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- Motorola iTunes phone faces uphill battle against MS media juggernaut
- Motorola iTunes phone faces uphill battle against MS media juggernautI see MS having the uphill battleI would seem to me that iTunes already has a huge consumer base, and with profit sharing between the carrier, it would be of greater interest to users, than using an entirely carrier owned music...
- Tags: Digital media, Digital music, phone, Microsoft Corp., MS media juggernaut, MS Media, juggernaut, carrier, Verizon Communications Inc., Motorola Inc.
- Discussion threads 2005-06-27
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- Microsoft isn't the only one developing a hardware-accelerated browser
- It is a dumb idea.WAIT! Firefox and Chrome teams are looking to do the same?What a brilliant idea!I smell a large scale patent war brewingThis will be one that catches everybody's attention, not just the people who work in the industry.I'd bet that Office goes hardware-rendered, tooI'd bet that Office...
- Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, IE9, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, hardware, Web browser
- Discussion threads 2009-11-24
- News to know: XP Mode; Cisco; Comcast; 'Ardi'
- 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. Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft releases XP Mode virtualization to manufacturing [video=346621] Larry Dignan: Cisco doubles down...
- Tags: Google Inc., Web, Larry Dignan, Advertisement, Microsoft Windows XP, Comcast Corp., Microsoft Corp., Cisco Systems Inc., Channel Management, Wi-Fi, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing
- Blog posts 2009-10-02
- Microsoft: Vista SP1 will break these programs
- Microsoft: Vista SP1 will break these programsNYT ReaderI had the NYT Reader installed when I ran the SP1 package. I also kept all my peripherals (7 USB devices) connected during the upgrade and it went surprisingly without errors and finished in 19 minutes. NYT Reader and all my other apps...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), NVidia Corp., Dxdiag, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, SP1, operating system
- Discussion threads 2008-02-21
- Microsoft and Google stalk the Internet operating system
- Microsoft and Google stalk the Internet operating systemIn the long run, Live services...will not make the big splash everyone is hoping for. Individual consumers may find it useful but Enterprises will move the services back in house. Especially with Open Source providing more and better services that can...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Game players, Internet, Yahoo! acquisition, Microsoft Corp., MSFT, cloud computing, Google Inc., computing, Yahoo! Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-02-12
- Music industry buys a clue
- Music industry buys a clueALMOST sounds like even they realize they have maxed out the 'Greed Meter'Nah. They'll find another way. I have faith in them...Real progress will be...... when content executives realize their licensing fees are so high that Apple has had difficulty making money on music.If...
- Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Apple Inc., digital-rights management, content company
- Discussion threads 2006-11-28
- What if Linux does infringe on Microsoft intellectual property?
- What if Linux does infringe on Microsoft intellectual property?LuckilyThis is merely a US problem, and the more happens on this front in the US the less likely it is that software patents are implemented in the EU. Way to go MS...One interesting thought though. If the Linux vendors move to...
- Tags: Linux, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, intellectual property, Microsoft Corp., patent
- Discussion threads 2006-11-24
- Microsoft: Web services to aid, not kill, software
- Microsoft: Web services to aid, not kill, softwareOuch to Google and IBMI think Microsoft now has a Chief Software Architect with a head on his shoulders and the ability to execute. Ozzie is no fool, infact he is a very smart guy who designed some very keen products. ...
- Tags: Web services, Channel management, software, Web service, Web, Microsoft Corp., Ozzie, IBM Corp.
- Discussion threads 2006-07-28
- Tablet PCs required for Virginia Tech engineers
- Tablet PCs required for Virginia Tech engineersAnd to be smarter ...Now, they should really employ some high tech ...Use WiFi to broadcast lecture and classroom and lab notes to tablets.Allow tests to be conducted on the tablets, instead of using paper ...Capture whiteboard diagrams and other instructional information ...Use the...
- Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, PC, Virginia Tech, tablet, tablet PC
- Discussion threads 2006-06-30
- The Microsoft embedded freight train
- The Microsoft embedded freight trainOne thing JohnWinCE and Windows Embeded are not the same thing. Pleae refrain from using the terms interchangeably in your posts.Customizing code someone else controls is like remodeling your apartment.Every improvement you make only benefits the actual owner, who may decide to raise the rent...
