Microsoft
Microsoft ordered to stop selling Windows
Reuters
Microsoft has been ordered by a Chinese court to stop selling versions of its Windows operating systems that include fonts designed by a local company, citing a violation of licensing agreements.Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen treated for cancer
AP
Microsoft co-founder and billionaire investor Paul Allen has been diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and is undergoing chemotherapy.The truth about computer bugs
By DAVE THOMPSON - The Press
Although small armies of testers check software before it is released, bugs still get through. But consumers are still well served, even by Microsoft.Facebook, Twitter on Xbox
From today, New Zealand Xbox 360 owners will be able to use social networking applications Twitter and Facebook on their console, and watch movies on demand.
Microsoft brings more data to Bing search
AP
Microsoft's Bing search service will pull more information and tools from other websites as the company tries to distinguish itself as part of its challenge to market leader Google.
Can Apple take Microsoft's perch?
Reuters
Apple Inc's phoenix-like rise from the ashes raises the possibility that it could challenge Microsoft for the technology crown.Windows 7 lucky for most
By CLAIRE McENTEE - The Dominion Post
Retailers are reporting a bumper debut for Windows 7, but not all have found the switch to the software a breeze.Online office outlook cloudy
By TOM PULLAR-STRECKER - The Dominion Post
Microsoft says its head is firmly in the clouds after cutting the price of some communications and collaboration software that businesses can access over the internet by more than one-third.Microsoft cuts more jobs
AP
Microsoft says it is cutting 800 more jobs. That's in addition to the 5,000 layoffs it announced in January.Is Windows 7 Microsoft's last chance?
By ADAM TURNER - The Age
A computer that "just works" - that's Microsoft's ambitious promise with the new Windows 7 operating system. There's a lot riding on whether it can live up to it.Microsoft cans Family Guy promo
AP
Fans of Family Guy are chortling about Microsoft's belated discovery that a Family Guy special might not jibe with the software giant's corporate image.Compute like it's 1999
By DAVE THOMPSON - The Press
Running ancient software on modern computers is now much easier thanks to a free download from Microsoft.Microsoft, Google add Twitter to search results
Microsoft and Google have added Twitter's tweets to their search results.
Richie McCaw helps launch Windows 7
Computerworld
Microsoft launched its new operating system, Windows 7, today, in Auckland's Queen Elizabeth Square, matching its "7" with All Black number 7 Richie McCaw.Windows 7, but who's counting?
AP
Microsoft's new operating system launches today, and you may be asking: How did we get to Windows 7? Did I miss 5 and 6?Windows 7 - Vista with a new hat
Microsoft launches its new operating system, Windows 7, on Thursday. Computer columnist Dave Thompson gives his early verdict.
All about instant messaging
By ADAM TURNER - SMH
If you're looking for a simple way to swap messages with friends quickly, it doesn't get much easier than instant messaging. But which one should you use?Microsoft patches 34 security holes
AP
Microsoft has issued a record number of security patches for its software as part of its regular monthly update.Review: Windows 7
AP
If you've been holding off on buying a new computer, Windows 7 will be a good excuse to get back into the game.Giorgio Armani's new mobile
Reuters
Giorgio Armani has unveiled a new NZ$1400 mobile phone, a stylish device aimed at complementing the designer's suits.Microsoft tackles NZ pirates
By CLAIRE McENTEE - The Dominion Post
Microsoft has flushed out more than 500 New Zealanders using counterfeit software since launching an anti-piracy programme in February.Twitter in talks with Google, Microsoft
Reuters
Twitter is in advanced talks with Google and Microsoft about licensing its data feed to the companies' search engines.Microsoft's new Windows Mobile
Reuters
Microsoft has introduced new software for mobile phones, promising a range of devices to compete with Apple's iPhone and Research in Motion's BlackBerry.Hackers hit Gmail, Yahoo too
Stuff.co.nz
First Microsoft's Hotmail, now Gmail and Yahoo email users have been duped by hackers.Stolen Hotmail passwords appear online
Microsoft urges users to change passwords after a massive security breach.
Making the switch to Windows 7
By CLAIRE MCENTEE - The Dominion Post
Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, is due to hit shops soon.Review: Microsoft Wireless Desktop 3000
By ANGUS DEACON - The Dominion Post
For some, a keyboard and mouse are just things you use everyday and don't think twice about. For others they are essential tools.
Aussie's $518m Microsoft win wiped out
SMH
An Australian inventor, who was set to reap the lion's share of a mammoth US$388 million (NZ$518 million) damages award from Microsoft, is now set to get nothing after the US judge hearing the case decided to ignore the jury's decision.Pay cut for Microsoft CEO
Reuters
Microsoft paid its chief executive Steve Ballmer 5.5 per cent less for the last fiscal year as the world's biggest software company suffered its first ever drop in annual sales.Can New Zealand be a global data centre?
