Tag Archives: microsoft

Specs released for NSW school laptops

Specs released for NSW school laptops – BizTech – Technology – theage.com.au.
See also: NSW issues $200m PC, wireless tender
Okay, I see a few problems for the plan, but considering the problems and solutions from the OLPC initiative, I don’t think it’s unachievable.
The DET said the laptops must weigh less than 1.75 kilograms with battery, be [...]

Microsoft CEO rules out another Yahoo takeover bid

Microsoft CEO rules out another Yahoo takeover bid.

Yahoo co-founder steps down amid eroding stock price

Yahoo co-founder steps down amid eroding stock price.
Will Ballmer buy a Yangless Yahoo?
So, one more job cut at Yahoo, huh?

Microsoft overhauls Window Live

Microsoft overhauls Window Live: News – Software – ZDNet Australia.
Apparently the new version of Messenger will aggregate content from a bunch of Web 2.0 sites, like Flickr and Twitter.  I’m very interested in seeing exactly what services are included.  Sounds interesting.
Here’s more from CBC’s website:
Microsoft expands Windows Live into social networking

Net censorship plan backlash

Net censorship plan backlash – BizTech – Technology – smh.com.au.
Stephen Conroy lies like a dog.  So yesterday in Question Time he refuses to retract his statement that this filter is already in place in countries like Canada – a bold faced lie; an untruth to mislead the public.
It’s not just that this Labor Government has [...]

Ballmer tells Oz: get with the broadband

Ballmer tells Oz: get with the broadband: News – Software – ZDNet Australia.
Thank you! Too bad no one is listening.  Back to Internet-via-smoke-signals.

Ballmer rules out new Yahoo bid

Ballmer rules out new Yahoo bid: News – Software – ZDNet Australia.
You know, I don’t blame Ballmer one bit.  I think it could be a good deal, but Microsoft put forward it’s best bid however many months ago it was now.  When it failed, Microsoft had to adjust its stragety and move forward.  Now, we’re [...]

Why Google put another nail in Yahoo’s coffin

Why Google put another nail in Yahoo’s coffin.
Here’s another story on the woes of Yahoo.  I had written, or rather reposted earlier about Yahoo’s problems.  The thing about Yahoo, I really think in some ways they should have taken the deal, but don’t count them out.  I didn’t think they’d survive the first bubble burst [...]

NSW students get Gmail next week

NSW students get Gmail next week: News – Software – ZDNet Australia.