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Microsoft makes big push on ad-based web software

Microsoft makes big push on ad-based web software

Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, on Tuesday said it is embarking on a major new way of doing business in which it offers its software as free online services, funded by advertising, while seeking to fend off rivals like Google.
Eric Auchard Nov 2 2005, 2:14PM Software
Microsoft unveils online Windows, Office services

Microsoft unveils online Windows, Office services

Microsoft, the world's largest software maker, has unveiled a new initiative to deliver more of its software's features and services over the internet.
Staff Writers Nov 2 2005, 10:00AM Software
US high court won't review Microsoft patent case

US high court won't review Microsoft patent case

The US Supreme Court on Monday refused to consider an appeal by Microsoft in a case involving claims by a privately held California software firm and the University of California that Microsoft infringed their patents with its Internet Explorer browser.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2005, 11:30AM Software
Bill Gates pledges US$258 million to fight malaria

Bill Gates pledges US$258 million to fight malaria

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has pledged US$258.3 million for research and development to combat malaria, including new cash to test the
world's first vaccine against the mosquito-borne disease.
Staff Writers Nov 1 2005, 9:00AM Software
Microsoft threatens to withdraw Windows in South Korea

Microsoft threatens to withdraw Windows in South Korea

Microsoft has threatened to withdraw its Windows software from South Korea if the country's antitrust agency orders it to unbundle its Instant Messenger and Media Player from the operating system.
Staff Writers Oct 31 2005, 10:00AM Software
Microsoft to benefit from steady Xbox production: analysts

Microsoft to benefit from steady Xbox production: analysts

Microsoft's new Xbox 360 video game console may get off to a slower start than initially expected, but the software giant's plan to keep production steady and expectations low may help it win against rival Sony, analysts said on Friday.
Reed Stevenson Oct 31 2005, 9:00AM Hardware
Microsoft revises individual certifications

Microsoft revises individual certifications

Microsoft has announced a revised lineup of individual certifications with a sharper focus on acknowledging IT staff for their deeper skills and expertise.
Fleur Doidge Oct 28 2005, 11:11AM Software
Microsoft says profit up, ramp of Xbox sales

Microsoft says profit up, ramp of Xbox sales

Microsoft on Thursday posted a 24 percent rise in quarterly profit on robust sales of its Windows software, but tempered expectations about a spike in sales of its upcoming video game console and set a current-quarter revenue target below Wall Street expectations.
Staff Writers Oct 28 2005, 9:31AM Software
Microsoft joins Yahoo on digital library alliance

Microsoft joins Yahoo on digital library alliance

An alliance including Microsoft and Yahoo says it is fast gaining backers to challenge Google in digitising many of the world's great books.
Eric Auchard Oct 27 2005, 1:00PM Collaboration
Microsoft, Israel govt in start-up support deal

Microsoft, Israel govt in start-up support deal

Microsoft has signed a deal with Israel's government to establish a joint programme to give Israeli start-ups financial and technological support from the US software giant.
Staff Writers Oct 27 2005, 11:30AM Software
Strong PC demand seen pushing Microsoft sales up

Strong PC demand seen pushing Microsoft sales up

Strong personal computer shipments in the latest quarter are expected to fuel brisk revenue growth at Microsoft as the world's largest software maker heads into a year of big product launches.
Reed Stevenson Oct 27 2005, 11:00AM Hardware
Microsoft sees China, India competition in future

Microsoft sees China, India competition in future

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates said on Wednesday the software giant faced growing competition from companies in China and India but, for now, the strength in those countries lies in software services.
Staff Writers Oct 27 2005, 10:00AM Software
Microsoft rebrands, relaunches Great Plains, CRM

Microsoft rebrands, relaunches Great Plains, CRM

Microsoft has rebranded and relaunched its Microsoft Business Solutions range under a different name the vendor believes will give partners a marketing edge.
Fleur Doidge Oct 26 2005, 11:30AM Software
Skype sees Microsoft, Yahoo, AOL as main threats

Skype sees Microsoft, Yahoo, AOL as main threats

Internet phone-calling phenomenon Skype, which was bought by online auction company eBay for almost US$4 billion, said it sees computer giant Microsoft as one of its biggest potential rivals.
Staff Writers Oct 17 2005, 3:30PM Mobility
Judge stays Google suit in Microsoft hiring case

Judge stays Google suit in Microsoft hiring case

A US judge ordered a tentative stay in web search company Google's lawsuit against Microsoft, dealing a blow to Google's fight over the hiring of a former Microsoft official.
Eric Auchard Oct 17 2005, 3:00PM Software
Microsoft, Nigeria fight email scammers

Microsoft, Nigeria fight email scammers

Microsoft has announced an anti-fraud partnership with Nigeria, the country of origin for some of the internet's most notorious email scams.
Staff Writers Oct 17 2005, 10:15AM Security
Microsoft, Yahoo hook up instant message networks

Microsoft, Yahoo hook up instant message networks

Microsoft and Yahoo plan to link up their free instant messaging services to create a combined community of 275 million users.
Reed Stevenson Oct 13 2005, 9:30AM Software
Microsoft revamps licensing for virtual era

Microsoft revamps licensing for virtual era

Microsoft has announced plans to give virtualisation a lift, partly by easing its licensing demands around virtual servers and workloads running on Windows platforms.
Fleur Doidge , Paula Rooney Oct 11 2005, 2:51PM Software
Microsoft reveals game lineup for Xbox 360 launch

Microsoft reveals game lineup for Xbox 360 launch

Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled a partial roster of video games for the launch of its new Xbox 360 game console next month.
Staff Writers Oct 5 2005, 4:05PM Software
Microsoft, film studios tap Jackson for 'Halo'

Microsoft, film studios tap Jackson for 'Halo'

The Oscar-winning creative team behind the "The Lord of the Rings" films, including director Peter Jackson, has been named to run the production of the upcoming film based on Microsoft's blockbuster "Halo" video game.
Lisa Baertlein Oct 5 2005, 9:02AM Sales & Marketing

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