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    With little fanfare, a federal judge has issued a critical ruling supporting a patent lawsuit against Microsoft brought by InterTrust, a digital rights management company.

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    While some critics may chide Microsoft for losing focus over its desire to play in many markets, from desktop software to game consoles to mobile devices, the company's top guy says it's a necessary move to stay relevant in the market.

  • Microsoft looks to unite PC, XBox games

    Microsoft announced a new set of development standards and tools Wednesday in the US intended to cover both PC games and titles for the company's Xbox console.

  • Linux takes the game to Microsoft

    A group of programmers seeking to put Linux on Microsoft's Xbox video gaming console has created the software that will eventually replace the machine's built-in system software. The new software, called a Basic Input Output System (BIOS), is the latest step towards turning the US$199 console into a Linux workstation.

  • Next Xbox to skip hard drive?

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  • Linux takes the game to Microsoft

    A group of programmers seeking to put Linux on Microsoft's Xbox video gaming console has created the software that will eventually replace the machine's built-in system software. The new software, called a Basic Input Output System (BIOS), is the latest step towards turning the US$199 console into a Linux workstation.

  • Xbox unveiled

    Amid much pomp and fanfare in Vegas--including an appearance by pro wrestling's The Rock--Microsoft's chairman takes the wraps off the long-awaited game platform.

  • Lindows CEO funds Xbox hacking contest

    Michael Robertson, CEO of software company Lindows, has revealed himself as the formerly anonymous donor of US$200,000 in prize money in a contest to translate the Linux operating system to Microsoft's Xbox video game console.

  • Xbox-PC connection coming soon?

    A survey sent to registered Xbox owners from a partner of the software giant is testing the interest in connecting the console to other home entertainment files.

  • Acer Aspire e650

    The Acer Aspire e650 is a powerful, feature-rich media centre, but we're still not convinced that Viiv is mature enough for mass adoption.

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