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Microsoft starts online library in challenge to Google Books
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061207/bs_afp/afplifestyleinternetbookscompanymicrosoftgoogle"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20061207/capt.sge.szv21.071206074733.photo00.photo.default-512x323.jpg?x=130&y=82&sig=GSf3Z6JZygsnfXDiOPRdhA--" align="left" height="82" width="130" alt="The logo for Microsoft at their office in Herndon, Virginia. Technology heavyweight Microsoft planned to unveil an online library that would compete with Google's controversial project to digitize the world's books.(AFP/File/Paul J. Richards)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Technology heavyweight Microsoft will unveil an online library that will compete with Google's controversial project to digitize the world's books, the company said.</p><br clear="all"/>
3 convicted in Microsoft software scam
(AP)
AP - Three people accused of scamming Microsoft Corp. by buying sharply discounted software intended for educational institutions and reselling it to nonacademic customers were convicted on conspiracy and fraud charges, federal prosecutors said.
Microsoft sees Zune sales topping 1 million by June
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061207/bs_nm/microsoft_zune_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061207/2006_12_06t195743_450x296_us_microsoft_zune.jpg?x=130&y=85&sig=Q00X5ocFTEb8rxQ2KeOWTQ--" align="left" height="85" width="130" alt="Microsoft's Zune media player is unveiled to media in Redmond, Washington in this file photo taken September 14, 2006. Microsoft forecast on Wednesday that sales of its Zune music player will exceed one million units by the end of June 2007 despite a tepid start for the device. (Robert Sorbo/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Microsoft Corp. forecast on
Wednesday that sales of its Zune music player will exceed one
million units by the end of June 2007 despite a tepid start for
the device.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft investigates Word flaw
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061206/ap_on_hi_te/microsoft_word_vulnerability"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20061206/capt.sge.syg57.061206223241.photo00.photo.default-512x323.jpg?x=130&y=82&sig=.snVabIDZMPsRdoxEPj5XA--" align="left" height="82" width="130" alt="The logo for Microsoft at their office in Herndon, Virginia. Technology heavyweight Microsoft planned to unveil an online library that would compete with Google's controversial project to digitize the world's books.(AFP/File/Paul J. Richards)" border="0" /></a>AP - A newly disclosed flaw in Microsoft Word could let malicious hackers take control of victims' computers by sending them e-mail with a Word document attached.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft sees selling 1M Zunes by June
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061206/ap_on_hi_te/microsoft_zune"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061206/2006_12_06t131114_450x272_us_microsoft_xbox360.jpg?x=130&y=78&sig=PL4v8EMJjuYdngL3oPAfwg--" align="left" height="78" width="130" alt="Visitors play with Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 game consoles during the opening day of Madrid's International Data Processing, Multimedia and Communications SIMO Fair November 7, 2006. Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday said expects to have shipped more than 10 million units of its new Xbox 360 video game console to retailers by the end of this holiday season. (Victor Fraile/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>AP - Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday that it expects to sell 1 million of its new Zune music players through the first half of 2007. That figure would pale in comparison to Apple Computer Inc.'s market-leading iPod, but Microsoft contends it would be a good start.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft's XML Standard Needs Fast Track Approval To Halt Defections
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - ECMA's approval will help Microsoft in its effort to claim it is serious about providing interoperability for its enormous user base worldwide.
Microsoft to ship over 10 million Xbox 360 units
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061206/tc_nm/microsoft_xbox360_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061206/2006_12_06t131114_450x272_us_microsoft_xbox360.jpg?x=130&y=78&sig=PL4v8EMJjuYdngL3oPAfwg--" align="left" height="78" width="130" alt="Visitors play with Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 game consoles during the opening day of Madrid's International Data Processing, Multimedia and Communications SIMO Fair November 7, 2006. Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday said expects to have shipped more than 10 million units of its new Xbox 360 video game console to retailers by the end of this holiday season. (Victor Fraile/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Microsoft Corp. on
Wednesday said it expects to have shipped more than 10 million
Xbox 360 video game consoles to retailers by the end of
calendar 2006.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft sponsors Mideast, Africa IT projects
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061206/tc_afp/jordaniteducation"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20061206/capt.sge.swv13.061206185936.photo00.photo.default-369x512.jpg?x=93&y=130&sig=lAibIgYkALEiBr1qB.j4Qw--" align="left" height="130" width="93" alt="People learn to use the Internet in Gabon. Microsoft announced in Jordan it would provide scholarships and educational programmes worth 4.6 million dollars for students in the Middle East and North Africa.(AFP/File/Desirey Minkoh)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Microsoft announced in Jordan it would provide scholarships and educational programmes worth 4.6 million dollars for students in the Middle East and North Africa.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft Offers Timetable For Open XML Support In Office For Mac
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - File converters will be available six to eight weeks after the launch of the next version of Office for Mac, which is expected six to eight months after the launch of the Windows version of Office 2007.
