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Reviews & Articles :: Software Magazine :: February, 2008

February, 2008 Issue


Business Google sets its Sites on Microsoft Google sets its Sites on Microsoft

February 28, 2008 | Author: Sylvie Barak.
GOOGLE SITES, which launched today, is basically an online Intranet, for creating team collaborations.

Business EU fines Microsoft record $1.4bn EU fines Microsoft record $1.4bn

February 27, 2008 | Author: BBC News.
The European Commission has fined US computer giant Microsoft for defying sanctions imposed on it for anti-competitive behaviour.

Business Is Yahoo the right mate for Microsoft? Yes... Is Yahoo the right mate for Microsoft? Yes...

February 24, 2008 | Author: Dan Farber.
With Microsoft's pursuit Google...I mean Yahoo... going into the end game, some are questioning the wisdom of plunking down about $45 billion on such a prize. Last week, Robert Breza, an analyst with RBC Capital Market, made the case for Microsoft chipping away at Google's search/ad lead in a less desperate manner with its adCenter platform, and instead investing the billions in business applications and social networking. Michael A. Cusumano, professor at the Sloan School of Management at MIT, recommends that Microsoft stay closer to its business software roots and acquire SAP. This advice won't provide much relief for Yahoo CEO and co-founder Jerry Yang.

Business Congresswoman Lofgren predicts Microsoft-Yahoo antitrust hearings Congresswoman Lofgren predicts Microsoft-Yahoo antitrust hearings

February 23, 2008 | Author: Stefanie Olsen.
SAN JOSE--Microsoft will likely face an antitrust fight in Washington for its proposed $44.6 billion buyout of Yahoo, according to California Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren.

Business EU Cautiously Welcomes Microsoft to Open Source EU Cautiously Welcomes Microsoft to Open Source

February 23, 2008 | Author: Paul Meller.
European regulators say they'll keep tabs on how Microsoft delivers on its promise of transparency.

Business Microsoft's open-source patent threat still intact Microsoft's open-source patent threat still intact

February 23, 2008 | Author: Steven Shankland.
Microsoft made major concessions on Thursday that should make it easier for open-source software to dovetail with or even replace Microsoft products, but a major caveat means the company's legal threats remain alive and well.

Business World not open to Microsoft promises World not open to Microsoft promises

February 23, 2008 | Author: Leader.
The most impressive aspect of Microsoft's statement on Thursday in favour of caring and sharing wasn't in anything the company said. It was the speed at which the world, or that part of it not in a commercial relationship with Microsoft, digested the information and replied: Heard it before. Not good enough.

Internet & Networks Home networks plus devices don't equal multimedia networking Home networks plus devices don't equal multimedia networking

February 20, 2008 | Author: Jacqueline Emigh.
Although multimedia devices are clearly out there in households today -- and so are home networks -- multimedia home networking isn't exactly commonplace yet, observed analysts at In-Stat, concurring with views expressed by some other analyst firms, as well.

Internet & Networks Celebrity porn scandal rocks Internet in China Celebrity porn scandal rocks Internet in China

February 20, 2008 | Author: Steven Musil.
A pink MacBook, a computer repair shop, an internationally renowned actor, and eight female pop stars are at the center of what is being described as the biggest Internet sex scandal in China.

Business Gates on Yahoo: It's the people Gates on Yahoo: It's the people

February 20, 2008 | Author: Ina Fried.
PALO ALTO, Calif.--Bill Gates is willing to pay a lot for engineering talent.

Software Development Sun virtualizes for developers with Innotek buy Sun virtualizes for developers with Innotek buy

February 16, 2008 | Author: Gordon Haff.
As with other companies serious about being viewed as virtualization players, Sun has found that one size cannot be made to fit all. Thus, Sun's early religion around the operating system containers built into Solaris 10 has given way to more of a toolbox approach that most notably also includes its Xen-based xVM Server.

Internet & Networks Yahoo acquires Maven Networks Yahoo acquires Maven Networks

February 16, 2008 | Author: Dawn Kawamoto.
Yahoo announced Tuesday that it has snapped up online video platform provider Maven Networks, in a $160 million deal.

Business Bank scammers scammed, says security researcher Bank scammers scammed, says security researcher

February 15, 2008 | Author: OUT-LAW.COM.
Hacking tools nick nicked data

System & Utilities Eugene Kaspersky and the KGB man that never was Eugene Kaspersky and the KGB man that never was

February 15, 2008 | Author: John Leyden.
AV boss has bone to pick with The Guardian

Software Development Google updates Android software development kit Google updates Android software development kit

February 14, 2008 | Author: Nancy Gohring.
First update since announcement of mobile phone SDK includes new user interface, support for additional file formats in Android media player, and more

Internet & Networks Nokia to add Google Search to Handsets Nokia to add Google Search to Handsets

February 12, 2008 | Author: Reuters.
Google search will be added first to new Nokia multimedia phones, then roll out to other handsets.

Business Microsoft's next move in fight for Yahoo Microsoft's next move in fight for Yahoo

February 12, 2008 | Author: Dawn Kawamoto.
With Yahoo issuing a resounding "no" to Microsoft's current buyout bid, the latter has one of two levers it can pull, analysts, investors and proxy solicitors have said.

