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Sun denies anti-competitive behaviour
News A statement from the computer manufacturer indicated that it had not seen the complaint, nor had it been contacted by the OFT, but that it would fully co-operate with any inquiry by the OFT. The OFT refused to comment on the ASCDI's allegations...
[April 26, 2007, 15:10]
Open source 'pressuring Microsoft pricing'
News The OFT's analysis will be published in July and is expected to identify how procurement practices affect competition, create barriers to entry for new firms and encourage innovation. Eric Woods, government practice director at research firm Ovum...
[February 18, 2004, 16:50]
EU to launch scam crackdown
News The Office of Fair Trading (OFT), which is the UK's national consumer protection authority, welcomed the establishment of the EU scam-busting network. Earlier this month the OFT launched its 2007 Scams Awareness Month to raise consumer awareness...
[February 26, 2007, 15:06]
Microsoft pilot offers schools 'fairer' software deal
News The OFT has since been working with Microsoft to produce the new licensing options. Becta's spokeswoman said the organisation took the issue to the OFT as "we didn't feel it was something that could be progressed between [us and Microsoft].
[July 9, 2009, 10:23]
Transatlantic anti-spam alliance mooted
News However, showing a more realistic grasp of the task in hand was Thomas, who spoke frankly about the inadequate powers and resources he has to clamp down on spammers - expressing jealousy for the powers of rapid injunction which the OFT can apply...
[October 11, 2004, 12:55]
Microsoft dismisses Becta criticism
News In October, the discord led Becta to refer Microsoft to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT), alleging that the software giant was benefiting from abusing its dominant position in the market. The OFT is due to meet this month to discuss the matter.
[January 10, 2008, 11:28]
PlayStation2 modification irritates Sony
News The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has not yet received any complaints about Sony's pricing of the PlayStation2. Higher pricing in the UK compared to other parts of the world is not enough evidence of anti-competitive practice," said an OFT spokesman...
[September 7, 2000, 11:57]
Debunking Some Linux Myths
Blog Comment Perhaps the most oft-repeated myth regarding Windows vs. Linux security is the claim that Windows has more incidents of viruses, worms, Trojans and other problems because malicious hackers tend to confine their activities to breaking into the...
[October 26, 2009, 11:39]
The Journey II (German)
Downloads PressestimmenFalls du ein "gehirnverdrehendes" Abenteuerspiel mit einer stilvollen Handlung suchst, das dir auch noch zu ein wenig - all zu oft vernachlässigtem - körperlichem Training verhilft, suche nicht weiter - denn The Journey II ist dein...
[November 10, 2004, 7:00]
Be prepared to pay for security
Talkback I think the answer is to legally and financially responsible make Micro$oft and any other Vendor responsible for security of their software. Don't agree 100%. That will drive the cost up, but if they are going to be held accountable, they will...
[August 24, 2005, 20:01]
Debunking Some Linux Myths
Blog Comment Perhaps the most oft-repeated myth regarding Windows vs. Linux security is the claim that Windows has more incidents of viruses, worms, Trojans and other problems because malicious hackers tend to confine their activities to breaking into the...
[October 26, 2009, 13:19]
Duh!
Talkback If micro$oft reduced there prices to more realistic price then the counterfeit market in there software would almost dry up.you don't have to be a genius to work that out.
[August 6, 2007, 14:38]
Enterprise Unified Communications
White Papers Unified Communications is an oft-used term that has numerous interpretations. This whitepaper explains exactly what it means, covering the landscape in which it was founded, and the impact that a Unified Communications approach can have to your...
[November 24, 2007, 0:01]
Windows XP Embedded Standard 2009 CTP#1 & CTP#2
Blog (or Micro$oft decided to let the marketing hacks screw with XPE. What really cranks the whole thing was that after going to MEDC last year, after being told by the XPE MS people and believing(! them that Windows XP Embedded was finally going to get...
[August 14, 2008, 1:58]
OSDL boss hints at Microsoft collaboration
Talkback And we all know how Micro$oft 'collaborates', as a rattlesnake with a mouse. Right!
[July 12, 2005, 15:42]
Microsoft extends anti-piracy initiative
Talkback dont u just love micro$oft
[February 26, 2005, 23:42]
Software patent directive adopted
Talkback And to think I admired the EU position about the Micro$oft monopoly. This is ill news indeed. Realy sad.
[April 13, 2005, 23:55]
Microsoft plans orgy of Windows advertising
Talkback Everywhere I turn, there's already an orgy of M$oft adverising already - with our money.
[April 18, 2005, 15:31]
Open source awareness growing in Scotland
Talkback Microsoft's announcement of XML support is another manifestation of its oft-seen tactic - embrace a technology and extend it with proprietary and incompatible extensions. For an in-depth discussion of the difference between MS XML and OpenDocument...
[September 12, 2005, 18:01]
Regulation & More Civil Servants
Talkback Despite the oft assertations from the government, particularly the unelected Mandelson, that they are working to reduce regulation and red tape, this is a prime example of preparation to impose a new range of regulatory of censorship and control.
[November 24, 2009, 0:15]