By STEPHEN BELL - Computerworld
New Zealand Trade and Enterprise is floating an idea for New Zealand to become a world datacentre.Microsoft's 'Norton-killer' out this week
The Dominion Post
Micrsoft will launch its free antivirus software on Tuesday, US time, a source close to the company has revealed.It's been bugging me ...
By Gerard Campbell - Stuff.co.nz
If there is one thing that bugs the heck out of me about Xbox Live - and I think the service is excellent - is that not everything on its Marketplace service is available to every region.
Take a great little program called Kodu Game Lab for example.
It's a simple game creation tool primarily aimed at children (but suitable for adults) that lets you create simple games with a collection of tools. It sounds a great program and at something like 400 Microsoft Points, it's not going to break the bank. I always enjoyed dabbling with game creation programs so after learning about it a few months ago, I wanted it (the September issue of Edge magazine has also done a feature about it).
Problem is, it's not available on the New Zealand Marketplace. You can get it in Europe and the United States, but you can't get it in New Zealand and Australia - and I find that utterly confusing.
Why not make Kodu available to every region?
Microsoft plans tablet PC to rival Apple
Reuters
Microsoft is developing a small tablet-style PC to rival a similar product that may be launched by Apple, technology blog Gizmodo has reported.Tupperware tactics to push Windows 7
By LOUISA HEARN - SMH
To help launch Windows 7, a year 12 student from south-east Melbourne will be hosting his first house party.Review: Microsoft Zune HD
AP
The latest Zune gets several things right, but there's still room for improvement.The bizarre behaviour of Microsoft's CEO
By ASHER MOSES - SMH
Age and widespread ridicule haven't tempered Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's crazy on-stage antics.Windows 2000 users left with unfixable flaw
By TOM PULLAR-STRECKER - The Dominion Post
Microsoft says it won't patch a fault in the Windows 2000 operating system, leaving some users vulnerable.LG to release Windows smartphones
Reuters
LG Electronics, the world's third-largest mobile phone maker, said it would launch three new smartphones in the next few weeks that run on Windows software.Many Xbox 360s fail within two years - report
By ASHER MOSES - SMH
Microsoft's Xbox 360 is the least reliable games console, with just under a quarter of all systems failing within the first two years, a new report says.Sony PCs to offer Google Web browser
Reuters
Google is shipping its Chrome browser with Sony PCs, sealing the internet company's first such deal since it introduced the web browser last year to compete with Microsoft.Microsoft centre under review
By TOM PULLAR-STRECKER - The Dominion Post
A cloud is hanging over the Microsoft Innovation Centre in Wellington, which has channelled millions of dollars into dozens of cutting-edge public sector information technology projects since it was established in 2003.Xbox price cut to $499
AP
Microsoft is slashing the price of the high-end Xbox 360 console by $100 in New Zealand, following Sony's price cut for the PlayStation 3 last week.Build your own video game
By MIKE WILCOX - The Age
Ever wanted to make a video game? Microsoft wants to help.First Look: Apple Snow Leopard OS
AP
Apple's new Snow Leopard software isn't as big of a step forward as Windows 7 will be from Windows Vista, but this cheap upgrade is still worth a look.Microsoft photo sparks racism row
Microsoft is under fire for digitally editing a publicity photo to remove a black man.
Yahoo rejigs search engine
Reuters
Yahoo has revamped its search to compete against Microsoft's Bing, even as it relies on the Redmond giant to power its queries.Microsoft smartens up non-smart phones
AAP
Microsoft is giving people with regular cell phones access to the same kinds of programs smart phone owners have embraced.China jails four for pirating Windows XP
Reuters
A Chinese court has jailed four people for spreading their bootleg "Tomato Garden" version of Microsoft's Windows XP.Microsoft, Yahoo, Amazon to fight Google book deal
AP
Three of Google's largest rivals are joining a coalition to oppose a legal settlement that would give the internet search leader digital rights to millions of copyrighted books.Microsoft asks court to halt Word ban
AP
Microsoft is asking the US Court of Appeals to allow it to keep selling Word software as it fights an unfavourable patent ruling.All Blacks beat England in dour test
Police dob in drink driver to Air NZ
Wallabies humiliated by Scotland
Teacher has baby with 17-year-old student
Shyla's a purr-fect little mum
Bitter MP seeks reconciliation
Concern over missing South Auckland teen and baby
Griffin's moves biscuits to Fiji
$450,000 march is political manipulation
Cyclists gone but their trash lingers
Mall campaign pays for 'protesters'
Playing chicken with the markets
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