Dell, Microsoft Jointly Offer 'Affordable' Storage System
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The two companies say the integrated device reduces storage costs by eliminating the need for separate licensing for additional features, such as snapshots, replication, and resource management.
Nintendo cautions gamers on Wii remote safety
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061207/tc_nm/nintendo_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061207/2006_12_06t203938_450x298_us_nintendo.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=tB7er3M51LKJTtTVT2Ru1g--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="A customer receives his Nintendo Wii on the day of its Japanese launch at an electronics retail shop in Tokyo December 2, 2006. The sign reads 'a new remote control'. Nintendo has some cautionary advice for players of its Wii video game console: when waving the controller, use the wrist strap, keep your palms dry and, whatever you do, don't let go. (Kiyoshi Ota/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Nintendo Co. Ltd. (7974.OS) has
some cautionary advice for players of its Wii video game
console: when waving the controller, use the wrist strap, keep
your palms dry and, whatever you do, don't let go.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft to ship over 10 million Xbox 360 units
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061206/tc_nm/microsoft_xbox360_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061206/2006_12_06t131114_450x272_us_microsoft_xbox360.jpg?x=130&y=78&sig=PL4v8EMJjuYdngL3oPAfwg--" align="left" height="78" width="130" alt="Visitors play with Microsoft Corp.'s Xbox 360 game consoles during the opening day of Madrid's International Data Processing, Multimedia and Communications SIMO Fair November 7, 2006. Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday said expects to have shipped more than 10 million units of its new Xbox 360 video game console to retailers by the end of this holiday season. (Victor Fraile/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Microsoft Corp. on
Wednesday said it expects to have shipped more than 10 million
Xbox 360 video game consoles to retailers by the end of
calendar 2006.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft sees Zune sales topping 1 million by June
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061207/tc_nm/microsoft_zune_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061207/2006_12_06t195743_450x296_us_microsoft_zune.jpg?x=130&y=85&sig=Q00X5ocFTEb8rxQ2KeOWTQ--" align="left" height="85" width="130" alt="Microsoft's Zune media player is unveiled to media in Redmond, Washington in this file photo taken September 14, 2006. Microsoft forecast on Wednesday that sales of its Zune music player will exceed one million units by the end of June 2007 despite a tepid start for the device. (Robert Sorbo/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Microsoft Corp. forecast on
Wednesday that sales of its Zune music player will exceed one
million units by the end of June 2007 despite a tepid start for
the device.</p><br clear="all"/>
Disabled deprived of access to many top Web sites
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061206/tc_nm/internet_disabled_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061206/2006_12_06t042448_450x300_us_internet_disabled.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=Wn8djQ.vMwyrgkuj7gznWw--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="A man browses the internet in a file photo. Many Web sites around the world are beyond the reach of disabled persons but could easily be improved to meet international accessibility standards, a survey commissioned by the United Nations found on Tuesday. (File/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Many Web sites around the world
are beyond the reach of disabled persons but could easily be
improved to meet international accessibility standards, a
survey commissioned by the United Nations found on Tuesday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Cell phones don't raise cancer risk: study
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061206/tc_nm/cancer_cellphones_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061207/2006_12_06t093224_450x300_us_cancer_cellphones.jpg?x=130&y=86&sig=bjslLE8TtzJ93bnwr04heg--" align="left" height="86" width="130" alt="A man is shown speaking on his cell phone at Nordea Bank Finland in Vallila, Helsinki, in this July 20, 2006 file photo. Using a cellular phone does not increase a person's risk of cancer, according to a broad study released on Tuesday involving more than 400,000 Danish cellular telephone users. (Lehtikuva/Marja Airio/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Using a cellular phone does not
increase a person's risk of cancer, according to a broad study
released on Tuesday involving more than 400,000 Danish cellular
telephone users.</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft starts online library in challenge to Google Books
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061207/tc_afp/afplifestyleinternetbookscompanymicrosoftgoogle"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20061207/capt.sge.szv21.071206074733.photo00.photo.default-512x323.jpg?x=130&y=82&sig=GSf3Z6JZygsnfXDiOPRdhA--" align="left" height="82" width="130" alt="The logo for Microsoft at their office in Herndon, Virginia. Technology heavyweight Microsoft planned to unveil an online library that would compete with Google's controversial project to digitize the world's books.(AFP/File/Paul J. Richards)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Technology heavyweight Microsoft will unveil an online library that will compete with Google's controversial project to digitize the world's books, the company said.</p><br clear="all"/>
Major labels to offer unrestricted MP3s
(AP)
AP - After years of selling online music digitally wrapped with copy and playback restrictions designed to hinder piracy, major music labels are beginning to make some songs available in the unrestricted MP3 file format.
