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Regulators look at two online ad takeovers: report
(Reuters)
Reuters - The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is
investigating Microsoft Corp's planned acquisition of
aQuantive Inc as well as Yahoo Inc.'s
proposed deal to take full control of Right Media Inc., The
Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday.
Microsoft inks Linux patent deal with Linspire
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Linspire has signed an intellectual-property agreement with Microsoft that shields the Linux company's customers from patent claims.
Microsoft: Mystery trio thwarts pirates
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Microsoft has clarified the identity of the mysterious trio on the installation disks for the business version of Windows Vista.
Microsoft touts Scrum tool
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Microsoft has built a tool to track the daily progress of Scrum-based software development projects.
Linux leaders plot counterattack on Microsoft
(Reuters)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/microsoft/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070614/tc_nm/linux_microsoft_dc"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/nm/20070614/2007_06_14t160552_450x338_us_linux_microsoft.jpg?x=130&y=97&sig=e0r_SbzOLdk6RrJN7G2OQQ--" align="left" height="97" width="130" alt="Visitors to a Microsoft booth watch a demonstration of the Windows Vista operating system in a file photo. The high priests of free software have congregated at Google headquarters this week to debate the future of the movement and face down recent patent threats by Microsoft. (Steve Marcus/Reuters)" border="0" /></a>Reuters - The high priests of
free software have congregated at Google Inc.
headquarters this week to debate the future of the movement and
face down recent patent threats by Microsoft Corp. .</p><br clear="all"/>
Microsoft Inks Deal with Linux Provider Linspire
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - Another day, another Microsoft cross-licensing Linux deal. On Thursday, the software giant and Linux desktop provider Linspire announced an "interoperability, technical collaboration."
Microsoft Claims Mystery Men Prevent Piracy
(PC World)
PC World - Microsoft Corp. has clarified the identity of the mysterious trio on the installation disks for the business version of Windows Vista.
Microsoft And Linspire Ink Broad Technology Agreement
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The agreement will provide Linspire users with assurance that they won't be violating any Microsoft intellectual property and patents.
Microsoft, Linspire Sign Linux Patent Deal
(PC World)
PC World - Linspire Inc. has signed an intellectual-property agreement with Microsoft Corp. that shields the Linux company's customers from patent claims.
Linux Summit: Forget Microsoft. Let's Get Back To Development
(TechWeb)
TechWeb - The Linux Foundation Collaboration Summit started off with a town-hall-style question-and-answer session with about 70 representatives of kernel developers, Linux users, and independent software vendors.
7 sex offenders who use MySpace arrested
(AP)
AP - Seven convicted sex offenders with profiles on MySpace.com have been arrested in what Texas officials said was the country's first large-scale crackdown of registered offenders who use the social networking Web site.
China, U.S. to step up anti-piracy work
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070615/ap_on_hi_te/china_us_product_piracy"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070615/capt.tok10206150420.china_us_product_piracy_tok102.jpg?x=87&y=130&sig=FqyHr18YdsdWw2psgZ8SaA--" align="left" height="130" width="87" alt="Beijing Cultural Law Enforcement Agency officers destroy pirated DVDs and CDs video and music material in the outskirts of Beijing, China Saturday April 14, 2007. China has promised to pursue product pirates identified by American authorities in a new effort to stamp out its thriving counterfeit industry, the head of the U.S. customs agency said Friday June 15, 2007. (AP Photo/Elizabeth Dalziel, FILE)" border="0" /></a>AP - China has promised to pursue product pirates identified by U.S. authorities in a new effort to stamp out its thriving counterfeit industry, the head of the U.S. customs agency said Friday.</p><br clear="all"/>
AT&T unveils push to stem online piracy
(AP)
AP - In a break with other Internet service providers, AT&T Inc. will work with Hollywood studios and recording labels to devise technology that identifies offshore content pirates who use its network to upload illegal copies of movies and music.
Review: i199 full of playback options
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070614/ap_on_hi_te/tech_test_iluv"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070614/capt.200a42a1a3034e70bf11cfb2a22f5d6d.tech_test_iluv_nyml103.jpg?x=130&y=81&sig=FOy9VbuvGcrTUbbOOjQ8Ig--" align="left" height="81" width="130" alt="The i199BLK multimedia system from iLUV is shown on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 in New York. Plugged into the system are a BluePin, left, with Bluetooth wireless technology, and an iPod. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)" border="0" /></a>AP - As more and more tech toys evolve to include music-playing capabilities, gadget lovers face an increasingly common problem: How can you amplify them all without buying five different speaker docks?</p><br clear="all"/>
Amazon won't profit from 'Harry Potter'
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070615/ap_on_hi_te/amazon_shareholders"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070614/capt.0cd4ccc5043e4967a1be0ffc0102f97c.amazon_shareholders_wamd101.jpg?x=88&y=130&sig=15MFpySLaMUgulGGWNOWnw--" align="left" height="130" width="88" alt="Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com founder and CEO, talks about the one million pre-sales of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at the Amazon shareholders meeting in Seattle on June 14, 2007. (AP Photo, Marcus R. Donner)" border="0" /></a>AP - Amazon.com Inc. has taken more than a million pre-orders for the final "Harry Potter" book due out in July, but the world's largest Web retailer won't make a profit, Chief Executive Jeff Bezos told shareholders at the company's annual meeting Thursday.</p><br clear="all"/>
Did Google Intentionally Crash eBay Party?
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - It's an old and familiar story: Cool Kid #1 plans a party and hundreds of people are on the guest list. Cool Kid #2 gets jealous and decides to throw a separate party at the same time, but with cooler toys, better food, and FREE MASSAGES. Now Cool Kid #1 isn't talking to Cool Kid #2. As the father of two middle-school-aged boys, I've heard all this before (except the bit about the massages, thankfully).
