Netscape founder invests in RockMelt browser
The startup is said to be run by two of the Netscape founder’s former colleagues at Opsware
Bing.com to power Yahoo search
Microsoft strikes deal with Yahoo to better compete with Google
Oracle purchases Sun Microsystems for US$7.4 billion
Paying US$9.50/share for Sun, the deal moves Oracle into the hardware arena
Life at Microsoft without Bill Gates
Gates’ departure allowed executives to take new leadership responsibilities while developing Windows 7
Microsoft releases IE8, stresses security
Company-commissioned report shows Microsoft’s new browser detects malware
Microsoft search share hits 12-month low
Internet searches fell to a record low according to Comscore’s report
Microsoft brings extended hosted services to Canada
Microsoft is extending availability of its hosted productivity and collaboration apps and claims converts from IBM Lotus and Google
Microsoft adds incentives to small-business program
Software giant gives SMB customers more ways to earn cash if they buy from channel partners
Microsoft PDC, WinHEC will be Windows 7 coming-out parties
Senior Microsoft engineers say they’ve “definitely learned some lessons” about disclosure and talking about new features before they’re fully developed
Microsoft’s secret project
Software giant prepares a secret Internet-centric OS called Midori
Microsoft to release new ‘Essential’ servers in November
New Windows server OS aimed at mid-sized businesses
Microsoft to focus on virtualization at TechEd
The TechEd conference is aimed at IT professionals
Microsoft to highlight Silverlight, ‘Oslo’ at show
The developer-focused TechEd is expected to clarify the vendor’s strategy for adding application-modeling to its software portfolio
Microsoft should use a back door move on Google
Software giant should sideline search and go back to focusing on its strengths
IBM pledges US$1 billion to unified communications
Throwing down the competitive gauntlet, Big Blue sets its sights on Microsoft