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  • Yahoo will go slow over Microsoft bid

    For those wondering how long Yahoo may take to respond to Microsoft's unsolicited $44.6 billion takeover bid, Yahoo says don't hold your breath.

  • Photos: Search engines from the '90s

    Were you on the Net in the '90s? This photo gallery takes a look back at the first home pages for some of today's largest search engines, along with those that have passed on.

  • Will record labels play in Microsoft's band?

    As the major record labels try to remake online music in their own image, Microsoft's presence is looming powerfully enough to influence the biggest alliances in the business--even if the software giant hasn't struck the big deals itself.

  • Job cuts hit Yahoo!7

    Yahoo!7 has cut a "select" number of staff effective immediately in an effort to achieve efficiencies.

  • No Yahoo talks; Windows 7 on track

    Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said Thursday in the US that its on-again, off-again talks with Yahoo were firmly in the "off-again" phase.

Features and Case Studies (26)

  • Microsoft's next move as Yahoo rejects dowry

    As Microsoft's deadline for Yahoo to accept its takeover bid passes, the tech world is still waiting for information from either company on their wedding plans.

  • Why Windows 7 should be free in China

    Microsoft hasn't won the war on piracy in China, so why not strike before Google and produce a free OS closely aligned to its digital products and services?

  • Feature: Ad-supported software

    How feasible is it that you could escape paying hefty licensing fees by using software subsidised by advertisements?

  • Can Yahoo do content?

    The Web portal's plan to become a major Internet content player is treading water, despite its Hollywood credentials.

  • Yahoo tries to out-Google Google

    Yahoo continues to struggle behind Google in the US but in Australia, it's a slightly different story -- NineMSN, the partnership between Kerry Packer's PBL and Microsoft, remains a major stumbling block for the online giant.

Reviews (6)

  • Yahoo Messenger 6.0

    Yahoo Messenger, along with ICQ, offers the most options for customisation and everyday use at home or in the office.

  • Yahoo! Media Player Beta 2.0

    We found this player so far behind its competitors that it appears almost quaintly anachronistic. Unless you're researching the state of the art of media-player technology circa 1998, we see no reason to download this product.

  • Real looks to tame media player circus

    RealNetworks has introduced a new digital media player that supports all the major file formats and expanded its subscription programming to include US college sports.

  • Cyber Snoop 4.0

    Cyber Snoop is not an "install and forget" utility, as many other filtering products claim to be, but its ability to monitor and ultimately control Web access is a powerful tool for parents.

  • Tech Guide: All about digital video

    If you're curious about DV, or need some pointers to improve your DV experience, you need our step-by-step guide to shooting, editing and exporting digital video.

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