fish to fry than a tiny Bay Area startup named ThinkFree. The company, which offers Web-based word-processing and spreadsheet programs, counts about 60,000 active users, none of whom even pay for the service yet. But there on page six of Microsoft's annual 10-K filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, submitted in August, Microsoft lists ThinkFree as a rival to its $11.8 billion Office business, used by more than 400 million people around the globe. "It's official now," laughs ThinkFree CEO TJ Kang. ...
Microsoft raises quarterly dividend by 1 cent
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060914/bs_nm/microsoft_dividend_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060914/2006_09_13t223804_450x337_us_microsoft_dividend.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=BiOrUcA7D5F2uhf.MNIXbA--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer speaks at the Seoul Digital Forum 2006 in Seoul May 25, 2006. Microsoft Corp., the world's biggest software maker, on Wednesday said its board declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, an increase of 1 cent over the previous quarter. (You Sung-Ho/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Microsoft Corp. , the world's
biggest software maker, on Wednesday said its board declared a
quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, an increase of 1 cent
over the previous quarter.</p><br clear="all"/>
Mainsoft's Grasshopper 2.0 jumps onto Visual Studio 2005
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Mainsoft on Wednesday released a technology preview of Grasshopper 2.0, which lets developers leverage Microsoft Windows development skills to run applications on Linux and Java platforms.
Google Stakes Desktop Claim Through Intuit Alliance
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The deal threatens Microsoft because Google is staking its claim, not just on Internet applications but on desktop software too. The alliance unites one of Microsoft's oldest competitors with one of its most recent.
BBB, Dell, Microsoft, Others Partner Against Identity Theft
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The group aims to create a resource where organizations can get standards and guidelines for preventing and responding to identity theft and fraud.
Microsoft Takes Third Shot at Buggy Security Patch
(PC World)
PC World - Will a trifecta try at fixing Internet Explorer patch be the charm?
Microsoft sees potential in new markets
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060913/ap_on_hi_te/microsoft_hardware"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060914/2006_09_13t184530_450x398_us_microsoft_peripherals.jpg?x=130&y=115&sig=tjN18O7U3EgAJOR_6cVeFg--" align="left" height="115" width="130" alt="The mouse and Bluetooth pad from Microsoft's Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000, in an undated file photo. Microsoft Corp. unveiled a new line of computer peripherals on Wednesday, including a $250 wireless keyboard and mouse compatible with its upcoming Windows Vista operating system. (Microsoft/Handout/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>AP - Microsoft Corp. sees potential to sell computer keyboards, mice and other hardware in emerging markets where software sales are hampered by widespread piracy, a sales executive said Wednesday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft unveils wireless mouse and keyboard
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060913/tc_nm/microsoft_peripherals_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060914/2006_09_13t184440_450x191_us_microsoft_peripherals.jpg?x=130&y=55&sig=0WCb4pCD5C4T1GEmEkeZPA--" align="left" height="55" width="130" alt="The keyboard and mouse from Microsoft's Wireless Entertainment Desktop 8000 are seen in an undated handout photo. Microsoft Corp. unveiled a new line of computer peripherals on Wednesday, including a $250 wireless keyboard and mouse compatible with its upcoming Windows Vista operating system. (Microsoft/Handout/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Microsoft Corp.
unveiled a new line of computer peripherals on Wednesday,
including a $250 wireless keyboard and mouse compatible with
its upcoming Windows Vista operating system.</p><br clear="all"/>
Game makers call for mobile shopping revolution
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060913/tc_nm/media_videogames_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060914/2006_09_13t202209_450x310_us_media_videogames.jpg?x=130&y=89&sig=lBKu_rIHoDQ1OZPpOsvg2A--" align="left" height="89" width="130" alt="A video game is played on a mobile phone in Tokyo in an undated file photo. The mobile game unit at Electronic Arts Inc. prepared 2,000 different versions of the game '2006 FIFA World Cup' when it launched, but dealing with the particular quirks of individual handsets is not its biggest problem. (Issei Kato/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The mobile game unit at Electronic
Arts Inc. prepared 2,000 different versions of the
game "2006 FIFA World Cup" when it launched, but dealing with
the particular quirks of individual handsets is not its biggest
problem.</p><br clear="all"/>
Nintendo to offer Wii console in Japan on Dec 2
(Reuters)
Reuters - Nintendo Co. Ltd. (7974.OS) said
on Thursday it will start selling its new game console, the
Wii, on December 2 in Japan for 25,000 yen ($212), making it
the third and last major game maker to bring a next-generation
console to market.
