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MS, Micro Focus team to shine COBOL apps
News Despite the rush to languages such as C, C++ and Java, Micro Focus claims over 150 billion lines of COBOL code are still in use today, often running mission critical applications in very large organisations.
[February 5, 1998, 10:19]
SPA anti-monopoly paper angers MS
News The document, which strikes out at "established incumbents" that might "exploit their market power in existing markets in ways that foreclose rivals' opportunities to reach consumers," never mentions the software behemoth by name, and SPA...
[February 4, 1998, 13:18]
MS, Amdahl to bind NT Server, mainframe know-how
News The pair will work together to provide host integration, Year 2000, messaging and other solutions that will cover an enterprise-wide span "from the data centre to the desktop". Also involved will be the DMR Consulting Group, Amdahl's professional...
[February 2, 1998, 15:20]
MS Office 2007 files fully validate aginst standard XML schemas
Talkback Then this Rupert is an idiot I have used the Office Open XML format files extensivly and also used the XSD schema files that are in the Ecma standard which I downloaded from the Ecma offical standard site.
[February 28, 2008, 16:49]
Netscape code plan misguided - MS
News Microsoft has dismissed Netscape's decision to make its browsers and source code free of charge saying the strategy is misguided. Martin Gregory, Microsoft's Internet product manager said that the most important consideration for developers is the...
[January 23, 1998, 15:34]
MS rumoured to be interested in BT buy
News Far-fetched as the story sounds, it is lent a little credence by the fact that Microsoft has shown interest in several cable operators to bolster its plans to make interactive television a reality. The firm spent $425 million to buy WebTV Networks...
[January 23, 1998, 9:30]
MS, DOJ settle on non-compliance
News In what can be viewed as a significant victory for the DOJ, Microsoft agreed to offer OEMs two new options that will enable them to sell PCs without Internet Explorer 3.0 or 4.0 bundled with the Windows 95 operating system.
[January 22, 1998, 18:12]
MS spouts big profit, says Win 98 OK for Q2
News Microsoft Corp.reported second-quarter earnings that beat analysts' estimates and quelled any fears that its recent legal problems might eat into sales. The Redmond, Wash.based software company reported net income of $1.13 billion, or 85 cents per...
[January 22, 1998, 15:24]
MS strongest attacks are where it is weakest
Talkback Microsoft has a long long history of making its strongest verbal attacks on the very topic in which it is weakest. It is Microsoft's defensive stance to try and deflect the focus from its own biggest weakness or fault.
[January 31, 2008, 20:58]
Doesn't sound like the EU is demanding MS-OOXML.
Talkback According to the Wall Street Journal, European regulators are investigating whether Microsoft violated antitrust laws during the OOXML standardization struggle. The firm is accused of vote-rigging and underhanded tactics.
[February 11, 2008, 15:18]
A Year Ago: MS dismisses Office piracy fears
News Microsoft has dismissed claims it has encouraged dealers to pirate Office 97 by allowing Dell and Gateway to sell Office 97 upgrades for £20. A Microsoft spokesman said the upgrades were in the form of vouchers for buyers of new systems with pre...
[January 22, 1998, 9:39]
Novell, MS spar on NDS for NT
News In the latest instance of jockeying between the two rivals, Novell (NOVL) declared plans to offer technical support for users of its Directory Services who want to run the software on Microsoft Corp.s Windows NT.
[January 21, 1998, 7:00]
MS takes softly-softly approach to piracy
News Microsoft has set up an open licensing programme to help small businesses keep their software management and licensing in line. The move follows the BSA's Crackdown 97 campaign last year which highlighted a UK business piracy rate of 34 per cent.
[January 12, 1998, 14:00]
MS plays down PalmPilot connection
News Reports from the US have suggested 3Com-US Robotics is less than happy with both Microsoft's design and nomenclature for the Palm PC, unveiled yesterday, saying the blueprint and moniker are too close for comfort to its own hugely successful...
[January 9, 1998, 15:10]
MS details Palm PC plan, names OEMs
News The company today showed off its Palm PC (P/PC) plan and played an ace by naming seven OEMs who will support the blueprint: Philips, Casio, FIC, LG Electronics, Samsung, Uniden and Palmax Technology. Products are expected to ship later this but...
[January 8, 1998, 10:54]
MS to host WinHEC 98 in March
News Established as a key showcase for Windows hardware developers, WinHEC 98 will spotlight Windows 98 and Windows NT 5.0 for over 3,500 attendees. Keynotes will be given by Bill Gates, chairman and CEO, and Jim Allchin, senior vice president of the...
[January 8, 1998, 9:40]
Sun says it may remove MS's Java rights
News The tension has ratcheted up a couple of notches since Microsoft, along with Intel Corp. Digital Equipment Corp.and Compaq Computer Corp.demanded on Sept.that Sun hand over Java to an international standards body.
[September 23, 1997, 16:19]
Sun: MS's Java letter was a 'publicity stunt'
News Saying he wanted to "cut through the rhetoric" that surrounds Java, Alan Baratz, president of Sun Microsystems Inc.s JavaSoft division, today unleashed a little of his own, accusing Microsoft Corp.of doing anything in its power to preserve its...
[September 23, 1997, 10:19]
MS WSBS
Talkback I wonder how hard they make it to remove this Trial-Ware ? I think I'll pass.
[July 24, 2008, 17:46]
MS releases IE 4.0 Admin Kit
News Microsoft is priming the pump for the September 30 release of Internet Explorer (IE) 4.0 with the formal announcement of the IE 4.0 Administration Kit, Corporate Deployment Guide and Intranet Solutions Centre.
[September 18, 1997, 10:17]
