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Microsoft Windows browser ballot coming out in EU next week

Posted Friday, February 19, 2010 by Daniel Shain

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Windows users across select countries this week and soon all over the EU will be informed they have "an important choice to make" - and that's whether or not they want to keep using IE or not. Read More

Microsoft's Courier Fails to Deliver at Keynote, Apple Rejoices

Posted Friday, January 8, 2010 by Daniel Shain

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In a much hyped keynote address at CES, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer made no mention of the fabled Courier, the tablet computer that would rival the as yet unannounced Apple tablet. Did Microsoft just miss the boat, or is the world not yet ready for fantastic concepts of slate computing? Read More

Microsoft Loses Appeal, Still Forbidden to Sell Word in 2010

Posted Thursday, December 24, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Remember that court case we mentioned last August, where little known software company i4i of Toronto claimed Microsoft violated its 1997 patent for custom XML in its versions of Word? At the time, we were somewhat skeptical, thinking these guys might get paid quickly and quietly, or else this decision would drag on until it was flat out overturned. Well, it's beginning to look like the latter, with the next chapter in the case unfolding this week. However, something is a little off. Read More

Microsoft Settles with EU - No to Fines, Yes to Browser Ballots!

Posted Wednesday, December 16, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Microsoft and the EU have settled on terms regarding the antitrust issues inherent in Microsoft's browser practices. Microsoft will now offer a non-partisan ballot of browser options for new and existing users of its Windows operating system, and in return, the EU promises not to fine the living daylights out of the company. Everybody wins! Read More

Internet Explorer 9 Adds Direct2D, Improves JavaScript, Might Actually Be Good

Posted Monday, November 30, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Even though they still have the largest market share, it has been a long time since Internet Explorer reigned supreme over other browsers in terms of speediness and productivity. Latest developments are showing that IE9 might just be the version of the browser to put it back in the conversation, and maybe stop the incessant bleeding to FireFox, Chrome, and others. Read More

Windows 7 Lauches Today, 10/22!

Posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Just a memo in case anybody has been living on Mars for the past decade. Under a rock in a cave. With their eyes shut and their fingers in their ears. Read More

Amazon: Windows 7 Pre-orders Breaks Former UK Record. No Comment From the Dethroned Potters

Posted Thursday, October 22, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Windows 7, which just launched today, managed to garner more pre-orders in the UK than anything ever had previously. Yes, you read that headline right - Windows 7 got more buzz in the UK than Harry Potter. Sounds pretty magical to me. Read More

Windows XP Mode Finalized, Ready For Your Windows 7

Posted Tuesday, October 6, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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The code for a Windows XP Mode which is built into the new Windows 7 was recently finalized. We've had our share of issues trying to run old software with Microsoft's patented "compatibility mode" feature, but this virtualized XP environment should work much better. Read More

Windows 7 Coming 9 Days Sooner For Select PC Makers

Posted Wednesday, September 30, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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Can't wait until October 22nd to get your copy of Windows 7? Well, then take advantage of a loophole granted by Microsoft and pick yours up from certain manufacturers on October 13th instead. Read More

A Friday Treat - 90 Bonus Days of Free Windows 7

Posted Friday, August 21, 2009 by Daniel Shain

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The Windows 7 trial officially runs for 30 days before asking you for your activation code - you know, that string of letters and numbers that proves you actually bought your copy of the OS. What's that you say? You lost it, and just need a few days to dig through your filing cabinet to find it? Don't worry, there is a not-so-secret-MS-approved hack to quadruple your trail to 120 days. Read More

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