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Microsoft confirms Vista OEM hack

April 12, 2007 Hack may allow users to bypass antipiracy feature, but no action is planned yet, according to a post on the Windows Genuine Advantage blog. TAGS: product activation, Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, OEM, blog, Microsoft Windows Vista, hacker, product key, Microsoft Corp., post, operating system, Microsoft Windows, security, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft: Activation shift won't be a pain

March 1, 2005 Only pirates and their cohorts will bear the brunt of a restrictive update to the Windows Activation plan, the software maker promises. TAGS: certificate, activation, OEM, software company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft to nix some Net product activation

February 25, 2005 Starting with software on PCs from the top 20 makers, the company plans to allow Windows activation over the phone only. TAGS: product activation, authenticity, customer service representative, certificate, memo, product key, OEM, representative, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, operating system

Vista winds its way to market

November 10, 2006 The release of the Windows update to computer makers is just the start of a long process to get it on shelves and in PCs. TAGS: Jim Allchin, computer company, Microsoft Windows Vista, OEM, Dell, Microsoft Corp., PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft, Flextronics partner on cell platform

February 14, 2005 The two companies have jointly developed a new phone platform called Peabody, which runs on the software giant's Windows Mobile. TAGS: Flextronics International Ltd., GPRS, OEM, mobile phone, GSM, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Lawyers: Vista branding confused even Microsoft

November 28, 2007 Company marketing manager among those unclear about what "Vista capable" means, say lawyers pursuing class action suit. TAGS: plaintiff, lawyer, Microsoft Windows Vista, class action, director of marketing, Seattle, branding, Microsoft Corp., Mr., retailer, OEM, Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft: We're in 'fighting shape'

January 5, 2006 newsmaker Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer tell News.com why Redmond is no pushover--and what they're playing on the Xbox. TAGS: Steve Ballmer, Bill Gates, add-on, OEM, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Xbox, console, Microsoft Corp., photograph, Microsoft Windows, operating system

Is Vista's delay good for the industry?

March 22, 2006 Microsoft's Brad Goldberg says the company made the right call. But will PC sales suffer? TAGS: WinFS, holiday, decision, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Vista, feedback, OEM, Microsoft Corp., security, MP3, PC, Microsoft Windows

Vista delay is back to the future for Redmond

March 22, 2006 Announcement won't help Microsoft shed the reputation that it's perennially late shipping products, says CNET News.com's Charles Cooper. TAGS: Redmond, reputation, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Vista, project, Microsoft Corp., OEM, operating system, Microsoft Windows

In Asia, Microsoft sees slow start for budget XP

March 17, 2005 The product draws a tepid response in Thailand, Malasysia and Indonesia. Piracy, however, seems to be maintaining its allure. TAGS: Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, Asia, piracy, Intel Celeron, response, OEM, Microsoft Corp., copy, PC, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Symantec: Microsoft won't give us key Vista tech

September 27, 2006 Security rival says Microsoft is withholding spyware APIs for Windows update, but software giant denies it. TAGS: Symantec Corp., SDK, Microsoft Windows Vista, McAfee Inc., security, Microsoft Corp., OEM, functionality, Norton Co., antivirus, spyware, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft seeks rehearing in Eolas case

March 22, 2005 Redmond seeks ruling on the "golden master" issue. Results could have a dramatic effect on how software is distributed worldwide. TAGS: Eolas Technologies Inc., university, court, Redmond, damage, OEM, law, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows

Linux gets its 'Moto' running

July 28, 2006 With phone called "Ming," company builds Chinese dynasty, helps Linux in its advance against Great Wall of rival OSes. TAGS: Symbian Inc., Mobile Linux, Trolltech, Linux, Motorola Inc., Nokia Corp., China, mobile device, smart phone, development, NEC Electronics Corp., OEM, API, Microsoft Windows Mobile, platform, Panasonic

Mobile next battleground for Linux

June 28, 2006 A revolution in mobile open source is on the way, a developer says, but analysts say it won't happen just yet. TAGS: Motorola ROKR, Trolltech, Linux, Symbian Inc., revolution, handset, Vodafone Group Plc., open source, flight simulator, smart phone, mobile phone, Microsoft Windows Mobile, London, platform, OEM, Web browser
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