Submit a Story!
Votes
topics:

vote down flag
N/A
microsoft.com - 12/1/2008
N/A
—
Windows powered by Live Search United States Change | All Microsoft Sites Language placeholder Home Products Buy Downloads Help and How-to  ...
osnn.net - 11/24/2008
OSNN - Windows, Linux and Macintosh News
— osnn.net — A federal judge in Seattle has ordered Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to testify in a class action lawsuit against Microsoft that alleges the company misled consumers in a marketing campaign for its Windows Vista operating system in which computers sold ... (more) OSNN - Windows, Linux and Macintosh News

Comments vote down The Gadgeteer found this 11/24/2008found this
bits.blogs.nytimes.com - 12/1/2008
A Microsoft Veteran Embraces Open Source
— bits.blogs.nytimes.com — In a new book, Microsoft veteran Keith Curtis argues that open source is the future of software and his former employer is "toast." (more) A Microsoft Veteran Embraces Open Source

Comments vote down TechBlog found this 12/1/2008found this
wired.com - 11/25/2008
Ray Ozzie Wants to Push Microsoft Back Into Startup Mode
— wired.com — Ray's Plan: 4 Ways to Win Not long after Ray Ozzie arrived at Microsoft in 2005, he wrote a memo declaring that the company's survival hinged on a shift to cloud computing. Three years later, Ozzie and Microsoft are finally announcing (though for the ... (more) Ray Ozzie Wants to Push Microsoft Back Into Startup Mode

Comments vote down Outside the Lines found this 11/25/2008found this

Blog Reactions

TheAppleBlog:  VMware Fusion Sale: Get It for as Little as $10

jkOnTheRun:  CyberMonday deal: VMware Fusion at $39.99... or perhaps $9.99?

Download Squad:  Get VMware Fusion for as little as $9.99 today only

More
Comments
Blog Reactions

VMware Fusion Sale: Get It for as Little as $10
TheAppleBlog — ... and Virtual PC, both offering similar functionality. An aggressive push is being made from VMware at present, and for Mac users in the U.S. and Canada, it is interesting to note that this 50% discount can be used in conjunction with a ...

CyberMonday deal: VMware Fusion at $39.99... or perhaps $9.99?
jkOnTheRun — ... might work as well if you own a copy of Parallels or Virtual PC for Mac, which brings you to a net price of $9.99! Actually, I have a license of Virtual PC for Mac as well... too bad there's no double-competitive upgrade. It's truly sad that I'm building a physical collection of virtual machine software. ...

Get VMware Fusion for as little as $9.99 today only
Download Squad — ... I'm talking about. Team Fusion announced in their updates that today only, December 1, 2008, a copy of VMWare Fusion 2.0 for OSX is available for just $39.99! That's 50% off the regular price! The site has just updated to reflect the special price, though earlier, the promo code CyberMondayDeal needed to be entered to take advantage of the offer. VMWare has a competitive upgrade offer in effect. If you're an existing Parallels or Virtual PC user, you're eligible for an additional $30 rebate. The 30-day trial is ...

Parallels Workstation for Windows & Linux - Free Download
Digital Inspiration - Technology Blog — ... and they’ll immediately send you the download links for the trial version and serial number to convert the trial into a full retail version. Virtual machines are very helpful for web designers as well as it lets you test websites on different browsers - you can have a virtual machine with IE 8 and another one with IE 6 while your main desktop is running the latest IE 7. In case the above offer expires by the time you read this, you can always download the free Virtual PC (Microsoft) or Sun’s VirtualBox which is available for Mac as well. [ ...

Windows 7 beta: So near, and yet so far . . .
TechBlog — ... , that will get you there. Some advice if you do succeed in getting it the beta, which is indeed Build 7000 which was leaked earlier onto the Net: • I'd strongly suggest first trying it out on in virtualization software, if you're technically comfortable with doing so. Microsoft has the free Virtual PC 2007 , but it's slow and rather primitive. I'd recommend Sun's ...

