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$ Hot Time for Growth Investing
2009 11 07 06:02

Time to Order the Top-Shelf Stuff
2009 11 07 06:02

Microsoft Partners in Learning Announces 2009 Worldwide Innovative Teacher Awards
Global competition honors 14 teachers.SALVADOR, Brazil, Nov. 6/PRNewswire-FirstCall/ --After three days of seminars, teacher exhibitions and judging by an internationally renowned panel of education 2009 11 06 22:45

Digital Tools | A Crystal Ball For Windows 8
What in Windows 7 will Microsoft be fixing when it releases Windows 8 in 2011 or 2012? 2009 11 06 21:40

A Zure Thing?
Microsoft thinks it can sell big companies on its new cloud computing program, Azure. Or is it a pie in the sky? 2009 11 06 21:30

4-Star Stocks Poised to Pop: VMware
Market-trouncing returns could be written in this 4-Star. 2009 11 06 05:21

Big Business' SSL Problem
Why consumers don't need to worry about the latest secure sockets layer flaw. 2009 11 05 19:04

Clippings from Craig Mundie's stop at UW
Craig Mundie, Microsoft's chief research and strategy officer, finished up his 2009 Microsoft College Tour at the University of Washington on Thursday. He spoke to a packed audience at Kane Hall Room 120 and demoed a few prototype technologies Microsoft Research is working on.

Survey: Xbox 360 not high on kids' holiday wish lists
This holiday season, more kids want a new Nintendo DSi, Sony PlayStation 3 or Nintendo Wii than want a Microsoft Xbox 360, according to a survey by Game Crazy.

Microsoft tops Google, Yahoo, Facebook in worldwide Web use
Windows Live Messenger led Microsoft's Web properties in capturing 14.5 percent of total time spent online in September worldwide, handily beating Google, Yahoo, Facebook and other sites, according to analysis firm comScore.

Google CEO: Hopefully we won't repeat Microsoft's mistakes
Google CEO Eric Schmidt was on FOX Business Network on Thursday night talking about the slowly recovering economy. But his interview with host Neil Cavuto quickly turned to Google's continuing world takeover – "I'm sure you come in peace," Cavuto said – and how Google can avoid the antitrust challenges companies like Microsoft have faced in similar situations.

Meet the guy behind the 'i' in iMac, iPod, iPhone
Ever wondered whom to credit – or whom to blame – for the "i" in Apple's iMac, iPod and iPhone? It's Ken Segall, a former creative director at Apple's main advertising agency, TBWA\Chiat\Day, and now an employee at Dell.

Microsoft's fresh approach to the Windows 7 wallpaper
Courtesy of MicrosoftThis is the final result of more than four months of work on the default Windows 7 wallpaper. Gizmodo has a fun piece about Chuck Anderson, the 24-year-old artist who designed the log-in screen and default desktop wallpaper for Microsoft's Windows 7.

Browser cos. requesting changes to Europe ballot screen
Browser makers have until Monday to request changes to the ballot screen Microsoft is producing to resolve antitrust charges in Europe.

Ballmer: Japan Win7 sales 'fantastic'; U.S. launch outpaces Vista
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, in Tokyo on Thursday, said that Windows 7 sales in Japan are "fantastic" and that the company's Japan subsidiary is its best performing.

Groups look to buy dying Office Accounting
Several independent software companies and ventures are looking to acquire the soon-to-be-discontinued Office Accounting product from Microsoft, seattlepi.com has learned.

Video: Highlights from the Microsoft College Tour
Microsoft put together this short video highlighting Craig Mundie's visit to Harvard University as part of the 2009 Microsoft College Tour. (You'll need Silverlight, of course.)

Droid: iPhone-killer or Windows Mobile-killer?
The teaser commercial for the new Motorola Droid smartphone, set for release on Friday, is clear: Verizon hopes it has an iPhone-killer on its hands. With black text on a white background, a la every iPhone commercial, the Droid ad attacks everything the iPhone lacks.

Wanna watch the Winter Olympics online? You'll need Silverlight
NBC Universal and Microsoft are teaming up again for the online coverage of the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, B.C.

Startup guru Don Dodge among Microsoft layoffs
Tech followers are reeling at the news that Don Dodge, Microsoft's director of business development for the Emerging Business Team, was among the 800 employees cut Wednesday.

Winners of the 72-hour Windows 7 film festival
The above video is one of the winners of a 72-hour Windows 7 film festival, sponsored by Microsoft for independent Seattle filmmakers.

Apple App Store hits 100,000 apps
There's a nice, round number: 100,000. That's how many applications Apple's App Store is now offering for the iPhone and iPod Touch, the company announced Wednesday.

