Google’s proposed purchase of DoubleClick earned it an invitation to a Senate subcommittee hearing this week. Microsoft’s work with PR firm Burson-Marsteller could have helped print that invite.
IBM Plays Symphony, One-Ups Microsoft
IBM has decided to play in the free productivity suite market with a reincarnation of its Symphony brand, for a collection of Lotus Notes 8 editors under that name.
Europe Wants U.S. Based Microsoft To Pay
Microsoft has lost its appeal of a $690 million fine as set down by the European Commission for antitrust allegations against the software giant.
Microsoft Office or Google Apps?
Google’s recent deal with IT outsourcer Capgemini makes Google Apps available through the consultant to its client companies. What are those companies really getting for their $50 annual license?
Microsoft, Think of the Users
Last week, Microsoft released the third beta version of Windows Live Writer, its free software that lets you write and publish posts to your blog from your PC rather than having to log in to your blog.
I use WLW and think it’s a terrific application.
Yahoo Leads Google, Microsoft In Time Per Person
Google does well in just about every comparison, and the newest data from Nielsen//NetRatings doesn’t contradict that trend. Microsoft and Yahoo also performed admirably, however, and in some ways, beat the boys from Mountain View.
Hell Freezes Over: Microsoft Supporting Linux
Look for Beelzebub to stroll around in long underwear with a Windows logo on it, now that Microsoft has opted to have its Silverlight media player supported on Linux.
Microsoft Shows Google Who’s Daddy
Forget search for a minute because Microsoft’s consistently third place there. As a parent company, Microsoft websites beat Google sites in both unique audience and time per person, says Nielsen//NetRatings.
Microsoft’s Search: Up, Up, And Kaboom?
When I think of the word “trajectory,” I think of an object arching through the air. More specifically, I think of some sort of grenade or missile that explodes on impact. So I had to raise an eyebrow when Microsoft’s Kevin Johnson said the company’s search business is “on a positive trajectory.”
Perfect 10’s New Claim Against Microsoft
After pretty much having their case against Google & Amazon knocked down, Perfect 10 is back with a claim against Microsoft. It seems the company is intent on getting someone to cough up money for what it claims is copyright infringement on it’s images of naked women.