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Microsoft to bring Hotmail onto the desktop
March 30, 2006
Software giant serves up test version of Windows Live Mail Desktop, a free program for managing multiple e-mail accounts.
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Opening doors beyond Microsoft Office
September 20, 2007
Redmond's desktop software dominance faces an uprising of alternatives from the likes of IBM, Google and Yahoo.
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Rivals make run at Microsoft Office
September 18, 2007
Is the multibillion-dollar cash cow vulnerable at last to alternatives? Google, Yahoo and IBM seem to think so.
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Microsoft eyes making desktop apps free
November 14, 2005
Documents show some insiders are questioning whether existing software should be supported by ads, CNET News.com has learned.
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Open-Xchange plans expanded e-mail option
October 25, 2005
The maker of server software for handling e-mail and calendars is expected to announce on Tuesday an open-source project called Intelligent Design that will permit communications with the Evolution...
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IBM targets Microsoft's suite spot
August 2, 2005
Big Blue asserts that its Workplace initiative is gaining ground, pitting IBM directly against Microsoft in desktop software.
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Microsoft aims to take the desktop 'Live'
March 31, 2006
Trying to outflank Yahoo and Google, Microsoft tests desktop hub for e-mail and other consumer services.
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Tech firms to tackle Linux desktop standards
October 17, 2005
Nonprofit enlists Adobe, IBM, Intel and HP to make Linux more attractive to desktop software developers.
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Ballmer: Microsoft's behind Google in ads, search
October 11, 2007
"We have a lot of work to do in search and advertising," software giant's CEO acknowledges. "Google is the leader; we're an aspirant."Video: Microsoft's post-Gates plan
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Ajax gives software a fresh look
October 4, 2005
Messaging company Zimbra is one of several companies betting that Ajax-style Web development will shake up the PC software market.
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Hotmail's replacement is going Dutch
November 11, 2006
Microsoft moves Windows Live Mail out of beta in The Netherlands, but won't launch final version elsewhere until next year. Images: Windows Live Mail
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OpenDocument format gathers steam
November 10, 2005
Growing cadre of vendors vows to improve alternatives to Microsoft Office, as government customers voice more interest.
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Microsoft adds security muscle
April 26, 2007
Addition of European and Asian research labs are part of Microsoft's bulking up to become a serious player in the security arena.
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IBM to support OpenDocument early next year
December 5, 2005
Big Blue says support for the standard and Web-centric design of desktop software will appeal to emerging markets.
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Mass. replaces CIO in OpenDocument fray
January 6, 2006
As acting CIO is named, governor's spokesman says commonwealth is "on track" to use OpenDocument-based software next year.
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Ozzie's quiet revolution at Microsoft
May 1, 2007
Chief software architect Ray Ozzie says nearly everything Microsoft does will include an online services component.Silverlight in action
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Office Live almost out of the gate
October 31, 2006
More details emerge on the Web-based programs as they near the end of beta. But don't expect an online version of Office. Images: Office Live and on screen
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Office standards battle grinds on
December 13, 2005
Creation of Ecma standard committee gives Microsoft a point in escalating battle over desktop software.
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Adobe about to release Linux-friendly Reader
April 11, 2005
Final version 7 of the PDF-viewing software for Linux will be released Tuesday, News.com has learned.
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IBM updates Linux desktop with Firefox support
August 9, 2005
Previously supporting only Mozilla and Microsoft's IE, Big Blue's Workplace desktop software now also supports the Firefox browser.
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