Pantech to boost supply to Cingular in 2007
(Reuters)
Reuters - South Korean mobile phone maker Pantech
is expected to supply more than 3.5 million handsets to U.S.
mobile operator Cingular Wireless in 2007, up from 1 million
estimated for this year, a local media report said on Thursday.
Spring Framework is in the air
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Although Java itself was only offered up to open source last month, many open source development projects have arisen around Java already. One of the better known ones, the Spring Framework, will be the subject of a technical conference this week.
3 convicted in Microsoft software scam
(AP)
AP - Three people accused of scamming Microsoft Corp. by buying sharply discounted software intended for educational institutions and reselling it to nonacademic customers were convicted on conspiracy and fraud charges, federal prosecutors said.
"Little Fatty" unlikely Internet hero in China
(Reuters)
Reuters - An overweight Chinese gas station
attendant has become an unexpected celebrity after a picture of
his portly face was posted on the Internet -- and then started
appearing on movie posters and in other unlikely places.
Microsoft starts online library in challenge to Google Books
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061207/tc_afp/afplifestyleinternetbookscompanymicrosoftgoogle"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20061207/capt.sge.szv21.071206074733.photo00.photo.default-512x323.jpg?x=130&y=82&sig=GSf3Z6JZygsnfXDiOPRdhA--" align="left" height="82" width="130" alt="The logo for Microsoft at their office in Herndon, Virginia. Technology heavyweight Microsoft planned to unveil an online library that would compete with Google's controversial project to digitize the world's books.(AFP/File/Paul J. Richards)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Technology heavyweight Microsoft will unveil an online library that will compete with Google's controversial project to digitize the world's books, the company said.</p><br clear="all"/>
Monster U.S. online job index rises to 175 in Nov
(Reuters)
Reuters - The Monster Employment Index, a gauge
of U.S. online job demand, rose in November, due mainly to
higher demand for year-end seasonal workers in the
transportation, shipping and warehousing industries.
Major labels to offer unrestricted MP3s
(AP)
AP - After years of selling online music digitally wrapped with copy and playback restrictions designed to hinder piracy, major music labels are beginning to make some songs available in the unrestricted MP3 file format.
Spam is back with a vengeance as filters lose effectiveness
(AFP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20061207/tc_afp/afplifestyleusitcrimesecurity"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/afp/20061207/capt.sge.szg25.071206053042.photo00.photo.default-512x484.jpg?x=130&y=123&sig=B2F07ORpQ18Wbp0AxLf0gw--" align="left" height="123" width="130" alt="Graphic shows some ways of reducing spam mail. A study released last month by the security firm Postini found that unwanted messages now account for 91 percent of all e-mail, and over the past 12 months the daily volume of spam rose by 120 percent(AFP graphic)" border="0" /></a>AFP - Most Internet users already know it: spam is on the rise again as the senders of unwanted e-mail advertisements find new ways to circumvent filtering systems.</p><br clear="all"/>
Oz Unveils Mobile Social-Networking App
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The cell phone app allows users of online social networks like MySpace and YouTube to browse, post comments, and upload photos and videos.
Biometrics, Nanotechnology Could Help Combat Cheating On Exams
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The main high-tech culprits in cheating are Internet plagiarism and the use of mobile technology for crib sheets or communicating with peers, according to a British study. The report proposes solutions ranging from positive pressure and physical monitoring to the more high-tech means of identifying, discouraging and preventing cheating.
ICANN reviews revoking outdated suffixes
(AP)
AP - Over the past few years, the Internet has seen new domain names such as ".eu" for Europe and ".travel" for the travel industry. Now, the key oversight agency is looking to get rid of some.
Stores lean more on shopper reviews
(AP)
AP - Retailers are giving vocal online shoppers more opportunities to sound off about products this holiday season — and in return are hoping to convert more surfers into buyers.
MySpace tool to help block sex offenders
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061206/ap_on_hi_te/myspace_sex_offenders"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/rids/20061205/i/r4027677243.jpg?x=130&y=109&sig=JSG8FUcS.0Oxl00hRQR84A--" align="left" height="109" width="130" alt="A screen grab of MySpace.com. News Corp.'s MySpace said on Tuesday it will offer in the next 30 days a technology to identify and block convicted sex offenders from the popular online social network. REUTERS/www.myspace.com" border="0" /></a>AP - The popular online hangout MySpace said Tuesday it will develop technologies to help block convicted sex offenders, the site's latest attempt to address complaints about sexual predators and other dangers to teens.</p><br clear="all"/>
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