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Microsoft lays out plans for servers and netbooks

Microsoft lays out plans for servers and netbooks

Microsoft OEM head Steve Guggenheimer used his keynote address at Computex in Taiwan today to outline Microsoft’s plans for servers and netbooks.
Iain Thomson Jun 4 2009, 2:25PM Hardware
Microsoft confirms Windows 7 launch date

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 launch date

Big day set for October 22nd.
Iain Thomson Jun 3 2009, 2:33PM News
Microsoft Australia appoints head of Dynamics Business Group

Microsoft Australia appoints head of Dynamics Business Group

Microsoft Australia today introduced Chris Ridd as the director of the Dynamics business group.
Staff Writers Jun 2 2009, 11:10AM Training & Development
Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux

Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux

Firms launch web site promoting Windows for netbooks.
Iain Thomson Jun 1 2009, 6:39AM News
Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux

Asus and Microsoft join forces against Linux

Microsoft and Asus have launched a marketing campaign to encourage netbook users to use Windows rather than Linux.
Iain Thomson May 29 2009, 3:48PM Software
Microsoft readies launch of Bing search engine

Microsoft readies launch of Bing search engine

Microsoft is renewing its battle against Google with the launch of Bing, a "decision engine" that the firm said goes beyond search.
Ian Williams May 29 2009, 9:38AM Software
Microsoft blocks Live Messenger access

Microsoft blocks Live Messenger access

Users in five countries will be without access due to US sanctions.
Phil Muncaster May 26 2009, 9:44AM News
Opinion: Sizing up Google's new search rivals

Opinion: Sizing up Google's new search rivals

Can computational search engine Wolfram Alpha or Microsoft's forthcoming 'Kumo' search engine compete with Google's dominance in search?
Shaun Nichols May 26 2009, 9:33AM Software
Microsoft calls off EU hearing

Microsoft calls off EU hearing

An EU hearing over more antitrust allegations against Microsoft has been called off due to a scheduling conflict.
Shaun Nichols May 25 2009, 9:42AM Software
Sydney Uni signs up to Microsoft Live@Edu

Sydney Uni signs up to Microsoft Live@Edu

The University began rollout of Live@edu email to 46,000 students last week.
Staff Writers May 22 2009, 2:30PM Software
Microsoft and Sun tout interoperability project

Microsoft and Sun tout interoperability project

Microsoft and Sun Microsystems have published the results of an interoperability project between the two firms.
Shaun Nichols May 15 2009, 2:25PM Security
Patch Tuesday brings Office updates

Patch Tuesday brings Office updates

Microsoft has issued a new security update which addresses more than a dozen vulnerabilities in PowerPoint.
Shaun Nichols May 14 2009, 1:06PM Software
Microsoft takes the cost fight to iPod

Microsoft takes the cost fight to iPod

Claims iPod takes US$30,000 to fill.
Iain Thomson May 13 2009, 9:36AM Software
Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft has published a list of applications that it will not allow to be sold in its applications MarketPlace, announced earlier this year.
Iain Thomson May 7 2009, 2:56PM Software
Microsoft moves forward with job cuts

Microsoft moves forward with job cuts

New crop of employees notified of layoffs.
Shaun Nichols May 6 2009, 12:20PM Software
Microsoft rumoured to be working on iPhone killer

Microsoft rumoured to be working on iPhone killer

Microsoft is working on a new multimedia phone that is designed to compete with Apple’s popular iPhone, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Iain Thomson Apr 30 2009, 6:33AM Mobility
Vista played part in Microsoft sales slump, say local resellers

Vista played part in Microsoft sales slump, say local resellers

Australian resellers speculate on Microsoft's first ever downturn in sales, which they put down to anti-Vista sentiment, the global recession and savvy IT customers.
Lilia Guan Apr 28 2009, 3:20PM Software
Microsoft announces first ever drop in sales

Microsoft announces first ever drop in sales

Software giant laid low by ailing PC market.
Rosalie Marshall Apr 25 2009, 7:56AM Software
Microsoft begins refunds for Equipt customers

Microsoft begins refunds for Equipt customers

Subscribers to service will also get free copy of Office.
Daniel Robinson Apr 24 2009, 9:32AM Software
US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

Microsoft may be able to develop its next operating system release without the US Department of Justice (DOJ) looking over its shoulder, despite the filing of a requested extension on the terms of its settlement.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009, 12:23PM Collaboration

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