Symantec Seeks Injunction To Block Windows Vista (NewsFactor)
May 19, 2006NewsFactor - Symantec has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft, accusing the software giant of misusing its intellectual property. The suit, filed on Thursday in Seattle, also claims that Microsoft violated a 1996 licensing agreement for Symantec's Volume Manager storage technology.
New Trojan Horse Targets Microsoft Word (PC World)
May 19, 2006PC World - Don't click! Malware loads after you open infected Word doc.
What You'll Need To Run Windows Vista (NewsFactor)
May 19, 2006NewsFactor - Does your computer make the grade for running Windows Vista? That is the question Microsoft is trying to help everyone answer with the launch of its new "Get Ready" Web site.
E-mail attacks target unpatched Word hole (InfoWorld)
May 19, 2006InfoWorld - Antivirus companies and the SANS Internet Storm Center (ISC) issued a warning Friday about sophisticated e-mail attacks that are using a previously unknown hole in Microsoft Word to infiltrate corporate networks.
Microsoft Details Vista Hardware Requirements (PC World)
May 19, 2006PC World - New Web site outlines the minimum requirements for running both low-end and high-end versions of the upcoming OS.
Symantec Sues Microsoft to Stop Vista (PC World)
May 19, 2006PC World - Company claims Microsoft is wrongfully using its Veritas storage technology in the next version of Windows.
US anti-virus firm claims Microsoft misused technology (AFP)
May 19, 2006
AFP - US anti-virus company Symantec accused computer-industry Goliath Microsoft of misusing its technology in a lawsuit.
Symantec sues Microsoft in contract dispute (Reuters)
May 19, 2006
Reuters - Symantec Corp. sued
software rival Microsoft Corp. on Thursday, accusing
it of misappropriating trade secrets to develop its own
competing features and products, including the next version of
Windows.
Symantec Sues Microsoft Over Storage Technologies (TechWeb)
May 19, 2006TechWeb - Symantec seeks an injunction to stop development of Vista and the next version of Microsoft's server software.
Symantec Sues Microsoft, Seeks To Block Distribution Of Windows Vista (TechWeb)
May 19, 2006TechWeb - Symantec claims Microsoft improperly included its intellectual property in Windows Vista, and wants to block distribution until Microsoft changes the software. Microsoft denies the charges.
Symantec Files Lawsuit Against Microsoft (AP)
May 19, 2006
AP - Security software maker Symantec Corp. accused Microsoft Corp. in a federal lawsuit Thursday of misappropriating its intellectual property and breach of contract.
Microsoft Plans To Acquire Whale Communications To Improve Security And Access (TechWeb)
May 19, 2006TechWeb - Microsoft hopes to harpoon Whale to help enterprises beef up security for Web applications and mobile devices.
Microsoft Preps For Windows Live Books Search (TechWeb)
May 19, 2006TechWeb - Microsoft Corp. is offering to scan and index books at no charge to publishers willing to participate in the upcoming Windows Live Books service.
Microsoft Spells Out Vista's Hardware Specs (TechWeb)
May 19, 2006TechWeb - Microsoft finally spills the details of the hardware requirements for its upcoming Windows Vista, ending months of speculation about what it will take to really run the new operating system.
Microsoft Judge OKs Antitrust Extension (TechWeb)
May 19, 2006TechWeb - The federal judge overseeing the Microsoft antitrust agreement has agreed to a two-year extension, but she had a few tough questions for government attorneys.
'Project Orange': The Killer App for WinFS? (PC Magazine)
May 19, 2006PC Magazine - WinFS, Microsoft's next-generation file system, is still churning its way through the beta process. But that isn't stopping Microsoft from building a new information organizer that rides on top of WinFS storage and the Windows Presentation Framework.
Microsoft Announces Vista Hardware Requirements (PC Magazine)
May 19, 2006PC Magazine - Windows Vista won't start shipping for a few months, but you can get your PC ready for it right now.
Microsoft Tells All on Vista's Hardware Needs (PC Magazine)
May 19, 2006PC Magazine - Updated: The software giant has, for the first time, given PC owners detailed information on its minimum hardware requirements for Vista in an effort to help them prepare for the OS' January 2007 arrival.
Microsoft Introduces New Search Technology To Ease Information Overload (TechWeb)
May 19, 2006TechWeb - The Windows Live Search client hunts across the desktop, intranet and Internet, in Microsoft's fight against Google.
Microsoft, MTV challenge Apple iTunes (AFP)
May 19, 2006
AFP - Microsoft joined with music television giant MTV in launching an online music service aimed at challenging Apple Computer's market-leading iTunes store.