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EC decision proves the value of an ISO standard

Perhaps the International Organisation of Standardization the ISO should rename itself to something more appropriate like the IMSO: The International Organisation of Multiple Standards. After all, why bother issuing standards at all if, after ratifying one standard, it ratifies another for the same thing. This is what's going...

Tags: ISO, OpenDocument Format

Blog posts 2006-05-08

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Oracle opponent cheers delay in mySQL decision

If its MYsql the problem make a foundation out of it IF everybody is so worry about MYsql quick turn this into a foundation big time and sell support.Give away the code , give a version of mysql to a competition on EU to shut them...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Databases, MySQL, Oracle Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

How would you fix the browser ballot for European Windows users?

Kill off Opera, or MS should pull out of Europe cause they can afford toMicrosoft should shut down all offices in the EU, pull out of the market entirely, and tell the EU to bugger off.Perhaps the commission will realize they were wrong.Seriously, over a browser, and the order of...

Tags: Web browsers, Web browser, Opera Software ASA, Microsoft Internet Explorer, ballot, ballot screen, Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

News to know: Dell; Xerox, Android, NewEgg, Win7, Windows Mobile,

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Andrew Nusca: Dell Latitude Z 16" thin-and-light revealed; Lamborghini angles hide boardroom muscle Gallery: Hands on with the Dell...

Tags: Xerox Corp., Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Storage, Andrew Nusca, Newegg.com, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, Sam Diaz, Dell Latitude, EC, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets

Blog posts 2009-09-29

News to know: Twitter DMs; New Neutrality; Zimbra; Dell-Perot; Palm; Foursquare

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET's around-the-Web tech coverage. Michael Krigsman: Are Twitter direct messages safe? Richard Koman: FCC to announce net neutrality principles ...

Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Dell Computer Corp., Twitter Inc., Information Technology, Palm Inc., Dana Blankenhorn, Andrew Nusca, Zimbra, Mary Jo Foley, Net Neutrality, Perot Systems Corp., Microsoft Corp., Sam Diaz, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Serial ATA, Corporate Law, Web Services, Strategy, Enterprise Software, Software, Storage, Hardware, Business Operations, Management

Blog posts 2009-09-22

EC ramps up PR war with Intel (by publishing 518 page decision)

Not a big surpriseThe EC is a protectionist tool extorting technology and money from the creative genius of the US and other countries outside the EU. If you are successful, you are a target.RE: EC ramps up PR war with Intel (by publishing 518 page decision)Well that says it...

Tags: Intel Chip, Intel Corp., page decision, PR War, public relations

Discussion threads 2009-09-21

EC ramps up PR war with Intel (by publishing 518 page decision)

The European Commission has an answer to Intel's contention that it made a bevy of errors in fining it for anti-competitive behavior against rival AMD: It published all of its evidence. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Intel Corp., Public Relations, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-09-21

DOJ gives blessing to Oracle-Sun, awaiting EC approval

Oracle said in a release today that the U.S. Department of Justice has given its blessing to Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems. The deal is still awaiting approval from the European Commission. Sun's shareholders approved the acquisition last month. You'll recall that Oracle came out of left...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Sun Microsystems Inc., U.S. Department Of Justice, Hardware, Sun Solaris, Mergers & Acquisitions, Corporate Law, UNIX, Operating Systems, Databases, Software, Investment, Finance, Business Operations, Enterprise Software, Data Management, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-08-20

IE/EU bickering continues ... Mozilla wades in

Small potatoes--I'm waiting to see what the Russian FAS do next monthntOf course they are whining, they can't build a better productBut expecting the EC to grasp that may be too much.What else should they do?I would agree with what Adrian has posted other than:The first paragraph where he generously...

