01/06/13 The Raw Microsoft News Feed

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• Lenovo to release giant 27-inch tablet PC; stands up as a regular PC, lies flat as tablet _{2013-01-07, 12:55 am}
  ... that owns IBM Corp.'s former PC business, said the Table PC will go on sale this summer starting at $1,699. Microsoft Corp. pioneered the idea of a table PC with the Surface, a PC with a 30-inch (762-millimeter) touch-sensitive screen released in ...
• Lenovo to release giant 27-inch tablet the size of a coffee table that allows multiple users _{2013-01-07, 12:50 am}
  ... that owns IBM Corp.'s former PC business, said the Table PC will go on sale this summer starting at $1,699. Microsoft Corp. pioneered the idea of a table PC with the Surface, a PC with a 30-inch touch-sensitive screen released in 2008. It was ...
• DOD saves $100M a year with new Microsoft licensing deal _{2013-01-07, 12:23 am}
  The Department of Defense says it will save more than $100 million per year over the course of a three-year joint enterprise licensing agreement it has signed with Microsoft .
• Windows RT has been jailbroken, you can now run un-signed code _{2013-01-06, 11:52 pm}
  ... the same thing, unless they're saying that Windows RT actually does some sort of x86 emulation which is awesome on microsoft's part i see, that makes more sense, but i think the reason they don't want unsigned code is cause of malware and stuff like ...
• Lenovo showcases giant 27-inch 'coffee table PC' at CES in Las Vegas _{2013-01-06, 11:48 pm}
  ... It was designed for store displays and other commercial applications. The concept is now called PixelSense, as Microsoft started using the "Surface" name for an unrelated tablet computer last year. More recently, Sony Corp. released the Tap 20, an ...
• Lenovo introduces 'table PC' for games [The News & Observer (Raleigh, N.C.)] _{2013-01-06, 11:32 pm}
  ... June. A trend for touch Although industry-wide sales of Windows 8 touch devices have been disappointing since Microsoft introduced its new operating system at the end of October, Lenovo is convinced there is a touch screen in your future. The bulk ...
• Holiday gift guide for the anti-Apple fanboy _{2013-01-06, 11:25 pm}
  ... wanna hook up their Android or Windows Phone to the device as well. Apple may not have its own gaming system, but Microsoft does so fanboys better rep the heck out of its products especially if it's the limited edition Star Wars package. And really, ...
• Could Google prompt Microsoft to provide easier syncing? _{2013-01-06, 11:08 pm}
  ... even Apple's iPhone can apparently synchronise Outlook contacts and calendar entries over the USB connection. Microsoft's answer to date has always been that we should rent or borrow an Exchange Server of some sort, push our calendar and contact ...
• Lenovo's New Coffee Table Computer Is One Big Gigantic iPad _{2013-01-06, 10:51 pm}
  ... the computer really is a part of the home. We've been anticipating the dawn of the tabletop PC since 2008, when Microsoft unveiled a 30-inch machine called the Surface -- not to be confused with the recently released Surface tablet . Like the ...
• 3M flaunts 84-inch, 4K-res, 40-point multitouch table _{2013-01-06, 10:49 pm}
  ... This is something I would expect to see running PixelSense. Typical ignorant reply. PixelSense, now bought by Microsoft, only provide the hardware and drivers. The original PixelSense screens ran on Windows 7, in fact I've got their 27" screen ...
• To touch or not to touch: That is the Windows 8 question _{2013-01-06, 09:45 pm}
  ... the physiological damage you're likely to suffer from touchscreens. And yes, he even snuck in a reference to "Microsoft as a giant copying machine." Well played, Mr. Pogue. Microsoft is not trying to "kill off" the mouse and keyboard. Touch is an ...
• Qualcomm's keynote at 2013 CES: Join us Monday, 6:30 p.m. PT _{2013-01-06, 09:30 pm}
  ... stream and blog with news updates as they happen. Jacobs nabbed his speaking slot from longtime CES participant Microsoft, which declared 2012 to be its last show. He's expected to highlight a "born mobile" theme, detailing what the future of ...
• CES 2013: Apps and services move to the forefront _{2013-01-06, 09:10 pm}
  ... new Ultra HD TV sets), better voice and gesture-recognition devices, and increased adoption of flexible screens. Microsoft will have a large presence at CES despite withdrawing from its usual opening keynote slot and gigantic show floor booth. The ...
• Complete coverage: CES 2013 _{2013-01-06, 09:00 pm}
  Microsoft won't have its signature mega-booth at International CES 2013 starting next week in Las Vegas, but that's not expected to lessen the trade show's impact Toyota, Audi to unveil self-driving cars at CES Move over, big-screen TVs, cell phones and tablets, because cars might steal the show at next week's International CES.
• Adobe warns of impending security update _{2013-01-06, 07:14 pm}
  ... in the wild and will offer a longer 30 day recommended deployment window. Word of the updates from Adobe comes as Microsoft is preparing to release its monthly security update. The January "Patch Tuesday" release will arrive on 8 January and will ...
• SuperSpeed USB (USB 3.0) Performance to Double with New Capabilities _{2013-01-06, 07:00 pm}
  ... with the existing USB ecosystem to help to satisfy user demand for low-cost, higher-performance solutions." "Microsoft has been a strong supporter of the USB community where we have advocated balancing innovation and compatibility. The planned ...
• Home of the future is now _{2013-01-06, 03:00 am}
  No one lives there, but it is a template for the future. Indeed, many houses throughout the United States already have hints of Microsoft's model home.
• Google says Maps redirect on Windows Phone was a product decision, and will be removed _{2013-01-06, 02:29 am}
  ... Phones from accessing maps.google.com - I guess we missed the declaration, but it seems the cold war between Microsoft and Google has really warmed up. Google has previously already said they will not be making apps for Windows Phone and Windows 8, ...
• Editorial: Attorneys general, DOJ should pursue antitrust investigation of Google _{2013-01-04, 08:07 pm}
  ... platform, in this case, search, was accused of exploiting its position to squash competitors. In the 1990s, Microsoft was investigated for using its monopoly with Windows to expand its Web browser business. The ensuing trial and consent decree ...
• Huge gadget show gears up in Vegas _{2013-01-06, 07:54 pm}
  ... in mobile gadgets industry, Apple, stays away, as it shuns all events it doesn't organise itself. Apple rival Microsoft has also scaled back its patronage of the show. For the first time since 1999, Microsoft's CEO won't be delivering the kick-off ...

