Microsoft stories - Page 216
Founded in Albuquerque in April 1975 by the famous duo of founders Bill Gates and Paul Allen, Microsoft is today one of the biggest global IT companies. More than five decades after its inception, the company is now the world's third most valuable enterprise by market cap.
Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
Computer software, personal computers and consumer electronics are the core business of Microsoft, but the company is also focused on cloud computing services and video games as well.
Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 platform unveiled at MWC
Tue, 16th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has showcased its new smartphone platform, Windows Phone 7, at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
Gates unmoved by iPad
Thu, 11th Feb 2010
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Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates is not impressed by the iPad, saying it doesn't have the right hardware to make the device truly remarkable.
Microsoft: Windows 7 battery fears unfounded
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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Microsoft has rejected claims that Windows 7 is a battery hog, or is delivering false warnings about faulty or depleted batteries in laptop computers.
Another big Patch Tuesday
Wed, 10th Feb 2010
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Microsoft's monthly Patch Tuesday is a big one, containing 13 security bulletins to fix 26 vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.
Bootlegged software users urged to get patches
Thu, 4th Feb 2010
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Microsoft urges users of pirated Windows to install security patches without fear of punishment to combat malware spread.
Lips: Number One Hits
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Microsoft's Lips: Number One Hits karaoke game, complete with flashy wireless microphones, offers something for everyone with its range of chart-topping hits.
Attractions up north
Mon, 1st Feb 2010
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Mark Smith, CEO of Whangarei-based Magnetism Software Solutions, tells The Channel about its growth as a supplier of business software solutions.
Ballmer defends Internet freedom, trade with China
Fri, 29th Jan 2010
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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has spoken out over censorship, but has also announced that Microsoft intends to continue to do business with China.
Legal row crucial to digital TV
Fri, 22nd Jan 2010
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A complex legal battle involving Microsoft and TiVo could affect the future of digital video recorders (DVRs).
Microsoft changes NZ Partner Awards
Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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Microsoft revamps NZ Partner Awards, expanding categories to better recognise excellence, with aims to propel local partners onto the global stage.
Apple to encourage iPhone users to 'Bing it'
Thu, 21st Jan 2010
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According to BusinessWeek, iPhone users may soon see Microsoft's Bing replacing Google as the iPhone's default search engine.
Chinese attack exploited IE, not PDF say experts
Mon, 18th Jan 2010
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Experts debunk PDF theory in Google China hack, revealing an IE exploit as the true culprit, now dubbed 'operation Aurora'.
Malware targets Microsoft Outlook
Fri, 15th Jan 2010
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Users of the Microsoft Outlook email program are being warned about the rapid spread of malware specifically targeted at users of that program.
Murdoch declares war on Google
Fri, 1st Jan 2010
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Unless a foolproof way is found of generating revenue from online news, the future of journalism itself is under threat.
Gen-i wins defence force contract extension
Thu, 17th Dec 2009
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The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and Gen-i have extended their relationship for another three years with the signing of a new licensing contract.
NetApp and Microsoft in three-year pact
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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NetApp and Microsoft have inked a three-year strategic alliance to collaborate on virtualisation, cloud computing, and storage management solutions.
Microsoft grants children access to Xbox 360 Facebook, Twitter
Thu, 10th Dec 2009
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Microsoft updates Xbox Live, giving kids access to social apps like Facebook and Twitter with parental approval, says Larry “Major Nelson” Hryb.
Security fixes this week from Microsoft, Adobe
Mon, 7th Dec 2009
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Microsoft and Adobe roll out critical security updates, fixing vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to remotely control users' devices.
Microsoft announces Games on Demand for Windows LIVE
Fri, 4th Dec 2009
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From December 15th, PC gamers will be able to purchase and download games directly from their Windows LIVE client.
Review: Microsoft Security Essentials
Tue, 1st Dec 2009
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Microsoft's free solution, Security Essentials, is a mere 4.7MB download at most, and installation is straightforward and painless.