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Microsoft fixes IE patch again: Microsoft has released an out-of-schedule fix for problems introduced by its last patch for Internet Explorer. Microsoft has released an out-of-schedule fix for problems introduced by its last patch for Internet Explorer. The fix, described in Microsoft support article ID 976749, was initially made available on...; Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Web Browsers, Internet, IE, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, browser, security, Tom Espiner ZDNet UK; News items 2009-11-04
Gallery: A visit to Microsoft's first store: The first Windows retail store is an impressive effort. Sure, they stole freely from Apple, but why not? Few civilians will notice or care about the similarities - unless the stores are in close proximity. by Robin Harris; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Microsoft, Apple, store, retail, Robin Harris, news; Image galleries 2009-11-02
Peering inside Microsoft's giant data center: CNET's Ina Fried speaks to two of the designers of Microsoft's just-opened data center in Chicago.; Tags: Data Center, Microsoft Corp., Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, News, Microsoft, data, center, container, server; Videos 2009-11-02
Microsoft drops 'Family Guy' special: Microsoft representative said the show - a variety show to be done by Alex Borstein and Seth MacFarlane - was not "a fit with the Windows brand." Microsoft said Monday it has canceled its sponsorship of a planned variety show with the creator of the "Family Guy." ...; Tags: Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Branding, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Microsoft, Windows 7, television, Ina Fried CNET News; News items 2009-10-27
Students find Win 7 upgrade a tough assignment: Microsoft admits problems that students are having when they try to download a discounted upgrade version of Windows 7. Microsoft's discount Windows 7 upgrade for students has proven to be a tough assignment for some of those who signed up for the offer. The software maker...; Tags: Student, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Microsoft, Windows 7, students, Ina Fried; News items 2009-10-26

All about Windows 7: After nearly a year of testing, Windows 7 is officially available to the public. Who should upgrade to Microsoft's latest operating system?; Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Microsoft, launch, beta; Articles 2009-10-26
Gallery: Kindle comes to the PC: In a surprise announcement at the public launch of Windows 7, Amazon is working on a Kindle reader application that will work on Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7 machines. by Andy Smith; Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Amazon, Kindle, Microsoft, Andy Smith; Image galleries 2009-10-22
Microsoft to fix Bing spam bug: Microsoft announced that it is fixing a bug in Bing that previously allowed spammers to bypass spam filters and distribute malicious links. Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it is fixing a bug in Bing that previously allowed spammers to bypass spam filters and distribute malicious links. ...; Tags: Spammer, Webroot Software Inc., Spam Filter, Microsoft Corp., Security, Spam And Phishing, Microsoft, spam, Bing, Elinor Mills CNET News; News items 2009-10-22
Windows 95 wiped out last PC competition: Windows 95 marked the last time Microsoft faced any "serious competition" in the PC operating system market, an analysts recalls, as the software vendor gets ready to launch its much-anticipated Windows 7. Windows 95 marked the last time Microsoft faced any "serious competition" in the PC operating system market,...; Tags: PC, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware, Windows 7, Microsoft, Windows, Victoria Ho ZDNet Asia; News items 2009-10-21
Image Gallery: A look at the Samsung Intrepid Windows Mobile 6.5 device: Windows Mobile 6.5 was just recently announced and with that announcement came the launch of several devices running the latest operating system. The Samsung Intrepid is a touchscreen device with a forward facing QWERTY keyboard, similar to a BlackBerry device. The device supports Sprint's 3.5G EV-DO network, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS,...; Tags: Touch Screen, Device, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Samsung Intrepid, Keyboards, Monitors & Displays, GPS, Handhelds, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, product photos, sprint, samsung, windows mobile, microsoft, Matthew Miller; Image galleries 2009-10-20
Five steps before moving to Windows 7: Gartner says it is "nearly inevitable" that businesses will migrate to Microsoft's upcoming operating system Windows 7 but they must examine some key issues before making the move. It is "nearly inevitable" that businesses will migrate to Microsoft's upcoming operating system Windows 7 and they must examine some key...; Tags: Operating System, Gartner Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Microsoft, Gartner, Liau Yun Qing ZDNet Asia; News items 2009-10-16
