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Microsoft blaming PC manufactures & their added software for Vista misconception

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At Microsoft’s recent Financial Analyst Meeting Steve Ballmer, among other things, blamed Vista’s misconception woes on PC manufacturers who are shipping mediocre, "crapware-infested" installations, as he calls it. Since the manufacturers have every right to do so, it’s up to Microsoft to form a game plan to combat it.

Microsoft Spurs Economic Activity in Asia through Localized Software Initiatives

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft Innovation Centers in Indonesia and Pakistan shed light on how to realize the potential of technology for sustainable economic growth.

Experience Pangea Day Live on MSN Across Europe

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LONDON — 8 May 2008 — MSN today announced it will be the exclusive online live streaming partner for Pangea Day, a global event where millions of people all over the world will come together to watch a four-hour programme of short films coupled with talks from CNN's Christiane Amanpour and Queen Noor of Jordan, and music from Bob Geldof and Dave Stewart — at the same time 10 May. The programme will be broadcast through a live MSN webcast, along with television and mobile phone broadcast, and aims to be the world's first "global campfire".

XP SP3: The Perfect Reason to Avoid Vista

Mon, 05 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Companies resisting a migration to Windows Vista may want to carefully examine the latest service pack for Windows XP. After you look at XP SP3, says Steven Vaughan-Nichols, you won't even consider "upgrading" to Windows Vista SP1 anytime soon. He does a head-to-head technology comparison.

Global Energy Forum Shows Microsoft Solutions in the Oil and Gas Industry

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Today the first Microsoft Middle East and Africa Global Energy Forum brings more than 300 decision-makers from oil and gas companies across the region to the Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi..

Microsoft’s Windows Embedded SPARK Your Imagination Program Goes Live

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New program features developer tools, embedded operating systems, and board packages for hobbyist developers and academic community.

Microsoft Gulf to Debut New Dynamics CRM 4.0 Offering in the Middle East

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft Gulf is set to launch the new version of Dynamics CRM 4.0 in the Middle East during the first edition of the Dynamics CRM conference scheduled to be held in Dubai on April 23rd at the Emirates Towers.

Encouraging a New Generation of DigiGirlz

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

DigiGirlz has given thousands of young women the opportunity to learn about career choices in business and technology.

Microsoft Reports Record Third-Quarter Revenue

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Microsoft Corp. today announced third-quarter revenue, operating income and diluted earnings per share of $14.45 billion, $4.41 billion and $0.47, respectively, in a quarter marked by the worldwide launch of Windows Server 2008, SQL Server 2008 and Visual Studio 2008.

Sun pushes ME growth

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sun Microsystems is hoping to double its growth in the Middle East and Africa over a 12 month period with the launch of two new server systems based on the UltraSPARC(R) T2 Plus processor. Sun claims that the new servers have four times more memory and internal disk capacity than market competitors.