Businesses may find themselves in a pickle if Microsoft goes through with its plans to discontinue support for all Windows XP users in April, 2014

Windows XP: Why Microsoft Still Can't Kill It Off

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Windows XP has a legion of faithful followers who have already determined that they will resign themselves to staying with the....

Why pair Philip Morris and Microsoft as like companies, when Apple and Microsoft battled each other for decades in the tech world?

Why Microsoft Is More Like Philip Morris Than Apple

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You might wonder why Microsoft is like Philip Morris, the company that manufactures and sells cigarettes and other tobacco products.....

The update is said to be rolled out to all supported regions gradually starting next week.....

Microsoft rolls out update for Xbox 360 Dashboard

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After a period of beta testing, the software giant started seeding the update for an improved version of the Xbox 360 Dashboard.

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Microsoft Surface display isn't as sharp as iPad's

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Experts have been testing the assertion that the new Microsoft Surface tablet will have a sharper display than the new iPad ....

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• Boot up: Nokia's challenge (again), Apple buys Colorful people, Outlook gets IMAP and more _{2012-10-19, 02:12 am}
  ... But Nokia is burning cash. 'No free lunch' with Office on Windows RT for business, says analyst >> Computerworld Microsoft confirmed Wednesday that owners of Windows RT hardware, including the company's own Surface RT, must acquire a commercial ...
• Microsoft's profits plunge 22 pct in Q3 [Asian News International] _{2012-10-19, 02:11 am}
  London, Oct 19 : Profits at software giant Microsoft have slumped to 4.47 billion dollars in the third quarter from 5.74 billion dollars in the same quarter a year earlier.
• Q: Why did my scheduled System Center Configuration Manager 2012... _{2012-10-19, 02:00 am}
  ... to the installation specific deadline time. This staggers the download of all the clients as documented at the Microsoft article "Operations and Maintenance for Software Updates in Configuration Manager" (under "Deploy Software Updates"/ ...
• Microsoft misses analyst expectations _{2012-10-19, 01:42 am}
  As it prepares to launch Windows 8 , Microsoft on Thursday reported lower earnings and revenues for the first fiscal quarter ending in September, compared with the same quarter a year ago.
• Microsoft profit falls ahead of Windows 8 launch _{2012-10-19, 01:39 am}
  AP In this Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, file photo, the new Microsoft logo is seen above the entrance to a company store in Seattle.
• Surface reservations being taken at Microsoft Store locations _{2012-10-19, 01:36 am}
  WPCentral.com reports that a person who went to the Microsoft temporary pop-up store location at Washington Square in Beaverton, Oregon found that it was already being manned by a Microsoft Store employee.
• Asia/Pacific PC Market Shrinks 5% In 2012 Q3 As Windows 8 Nears, Lenovo Remains At The Top_{2012-10-19, 01:31 am}
  ... percent last year. "With 2012 having been quiet so far, October 26 will carry a lot of expectations, not just for Microsoft but for all PC vendors who are anxious to see the new OS deliver on its promise of fueling another momentum in the PC ...
• News Summary: Microsoft profit falls _{2012-10-19, 01:25 am}