Business Microsoft introduces standalone Outlook Microsoft introduces standalone Outlook

February 10, 2008 | Author: Colin Barker.
In response to what it claims is "popular demand", Microsoft has introduced a standalone version of its contacts and email package, Outlook, the company announced on Wednesday.

Business Illegal-software crackdown targets Glasgow Illegal-software crackdown targets Glasgow

February 10, 2008 | Author: Nick Heath.
A crackdown will be targeted at companies in Glasgow after the city was pinpointed as being a hotspot for illegal software.

Business No guarantees for Google in its mobile mission No guarantees for Google in its mobile mission

February 10, 2008 | Author: Marguerite Reardon.
Google sees mobile as its future, but the company's success in the mobile realm may not be a given.

Business Motorola may spin off mobile-phone unit Motorola may spin off mobile-phone unit

February 10, 2008 | Author: Marguerite Reardon.
Maybe Carl Icahn was right about Motorola.

Internet & Networks Nortel: Virtual worlds may replace the office Nortel: Virtual worlds may replace the office

February 10, 2008 | Author: Natasha Lomas.
Nortel Networks is looking to the next generation of employees to shape the workplace of tomorrow, and high on its agenda is exploring the role of Web 2.0 technologies and virtual worlds such as Linden Lab's Second Life.

Business Yahoo Said to Beef Up Talks With Google Yahoo Said to Beef Up Talks With Google

February 8, 2008 | Author: Linda Rosencrance.
Yahoo looks for alternatives to Microsoft's unsolicited $44.6 billion takeover bid, according to a report in the Los Angeles Times.

Games Duke Nukem Forever Confirmed for 2008 Duke Nukem Forever Confirmed for 2008

February 8, 2008 | Author: Gamepro staff.
3D Realms' Scott Miller finally commits to a Duke Nukem Forever release date.

Business Ballmer: Yahoo brand will live Ballmer: Yahoo brand will live

February 8, 2008 | Author: Ina Fried.
Microsoft says it can find $1 billion in cost cuts by combining Yahoo's business with its own Internet services operation, however CEO Steve Ballmer says the Yahoo name isn't one of the things on the chopping block.

Business EBay to ban negative seller views EBay to ban negative seller views

February 7, 2008 | Author: BBC News.
Online auction site eBay has said it plans to overhaul its feedback system and will ban sellers from leaving negative comments about buyers.

Business Pirate Bay hit with legal action Pirate Bay hit with legal action

February 5, 2008 | Author: BBC news.
Four men who run one of the most popular file-sharing sites in the world have been charged with conspiracy to break copyright law in Sweden.

Web Development Google offers security and compliance services for any e-mail system Google offers security and compliance services for any e-mail system

February 5, 2008 | Author: Elinor Mills.
Google is using its Postini acquisition to offer security features for any e-mail system.

Business Google shares fall below $500 Google shares fall below $500

February 5, 2008 | Author: Elinor Mills.
Maybe a roller-coaster ride is just the distraction Disneyland-bound Googlers need to get their minds off the company's falling share price.

MP3 & Audio Beatles hit to be played in space Beatles hit to be played in space

February 5, 2008 | Author: News.
Across the Universe by the Beatles will become the first song ever to be beamed directly into space next week, US space agency Nasa has announced.

Business Microsoft bid is better than stagnating, say Yahoo insiders Microsoft bid is better than stagnating, say Yahoo insiders

February 5, 2008 | Author: Stefanie Olsen.
Sometimes change--any change--is good.

Business Top Google execs vowed to stay 20 years Top Google execs vowed to stay 20 years

February 3, 2008 | Author: Reuters.
Google's top three executives pledged to work together for 20 years in a pact they made shortly before the company's initial public offering in August 2004, Fortune magazine has reported.

Internet & Networks Russian operator to build Armenian WiMax network Russian operator to build Armenian WiMax network

February 3, 2008 | Author: Reuters.
Russian fixed-line operator Comstar-UTS said on Thursday it had started to build a mobile broadband network in Armenia using WiMax technology.

Internet & Networks The MySpace generation's got a crush on Obama The MySpace generation's got a crush on Obama

February 3, 2008 | Author: Caroline McCarthy.
NEW YORK--Right before Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama addressed the MySpace-MTV "Closing Arguments" event via videoconference from Minneapolis, one of the young studio audience members whispered, "He's the whole reason why we're here."

Business Microsoft expects EC to approve Yahoo deal Microsoft expects EC to approve Yahoo deal

February 1, 2008 | Author: Tom Espiner.
The European Commission will wait for Microsoft to notify it of any deal it hammers out to acquire Yahoo.

Business Microsoft wants Yahoo for its users, say analysts Microsoft wants Yahoo for its users, say analysts

February 1, 2008 | Author: Peter Judge.
Microsoft's $44.6bn (£22.6) bid to buy Yahoo could backfire if not executed properly, according to analysts — but the phenomenal price may be worth paying to fend off the challenge from Google.

Business Cultural differences loom large in Microsoft-Yahoo Cultural differences loom large in Microsoft-Yahoo

February 1, 2008 | Author: Ina Fried.
When you look at the cultural differences between Microsoft and Yahoo, you don't need to look much further than a floor plan.

Business Ballmer's letter to Yahoo: We want you Ballmer's letter to Yahoo: We want you

February 1, 2008 | Author: Declan McCullagh.
Below is the text of the letter that Microsoft sent to Yahoo's board of directors:

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