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Microsoft, Novell Take Their Partnership To The Streets
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Customers are more interested in interoperability and virtualization than patent protection and intellectual property issues, despite the stir Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is creating in the open source community, says Novell.
Microsoft releases Vista to businesses
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061201/ap_on_hi_te/microsoft_vista"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061130/capt.74b78db628fb4fa68f6bf9fab938e104.microsoft_vista_nyrd109.jpg?x=130&y=79&sig=_Uws6goVz4kkjFFWiFp90A--" align="left" height="79" width="130" alt="Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer addresses a news conference at the Nasdaq MarketSite after he rang the opening bell, in New York Thursday Nov. 30, 2006 to celebrate Microsoft's launch of its new Vista operating system. For the first time in five years, Microsoft Corp. is finally unveiling a new system for operating personal computers. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)" border="0" /></a>AP - Microsoft Corp. launched its first new computer operating system in five years Thursday, saying that despite delays, the product's emergence is perfectly timed for PC users who increasingly need to coordinate information from a dizzying array of sources.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft launches Vista version of Windows
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061130/tc_nm/microsoft_vista_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061201/2006_11_30t110131_450x316_us_microsoft_vista.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=vEJiKknRw6THBb7IJLOo9w--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="Trial versions of the new Microsoft software 2007 Office System, Windows Vista and Exchange Server 2007 are seen during a business value launch in Zurich November 30, 2006. (Siggi Bucher/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Microsoft Corp. launched
Windows Vista for businesses on Thursday, unveiling the first
major upgrade of its dominant operating system in five years
and predicting that over 200 million people will run new
Windows, Office or PC server software by the end of 2007.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft unveils Vista operating system for business
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061130/tc_afp/afplifestyleitinternet"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20061130/capt.sge.qzx75.301106202553.photo00.photo.default-512x360.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=ozjSXD_I71yrgNyCHyK3Vg--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer talks to the press during the product launch of the 2007 Microsoft Office system and Exchange Server for business customers at the NASDAQ in New York.(AFP/Timothy A. Clary)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Microsoft rolled out the corporate version of its latest Windows operating system, hoping business users will blaze a trail for the much-delayed new Vista platform.</p><br clear="all"/>
Ballmer Expects Businesses To Jump On Vista
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday he's confident the software giant will see a strong business uptake of Windows Vista out of the gate.
Microsoft Launches Vista, Office; 30 More Products On The Way
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Microsoft plans to spend more to promote the new products than it devoted to its landmark Windows 95 and Office 95 software 11 years ago.
The Quad-Core War Begins: AMD Launches Quad FX
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - AMD's dual-socket, multicore desktop platform is designed to take full advantage of Microsoft's Windows Vista, which also officially launched on Thursday.
Microsoft To Give Away 30,000 Copies Of Vista, Office 2007
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The free software will go to developers who register for at least three Webcast training sessions.
Ballmer: Biggest Launch Ever
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Q&A: The Microsoft CEO discusses why he feels this is a new day for Microsoft, as the company announces the availability of Windows Vista, Office 2007 and Exchange 2007.
Microsoft Launches Windows Vista
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Formally taking the wraps off its latest flagship operating system, Microsoft is releasing Windows Vista to the business community today, but it will be months, perhaps even years, before the software is widely deployed, according to industry analysts.
New rules compel firms to track e-mails
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061201/ap_on_hi_te/storing_e_mails"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20061101/capt.sge.hnr85.011106173415.photo01.photo.default-512x373.jpg?x=130&y=94&sig=bXibCyNk0wBQCqyaegiQWg--" align="left" height="94" width="130" alt="An ad for free email is seen on the AOL web site in August 2006, in San Rafael, Calif. Time Warner announced a net third-quarter profit of 2.32 billion dollars, nearly tripling its earnings on strong results from cable television and improvement in its AOL Internet arm.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Justin Sullivan)" border="0" /></a>AP - U.S. companies will need to keep track of all the e-mails, instant messages and other electronic documents generated by their employees thanks to new federal rules that go into effect Friday, legal experts say.</p><br clear="all"/>
U.S. reports unconfirmed cyber threat
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061201/ap_on_hi_te/cyber_warning"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061201/capt.cf0effdba88643619c2e238c0fc33edb.cyber_warning_ny109.jpg?x=130&y=81&sig=pIZ7hDGKFJb0xKMYoxmbpA--" align="left" height="81" width="130" alt="Employees of the National Security Agency sit in the Threat Operations Center on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in Fort Meade, Md. The government issued an alert Thursday Nov. 30, 2006 to U.S. stock market and banking Web sites about a possible Internet attack from a radical Muslim group, but said the threat was unconfirmed and seemed to pose no immediate danger. The notice was issued after officials noticed a posting on a 'Jihadist Web site' calling for an attack on American financial web sites in December, said Homeland Security Department spokesman Russ Knocke. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)" border="0" /></a>AP - The government warned on Thursday of a possible Internet attack on U.S. stock market and banking Web sites from a radical Muslim group, but officials said the threat was unconfirmed and seemed to pose no immediate danger.</p><br clear="all"/>
Romanian indicted for hacking in U.S.
