Microsoft to release full version of free Security Essentials antivirus software for PCsSeptember 30th, 2009 Microsoft to release free antivirus PC softwareREDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp.
NCR purchases Netkey, a provider of kiosk and digital sign software applicationsNovember 2nd, 2009 NCR purchases Netkey for an undisclosed amountDULUTH, Ga. — NCR Corp., a maker of ATMs, retail checkout scanners and self-serve kiosks, said Monday that it bought Netkey Inc., a provider of kiosk and digital sign software applications.
Bill Gates among Obama's Oval Office visitorsOctober 30th, 2009 more images
more imagesGates among Obama's Oval Office guestsWASHINGTON — Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates was among those landing Oval Office visits with President Barack Obama during his first months in office. The White House late Friday afternoon released a partial list of visitors to the White House since Obama took office in January.
Generous Microsoft unveils new security software, but remains a miser stillJune 24th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Hoping to dispel fears about the vulnerability of Windows to viruses and other malware, Microsoft Tuesday released a trial version of a new free security package called Microsoft Security Essentials. The software is designed to replace the Windows Defender tool that Microsoft released in 2007, but which was widely derided as being inadequate to protect computers from the constant and ever-evolving threats posed by hackers.
Cognizant acquires UBS Indian set-upOctober 15th, 2009 CHENNAI - The Nasdaq-listed software services firm Cognizant Technology Thursday announced it would acquire Hyderabad-based UBS India Service Centre, the captive service provider to the UBS Group for an undisclosed sum. As part of the multi-year agreement, Cognizant will provide a range of services relating to business process outsourcing (BPO), knowledge process outsourcing, information technology and remote infrastructure management to UBS divisions around the globe.
Microsoft Sues Windows Resellers Alleging PiracyJuly 18th, 2006 Microsoft Corp. filed 26 lawsuits that allege computer dealers sold illegal Microsoft software.
Germany fines Microsoft for anti-competitive pricingApril 9th, 2009 BONN - Germany's main competition agency, the Federal Cartel Office, Wednesday slapped a fine of 9 million euros ($12 million) on US software company Microsoft for imposing a retail price for its Office Home and Student 2007 software. Microsoft said it would pay the fine to avoid a lengthy legal dispute and was reviewing its internal processes in Germany to ensure they complied with German law in future.
Biggest Internet Explorer Problem With JavascriptJuly 26th, 2007 You would be surprised to know that the biggest Internet Explorer issue I am facing while writing rather complex cross-browser javascript code is related to just a comma. In javascript array if you add a comma after the last element in the array then Internet Explorer fails with a variety of undecipherable (Microsoft style) error messages.
IBM to acquire analytics software maker SPSS in all-cash deal worth $1.2BJuly 28th, 2009 IBM to acquire SPSS for $1.2BARMONK, N.Y. — IBM Corp.
Google App Sync Tool For Microsoft Outlook Flops Out June 18th, 2009 The launch of App Sync software was Google's most aggressive move challenging Microsoft's stronghold in enterprise market. According Google's claims its app was designed to allow the users to switch to Google Apps while retaining the Microsoft Outlook interface.
Microsoft opens Office 2010 for early testing, keeps free Web versions under wrapsJuly 13th, 2009 Office 2010 test opens; free Web versions laterSEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. is giving a select group of technology-savvy testers an early peek at its Office 2010 software, but it's keeping a key development — free Web-based versions of programs such as Word and Excel — under wraps a little while longer.
Microsoft Lost Appeal Against 497 Million Euro Fine by European CommissionSeptember 17th, 2007 Microsoft has lost its appeal against a record 497m euro (approx: $690m) fine imposed by the European Commission. The European Court of First Instance upheld the ruling that Microsoft had abused its dominant market position.
Microsoft opens Office 2010 for early testing, but keeps Web browser versions under wrapsJuly 13th, 2009 Microsoft opens early testing on Office 2010SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. is giving a select group of technology-savvy testers an early peek at Office 2010, but it's still keeping Web-based versions of Word, Excel and its other go-to programs under wraps.
Linux Tips: Bandwidth Monitoring, Common Commands, AccountingOctober 13th, 2008 Linux Bandwidth monitoring tools and this (better explanations) - Instead of apt-get use yum install for RedHat based systems like Fedora, CentOS and obviously RedHat. Common Linux commands - The description is terse.
Charles River Labs posts 30 percent drop in 2nd-qtr profit; announces 2 acquisitionsAugust 5th, 2009 Charles River Labs 2nd-qtr profit down 30 percentWILMINGTON, Mass. — Medical research equipment maker Charles River Laboratories International Inc.