Beware Sand Hill Road
Entrepreneurialism in China is going local.

In Pictures: Millionaire Mega Toys
Whether it's a golf course, a luxury jet or a slew of private islands, the ultra rich love to splurge on their expensive toys.

Could You Afford a Home in Your College Town?
In a new article from Forbes, Stephane Fitch identifies the most and least expensive college towns to own a home in. Those who go to school in the Midwest have the best chance of buying a home while still in college. College towns with cheap real estate include Akron, Ohio (where the average home costs [...]

China's 400 Richest
The nation's wealthiest are gaining against their U.S. counterparts.

What If Larry Leaves Sun At The Altar?
There are no penalties for Oracle, and that's a big problem for Sun.

Apple Cloner Wants To Be Declared Legal
Apple cloner Psystar just won't give up. Is it really that bad for Apple, however?

Microsoft's Project Natal
How motion capture capabilities are moving beyond the Xbox 360.

Apple Proves It's Not Microsoft, Again
Apple snubs the netbook trend Microsoft has embraced. Sound familiar?

Big Change Takes Time
And patience. And persistence.

Facebook: The Lawsuits That Save You
How tech companies' legal actions benefit everyone.

What's That Brand Doing in My Show?
Product placement is old hat. Try weaving Windows 7 into the plot of ''Family Guy'' or Bud Light into an SNL sketch.

Office In The Cloud
Microsoft?s new Office 2010 to up competition with Google.

The Internet Meets Middle Age
The first computer communications took place 40 years ago.

Tech's Would-Be Takeover Con Artist
A stockbroker allegedly created phony takeovers by Microsoft and Google.

Ten Ways To Attract Angel Funding
A vast majority of young companies never make it past the initial screening process. Here's how to beat the odds.

Windows 7: Not Now
CIOs explain why they're slow to roll out Microsoft's new operating system.

The Rise Of The CSO
Over the last year, employment of top level security and privacy execs has jumped 50% worldwide.

Mister Softee's Hardcore Bulls Get Greedy
After last week's blockbuster earnings report, some folks are making big bets that Microsoft will keep on rising.

Why Apple Is Gushing Hate On Windows 7
Mac maker cranks up attack ads for launch of Windows 7. But is it too late? Yes.

Big Oil In Focus
Exxon and Chevron release third quarter results

Stocks End Week With Modest Decline
Caution about the economic recovery leads stocks to pull back as the week's final trading session comes to a close.

Making Bullish Microsoft Bets, Feeling Freeport
It's a good day to be a bull, whether you trade options on companies involved in computers or commodities.

Housing Worries Haunt Stocks
Home resales jump 9.4% in September, but the Street isn't buying the recovery story.

Stocks Struggle
Microsoft earnings and a strong existing home sales report do not encourage traders.

Traders Not Buying Housing Rebound
Existing home sales jump 9.4% in September, but what happens when the government incentives to buy go away?

Cloud computing, virtualization proponents getting antsy
While many organizations have only begun down the cloud computing and virtualization roads in the past few years, some in the industry can't wait to take these technologies to the next level.

Microsoft sets SQL Server 2008 R2 preview
Microsoft this month will release another CTP of SQL Server 2008 R2, this one feature complete and including new business intelligence integration tools and master data management features. In addition, two highly scalable editions will be introduced.

Red Hat delivers stand-alone hypervisor, management tools
Red Hat Tuesday made good on its promise to deliver a stand-alone hypervisor and a set of management tools as its gears up to go toe-to-toe with VMware and Microsoft to become a top-tier provider of virtualization and cloud computing infrastructure.

Microsoft takes shot at Google Apps, cuts Exchange Online price 50%
Taking a swipe at Google Apps, Microsoft Monday cut in half its per user per month list price for Exchange Online services, from $10 to $5, and cut by 33% the list price of its Business Productivity Online Services suite, which went from $15 to $10.

Chapter 3: Understanding Core Exchange Server 2010 Design Plans
Excerpt from Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 Unleashed hosted on Network World's Microsoft Subnet.

Economy plays a role in decisions around migrating to Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft’s release of Windows 7 could drive IT managers to update outdated operating systems and aging hardware, but many considerations must be addressed before undertaking a major software deployment – especially during difficult economic times.

Open source advocate calls for Microsoft version of Linux
A lot of open source advocates like to rage against the machine at Microsoft, but when a former Microsoft Research employee says that Windows 7 won't stop Linux from market domination, that's an opinion to note. Keith Curtis, author of the book After the Software Wars, says just that. But he goes further. He thinks Microsoft and its customers would be better off if the company ditched Windows and instead built its own version of the Linux operating system.