Yahoo search to run on all PCs of Taiwan's Acer
(Reuters)
Reuters - Yahoo Inc. has signed a
multiyear distribution deal to feature its Internet search
services on all personal computers from Taiwan's Acer Inc.
(2353.TW), the world's No. 4-ranked computer notebook maker,
the companies said on Wednesday.
Microsoft says Vista Europe launch on track
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060914/tc_nm/microsoft_eu_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060914/2006_09_13t223804_450x337_us_microsoft_dividend.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=BiOrUcA7D5F2uhf.MNIXbA--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer speaks at the Seoul Digital Forum 2006 in Seoul May 25, 2006. Microsoft Corp., the world's biggest software maker, on Wednesday said its board declared a quarterly dividend of 10 cents per share, an increase of 1 cent over the previous quarter. (You Sung-Ho/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Microsoft said on Thursday it
was on track to launch its Windows Vista operating system in
Europe in January but again asked the European Commission to
detail concerns it may have with the system.</p><br clear="all"/>
NBC to offer new shows on Web to build audiences
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060914/wr_nm/media_nbc_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060911/i/r127129875.jpg?x=130&y=85&sig=TezFeVZSWO.4h1Xah5_g_A--" align="left" height="85" width="130" alt="Cast member Matthew Perry (R) smiles with co-star Amanda Peet at a panel discussion for the NBC television series 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip' in Pasadena, California July 21, 2006. Time Warner Inc.'s AOL on Monday plans to announce that it will offer two new NBC programs on its Web site a week before their broadcast TVpremiere. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni" border="0" /></a>Reuters - NBC Universal said on Wednesday it
will offer episodes of some of its new prime-time shows for
free online viewing on personal computers in a bid to build an
audience for its fall schedule.</p><br clear="all"/>
Congress to open tax money tracking site
(AP)
AP - From $500,000 for a teapot museum in North Carolina to $450,000 for plants on the east side of the Capitol, the federal government spends hundreds of billions every year for grants, contracts, earmarks and loans. With creation of a new federal Web site, citizens will at least be able to see where some of their tax money goes.
Army adds real soldiers to video game
(AP)
AP - Move over, G.I. Joe. The Army has found some recruits in its latest effort to enlist soldiers. In a campaign targeting teenagers, the Army announced on Thursday a new version of its "America's Army" video game, incorporating digital likenesses of eight actual soldiers who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Future of wireless media bright but challenged
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060914/media_nm/media_mobile_entertainment_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060914/2006_09_13t213603_450x336_us_media_mobile_entertainment.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=fUN1cdDSTte_McFXY6mcwA--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="Models show off NTT DoCoMo phones during a news conference in Tokyo July 4, 2006. Hollywood is quickly expanding into wireless entertainment, but challenges remain before mobile phones reach their potential as powerful media platforms, industry executives said on Wednesday. (Yuriko Nakao/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Hollywood is quickly expanding into
wireless entertainment, but challenges remain before mobile
phones reach their potential as powerful media platforms,
industry executives said on Wednesday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Mainsoft's Grasshopper 2.0 jumps onto Visual Studio 2005
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Mainsoft on Wednesday released a technology preview of Grasshopper 2.0, which lets developers leverage Microsoft Windows development skills to run applications on Linux and Java platforms.
Vista launch to add 100,000 Europe IT jobs: study
(Reuters)
Reuters - The release of Microsoft Corp.'s
much-anticipated Windows Vista operating system will
drive $40 billion in economic activity and create 100,000 new
jobs in six European countries next year, a study said on
Thursday.
NBC to offer new shows on Web to build audiences
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060914/tc_nm/media_nbc_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060911/i/r127129875.jpg?x=130&y=85&sig=TezFeVZSWO.4h1Xah5_g_A--" align="left" height="85" width="130" alt="Cast member Matthew Perry (R) smiles with co-star Amanda Peet at a panel discussion for the NBC television series 'Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip' in Pasadena, California July 21, 2006. Time Warner Inc.'s AOL on Monday plans to announce that it will offer two new NBC programs on its Web site a week before their broadcast TVpremiere. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni" border="0" /></a>Reuters - NBC Universal said on Wednesday it
will offer episodes of some of its new prime-time shows for
free online viewing on personal computers in a bid to build an
audience for its fall schedule.</p><br clear="all"/>
Congress to open tax money tracking site
(AP)
AP - From $500,000 for a teapot museum in North Carolina to $450,000 for plants on the east side of the Capitol, the federal government spends hundreds of billions every year for grants, contracts, earmarks and loans. With creation of a new federal Web site, citizens will at least be able to see where some of their tax money goes.
