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03.20.09 / Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 8

Finally, Microsoft Internet Explorer 8’s year-plus beta test is over.  As of yesterday, IE8 says “hello world.” The general consensus?  IE8’s a good browser, a definite upgrade over IE7, but perhaps might not be enough browser to compete with Mozilla … Read more »

03.12.09 / Microsoft Files Patent Infringement Suit Against TomTom

Microsoft has filed a federal patent infringement lawsuit against TomTom NV, a leading maker of personal GPS devices, and TomTom’s American subsidiary, based in Concord, MA, reports the Boston Globe.  Microsoft has also filed a complaint with the US International … Read more »

02.20.09 / Mozilla to European Commission: We’ll Help You Come Up with a Microsoft/IE Remedy

On January 15, 2009, the European Commission sent a Statement of Objections (SO) to Microsoft outlining the Commission’s preliminary view that Microsoft’s tying of Internet Explorer to its Windows operating system “harms competition between web browsers, undermines product innovation and … Read more »

02.16.09 / Microsoft to Open Its Own “App Store” for Windows-Based Mobile Phones

The Silicon Alley Insider is reporting that Microsoft is set to introduce its own “app store” for Windows Mobile phones. Once again, the software giant seems to be following in Apple’s footsteps.  According to the Silicon Alley Insider piece, which … Read more »

01.22.09 / Microsoft to Slash Up to 5,000 Jobs

Software behemoth Microsoft announced today it will cut up to 5,000 jobs in the next eighteen months, reports CNNMoney.com.  The 5,000 jobs represent 5.5% of the company’s global workforce. Of the job cuts, 1,400 will be slashed immediately, although the … Read more »

01.16.09 / Could Ford Turn to Open Source to Grow Sync?

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas last week, Ford CEO Alan Mulally outlined a plan in which Sync, it’s voice-activated, in-car entertainment and communications system, could turn to an open source model to give third party developers a … Read more »

01.9.09 / Microsoft Victory over Google in Verizon Deal

Microsoft announced a five year deal with Verizon Wireless at the Consumer Electronics Show Wednesday.  Internet Explorer will be the default search engine on Verizon cell phones as opposed to Microsoft’s rival Google.  This news comes at the same time … Read more »

01.8.09 / Microsoft Zune Experiences Leap Year Bug

As if the troubled Microsoft Zune didn’t have enough problems in the marketplace, customers who purchased the 30 GB model—the first one introduced to the marketplace—experienced lock-ups, rebooting, and freezing at the end of 2008.  The reason?  A bug in … Read more »

01.6.09 / Microsoft Internet Explorer Loses Market Share in Last Half of 2008

Long the dominant web browser for Microsoft Windows users, Microsoft’s flagship Internet Explorer web browser saw erosion in total users during the last half of 2008, reports the Wall Street Journal. According to Net Applications, an online research firm, Internet … Read more »

12.29.08 / Silverlight Puts the Screws on Flash

In the world of web design software, Adobe has long been the reigning king.  But the Wall Street Journal now reports that Adobe is feeling increased pressure from Microsoft, as Microsoft makes a strong push with Silverlight, it’s answer to … Read more »