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Microsoft starts test of new VoIP server
(Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft Corp. started testing on
Monday a new computer server software that allows corporate
customers to make Web-based phone calls through its Office
suite of business software.
Microsoft's Open XML Wins Approval as a Standard
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Microsoft's Open XML format has won ECMA approval as a standard, giving Redmond, so often the opponent of open-source software, a better footing to compete with OpenOffice.org's OpenDocument Format (ODF).
Windows Vista Activation System Cracked
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - After a year of braying about Vista's enhanced security, Microsoft has a target on its back. And hackers have been quick to aim and shoot.
New Study: Windows Vista Will Create 100,000 Jobs
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - A Microsoft-commissioned study by research firm IDC has found that Windows Vista could create up to 100,000 new I.T. jobs in the U.S.
Comes v. Microsoft
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - The first in a series of new lawsuits.
Vista Boosts Tech Industry
(PC World)
PC World - Partners will actually make more from next Windows than Microsoft in 2007, study says.
Microsoft Counts on App Support for Vista
(PC Magazine)
PC Magazine - Microsoft claims many ISVs are on board, but hardware compatibilty is still an issue.
How much will Windows security matter?
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061211/ap_on_hi_te/microsoft_security"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061211/capt.908dea0f9f2f44fe94a519fe621c679a.microsoft_security_nyol799.jpg?x=130&y=81&sig=Tkb.gHaMeGnI.Ck5AjfFfw--" align="left" height="81" width="130" alt="Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer listens to a presentation at a news conference at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York in this Nov. 30, 2006, file photo. Microsoft took great pains to improve security in its newly released computer operating system, Windows Vista, redesigning it to reduce users' exposure to destructive programs from the Internet. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)" border="0" /></a>AP - Microsoft Corp. took great pains to improve security in its newly released computer operating system, Windows Vista, redesigning it to reduce users' exposure to destructive programs from the Internet. Outside researchers commend the retooled approach — yet they also say the changes won't make online life much safer than it is now.</p><br clear="all"/>
High-tech firms to push data-privacy law
(AP)
AP - Microsoft Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co. and other high-tech companies are preparing to push for data-privacy legislation next year to replace what they consider an outdated patchwork of state and federal laws that are inconsistent and burdensome.
Microsoft Releases Exchange 2007 To Manufacturing
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The new version includes enhancements for mobile users, integration with Microsoft's own Antigen for Exchange anti-virus software, and new policy compliance tools.
Va. AG wants sex offenders' online names
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061211/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 - Attorney General Bob McDonnell said Monday he will seek legislation requiring convicted sex offenders to register their online identities with the state to help MySpace and other online hangouts more easily block access.</p><br clear="all"/>
Big Media taps new set of digital gurus
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061211/ap_on_hi_te/ye_media"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061211/capt.nybz67312112017.ye_media_nybz673.jpg?x=93&y=130&sig=Sh4XU1KpwQisiLnKnEbRZw--" align="left" height="130" width="93" alt="Former Viacom CEO Tom Freston is shown in this June 6, 2004, file photo. Freston was replaced by Philippe Dauman, who took over in September. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - Media titans are still a long way from figuring out how to deliver their goods and engage with their audiences over the Internet, while still making a profit. As they enter 2007, many of these companies will be turning to newly installed executives to make it happen.</p><br clear="all"/>
Survey: Weather updates popular via cell
(AP)
AP - A greater percentage of cell phone Internet users visit popular weather and sports Web sites compared with people who go online via computer, according to survey findings by MobileWeb Metrix.
Researchers developing anti-fraud tool
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061211/ap_on_hi_te/internet_auction_fraud"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061211/capt.paks10212110100.internet_auction_fraud_paks102.jpg?x=130&y=83&sig=yLotce2NJsDfhWceCeb4zg--" align="left" height="83" width="130" alt="Computer science Professor Christos Faloutsos, bottom, points out graphs from anti-fraud software developed for Internet auction sites like eBay with two members of his team, Duen Horng 'Polo' Chau, left, and Shashank Pandit, at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Friday, Dec. 8, 2006. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)" border="0" /></a>AP - Carnegie Mellon University researchers are relying on an old adage to develop anti-fraud software for Internet auction sites: It's not what you know, it's who you know.</p><br clear="all"/>
How much will Windows security matter?
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061211/ap_on_hi_te/microsoft_security"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061211/capt.908dea0f9f2f44fe94a519fe621c679a.microsoft_security_nyol799.jpg?x=130&y=81&sig=Tkb.gHaMeGnI.Ck5AjfFfw--" align="left" height="81" width="130" alt="Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer listens to a presentation at a news conference at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York in this Nov. 30, 2006, file photo. Microsoft took great pains to improve security in its newly released computer operating system, Windows Vista, redesigning it to reduce users' exposure to destructive programs from the Internet. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)" border="0" /></a>AP - Microsoft Corp. took great pains to improve security in its newly released computer operating system, Windows Vista, redesigning it to reduce users' exposure to destructive programs from the Internet. Outside researchers commend the retooled approach — yet they also say the changes won't make online life much safer than it is now.</p><br clear="all"/>
Authentication startup Bharosa is growing up fast
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - The United Nations last week became the latest organization to warn computer users about the dangers of relying on just passwords to protect online bank accounts and e-commerce shopping carts, according to Reuters
Dell Adds Blu-ray to Laptop Options
(PC World)
PC World - PC maker competes with Sony and Toshiba on hi-def video laptop options.