Tags: Web browsers, Web browser, ballot, Microsoft Corp., Mozilla Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-08-20

EU ombudsman slaps antitrust regulators over Intel case

The European Union ombudsman reportedly criticized antitrust regulators over its evidence collection against Intel. According to the Wall Street Journal, EU ombudsman P. Nikiforos Diamandouros said that the European Commission, which fined Intel $1.45 billion in May for monopoly abuse, failed to record evidence from a Dell...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Regulator, Antitrust, Intel Corp., European Union, EC, Journal, Corporate Law, Security, Business Operations, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-08-10

Web browser ballot mock-up ... thoughts

Web browser ballot mock-up ... thoughtsAgreed...People will either choose Select Later or just click IE.However, you have to think that some people who are fed up with IE will take a closer look and decide for themselves.The sad part? Opera will probably gain 0 market share, even after all the...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, ballot, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-07-31

Microsoft agrees to give choice of browsers to Windows 7 users in Europe

Microsoft agrees to give choice of browsers to Windows 7 users in EuropebluffHi. I have to agree with you on that one. I couldn't imagine that the EC was going to allow Win 7 E -- which is all about harming customers to make a point.I wrote a post a...

Tags: Web browsers, OpenOffice, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Windows 8, Web browser, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-07-24

Why is there no Windows 7 E upgrade for Europe?

Why is there no Windows 7 E upgrade for Europe?Can't blame Microsoft for doing what the EC wanted. ntntRE: Why is there no Windows 7 E upgrade for Europe?And this is the impact of the supposedly "consumer protecting" EC. Way to go EC, you just forced us to buy...

Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Windows 7 E, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-25

Microsoft to Europe: No Windows 7 upgrades for you!

Microsoft to Europe: No Windows 7 upgrades for you!Here in the US it IS a problem.The US Government convicted MS of the same misdeeds as the EU - only Bush came into power and the punishments were back-heeled - remember the 95% share of the browser market Netscape had?Because they...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, Web browsers, Microsoft Corp., Windows 7 Upgrade, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-25

Palm, not Apple, deserves black eye for iTunes sync confusion

Palm, not Apple, deserves black eye for iTunes sync confusioniTunes a monopoly?Do you understand the word?Or are you suggesting that the fact that if a door from a BMW cannot be used on a Toyota means that Toyota is a monopoly for not allowing a user to install a BMW...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, iTunes Songs, Apple Inc., Apple iTunes, Palm Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-06-17

Windows enthusiasts launch 'Boycott Opera' campaign

Windows enthusiasts launch 'Boycott Opera' campaignYeah, ok, Apple too, along with Microsoft.I did forget Apple: I don't get that either. HansWhat is a "Windows Enthusiast"?This is something I don't understand. I've never understood how someone could get behind a for profit company like this. I could...

Tags: boycott, Microsoft Windows, Opera Software ASA, Windows Enthusiast

Discussion threads 2009-06-15

European regulators, Opera weigh in on Microsoft's Windows 7 E plan

European regulators, Opera weigh in on Microsoft's Windows 7 E planMS has a conflict of interest between the OS and application marketsOpera, Mozilla etc compete with "Microsoft, the application vendor". It is "Microsoft, the OS vendor" who is being asked to ship multiple browsers."Microsoft, the OS vendor" does [i]not[/i] compete...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Opera Software ASA, Web browser

Discussion threads 2009-06-12

Poll: Is Microsoft's Windows 7 E a stroke of genius?

Poll: Is Microsoft's Windows 7 E a stroke of genius?I think you need more options.I think it's a brilliant move on Microsoft's part. But I wouldn't be surprised to see the EU reject it. I think they want to force MS to install other browsers (one who's name shall not...

Tags: Web browsers, MS obviously, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Windows 7 E, Microsoft Windows 7, stroke, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-06-11

Europeans vote to give Google Book deal a hard time

More trouble (read: good news) in the Google Books settlement. EurActiv reports that EU ministers will recommend the European Commission investigate the implications of the settlement on European authors. A source told the site: Several member states will raise concerns during the meeting, but it...

Tags: Google Inc., Germany, Settlement, Author, Member State, Litigation, Business Operations, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2009-05-28

AMD: Intel's Otellini 'doesn't get' his consumer disrespect, has 'no remorse'

AMD: Intel's Otellini 'doesn't get' his consumer disrespect, has 'no remorse'The EC is overstepping its authorityIntel, like Microsoft, has always been under fire from regulatory agencies for years. This is just another way for a governmental entity to interfere in a corporation's business practices. I hope Intel draws...

Tags: Leadership, Strategy, Semiconductors, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-13