Windows 7 to 'Elevate Miami': The city of Miami's "Elevate Miami" program is installing Windows 7 in five locations to help its residents better compete in the new digital society and economy. When new software comes out, usually the more well-to-do get access first, and then eventually it trickles down. However, some of the...; Tags: City, Miami, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Microsoft, Ina Fried CNET News; News items 2009-10-14
Image Gallery: Zune HD AV dock and Premium Car Pack: While there isn't a huge accessory market like we see for the iPod yet, the Zune HD is a very compelling device and accessories are sure to follow. Microsoft did launch a couple last month and these two premier accessories let you connect to your HD TV and view high...; Tags: Car, Microsoft Zune, Accessory, product photos, zune, microsoft, mp3 player, media center, accessories, Matthew Miller; Image galleries 2009-10-13
T-Mobile halts sales of Sidekick: T-Mobile USA has, at least temporarily, stopped selling all models of the Sidekick in the wake of a massive hardware failure that resulted in many customers losing their e-mail, contacts, and other data. Wireless carrier T-Mobile USA has, at least temporarily, stopped selling all models of the Sidekick in...; Tags: T-Mobile, Sidekick, Sales Strategy, E-mail, Sales Force Management, Sales, Online Communications, Microsoft, Ina Fried CNET News; News items 2009-10-12
Microsoft hints at second low-cost Office option: In addition to the bare-bones Office 2010 Starter that will come bundled on many new PCs, starting next year, it appears Microsoft has another low-cost option planned. In addition to the bare-bones Office 2010 Starter that will come bundled on many new PCs, starting next year, it appears Microsoft...; Tags: PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Microsoft, Office, Ina Fried CNET News; News items 2009-10-12
Microsoft unveils Windows Phone: Microsoft's Robbie Bach gives details on a new platform called Windows Phone that features a mobile app store. The company also unveiled updates to Zune HD and Xbox 360, including the ability to stream HD video to Microsoft's gaming console.; Tags: Phone, Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Game Players, Advertising & Promotion, Telecom & Utilities, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Marketing, News, microsoft; Videos 2009-10-07
CNET Conversations: Microsoft's Steve Ballmer: Steve Ballmer talks about Google's apps, Apple's niche, Zune's potential, and what's up with that Courier tablet.; Tags: Steve Ballmer, CBS Interactive Inc., Microsoft Corp., Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, TechRepublic Inc., CNET Conversations, News, Steve Balmer, Microsoft, Apple, tablet, PC, Windows; Videos 2009-10-06
Image Gallery: A walk around the AT&T HTC Pure Windows Mobile 6.5 device: The HTC Pure from AT&T is the first Windows Mobile 6.5 device launched on a US wireless carrier. This is an AT&T branded HTC Touch Diamond2 loaded up with plenty of AT&T bloatware in a sleek form factor at a nice price of $150 after rebate and contract. The device...; Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, AT&T Corp., Keyboards, Mobile Operating Systems, Monitors & Displays, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Wireless And Mobility, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, Software, product photos, htc, at&t, windows mobile, microsoft, Matthew Miller; Image galleries 2009-10-06
Image Gallery: A walk around the AT&T HTC Pure Windows Mobile 6.5 device: The HTC Pure from AT&T is the first Windows Mobile 6.5 device launched on a US wireless carrier. This is an AT&T branded HTC Touch Diamond2 loaded up with plenty of AT&T bloatware in a sleek form factor at a nice price of $150 after rebate and contract. The device...; Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows Mobile, AT&T Corp., Keyboards, Mobile Operating Systems, Monitors & Displays, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Wireless And Mobility, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Hardware, Peripherals, Components, Software, product photos, htc, at&t, windows mobile, microsoft, Matthew Miller; Image galleries 2009-10-06
Image Gallery: Windows Mobile 6.5 disappoints with lack of customization and stylus requirement: I had high hopes for Windows Mobile 6.5 to at least provide a better touch experience, but it only does so on a basic level. We now see no customization support in the Start menu or Today screen and an overall lack of consistency across the platform. Windows Mobile needs...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Customization, Mobile Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Hardware, screenshots, microsoft, windows mobile, pocket pc, smartphone, Matthew Miller; Image galleries 2009-10-05