Google and Intuit ally to coax small businesses onto the Internet
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20060914/tc_afp/afplifestyleusinternetbusinessgoogleintuit"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20060914/capt.sge.nfr31.140906080154.photo00.photo.default-512x349.jpg?x=130&y=88&sig=vDqGk9wN5fnlF94EEOXQCA--" align="left" height="88" width="130" alt="Visitors look at the Google booth at a convention in Las Vegas last month. Online advertising mastermind Google and business software specialist Intuit announced they have teamed-up to tempt small businesses into seeking customers on the Internet(AFP/Getty Images/File/Ethan Miller)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Online advertising mastermind Google and business software specialist Intuit announced they have teamed-up to tempt small businesses into seeking customers on the Internet.</p><br clear="all"/>
Yahoo search to run on all PCs of Taiwan's Acer
(Reuters)
Reuters - Yahoo Inc. has signed a multiyear
distribution deal to feature its Internet search services on
all personal computers from Taiwan's Acer Inc., the world's No.
4-ranked computer notebook maker, the companies said on
Wednesday.
Dogster.com takes $1 mln in early stage funding
(Reuters)
Reuters - Dogster Inc., creator of the
Dogster.com and Catster.com pet-related online communities,
said on Wednesday it has closed a $1 million initial financing
round from a syndicate of angel investors.
Software streams music with PC off
(AP)
AP - Music lovers can sample songs over the Internet without turning on a personal computer in a first-of-a-kind offering that could help popularize the concept of streaming music.
Universal Music pressuring YouTube, MySpace
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060914/wr_nm/media_universalmusic_youtube_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060914/2006_09_14t011411_450x344_us_media_universalmusic_youtube.jpg?x=130&y=99&sig=LE7SjeVOwA_MVOikNBnCWQ--" align="left" height="99" width="130" alt="Universal Music artist Kanye West performs on stage at the 2006 Brit Awards in London. Universal, the world's biggest record company, is stepping up pressure against popular online sites YouTube and MySpace, accusing them of infringing the copyrights of its artists' music videos. (Kieran Doherty/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Universal Music Group, the world's
biggest record company, is stepping up pressure against popular
online sites YouTube and MySpace, accusing them of infringing
the copyrights of its artists' music videos.</p><br clear="all"/>
Frist targets Internet gambling
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060914/ap_on_go_co/internet_gambling"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20060906/i/r1365270122.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=Damfxdc.UmyvW5uCtHzl6Q--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="Senate Majority leader Bill Frist attends a fundraiser in Nashville, August 30, 2006. Aides to Frist said on Tuesday he is still trying to find a way to pass a bill to outlaw most forms of Internet gambling, but offered no guarantee a deal could be struck before lawmakers recess at the end of September. REUTERS/Jim Young" border="0" /></a>AP - Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist is trying use a bill authorizing U.S. military operations, including in Iraq and Afghanistan, to prohibit people from using credit cards to settle Internet gambling debts.</p><br clear="all"/>
Scandal-rocked House passes ethics bill
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060914/pl_nm/congress_ethics_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20060914/2006_09_13t202447_450x307_us_congress_ethics.jpg?x=130&y=88&sig=t_w4Q7lgrdWWJ.yojnx20g--" align="left" height="88" width="130" alt="The U.S. Capitol Building is seen in a 2004 file photo. A new Web site will tell Americans which companies win government contracts and grants under an ethics bill passed by the scandal-rocked House of Representatives on Wednesday ahead of November elections. (Larry Downing/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - A new Web site will tell Americans
which companies win government contracts and grants under an
ethics bill passed by the scandal-rocked House of
Representatives on Wednesday ahead of November elections.</p><br clear="all"/>
TransMedia Adds Office Apps To Its Glide Document-Sharing Service
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - TransMedia plans to launch a business and academic versions of Glide, its consumer online application and social networking suite.
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