Microsoft is the 900-lb. gorilla in the world of software, and the company likes it that way. Rarely do you see it work with the open-source community, and among that group, Linux might be considered its biggest enemy. Now, in a sure sign that the apocalypse is right around the corner, Microsoft has announced plans to accommodate Linux technology.
Microsoft Portable Media Player Rumors
Engadget has more on the rumored Microsoft portable media player. The reactions in the comment area on Engadget are pretty interesting.
Microsoft Unveils New ERP, CRM Product
Microsoft has announced a new enterprise resource planning product, one that CEO Steve Ballmer thinks was both anticipated and unavoidable.
Turner Snaps At Microsoft Rivals
With its Worldwide Partner Conference coming to a close in Boston, Microsoft COO Kevin Turner declared war on companies and technologies aspiring to Microsoft’s place in the enterprise.
Microsoft, Yahoo … and Skype?
Yesterday’s announcement from Microsoft and Yahoo! on the inter-operability between their instant messengers is a good step forward in making it even easier for people to communicate via the net:
Yahoo, Microsoft Begin IM Testing
A limited public beta test of interoperability between the instant messaging systems run by two major Internet players begins today; 350 million users of Yahoo Messenger with Voice and Windows Live Messenger will be able to communicate across the two systems.
Microsoft Response To Outlook RSS Design
I’m happy to see that Michael Affronti has responded to my post about the design decisions regarding Outlook 2007’s RSS reader.
Microsoft Fined $357 Million, Says Ouch
The European Commission has found Microsoft guilty of disobeying a 2004 ruling on antitrust actions, and fined the software giant $357.3 million. This isn’t the first time the Commission has disciplined the company-Microsoft was fined $633 million when the antitrust ruling was first made.
Microsoft Argo Speculation Flies
Everybody’s talking about a portable device Microsoft is developing, code-named “Argo”. Lets take a look:
Microsoft Talks CRM, Benioff Laughs Heartily
All that CRM momentum Microsoft has been touting for the forthcoming software-as-a-service CRM Live elicited a chuckle and a “Microsoft is being out hustled by everyone” comment from Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff.