Generous Microsoft unveils new security software, but remains a miser still

September 30th, 2009 Microsoft to release free antivirus PC softwareREDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp.

March 10th, 2006 Microsoft unveils Windows Live portal and search interface which is like good 'ol excite.com on AJAX diet and some more. The key features are: Search results allows controlling the level of details using a scrollbar Results can be scrolled using a scrollbar and fetched live with AJAX.

June 21st, 2006 While Microsoft developers are scrambling to patch a security hole in Excel, a hacker has now posted code that exploits a second vulnerability in the popular spreadsheet software. Microsoft says that criminals are not yet using this code in attacks, but the software could be used to run unauthorised programs on a PC, according to Marc Maiffret, chief hacking officer at security software vendor eEye Digital Security.

June 18th, 2009 Microsoft readies free PC security softwareSEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it plans to release a beta test of its free computer security program next week and is on track to launch a finished product in the fall.

August 10th, 2006 I have never seen them so concerned about computer vulnerability from Microsoft Windows software. Everyone knows Windows OS is vulnerable by default.

July 6th, 2009 SAN JOSE, Calif. — Microsoft Corp.

April 9th, 2009 LONDON - More than 97 percent of all emails sent in the world are unwanted spam, says a Microsoft security report. According to the report, e-mails are dominated by spam adverts for drugs, and general product pitches.

May 29th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft has unveiled a new search engine named Bing, renewing its efforts to challenge the dominance of Google in the Internet search market. The company said the new service will begin to roll out over the coming days and will be fully deployed worldwide June 3.

January 27th, 2009 VALLABH VIDYANAGAR - Material handling equipment manufacturer Elecon Engineering Wednesday launched a software that stores health information on mobile phones for use during crisis. Called 'In Case of Emergency' (ICE), the software can help communicate one's health information, which can be communicated to pre-identified family members and friends during crisis through the mobile phone.

July 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Internet giant Google announced Wednesday the arrival of its own computer operating system, initially designed for use with Netbook computers. Google Chrome OS, based on the company's nine-month old browser software, is to be available to consumers from the second half of 2010, a statement on Google's blog said.

June 1st, 2009 Microsoft unveils motion control for Xbox 360 LOS ANGELES — Gamers, get ready for your close-up. Microsoft introduced a prototype camera Monday that can be used as a controller for the Xbox 360.

March 12th, 2008 Dell in India doesn't offer the range of customizations that you would normally come to expect from them. Moreover calling Dell may have some unintended consequences like possibly a call from Microsoft.

July 18th, 2006 Microsoft Corp. filed 26 lawsuits that allege computer dealers sold illegal Microsoft software.

April 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.

September 18th, 2009 Microsoft sues over 'malicious' online advertisingNEW YORK — Microsoft Corp. has filed five lawsuits aimed at halting the flow of malicious online advertising.