Texas Instruments cuts 4Q forecast
(AP)
AP - Texas Instruments Inc., the leading maker of chips for cell phones, cut its profit and revenue forecast for the fourth quarter on Monday due to slower sales of semiconductors, and it warned that sales could weaken further early next year.
Novell Ships OpenSuse Upgrade
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - OpenSuse 10.2 includes the OpenOffice.org office productivity suite, the Firefox 2.0 Web browser, Beagle desktop search, GAIM instant messaging client, multimedia tools, and graphical software.
Microsoft starts test of new VoIP server
(Reuters)
Reuters - Microsoft Corp. started testing on
Monday a new computer server software that allows corporate
customers to make Web-based phone calls through its Office
suite of business software.
Authentication startup Bharosa is growing up fast
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - The United Nations last week became the latest organization to warn computer users about the dangers of relying on just passwords to protect online bank accounts and e-commerce shopping carts, according to Reuters
Big Media taps new set of digital gurus
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061211/ap_on_hi_te/ye_media"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20061211/capt.nybz67312112017.ye_media_nybz673.jpg?x=93&y=130&sig=Sh4XU1KpwQisiLnKnEbRZw--" align="left" height="130" width="93" alt="Former Viacom CEO Tom Freston is shown in this June 6, 2004, file photo. Freston was replaced by Philippe Dauman, who took over in September. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)" border="0" /></a>AP - Media titans are still a long way from figuring out how to deliver their goods and engage with their audiences over the Internet, while still making a profit. As they enter 2007, many of these companies will be turning to newly installed executives to make it happen.</p><br clear="all"/>
Va. AG wants sex offenders' online names
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061211/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 - Attorney General Bob McDonnell said Monday he will seek legislation requiring convicted sex offenders to register their online identities with the state to help MySpace and other online hangouts more easily block access.</p><br clear="all"/>
Online video game studio gets cash infusion
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061211/media_nm/financial_videogames_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061211/2006_12_11t151826_450x327_us_financial_videogames.jpg?x=130&y=94&sig=0XXPrWv882kXR6ovn8R_Wg--" align="left" height="94" width="130" alt="A statue of the character Illidan from the Blizzard Entertainment game 'World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade' is displayed at the 2006 Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles May 11, 2006. Red 5 Studios, an online video-game developer led by members of the team behind the wildly popular 'World of Warcraft' game, said on Monday it has raised $18.5 million in venture capital. (Sam Mircovich/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Red 5 Studios, an online video-game
developer led by members of the team behind the wildly popular
"World of Warcraft" game, said on Monday it has raised $18.5
million in venture capital.</p><br clear="all"/>
CNET COO steps down, no replacement seen
(Reuters)
Reuters - CNET Networks Inc., which operates Web
sites for technology news and gadget reviews, said on Monday
its president and chief operating officer Barry Briggs has
resigned.
Survey: Weather updates popular via cell
(AP)
AP - A greater percentage of cell phone Internet users visit popular weather and sports Web sites compared with people who go online via computer, according to survey findings by MobileWeb Metrix.
Search Results Get Safer; AOL Edges Google
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Last month, searches linked to 12% fewer sites judged risky by SiteAdvisor than six months ago; overall, 4.4% of the sites returned by five search engines were tagged with red or yellow warnings by SiteAdvisor.
Multi-Channel Retailers Growing Fastest This Holiday Season
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - Online holiday shopping is expected to increase 24 percent over 2005, with the heaviest online shopping day expected this week
Egypt Internet video sharpens torture debate
(Reuters)
Reuters - The grainy video purports to show an
Egyptian man, naked from the waist down, writhing in agony as
he is sodomised with a stick by a police officer. A handful of
other officers stand by watching.
Mozart's entire musical score now free on Internet
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20061211/wr_nm/arts_music_mozart_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20061211/2006_12_11t140138_450x326_us_arts_music_mozart.jpg?x=130&y=94&sig=OZULG5x9ecaJfr3lllygCQ--" align="left" height="94" width="130" alt="Otto Biber (R), Director of the archive of the 'Musikverein,' shows the original score of Mozart's piano concerto in D-minor to Austrian President Thomas Klestil (2ndR) Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko (L) at the Musikverein in Vienna July 15, 2002. Musical scores of Mozart's complete works are available from Monday for the first time free on the Internet. (POOL LF/WS/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - Mozart's year-long 250th birthday party
is ending on a high note with the musical scores of his
complete works available from Monday for the first time free on
the Internet.</p><br clear="all"/>
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