Sony Ericsson Phones to Support New Music Service
(PC World)
PC World - In the days leading up to the availability of Apple Inc.'s iPhone, potentially competitive mobile music services, including one from Gracenote, are hitting the market.
Company's Touch Pads Make Laptops, Cell Phones Easy To Use
(Investor's Business Daily)
Investor's Business Daily - In today's high-tech world, there's a specialist for just about everything. For Synaptics, it's touch pads for notebook computers and other devices.
Microsoft inks Linux patent deal with Linspire
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Linspire has signed an intellectual-property agreement with Microsoft that shields the Linux company's customers from patent claims.
Adobe bullish about summer sales
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/tech/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070615/ap_on_hi_te/earns_adobe_systems"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070614/capt.beba435bd3f244b6a422510a84094fa9.earns_adobe_systems_slc101.jpg?x=82&y=130&sig=GAfwJDNbDzjcI2cw1RslRg--" align="left" height="130" width="82" alt="Adobe's Photo Elements software is displayed as customers shop at the Costco store, Tuesday, June 12, 2007, in Murray, Utah. Adobe Systems Inc. is expected to release quarterly earnings on Thursday, June 14, 2007. (AP Photo/Douglas C. Pizac)" border="0" /></a>AP - Bullish executives at Adobe Systems Inc. are predicting a blockbuster summer as the company, which produces popular software such as Photoshop, continues its biggest-ever product launch.</p><br clear="all"/>
Amazon won't profit from 'Harry Potter'
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070615/ap_on_hi_te/amazon_shareholders"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070614/capt.0cd4ccc5043e4967a1be0ffc0102f97c.amazon_shareholders_wamd101.jpg?x=88&y=130&sig=15MFpySLaMUgulGGWNOWnw--" align="left" height="130" width="88" alt="Jeff Bezos, Amazon.com founder and CEO, talks about the one million pre-sales of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at the Amazon shareholders meeting in Seattle on June 14, 2007. (AP Photo, Marcus R. Donner)" border="0" /></a>AP - Amazon.com Inc. has taken more than a million pre-orders for the final "Harry Potter" book due out in July, but the world's largest Web retailer won't make a profit, Chief Executive Jeff Bezos told shareholders at the company's annual meeting Thursday.</p><br clear="all"/>
7 sex offenders who use MySpace arrested
(AP)
AP - Seven convicted sex offenders with profiles on MySpace.com have been arrested in what Texas officials said was the country's first large-scale crackdown of registered offenders who use the social networking Web site.
Did Google Intentionally Crash eBay Party?
(NewsFactor)
NewsFactor - It's an old and familiar story: Cool Kid #1 plans a party and hundreds of people are on the guest list. Cool Kid #2 gets jealous and decides to throw a separate party at the same time, but with cooler toys, better food, and FREE MASSAGES. Now Cool Kid #1 isn't talking to Cool Kid #2. As the father of two middle-school-aged boys, I've heard all this before (except the bit about the massages, thankfully).
EBay sees no near-term price rise on auction sales
(Reuters)
Reuters - EBay Inc. plans no near-term rate
increases for online auction sellers, Bill Cobb, president of
its North American business, told the company's annual sales
conference on Thursday.
Spears asks fans to name her new album
(AP)
<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/dailynews/rss/internet/*http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070615/ap_en_mu/people_spears"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20070614/capt.dd8b303ed58e43c6a0239d220bc677d6.people_spears_nyet198.jpg?x=99&y=130&sig=UvsCmGqzH2Vf_yIgu.LuuA--" align="left" height="130" width="99" alt="Singer Britney Spears watches the Houston Rockets play the Los Angeles Lakers during their NBA basketball game,on March 30, 2007 in Los Angeles. In a posting on her Web site titled, 'You'll Never See it My Way, Because You're Not Like Me,' the 25-year-old pop princess asks her 'most die-hard fans' to help name her upcoming album. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)" border="0" /></a>AP - Lindsay Lohan and her personal problems have enlivened the punch lines of late-night TV hosts. Now, Britney Spears is taking a turn. In a posting on her Web site titled, "You'll Never See It My Way, Because You're Not Like Me," the 25-year-old pop princess asks her "most die-hard fans" to help name her upcoming album.</p><br clear="all"/>
eBay store owners voice concerns
(InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - When Sandy Scarce began selling apparel on eBay three years ago, she planned to use the company's marketplace as her only sales channel, but today, deeply discouraged, she is moving away from it.
AT&T unveils push to stem online piracy
(AP)
AP - In a break with other Internet service providers, AT&T Inc. will work with Hollywood studios and recording labels to devise technology that identifies offshore content pirates who use its network to upload illegal copies of movies and music.
Clearwire in wireless pact with DirecTV, EchoStar
(Reuters)
Reuters - Clearwire Corp. said on Thursday it
has signed deals to provide wireless high-speed Internet access
to customers of U.S. satellite TV providers DirecTV Group Inc.
and EchoStar Communications Corp.
Texas authorities arrest 7 former MySpace members
(Reuters)
Reuters - Texas police arrested seven convicted
sex offenders after MySpace handed over identity details about
the former members of the Internet social network, the Texas
attorney general's office said on Thursday.
Spectrum Public Safety Plan Meets Resistance at Hearing
(PC World)
PC World - A plan to have private investors build a national wireless broadband network for police and fire departments met resistance at a U.S. Senate hearing Thursday, including from the man in charge of New York's emergency broadband network.
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