Related Content
Claim: Microsoft earned $1.5B from "Vista Capable" PCs
blog.seattlepi.nwsource.com 1/4/2009 — An expert estimates Microsoft earned more than $1.5 billion through the sale of PCs labeled as "Vista Capable," according to a court document.
Microsoft Asks You To Make Its Next 'I'm a PC' Ads
blog.wired.com 10/29/2008 — Microsoft has moved from paying $3 million for a spokesman to getting its advertising for free. The next phase of its "I'm a PC" campaign has made the switch to user generated content. The campaign began with Jerry Seinfeld and ...
What Are The Damages From Vista-Capable PCs?
informationweek.com 1/4/2009 — Here's another installment in the continuing saga regarding Microsoft's "Vista Capable PC" logo. This time, the question is about damages. If the buyers of these PCs were deceived because of the logo, what did it cost them? Here's where the lawsuit falls apart.
Microsoft's Vista Problem, By the Numbers
bits.blogs.nytimes.com 10/25/2008 — The mix of Windows sales had tipped more toward low-cost PCs, which come with lower-margin versions of Windows and often not Vista.
Microsoft Uses Another Cute Little Girl in 'I'm a PC' Ad [I'm A PC]
i.gizmodo.com 2/14/2009 — Microsoft's once again going for the cute-little-girl route for their " I'm a PC " ads. And while this girl is cute, she's not quite as cute as the first . These ads work. After seeing the first one , Mark's wife said she wanted an Asian baby ...
PC market growth expected to slow to a crawl in 2009
tgdaily.com 12/4/2008 — IDC updated its PC market forecast and there were few surprises and if you have been following the industry and the general economic drama of recent weeks you already know the bottom line. The full impact of the credit crunch, downsizings and trimmed ...
Microsoft patent application hints at pay-as-you-go PCs
engadget.com 1/1/2009 — Heavily subsidized computers are hardly a new idea, as evidenced by the number of carriers now offering " free " netbooks , but a recently revealed patent application indicates that Microsoft might be thinking about taking the idea a few steps ...
PC to Mac: I’m Cheaper
blogs.wsj.com 3/27/2009 — For months, Microsoft has jabbed at Apple with an, at times, baffling advertising campaign for Windows PCs. Now Microsoft may finally land a solid blow against its rival.
Windows 7 Touch: It's For The Kitchen? (MSFT)
alleyinsider.com 1/12/2009 — Microsoft (MSFT) thinks there's a future in "touch" PCs, so much so the company is set to invest millions in Israeli start-up N-Trig to help ensure new touch technologies will work well with Windows 7. Seems prudent. But just what could a touch PC ...
7 Reasons Why Microsoft Should Make PCs — Datamation.com
itmanagement.earthweb.com 23 days ago — Microsoft stole Apple's retail store idea, as well as the Apple store look and feel, for its first outlet in first store in Scottsdale, Arizona. (A second one is planned for Mission Viejo, California). Trouble is, unlike Apple, Microsoft doesn't make ...
The Best Desktop PC Gifts for Holidays 2008 — I4U News 11/30/2008
We have compiled the best Desktop PCs to give as presents for Christmas 2008. Time is running until the big present exchange. Use our Gift Guide to find the best gifts for your family and friends Our Top 10 Desktop PC ideas include of the tiny Asus ...
NewEgg Cyber Monday Deals are Mega Madness — I4U News 12/1/2008
Computer and Electronics retailer NewEgg is holding a very hot Cyber Monday Sale. The deals on NewEgg feature for instance a CyberpowerPC Gamer Infinity PC with Intel Core 2 Quad Q6600(2.40GHz), 4GB DDR2 NVIDIA GeForce 9500 GT and more for only ...
Say It Ain't So: Apple Encourages Antivirus Software — Today @ PC World 12/2/2008
After years of promoting Macs as safer than PCs, Apple is now quietly suggesting users run security software.
Intel, Hitachi to develop solid-state drives — CNET News.com 12/2/2008
Featured links from the CNET Blog Network Intel, Hitachi to develop solid-state drives --Intel and Hitachi Global Storage Technologies announce plans to jointly develop and deliver solid-state drives for servers, workstations, and storage ...
PC sales expected to drop as economy strikes another blow — Latest from Computerworld 12/3/2008
IDC said it is cutting its projections for 2009 PC sales, especially in the U.S., due to the declining economy.