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Fri, 25 Jul 2008 02:14:29 +0200

.::Microsoft defends search investments to analysts (AP) ::.

AP - Microsoft's CEO defended the software maker's decision to invest heavily in its unprofitable online business, but shed minimal light Thursday on specific steps it will take to challenge Google in the wake of the failed bid to buy Yahoo.

Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:32:21 +0200

.::MS Plots iPhone Rival, Vista PR, as MobileMe Draws Flak (NewsFactor) ::.

NewsFactor - Apple has been boosting sales of Macs with its Mac OS X operating system -- seemingly at Microsoft's expense, as more PC users turn up their noses at Microsoft's Windows Vista. Apple also has had great success with its iPhone, but now that Apple is taking flak because of problems with its MobileMe service, an admiring Microsoft appears ready to go after some of Apple's revenue.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:41:35 +0200

.::Hasbro Orders Facebook to Remove 'Scrabulous' (PC Magazine) ::.

PC Magazine - While "DMCA" may not be a valid word in "Scrabble," it may be the "Scrabulous" software that loses a turn -- or all of them.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 12:00:00 +0200

.::Why iPhone 2.0 won't yet rule the roost in the enterprise (InfoWorld) ::.

InfoWorld - Most of the world, it seemed, drank the Steve Jobs Kool-Aid about the new iPhone being a BlackBerry killer when the Apple CEO first announced the device earlier this year. But after nearly two weeks with the new iPhone 2.0 software on my iPod Touch, I can tell you that Apple has not yet delivered on that promise.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 08:40:17 +0200

.::Attack Code Released for New DNS Attack (PC World) ::.

PC World - Attack code has been released for a major flaw in the Internet's DNS software.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:46:01 +0200

.::Facebook to help some programmers, punish others (AP) ::.

AP - Facebook Inc. is introducing more tools to help the software applications fueling the online hangout's popularity and is promising to intensify its efforts to weed out programs that violate its rules for protecting users' privacy.

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 07:22:20 +0200

.::Facebook expands winning open platform formula (AFP) ::.

AFP - Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg painted a vision of an Internet future with the website in its soul to a faithful throng of software developers at the Internet firm's annual "F8" conference..

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 06:20:12 +0200

.::Microsoft's Online Woes Hint at Larger Vulnerability (PC World) ::.

PC World - Microsoft has built its massive software business by watching other companies take the lead in emerging technology markets and...

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 04:23:29 +0200

.::Microsoft exec who led Yahoo bid leaving company (Reuters) ::.

Reuters - Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday that Kevin Johnson, who as president of Microsoft's largest business division spearheaded the company's pursuit of Yahoo Inc , is leaving the software maker.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:19:00 +0200

.::Sprint's Palm Centro Gets Software Update (TechWeb) ::.

TechWeb - InformationWeek - The update improves IMAP compatibility with Gmail, and provides an updated setup wizard for the Web-based e-mail.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:10:15 +0200

.::Cisco to Buy Home-network Software Vendor (PC World) ::.

PC World - Cisco announced plans to acquire Pure, a home networking software company, for $120 million.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:21:00 +0200

.::China's EIOffice 2009 Launched As Challenger To Microsoft Office (TechWeb) ::.

TechWeb - InformationWeek - Evermore's productivity suite combines all of the standard office programs into a single application and costs significantly less than Microsoft's suite.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 19:23:02 +0200

.::Microsoft Opens Xbox 360 To Outside Game Creators (NewsFactor) ::.

NewsFactor - Microsoft is opening the Xbox 360 to third-party software creators in a bold attempt to dramatically expand the number of games available on its platform. The goal is to give gaming aficionados far more choices than rivals Sony and Nintendo are offering.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:43:13 +0200

.::DNS Security Flaw Leaked Before Patches Applied (NewsFactor) ::.

NewsFactor - A major flaw in the Internet infrastructure was leaked to the public Monday before many IT directors had the chance to apply security patches. The flaw was discovered weeks ago by Dan Kaminsky, a security expert at IOActive, who has worked with industry leading software developers investigating Internet vulnerabilities.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:15:00 +0200

.::Ubuntu founder urges Linux desktop to rival Apple (InfoWorld) ::.

InfoWorld - Ubuntu Linux Founder Mark Shuttleworth urged development of a Linux desktop to rival what Apple has done in this space and aired a vision of software changing the world.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 15:20:14 +0200

.::Design Flaws, Besides Vulnerabilities, Hurt Banking Sites (PC World) ::.

PC World - Banking Web sites suffer from design flaws that can undermine their security exclusive of software vulnerabilities, according...

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:37:31 +0200

.::Forty Percent of U.S. Gamers Are Women (PC Magazine) ::.

PC Magazine - The Entertainment Software Association (ESA) has completed its annual demographic study and the results are sure to cause a tizzy for a small segment of uninformed observers.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:30:12 +0200

.::McAfee: SMBs Underestimate Cybercrime Risks (PC World) ::.

PC World - A survey by McAfee found that SMBs in North America wrongly conclude their revenue is too low to draw the attention of...

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 01:04:19 +0200

.::VMware forecast disappoints, shares tumble (Reuters) ::.

Reuters - Business software maker VMware Inc issued a revenue outlook on Tuesday that fell far short of expectations, saying customers were delaying purchases or opting for smaller and shorter contracts due to a weak economy.

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:10:13 +0200

.::VMware to Offer Low-footprint ESX Hypervisor Free (PC World) ::.

PC World - VMware Tuesday said it will offer the small-footprint version of its ESX virtualization software free.