Seven tips to migrate and manage Windows 7
Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system could drive upgrades across Windows XP and Vista environments. Industry watchers and experts advise how to smoothly transition and maintain a new environment.

Microsoft opens Outlook format, gives programs access to mail, calendar, contacts
Microsoft plans to make publicly available details of its .pst format so developers can get programmatic access to e-mail, calendar, contact and other data stored in on desktops.

Week in Security: Windows 7 a go; Steve Ballmer a pro; ChoicePoint, MoneyGram face woe
A look back at all things security for the past week:

Weekend Update 11.07.09—Big Trouble in Little China Edition (at AllThingsD)
Sometimes big news comes in small packages—especially int he world of high tech. This week, AllThingsD covered some little changes that mean serious consequences for the companies that make the stuff and consumers that rely on it.

Software cos. eye key patent case in Supreme Court (AP)
With the technology industry looking on, the Supreme Court on Monday will explore what types of inventions should be eligible for a patent in a pivotal case that could undermine such legal protections for software.

Take Heed: Cisco Sees Start of a Recovery (at Barrons.com)
Take Heed: Cisco Sees Start of a Recovery By Eric J. Savitz Oh, joy! Cisco's happy again.

[$$] Hot Time for Growth Investing (at Barrons.com)
Hot Time for Growth Investing A good time to be in growth.

Time to Order the Top-Shelf Stuff (at Barrons.com)
Time to Order the Top-Shelf Stuff By Vito J. Racanelli For quality, look to laggards.

Microsoft Partners in Learning Announces 2009 Worldwide Innovative Teacher Awards (PR Newswire)
After three days of seminars, teacher exhibitions and judging by an internationally renowned panel of education experts, today Microsoft Partners in Learning announced the winners of the 2009 Worldwide Innovative Teacher Awards at the Worldwide Innovative Education Forum.

Digital Tools | A Crystal Ball For Windows 8 (at Forbes.com)

A Zure Thing? (at Forbes.com)

Video Game Industry's Troubles Aren't Just in US (at CNBC)

Beware Sand Hill Road (at Forbes.com)

The Weekly Layoff Report: A Busy Week (at Forbes.com)

Ten Cities Where Home Prices Are Improving (at Forbes.com)

This Is How NVIDIA Rolls (at Motley Fool)
NVIDIA can't churn out its current chips fast enough today, and it has big plans for the future.

Cisco Pressed to Raise Tandberg Bid (at TheStreet.com)

All Is Forgiven: "It's a Clean Slate," Says Andreessen About Lawsuit-Mad Skype Co-Founders (at AllThingsD)
Silicon Valley legend and now VC Marc Andreessen was making the interview rounds this morning, after the settlement between the litigation-addled co-founders of Skype and all the various people they were suing was announced this morning.

Dark Cloud For The Software Industry (at Forbes.com)

Will Google's Android Suffer From Fragmentation? (paidContent.org)
With the introduction of the Motorola Droid today by Verizon Wireless , there are now three different versions of the Android operating system currently for sale, which is raising red flags that the platform could become fragmented.

Eye on Insiders: Johnson & Johnson (at Motley Fool)

Growth in Local Online Advertising Expected to Slow (at Seeking Alpha)

Apple's Rumorware (at Forbes.com)

Microsoft Partners in Learning Announces 2009 Worldwide Innovative Teacher Awards
Global competition honors 14 teachers.

Media Alert: Microsoft Talks β€œNew Efficiency” at Techβ€’Ed Europe 2009
Members of the media are invited to view and participate in keynote and webcast Q&A.

Major Oil and Gas Enterprises Improve Business Performance with Advanced Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 Functionality
European firms adopt new Microsoft desktop and server platforms to improve employee productivity and their capacity for innovation.

Teachers and Schools Celebrate Success at 2009 Microsoft Worldwide Innovative Education Forum
Microsoft Partners in Learning expands global network for educators.

New MSN Designed to Be the Best Home Page on the Web
Fresh, new design delivers best of Bing, latest in news and entertainment, instant access to Facebook and Twitter, and customized local information in one place.

Microsoft Elevates Mission-Critical Commitment With New SQL Server 2008 R2 Premium Editions, Delivery of November CTP
At PASS Summit 2009, Microsoft discusses information platform vision to help all businesses gain strategic value from information.

Technology Key to Bridging the Gap Between Millennials’ and Baby Boomers’ Banking Needs, Reports Microsoft Study
Half of millennials embrace the Web, while only a third of baby boomers prefer to bank online.

Microsoft Announces New Service Update and Competitive Offer for Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online
New service launches with special offer to help customers switch from Salesforce.com and Oracle CRM On Demand.