(AP)
AP - A Romanian national was indicted on charges of hacking into more than 150 U.S. government computers, causing disruptions that cost NASA, the Energy Department and the Navy nearly $1.5 million.
Police decry Web site on informants
(AP)
AP - Police and prosecutors are worried that a Web site claiming to identify more than 4,000 informants and undercover agents will cripple investigations and hang targets on witnesses.
Bell Labs' history of inventions
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061130/ap_on_hi_te/alcatel_lucent_bell_labs"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061130/capt.af21e7c2cad04724a0f073ce95ac1052.alcatel_lucent_bell_labs_nybz316.jpg?x=130&y=115&sig=b1UsODttisR9iJmiiFDnZw--" align="left" height="115" width="130" alt="In this photo released by Alcatel Lucent, the Telstar I satellite, a Bell System project, was the first active communications satellite to orbit the earth is shown. It was launched on July 10, 1962. From the ubiquitous technology made possible by Bell Labs' invention of the transistor and laser to its scientists helping prove how the universe began, the lab has greatly influenced technology and culture. (AP Photo/Alcatel Lucent)" border="0" /></a>AP - It's the birthplace of the transistor, the laser, the solar cell and the fax machine. Its researchers were the first to hear the echoes of the Big Bang. And now this American legend is part of a French company.</p><br clear="all"/>
Ericsson to work with Intel on mobile broadband
(Reuters)
Reuters - Swedish telecoms equipment maker
Ericsson will work with computer chip giant Intel on
applications for mobile computers that will increase their
attractiveness in the market, Ericsson said on Friday.
Microsoft releases Vista to businesses
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061201/ap_on_hi_te/microsoft_vista"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061130/capt.74b78db628fb4fa68f6bf9fab938e104.microsoft_vista_nyrd109.jpg?x=130&y=79&sig=_Uws6goVz4kkjFFWiFp90A--" align="left" height="79" width="130" alt="Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer addresses a news conference at the Nasdaq MarketSite after he rang the opening bell, in New York Thursday Nov. 30, 2006 to celebrate Microsoft's launch of its new Vista operating system. For the first time in five years, Microsoft Corp. is finally unveiling a new system for operating personal computers. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)" border="0" /></a>AP - Microsoft Corp. launched its first new computer operating system in five years Thursday, saying that despite delays, the product's emergence is perfectly timed for PC users who increasingly need to coordinate information from a dizzying array of sources.</p><br clear="all"/>
Pick the Perfect Holiday Gift
(PC World)
PC World - Not sure what to get the technology lover in your life? Whether it's a sleek cell phone or a big HDTV, we can guide you to the ideal gift.
Microsoft, Novell Take Their Partnership To The Streets
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Customers are more interested in interoperability and virtualization than patent protection and intellectual property issues, despite the stir Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is creating in the open source community, says Novell.
Microsoft launches Vista version of Windows
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061130/tc_nm/microsoft_vista_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061201/2006_11_30t110131_450x316_us_microsoft_vista.jpg?x=130&y=91&sig=vEJiKknRw6THBb7IJLOo9w--" align="left" height="91" width="130" alt="Trial versions of the new Microsoft software 2007 Office System, Windows Vista and Exchange Server 2007 are seen during a business value launch in Zurich November 30, 2006. (Siggi Bucher/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Microsoft Corp. launched
Windows Vista for businesses on Thursday, unveiling the first
major upgrade of its dominant operating system in five years
and predicting that over 200 million people will run new
Windows, Office or PC server software by the end of 2007.</p><br clear="all"/>
Ericsson to work with Intel on mobile broadband
(Reuters)
Reuters - Swedish telecoms equipment maker
Ericsson will work with computer chip giant Intel on
applications for mobile computers that will increase their
attractiveness in the market, Ericsson said on Friday.
