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Microsoft researcher wins Turing Award

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Chuck Thacker, who helped pioneer key aspects of the PC, gets an honor seen as the Nobel Prize of computing. In an interview, he talks about the award, his work, and why he’s not retiring anytime soon.
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[ More ] March 9th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Aggregator |

MSN decides to keep its makeover

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Microsoft is making final a series of changes to the look of the MSN portal, hoping a cleaner page with more videos and fewer links will help give it a fresher look.
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[ More ] March 9th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Aggregator |

A closer look at Windows Phone 7 Series

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CNET’s Ina Fried talks to Microsoft’s Charlie Kindel about writing software for the new phone and gets a look at Redmond’s new-look Phone operating system.
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[ More ] March 5th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Aggregator |

Office 2010 nearly ready; upgrade offer launched

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Microsoft says it will finalize the code next month, with plans to launch the software for businesses in May. Kicks off program giving free upgrade to Office 2007 buyers.
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More details leak on Microsoft’s ‘Courier’

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Just as Apple announces iPad shipping plans, more information about Microsoft’s rumored consumer tablet emerges. Device runs Windows CE and will be out later this year, says Engadget.
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More from Microsoft’s TechFest

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Although the annual science fair isn’t open to the press, company is releasing details on projects on display, including a phone that does language translation on the fly.
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[ More ] March 3rd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Aggregator |

Microsoft CEO: Google merits regulatory scrutiny (AP)

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AP – Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer intends to keep the regulatory heat on Google as his company strives to lessen its rival’s dominance of Internet search.

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[ More ] March 3rd, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Aggregator |

Why Intel’s still using IE 6

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In the chipmaker’s move from Windows XP to Windows 7, it turns out that Microsoft’s aging browser is part of the heavy lifting.
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[ More ] March 1st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Aggregator |

Microsoft software to let patients see medical records

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New HealthVault Community Connect will allow you to view your own medical records, lab tests, and prescriptions, and preregister for hospital appointments.
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Microsoft drops Cryptome ’spy’ document fight

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The so-called “lawful spy guide” is back up on the restored Cryptome watchdog site after Microsoft reverses its stance on copyright complaint.
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[ More ] February 26th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Aggregator |

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