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Opinion: Think of a number

Opinion: Think of a number

A big number. A really big scary number. Hint: think 140 million. That’s how many copies of Windows Vista Microsoft says it has shipped.
Ian Yates Apr 30 2008, 6:19AM Software
Strong Yahoo financials will not see off Microsoft

Strong Yahoo financials will not see off Microsoft

Yahoo's better than expected first-quarter results will not help it fight off Microsoft's hostile takeover bid, experts reported today.
Robert Jaques Apr 25 2008, 9:29AM Finance
On a mission to save Windows XP

On a mission to save Windows XP

The ‘Save Windows XP’ petition has attracted over 100,000 signatures as Microsoft prepares to phase out the popular operating system.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 21 2008, 9:15AM Software
Microsoft SQL Server 2005 opinion: Service pack me

Microsoft SQL Server 2005 opinion: Service pack me

So we’re going to get another service pack for SQL Server 2005 after all. Despite SQL Server 2008 being already a release candidate and expected to ship some time after June this year, Microsoft knows there will be droves of users waiting to jump from SQL Server 2000 to 2005.
Ian Yates Apr 18 2008, 4:48PM Software
Microsoft Australia touts start-up innovation

Microsoft Australia touts start-up innovation

Software behemoth Microsoft has plans to grow the Australian software industry by extending a giant hand of support to local start-up companies.
Liz Tay Apr 16 2008, 7:30AM Software
Harvey Norman: Synnex to distribute Microsoft's Xbox

Harvey Norman: Synnex to distribute Microsoft's Xbox

Microsoft has announced to retail partners that it has signed an agreement with Synnex to distribute Xbox consoles in Australia, effectively ending the exclusive arrangement with Ingram Micro, said Harvey Norman.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 14 2008, 10:47AM Hardware
Euro MP calls for Microsoft ban

Euro MP calls for Microsoft ban

Heidi Ruhle, a German green member of the European Parliament (MEP), has called for the organisation to stop buying Microsoft software licences until the company opens up to competition.

Iain Thomson Apr 14 2008, 7:54AM Software
Microsoft bites back at Yahoo rejection

Microsoft bites back at Yahoo rejection

In the game of tit for tat going on between Microsoft and Yahoo, the Redmond Giant issued a response late yesterday to Yahoo’s rejection earlier in the week.

Robert Jaques Apr 11 2008, 12:16PM Strategy
Opinion: A penguin for your thoughts

Opinion: A penguin for your thoughts

What if Microsoft released a service pack and nobody noticed? It’s starting to look as though that’s exactly what has happened to Windows XP SP3.
Ian Yates Apr 11 2008, 10:46AM Software
Eight April patches from Microsoft

Eight April patches from Microsoft

Microsoft has released its latest security update package and there are five critical fixes in this month's update.
Shaun Nichols Apr 10 2008, 6:46AM Software
Opinion: Security hack reveals Microsoft porn virus

Opinion: Security hack reveals Microsoft porn virus

Well, nothing in the headline above is remotely connected to the truth, but with those keywords this webpage is going to go ballistic. Can you digg it baby? Yeah! Groovy!
Ian Yates Apr 9 2008, 6:36AM Software
Microsoft Windows 7 to supersede Vista?

Microsoft Windows 7 to supersede Vista?

The channel is preparing for the release of Microsoft’s latest operating software – codename Windows 7 – following an announcement by Bill Gates.
Leanne Mezrani Apr 8 2008, 5:52AM Software
The votes are in on OOXML

The votes are in on OOXML

To all appearances, it seems that the Microsoft’s Open Office XML (OOXML) document format is set to be the next international standard.
Liz Tay Apr 1 2008, 12:42PM Software
Case study: Microsoft loses an intern, a partner gains an employee

Case study: Microsoft loses an intern, a partner gains an employee

Microsoft has launched a Partner Linked Program to accompany its Corporate Internship Program in a move to help alleviate the ICT skills shortage.
Leanne Mezrani Mar 26 2008, 10:58AM Software
Microsoft takes action against 21 Australian system builders

Microsoft takes action against 21 Australian system builders

Microsoft is set to reveal that enforcement action is being levelled at 21 system builders in Australia. These companies have been illegally providing counterfeit software to customers in the local market.
Helen Frost Mar 26 2008, 9:51AM Software
Austrade seeks financial services companies to visit Microsoft HQ

Austrade seeks financial services companies to visit Microsoft HQ

The Australian Trade Commission (Austrade) is seeking applications from financial services technology companies keen to be involved in a trade mission to visit Microsoft’s headquarters in Redmond, Seattle.
Mitchell Bingemann Mar 21 2008, 7:28AM Finance
Microsoft and Intel hook up on parallel computing

Microsoft and Intel hook up on parallel computing

Intel and Microsoft are partnering with academic institutions to create two Universal Parallel Computing Research Centres aimed at accelerating developments in mainstream parallel computing.
Clement James Mar 20 2008, 8:17AM Hardware
Microsoft buys virtualisation firm Kidaro

Microsoft buys virtualisation firm Kidaro

Microsoft has agreed to acquire virtualisation firm Kidaro for an undisclosed sum.
Shaun Nichols Mar 14 2008, 6:32AM Software
Microsoft announces new Australian Channel Manager

Microsoft announces new Australian Channel Manager

Software vendor, Microsoft has promoted Paul Voges to director for Small and Midmarket Solutions & Partners. He replaces Pip Marlow, who stepped up to the position of public sector director earlier this year.
Helen Frost Mar 13 2008, 4:03PM Software
Microsoft objects to Vista Capable class-action

Microsoft objects to Vista Capable class-action

Microsoft has appealed against the decision to afford class action status to the Vista Capable lawsuit.

Iain Thomson Mar 11 2008, 8:18AM Software

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