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Microsoft targets spyware to stymie Firefox

Microsoft targets spyware to stymie Firefox

Microsoft bought anti-spyware technology last week to protect its Internet Explorer browser from surging rivals like Mozilla's Firefox, Gartner analysts in the US have said.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Dec 20 2004, 12:00AM Security
Microsoft aims to ease license tracking

Microsoft aims to ease license tracking

Microsoft plans to unveil a tool next year aimed at helping business customers keep track of their licensed software.
Barbara Darrow Dec 20 2004, 12:00AM Software
US$10 million in bonus money for Microsoft critic

US$10 million in bonus money for Microsoft critic

Ed Black, the outspoken trade association president who excoriated Microsoft for years, is receiving nearly US$10 million from a Microsoft antitrust settlement that aims to eliminate further criticism of Microsoft.
Staff Writers Nov 25 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft enlists channel help for server, desktop management

Microsoft enlists channel help for server, desktop management

As it strives to improve its reputation in the server and desktop management arena, Microsoft announced on Tuesday Virtual Server 2005 and Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 as well as the first public beta of Windows Update Services.
Paula Rooney Nov 17 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Microsoft concludes piracy cases

Microsoft concludes piracy cases

Microsoft Australia was last week awarded $1 million in damages against distributor TYN Electronics, formerly APD International and its director Ngat Doan, concluding a long running software counterfeiting case.
Staff Writers Nov 15 2004, 12:00AM Security
Microsoft debuts MSN search beta

Microsoft debuts MSN search beta

Microsoft will push its home-grown search technology into full-blown beta this week as the developer makes its first real move against rival Google, sources reported.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Nov 11 2004, 12:00AM Software
Resellers under scrutiny in Microsoft piracy case

Resellers under scrutiny in Microsoft piracy case

A four day copyright infringement trial has produced evidence that may implicate at least three resellers in illegal activities aimed at circumventing Microsoft’s strict software licensing regime.
Fleur Doidge Nov 8 2004, 12:00AM Software
Business as usual for Microsoft Axapta resellers

Business as usual for Microsoft Axapta resellers

Microsoft has no special plans for extra initiatives that may help its partners battle their way to Axapta sales in the heaving seas of an already overcrowded and over-traded ERP market.
Fleur Doidge Nov 8 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft hooks into small business accounting

Microsoft hooks into small business accounting

Microsoft is making a play at the low-end accounting software market with plans to introduce a new member to the Office desktop suite family codenamed Magellan.
Barbara Darrow Nov 8 2004, 12:00AM Finance
Microsoft: 2005 a "breakout" year for Windows server

Microsoft: 2005 a "breakout" year for Windows server

Labelling 2005 a "breakout year" for its server operating-system line, Microsoft this week laid out a revised road map for Windows Server 2003 that promised the release of the second edition in the last half and a service pack in the first.
Staff Writers Oct 19 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft patches 21 more bugs

Microsoft patches 21 more bugs

In the biggest monthly patch rollout of the year, Microsoft this week disclosed 21 flaws in Windows, Exchange, and Office, and said users needed to "install the update immediately" for the seven bulletins tagged 'critical'.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Oct 13 2004, 12:00AM Security
Microsoft Media Center PCs hit Australia

Microsoft Media Center PCs hit Australia

Microsoft has launched its long awaited home entertainment operating system, Windows XP Media Center Edition, in Australia.
Sarah Stokely Oct 13 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Sun, Microsoft on Red Hat attack

Sun, Microsoft on Red Hat attack

Sun and Microsoft are using a common strategy to attack a common enemy -- Red Hat.
Paula Rooney Sep 27 2004, 12:00AM Security
Microsoft test blocking of bogus Windows

Microsoft test blocking of bogus Windows

As part of its continued campaign to quash software counterfeiters, Microsoft has quietly debuted a mechanism that can block pirated copies of Windows from downloading fixes, patches, and software from the developer's Download Center website.
Gregg Keizer , Gregg Keizer Sep 24 2004, 12:00AM Security
FBI seizes US$80 million in Microsoft counterfeit products

FBI seizes US$80 million in Microsoft counterfeit products

Microsoft this week said the FBI has arrested 11 people and seized more than US$80 million worth of counterfeit software, making the three-state bust the largest ever involving fake Microsoft products.
Staff Writers Sep 17 2004, 12:00AM Security
Sun, Microsoft to reveal interoperability plans

Sun, Microsoft to reveal interoperability plans

Sun Microsystems and Microsoft have rescheduled the phase one rollout of their interoperability pact to October as the companies weigh additional areas of co-operation.
Paula Rooney Sep 14 2004, 12:00AM Software
Thirteen lucky number at Microsoft partner fest

Thirteen lucky number at Microsoft partner fest

Thirteen lucky partners came away with gongs from Microsoft's annual Australia and New Zealand partner conference on 23 to 25 August.
Staff Writers Aug 27 2004, 12:00AM Software
Microsoft feeling open source heat

Microsoft feeling open source heat

Microsoft and its partners must do a better job promoting the software giant's latest platforms and teaching customers how technology can help them, Microsoft Australia boss Steve Vamos told hundreds of attendees at its partner conference in Queensland.
Byron Connolly Aug 25 2004, 12:00AM Software
Cisco ties VoIP to Microsoft CRM

Cisco ties VoIP to Microsoft CRM

Cisco Systems' Microsoft collaboration on the SMB market has begun to bear fruit, with the networking vendor launching an application integrating Microsoft CRM with its VoIP platform.
Jennifer Hagendorf Follett Aug 24 2004, 12:00AM Mobility
Microsoft offers more ways to block SP2 updates

Microsoft offers more ways to block SP2 updates

Microsoft has offered yet another way for businesses to block the automatic update of Windows XP to the big-deal Service Pack 2 (SP2) upgrade.
Staff Writers Aug 24 2004, 12:00AM Software

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