  BATED BREATH: Microsoft is gearing up to launch Windows 8 in a week. That meant it deferred revenue for PCs that manufacturers have shipped, but aren't on store shelves yet.
• Microsoft earnings: a miss. Its new era? Unclear. _{2012-10-19, 01:16 am}
  In this June file photo, Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer comments on the Windows 8 operating system.
• News Summary: Google to sell low-priced Chromebook _{2012-10-19, 01:09 am}
  UNDERCUTTING THE COMPETITION: Google and Samsung Electronics are selling a laptop computer for $249. The machine unveiled Thursday is aimed at siphoning sales from the latest products from Microsoft and Apple.
• Microsoft employees raise over $1bn for charity in 30 years _{2012-10-19, 12:49 am}
  PanARMENIAN.Net - Microsoft has announced that its U.S. employees have raised over $1 billion during the almost 30 years of the company's charitable giving program, The Next Web reports.
• As Nokia Siemens shrinks the 4G network, its prospects grow _{2012-10-19, 12:33 am}
  ... economy grew 7.4% in the third quarter compared with a year ago, the ... Juliette Garside / Technology news Microsoft suffers steep fall in profits - Chief executive promises a 'new era' for the world's largest software company despite a 24% slump ...
• Google, Samsung to sell laptop cheap _{2012-10-19, 12:28 am}
  Google is dangling a low-priced laptop computer in front of consumers as rivals Microsoft and Apple prepare to release their latest gadgets.
• Microsoft celebrates $1 billion in giving _{2012-10-19, 12:24 am}
  ... groups. From helping the homeless, mentoring youth, volunteering with United Way and donating to disaster aid, Microsoft has given time and money that has had a huge impact around the world. "We stood up in times of crisis and helped the people in ...
• Windows 7 Desktop Widget/Gadget showing Data Remaining _{2012-10-19, 12:24 am}
  I actually removed Windows 7 Gadget platform from my laptop and desktops. It's unsecure and Microsoft has not issued an update for it.
• PC waiting game pinches Microsoft results [The Seattle Times] _{2012-10-18, 11:54 pm}
  Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Oct. 18--Reflecting a weak PC market and a reduction of inventory before next week's Windows 8 launch, Microsoft reported fiscal first-quarter earnings Thursday that missed Wall Street forecasts.
• General Motors and HP Team Up on IT Transformation _{2012-10-18, 11:47 pm}
  ... upcoming Windows 8 and RT tablet OSes, with a large number of models listed as bring incompatible with Windows RT. Microsoft earlier this year warned that some older printers will not work with Windows 8 and RT, which is the software maker's ...
• Microsoft first-quarter profit falls 22 per cent ahead of Windows 8 launch _{2012-10-18, 11:40 pm}
  In this Thursday, Aug. 23, 2012, file photo, the new Microsoft logo is seen above the entrance to a company store in Seattle.
• Microsoft profit falls as PC sales shrink _{2012-10-18, 11:38 pm}
  Microsoft Corp said its fiscal first-quarter profit fell on Thursday, hurt by a dip in computer sales running its Windows operating system and the deferral of some revenue ahead of upcoming releases of its core Windows and Office products.
• Google sends invites for Android event _{2012-10-18, 11:21 pm}
  ... the successor to 4.1 "Jelly Bean," PC Magazine reported. Google has scheduled its event for the same day that Microsoft is set to unveil its Windows Phone 8mobile operating system in San Francisco, although both will be beaten to the post by Apple, ...

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