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Microsoft sued over alleged Xbox 360 glitch

Microsoft sued over alleged Xbox 360 glitch

A Chicago man who bought Microsoft's new Xbox 360 has sued the world's largest software maker, saying the new video game console has a design flaw that causes it to overheat and freeze up.
Staff Writers Dec 6 2005, 8:53AM Hardware
Microsoft lets consumers try new security service

Microsoft lets consumers try new security service

Microsoft has started giving computer users the chance to test its new security service as the world's largest software maker took its biggest step yet into the lucrative consumer security market.
Michael Kahn Dec 1 2005, 2:41PM Security
Microsoft offering frequent previews of new Windows

Microsoft offering frequent previews of new Windows

Microsoft is releasing preview versions of its new Windows Vista operating system about once a month in an effort to get more customer feedback than usual ahead of next year's launch.
Staff Writers Nov 30 2005, 1:44PM Software
Long lines greet Xbox 360 in rainy New York debut

Long lines greet Xbox 360 in rainy New York debut

More than 200 hard-core video game fans braved rain and chilly temperatures in Manhattan to be among the first to get their hands on Microsoft's new Xbox 360 video game console, which went on sale in North American on Tuesday.
Nicole Maestri Nov 23 2005, 7:53AM Hardware
Microsoft to open the standard behind Office

Microsoft to open the standard behind Office

Microsoft took a step towards creating an open standard of technology behind Word and Excel in a move to appease governments and ensure data in documents and accounts can be accessed in decades to come.
Staff Writers Nov 22 2005, 1:00PM Software
Microsoft in video game market for long haul: Gates

Microsoft in video game market for long haul: Gates

Microsoft will not back down even if the launch of its Xbox 360 video game console fails to propel it to first place in the US$25 billion global market, chairman Bill Gates said this week.
Lisa Baertlein Nov 22 2005, 10:00AM Software
Microsoft expects solid debut for Xbox 360

Microsoft expects solid debut for Xbox 360

Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said on Wednesday he expects successful launches of the Xbox 360 game console in the United States, Europe and even in Japan -- the stronghold of its archrival Sony's blockbuster machine PlayStation.
Staff Writers Nov 17 2005, 11:10AM Hardware
Microsoft aims to enter supercomputer market

Microsoft aims to enter supercomputer market

Microsoft, which built its business by aiming to put a "computer on every desk", is moving into the high-end supercomputing market as hardware becomes more affordable.
Staff Writers Nov 17 2005, 9:15AM Hardware
Microsoft overhauls partner program

Microsoft overhauls partner program

Microsoft has moved to prove its responsiveness with a number of changes to its partner program.
Tim Lohman Nov 17 2005, 8:00AM Software
Interview: MSN expects China to be top five market by 2010

Interview: MSN expects China to be top five market by 2010

Microsoft's internet unit, MSN, expects China to become one of its top five markets by 2010, fuelled by growing demand for its popular email and search engine software.
Godwin Chellam Nov 16 2005, 3:00PM Collaboration
Microsoft to remove Sony BMG malware from PCs

Microsoft to remove Sony BMG malware from PCs

Microsoft said it would remove controversial copy-protection software that CDs from music publisher Sony BMG install on personal computers, deeming it a security risk to PCs running on Windows.
Lucas van Nov 16 2005, 9:50AM Security
Partners flock to software as service

Partners flock to software as service

The software as a service sales model may be about to hit the big-time, according to Microsoft Australia.
Tim Lohman Nov 11 2005, 9:09AM Software
Gates memo calls for new web strategy at Microsoft

Gates memo calls for new web strategy at Microsoft

Microsoft must change its business to better compete against an array of new competitors offering technology and services on the internet, Bill Gates said in a recent memo to executives.
Reed Stevenson Nov 10 2005, 11:00AM Software
Microsoft warns of flaw in newer Windows versions

Microsoft warns of flaw in newer Windows versions

Microsoft has warned users on Tuesday of a new "critical"-rated flaw in recent versions of Windows that could allow attackers to take control of a system by embedding malicious software code into digital images.
Staff Writers Nov 10 2005, 9:30AM Security
Microsoft unveils new SQL, Visual Studio, BizTalk offerings

Microsoft unveils new SQL, Visual Studio, BizTalk offerings

Security, scalability and interoperability were the buzzwords of choice when Microsoft announced its latest product releases.
Tim Lohman Nov 8 2005, 4:12PM Software
Microsoft launches database, business programs

Microsoft launches database, business programs

Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, has launched its corporate database software program aimed at taking market share from Oracle.
Staff Writers Nov 8 2005, 10:30AM Software
Blackbaud names Microsoft exec as CEO

Blackbaud names Microsoft exec as CEO

Blackbaud, a provider of software and services for nonprofit organisations, has named a Microsoft executive as its president and chief executive.
Staff Writers Nov 8 2005, 9:30AM Software
PC Club ordered to pay $1.3 million to Microsoft

PC Club ordered to pay $1.3 million to Microsoft

The Federal Court has ordered PC Club Australia, its officeholders Mymy Lee and Kane Fang and business manager David Lee, to pay Microsoft $1.3 million in damages and costs for copyright, trade mark infringement and breaches of the Trade Practices Act.
Staff Writers Nov 4 2005, 1:30PM Software
Microsoft acquires file management software maker

Microsoft acquires file management software maker

Microsoft has acquired a company that provides file management services that allows users access to information from various devices over the web.
Staff Writers Nov 4 2005, 8:46AM Software
Microsoft to buy internet calling software company

Microsoft to buy internet calling software company

Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, has said it will acquire a privately held, Swiss-based company that develops technology to route and manage phone calls placed over the web.
Staff Writers Nov 3 2005, 3:27PM Software

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