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Microsoft Warns of Google-DoubleClick Danger

Microsoft isn't taking Google's proposed purchase of DoubleClick lying down.

Vonage Message Mixed on Technology Patch

Vonage Holdings Corp. is delivering conflicting messages on its ability to deploy a substitute technology should the Internet phone provider lose its bid to overturn a jury's verdict that it infringed on Verizon Communications Inc.'s patents.

Microsoft Updates Action Packs

Microsoft has added several new messaging offerings to its latest Action Pack.

Google Expands Office Software

Google Inc. plans to launch software similar to Microsoft Corp.'s popular PowerPoint program.

Seagate 3Q Profit Falls

Dell Hires Former Oracle Executive

A former Oracle Corp. executive has been named Dell Inc.'s chief marketing officer.

IBM Meets 1Q Earnings Forecast

Wireless Security Puts IRS Data at Risk

Internal Revenue Service offices across the nation that use wireless technology are still vulnerable to hackers

Intel 1Q Profit Surges 19 Percent

The company said it earned $1.61 billion, or 27 cents per share, in the first three months of the year.

EMC 1Q Profit Rises Nearly 15 Percent

EMC Corp. said Tuesday its first-quarter profit rose nearly 15 percent as the data storage vendor reported surging growth in Asia and strong sales of software that helps companies manage information flow.

Another RDP Hack

If you're gonna try my RDP hack in Vista, here are a few things to keep in mind.

Microsoft, Adobe Competition Heats Up

WPF/E Becomes 'Silverlight'

Microsoft's forthcoming cross-platform browser plug-in for rich media content, known until now as Windows Presentation Foundation/Everywhere (WPF/E), has an official name: "Silverlight."

Making a Build

A review of Vincent Maraia's book on the best practices for Microsoft's software configuration.

Apple Delays Launch of Operating System

Apple Inc. said it won't be shipping its next-generation operating system in June as planned, saying it had to divert resources from the project so that it could launch its highly anticipated iPhone on time.

Google To Buy DoubleClick for $3.1B

Seeking to expand its already well-honed ability to sell targeted Internet advertisements, online search leader Google Inc. said it has agreed to pay $3.1 billion in cash to acquire ad-management technology company DoubleClick Inc.

New Word, Windows Vulnerabilities Surface

Redmond this week was alerted to a spate of new security flaws in its vulnerability-ridden Word -- only this time, the victim is Microsoft's brand-new Word 2007 application.

Microsoft Warns of New DNS Attacks

Yesterday, Microsoft published a new security advisory warning of a new spate of attacks targeting a DNS vulnerability in its Windows server operating systems.

Google Acquires DoubleClick for $3.1B

The boards of both companies have approved the takeover, which is expected to close by the end of the year.

Microsoft Foresees More Suits in Japan

A legal battle between Microsoft and Japanese anti-monopoly authorities is likely to conclude next year and might lead to lawsuits or other patent infringement complaints.

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