Microsoft has been ordered to pay US$1.5 billion to Alcatel-Lucent in a patent dispute over MP3 audio technology used in Windows.
An update released Monday addresses several compatibility issues with Vista, but a few outstanding ones still need to be fixed.
Microsoft plans to jazz up its music player in Windows Vista, the company's next operating system. But at least some of the new features will debut much sooner.
The company shows signs of developing a version of its jukebox software for Microsoft Windows-based PCs--a key part of moving its newly launched music service beyond the Mac.
Spammers have launched the first mass MP3-attached pump-and-dump spam campaign, which security experts say could be used to distribute malware.
Last year I opined that, even if Telstra did launch Apple's iPhone 3G, conflicting goals meant it couldn't afford to seriously back the product. This year, Telstra proved me right, and the reason is simple: Australia's biggest telco just wants to be a Mac.
Top ranking executives are rarely heard promoting a rival's product, which is why it seemed odd that Microsoft would offer an iPod as a prize.
Well, here we are. After years of bluster, measured progress and loads of annoyance, Australia's broadband users head to the polls on Saturday with a score to settle.
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Convergence can be convenient, but do we really want our phones to do everything?
With Redmond on the hook for US$1.5 billion, should other audio tech users be worried about what's next?
Apple Computer today launched its long-awaited iTunes Music Store in Australia, finally giving iPod owners a legal way of downloading music online. Extra: A peek at other Web stores.
Michael Robertson started MP3.com and Linspire. Now he's taking on iTunes with BadApple.
Microsoft always has grand plans for Windows, but it's the little things that need fixing first.
Users who download and store MP3 collections on company equipment and network not only hog bandwidth but also are exposing your network to security breaches and your company to copyright infringement liability.
The company shows signs of developing a version of its jukebox software for Microsoft Windows-based PCs--a key part of moving its newly launched music service beyond the Mac.
Apple ventures into new territory with its music service. But can it make the balance sheet sing?
Is Apple's recently announced iPod for Windows such a good idea after all?
Microsoft's Technical Beta release of Windows Media Player 10 features a redesigned interface that provides easy access to online media stores. It also syncs better with portable devices.
A large number of Windows users have jumped at the chance to try Apple Computer's iTunes jukebox software--and reactions are ranging from unabashed praise to complaints of bugs.
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