"Jericho" site offers fan fix during hiatus
(Reuters)
Reuters - CBS has launched an
expanded online presence for its new apocalyptic drama
"Jericho." To tide over fans who will be missing the show
during its midseason hiatus, the new Web site
http://www.WhoDroppedTheBomb.com has been stocked with new
features, including webcasts of episodes with commentary
tracks, a "Jericho" wiki encyclopedia and sneak peeks at
upcoming episodes. "Jericho" resumes its run February 14.
New tool aims to bypass Internet censorship
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061201/tc_afp/usitinternetcensorchina"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20061201/capt.sge.rcz83.011206085956.photo00.photo.default-512x322.jpg?x=130&y=81&sig=LJbfu8lfh0Cw5eA.creRwg--" align="left" height="81" width="130" alt="Picture taken March 2006 shows people surfing the internet at the Great Hall of the People on the opening day of the National People's Congress, China's annual parliament. A new tool aimed at circumventing Internet filters used by some governments was released Friday, offering hopes for freer access to information for activists, journalists and others(AFP/File/Frederic J. Brown)" border="0" /></a>AFP - A new tool aimed at circumventing Internet filters used by some governments was released Friday, offering hopes for freer access to information for activists, journalists and others.</p><br clear="all"/>
U.S. reports unconfirmed cyber threat
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061201/ap_on_hi_te/cyber_warning"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061201/capt.cf0effdba88643619c2e238c0fc33edb.cyber_warning_ny109.jpg?x=130&y=81&sig=pIZ7hDGKFJb0xKMYoxmbpA--" align="left" height="81" width="130" alt="Employees of the National Security Agency sit in the Threat Operations Center on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, in Fort Meade, Md. The government issued an alert Thursday Nov. 30, 2006 to U.S. stock market and banking Web sites about a possible Internet attack from a radical Muslim group, but said the threat was unconfirmed and seemed to pose no immediate danger. The notice was issued after officials noticed a posting on a 'Jihadist Web site' calling for an attack on American financial web sites in December, said Homeland Security Department spokesman Russ Knocke. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)" border="0" /></a>AP - The government warned on Thursday of a possible Internet attack on U.S. stock market and banking Web sites from a radical Muslim group, but officials said the threat was unconfirmed and seemed to pose no immediate danger.</p><br clear="all"/>
News Corp in talks to take MySpace to China: WSJ
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061201/wr_nm/newscorp_myspace_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061201/2006_12_01t035124_450x341_us_newscorp_myspace.jpg?x=130&y=98&sig=mKKdOzTE_jLJWxUZLQlGKA--" align="left" height="98" width="130" alt="An Internet cafe in east China's Jiangsu province, March 14, 2006. News Corp.'s MySpace.com is in talks to bring the social-networking site to China, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site on Friday. (Stringer/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - News Corp.'s MySpace.com is in talks
to bring the social-networking site to China with Boston
technology trade publisher International Data Group's Chinese
venture arm and former China Netcom Group Corp. Chief Executive
Edward Tian, the Wall Street Journal reported on its Web site
on Friday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Financial firms warned of Qaeda cyber attack
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061201/wr_nm/security_usa_qaeda_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061201/2006_12_01t011307_450x355_us_security_usa_qaeda.jpg?x=130&y=102&sig=iKPzAEhcjWxM9itIfc4iyQ--" align="left" height="102" width="130" alt="A trade is relayed at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange in a file photo. The U.S. government warned American private financial services on Thursday of an al Qaeda call for a cyber attack against online stock trading and banking Web sites beginning on Friday, a source said. (John Gress/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The U.S. government warned American
private financial services on Thursday of an al Qaeda call for
a cyber attack against online stock trading and banking Web
sites beginning on Friday, a source said.</p><br clear="all"/>
NY Times publisher mulls taking it private: report
(Reuters)
Reuters - The chairman of New York Times Co. has
been seeking advice from the head of a private equity firm
about arranging a takeover bid for the newspaper publisher,
Business Week reported on its Web site on Thursday.
Intuit Seeks Bigger Piece Of Online Banking Through Digital Insight Purchase
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Intuit is looking to convince banks to offer services beyond traditional online checking, savings, and bill payment. These new would include small business services such as invoicing and payment processing, as well as consumer services such as tracking spending, or planning for retirement or college.
Intuit To Acquire Digital Insight For $1.35 Billion
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Intuit is looking to convince banks to offer services beyond traditional online checking, savings, and bill payment. These new would include small business services such as invoicing and payment processing, as well as consumer services such as tracking spending, or planning for retirement or college.
Commerce OKs VeriSign `.com' contract
(AP)
AP - VeriSign Inc. will run the key directories that keep track of ".com" domain names until at least 2012 as the U.S. Commerce Department approved a lucrative contract extension.
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