- Tags: Embedded Linux, Linux, Operating systems, Microsoft development tools, Programming languages, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows CE, Microsoft Windows, operating system
- Discussion threads 2006-06-29
- Microsoft adCenter launched - Ballmer says Microsoft evolving from software to media company
- Microsoft adCenter launched - Ballmer says Microsoft evolving from software to media companyMore Than Just A Software Company[i]"Our close partnership with the ad community is extremely important to us as we evolve Microsoft from a software company into the world's largest, most attractive provider of online media through MSN, Windows...
- Tags: Portals, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Tools & Techniques, UNIX, Advertising & Promotion, Microsoft Adcenter, Microsoft Corp., online media, software, Steve Ballmer
- Discussion threads 2006-05-04
- The DRM grinch who stole Christmas
- The DRM grinch who stole ChristmasThe solution, everyone just use MS products.Actauly products that support the MS formats. (MS is not like Apple and doesn't sell the hardware.)Sort of like using a browser to view ZDNet pagesor use the talkbacks...Why can't you people get it together?Ever wonder whyalmost none...
- Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, MP3, Sony DRM, digital-rights management, Apple Inc., AAC, Apple Macintosh
- Discussion threads 2005-11-15
- Real, Microsoft reach truce
- Real, Microsoft reach truceHaving seen the error of their ways...Real backed the wrong horse, and, finally realizing that, took the money and cozied up to Microsoft. This particular element of the antitrust claim was weak to begin with. This settlement solves a lot of problems for Microsoft, at...
- Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, MJB, Microsoft Corp., truce, digital-rights management
- Discussion threads 2005-10-11
- Sonos responds to Declaration of InDRMpendence
- Sonos responds to Declaration of InDRMpendenceA bit puzzled.Would not an open DRM standard break both the stated and implied purpose of DRM in general? The stated purpose is to prevent piracy. But with a single standard, particularly an open one, is a single point of failure for DRMed...
- Tags: Apple Inc., digital-rights management, Microsoft Corp., Sonos
- Discussion threads 2005-10-05
- Microsoft understands content is king
- Microsoft understands content is kingMarketing of DRMBut to what point is DRM marketable to the end user?Take note of who is complaining.If you read the coming avalanch of talkbacks you will see the people complaining fall into two catagories, those that want a legitimate backup, and the file traders.To address...
- Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Digital media, Microsoft Windows Vista, content company, digital-rights management, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2005-08-31
- Hollywood, Microsoft align on new Windows
- Hollywood, Microsoft align on new WindowsDo you want Fries with that?"The table is already set," said Marcus Matthias, product manager for Microsoft's digital media division. "We can come in and eat at the buffet, or we can stand outside and wash cars."Well gee, your Mega Double Cheese Burger does sound...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Consumer electronics, Microsoft Corp., operating system, DVD, computer, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2005-08-30
- Intel-backed venture another feather in cap of Microsoft media juggernaut
- Intel-backed venture another feather in cap of Microsoft media juggernautHave you seen that "digital home?"Even Intel employees are contemptuous of it.It remains to be seen whether this is going to help Microsoft lock up the entertainment market or just give them another black eye.As Far as You Know!Microsoft tends to...
- Tags: Sales strategy, DVD, Piracy, box-office revenue, Microsoft Corp., Intel Corp., feather
- Discussion threads 2005-07-08
- More momentum for Microsoft's media juggernaut
- More momentum for Microsoft's media juggernautThe smart players go with the winner...Business as usual.Is there a market for this?Great, Microsoft has a super product that is going to dominate the field. The question remains, is there really a field there? Do people really want video on demand on...
- Tags: TV & Home Theater, Digital media, HEY PEOPLE, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2005-07-06
- Motorola iTunes phone faces uphill battle against MS media juggernaut
- Reuters has a story this morning about how the GSM/GPRS-based wireless carrier Cingular is considering the addition of Motorola's iTunes-compatible phone to its lineup. Apparently, the decision hasn't been made yet. The difference between an iTunes phone and other phones that can play MP3 files is that...
- Tags: Apple Computer Inc., Apple iTunes, music, telephone
- Blog posts 2005-06-27
- Microsoft seeks Xbox touch for music
- Microsoft seeks Xbox touch for musicCompetition with Bose and SonyI love Bose's noise-cancelling headphones, but they are too expensive. If Microsoft can bring down the price of such headphones and speakers, many listeners will be happy.Oh wait!! I thought Microsoft was the media juggernaut?!?!?{whistle} Yo David....! Johnny boy! ...
- Tags: Game players, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, music, Micro$oft
- Discussion threads 2005-06-14
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