Microsoft Australia today said it would not directly support customers running Office XP on Linux using porting applications such as CodeWeaver's CrossOver Office package.
RealNetworks chief executive officer Rob Glaser has spoken out in favour of the European Commission's recent ruling against Microsoft, saying it will also help his company in its private lawsuit against the software giant.
Some IT managers are concerned that IM can send files that are not virus-checked past corporate firewalls, creating a threat to network security.
Amazon.com's Web services model has impressed experts who believe the online retailer is far ahead of its rivals.
Microsoft said on Thursday that it has hired Tony Scott as chief information officer to head management of its internal IT systems.
"Hi, where do I find the keynote session," I asked the registration desk of the IT Service Management Forum (itSMF) conference. "That's upstairs. Just follow the drumming." Right, I thought.
Some IT managers are concerned that IM can send files that are not virus-checked past corporate firewalls, creating a threat to network security.
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Skype sees the mobile market as the next frontier for its service, but economic realities in the voice market -- coupled with mobile operators who feel threatened by Skype -- could put the kibosh on large-scale adoption for some time to come.
The question on the lips of most CIOs is no longer whether to send work offshore. It's a question of how much to send.
Looking to blunt the success of Linux in high-performance computing, Microsoft is ramping up its commitment to create a "Cluster Compute" version of Windows that better fits data-intensive computing grids.
Windows Vista was officially launched at the The Museum of Contemporary Art of Sydney. It was also an unofficial handover of sorts from outgoing Microsoft Australia managing director Steve Vamos to Tracey Fellows, who starts her stint next week.
The entertainment version of Windows XP only just debuted, but the tinkering has already begun.
Microsoft and Samsung have announced they have teamed up to develop a design for low-cost handhelds, a market dominated by rival Palm.
Nintendo has sold millions of Game Boy Advance systems. But now Sony, Nokia, and others want a piece of the portable gaming action.
The iBook G4 is a rugged notebook, well suited for students and home users who want a small, affordable Mac notebook.
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