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  • Windows on the Internet a pipe dream?

    A Web-based replica of Windows on the desktop won't be ready anytime soon if Microsoft's latest releases of Web-based services are any indication.

  • Windows chief jumps ship for Juniper

    Kevin Johnson, Microsoft's online and Windows chief and a key figure in the company's failed Yahoo takeover effort, is leaving the company to become chief executive at Juniper Networks, Microsoft confirmed on Wednesday in the US.

  • Nokia adds Windows Live services to phones

    The Finnish handset giant will offer mobile Web services from Microsoft including Windows Live Messenger and Hotmail.

  • Microsoft to buy Aquantive for US$6 billion

    In a bid to boost its presence in advertising, Microsoft said Friday that it will pay US$6 billion to acquire Aquantive, a digital marketing and services company.

  • Windows Live offers Microsoft a quicker turnaround

    Although it has taken Microsoft five years to develop the next version of Windows, the software maker seems to crank out a new Windows Live service every five minutes.

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  • Keeping Microsoft in the frame

    Windows chief Kevin Johnson has two huge tasks: Chase Google with Windows Live and get the operating system back on track.

  • Welcome to Twitter, Prime Minister

    Dear Mr Rudd, it's wonderful that you've joined Twitter. Of course Mr Turnbull was here a month before you, but Twitter has been around more than two years. You're both complete n00bs. May I offer some tips?

  • Windows Live rooted in MSN's past

    Microsoft's new batch of services borrows heavily from current or proposed products. Is Windows Live just another name for MSN?

  • 10 tips to tweaking your videoconferences

    Getting the most out of a videoconference requires some preparation and planning. In this article, we'll discuss some best practices to help make yours more productive, whether you're running the show or attending your first.

  • Getting to know GNOME

    Linux has come a long way from the early, oft-crashing days. GNOME is now one of the primary desktops for the Linux operating system; not only is it highly customisable, but it is amazingly stable. We examine why Linux -- running GNOME -- is a viable desktop alternative.

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  • Windows Mobile 6

    Though it doesn't offer earth-shattering new features and interface issues remain, Windows Mobile 6 brings a collection of noteworthy improvements that makes its mobile devices easier to use and equips mobile professionals with more robust productivity tools.

  • Windows Mobile 6

    Announced slightly earlier than expected, Microsoft took the wraps off its new mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6. We have pictures of some of the new features, so take a peek at what could be on your next smart phone or PDA.

  • Windows Vista pros and cons

    The decision for some small business users to upgrade to Microsoft Windows Vista once it becomes available in early 2007 will depend largely on what the new operating system can do for you and what hardware you have to run it on.

  • Samsung Omnia

    Although there are some design quirks, the Samsung Omnia promises to be a solid alternative to Apple's iPhone.

  • Apple iPhone 3G (16GB)

    While parts of the iPhone 3G are superb, there are still some big features missing from this device. If you add up the extras the iPhone doesn't seem like a phone that everyone can afford.

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