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Safari ushers in better browser colors

June 19, 2007 Apple's Safari could bring richer colors to Windows browsers, but Firefox soon will help expand the gamut, too. TAGS: margin, Apple Safari, color, Adobe Systems Inc., Web browser, Apple Computer, Mozilla Corp., Firefox, image, leader, Microsoft Internet Explorer, photograph, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Windows virus worms onto some Apple iPods

October 17, 2006 A small number of the video media players have been shipped with the RavMonE virus, the company warns. TAGS: antivirus software, Apple Computer, Apple video iPod, virus, Apple iPod, McAfee Inc., antivirus, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Apple invites Windows users on Safari

June 11, 2007 Mac maker announces a free public test version of its Web browser for Windows users. Is it destined to be another crossover hit? TAGS: Mac maker, Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, Web browser, Apple iTunes, Apple iPhone, Microsoft Windows, Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., PC

Mac desktops are 'smarter money,' says CIO

July 10, 2007 U.K. company examining alternatives to Microsoft because of what it sees as software giant's "aggressive" licensing policies. TAGS: U.K. company, Linux desktop, CIO, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, information technology, Linux, Firefox, Apple Macintosh, security, Web browser, operating system, PC

Finding harmony among iPod rivals

November 30, 2005 Push to develop a universal dock that a range of music players can plug into could help loosen Apple's grip. TAGS: music player, Creative Technology Ltd., iRiver, digital media, Sirius, Apple Computer, Bose, digital music, Apple iPod, connector, standard, accessory, Belkin Corp., Best Buy Co. Inc., car, Nokia Corp.

Apple, Microsoft have designs on your living room

January 16, 2007 Microsoft's plan calls for servers in the home, while the Mac maker packs a wallop in its new Apple TV. TAGS: Apple TV, DLO, living room, Mac maker, Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, Media Center PC, Consumer Electronics Show, TV, Apple iPod, Apple iTunes, movies, Microsoft Xbox, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, server

Apple to Windows iTunes users: Don't install Vista yet

February 2, 2007 Microsoft's latest operating system may lead to compatibility issues, iPod corruption. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC

Study: Zune fails to crack top 10 in sales

January 5, 2007 Market researcher says 8 of top 10 models sold at big retailers during holiday season were iPods; SanDisk held the other 2 spots. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, market research company, SanDisk Corp., retailer, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., hard drive

MSN Music presses mute on downloads

November 3, 2006 Two years after trying to take on iTunes, the site will stop selling downloads, instead pointing to Zune site and Rhapsody. TAGS: RealNetworks Inc., MSN, Microsoft Zune, RealNetworks Rhapsody, Apple Computer, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft's mixed scorecard

June 16, 2006 The software giant still dominates the desktop, but finding new markets has proven tricky. TAGS: Gartner Inc., Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., Google Inc., Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

Leopard nipping at Vista's heels

August 8, 2006 The new Mac OS is due in spring, which would put it after Vista. But if the Windows update slips again, that could let Apple get in first. TAGS: Steve Jobs, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, photocopier, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, Redmond, Apple Mac OS, conference, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows Update, developer, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft sees Zune effort as a long haul

July 27, 2006 To catch up with Apple in the music business will cost hundreds of millions of dollars and take years, company says. TAGS: Microsoft Zune, PlaysForSure, dollar, music player, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, brand, games

Perspective: Apple's secret sauce

March 29, 2006 Sizzle may be subjective, but Apple's definitely got it, says CNET News.com's Charles Cooper. TAGS: Steve Jobs, Apple Computer, margin, success, CEO, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., PC

Yahoo updates its iTunes rival

February 8, 2006 Bug fixes and music-sharing updates are added to the new version of the digital jukebox. TAGS: Yahoo! Inc., Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, MP3 player, MP3, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft unveils revamped Zunes

October 3, 2007 Changes include a complete overhaul of the device's software and a redesign of Marketplace, which will offer 1 million unprotected songs.Photos: Round two for Zune TAGS: Microsoft Zune, digital-rights management, music player, Apple Computer, song, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPod

Microsoft readying Vista marketing blitz

March 8, 2006 Software giant wants to re-create the excitement that accompanied the launch of Windows 95 a decade ago. TAGS: launch, online photo, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 95, goal, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, operating system, camera, PC, security, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft doesn't want Zune lost in the Shuffle

December 12, 2006 The software maker is considering upping its ad budget as it tries to take on Apple's iPod. Photos: Looking for Zune TAGS: Microsoft Zune, Apple iPod, music player, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, brand, TV

Excel under zero-day attack, Microsoft warns

February 5, 2007 Spreadsheet-focused attack affects several versions of company's Office software, including one for Macs. TAGS: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, attack, vulnerability, Apple Computer, security, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh

Hackers crack Apple, Microsoft music codes

September 1, 2006 The arms race continues as determined programmers find ways to circumvent the two leading digital rights management technologies for music. TAGS: digital-rights management, representative, Apple Computer, copy protection, hacker, Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., music, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft making better music?

May 22, 2006 Software giant is pushing a coordinated approach to take on the iPod. Video: Windows Media Player 11 reviewed TAGS: critic, digital music, Apple Computer, MTV, desktop software, approach, jukebox, Windows Media, Microsoft Windows Media Player, iRiver, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., music, Apple iPod, PC, video
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