Global Organizations Choose Microsoft Cloud Applications
Microsoft to expand Business Productivity Online Suite to more countries and regions, add new features, and offer lower prices.

Media Alert: Microsoft Demos β€œThree Screens and a Cloud” Scenario for Banking
As today’s financial institutions target a new generation of customers, Microsoft provides solutions that create a connected experience across multiple environments and devices.

Microsoft Report Reveals Resurgence of Worms; Rogue Security Software Still Top Threat
The latest Security Intelligence Report also highlights success with customer disinfection rates and software update diligence.

OpenX and Microsoft Announce Advertising Technology Partnership
OpenX named a preferred partner for Microsoft ad serving products.

Hoops Bring Hope to Children in Philippines
Two years ago, Microsoft employee Bill Hilf founded High Five Hope, an organization that uses basketball to help children in the Philippines build their confidence in hopes of giving them a path out of poverty.

Revamped MSN Wants to Be Your New Home Page
The newly redesigned MSN.com just might be the best home page on the Web β€” with easy access to Bing search, favorite social networks, more relevant local content, and the latest news and entertainment information from trusted sources.

Young Reporter Visits Microsoft to Learn About the Future of Education
Brennan LaBrie, 10-year-old student journalist for the TIME for Kids weekly news magazine, visits Microsoft’s Redmond campus to explore new learning resources.

Microsoft Women Assemble for Leadership and Development Conference
More than 3,000 employees participate in annual women’s networking and skill-building event.

Microsoft CIO Tony Scott Named to CIO Hall of Fame
CIO magazine has named Microsoft Chief Information Officer Tony Scott to its CIO Hall of Fame for his vision and leadership in the field of information technology.

Spread the Word: Speech Recognition Is the β€œNew Touch” in Computing
The Speech at Microsoft group is integrating voice technology into some of Microsoft’s best-known applications, revolutionizing how people interact with their computers and mobile devices.

Windows 7: The Next Generation of Customer Support
Automated diagnostics, new online forums, and β€œFix its” in Windows 7 help customers help themselves.

Microsoft Works to Strengthen Diversity of its Supplier Pipeline
Microsoft’s supplier diversity team is driving landmark business opportunities with government and enterprise customers, who need to stay competitive in the global economy with robust supplier diversity programs.

Rivals to Challenge Microsoft Browser Settlement
Google, Mozilla and Opera are said to be requesting changes to an E.U. proposal that would give Windows users a chance to choose a default browser other than Internet Explorer.

Big Cellphone Makers Shifting to Android System
Microsoft has been making operating system software for cellphones since 1996, but it is losing users to Google’s Android.

Microsoft Beats Profit Forecast
The software giant made aggressive moves to cut costs and pulled off a profit that sent its shares up.

Another Try for a Windows Phone, but It’s Still Clunky
If you are tempted to upgrade to version 6.5, make it a one-year contract because version 7.0 could be better.

T.L.C. to Help an Old Laptop Overcome Its Age
Laptop users who know where to look online and have a little skill can extend the life of their timeworn machines.

2 Deals Hint at Revenue for Twitter
The deals to make Twitter streams available to Microsoft and Google’s search engines may point to a potential new source of cash.

The Billion Designers of Windows 7
In Microsoft’s new ad campaign, the company credits a billion PC users with the creative genius behind moving beyond a certain unnamed previous Windows operating system.

Windows 7 Keeps the Good, Tries to Fix Flaws
Microsoft’s new Windows 7 operating system fixes much of what users hated about the much-maligned Vista.

Software Pirates in China Beat Microsoft to the Punch
At shops in Shanghai's bustling Xinyang market, bootleg copies of Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system are already available, days before the official version goes on sale Thursday.

Forecast for Microsoft: Partly Cloudy
From health care systems to cellphones, the C.E.O. Steven A. Ballmer wants Microsoft “to invent everything that’s important on the planet.”

Playing FLAC Music Files on the Go
Do any portable MP3 players support music files in the FLAC format?

Low Expectations and Windows 7
Global sales of PCs, a big driver of operating system sales, are expected to fall by 1 percent this year.

T-Mobile Says Sidekick Owners May Recover Lost Data
T-Mobile said on Monday that some of the data that its customers using Sidekick phones lost as a result of the failure of a Microsoft computer system might be recoverable.

Some Users May Lose Data on a T-Mobile Smartphone
The cellphone provider said that a glitch in its computer systems would probably result in some customers losing their personal information.

Microsoft Tries to Quell European Complaints
European antitrust regulators said that they had tentatively accepted Microsoft’s concessions to settle two antitrust cases.

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