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Reader poll: Spreadsheets could erode Excel user base

June 7, 2006 Many Excel users might migrate to Google Spreadsheets, other options, according to an informal News.com poll. TAGS: spreadsheet, reader, Microsoft Excel, Google Inc., collaboration, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

Fighting Microsoft's piracy check

June 20, 2006 The software pushes ahead with a piracy check tool for Windows as some users complain about system troubles and unwanted data collection. TAGS: antipiracy, Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, reader, hack, Microsoft Corp., method, PC, Microsoft Windows, security

Readers zoom in on Microsoft's JPEG rival

May 31, 2006 Almost half of voters in a CNET News.com poll express concern that the new photo compression format comes from Redmond. TAGS: JPEG, reader, Redmond, Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., photograph, format, Microsoft Windows, e-mail, Microsoft Windows XP

RFID vulnerable to attacks, researchers say

April 13, 2006 Australian researchers say RFID tags can be disrupted by being bombarded with different radio frequencies. TAGS: RFID, RFID tag, tag, researcher, frequency, radio frequency, reader, attack, radio

Tech tips for wilderness survival

December 13, 2006 Want to be prepared if you ever get lost in the backwoods? News.com readers offer tips that may one day save your life. Video: Survival 101 TAGS: satellite phone, reader, heat, weather, food, light-emitting diode, satellite, radio, backup, video

This week in tech heavyweight action

May 26, 2006 Microsoft showed us more of its vision of Vista, while Google, Dell, Yahoo and eBay continued jockeying for advantage. TAGS: WinHEC, desktop search, reader, Yahoo! Inc., vision, eBay Inc., Google Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., Dell, Microsoft Office, photograph, server, Microsoft Windows, PC

This week in Microsoft

May 5, 2006 Company has hinted that it will flex its checkbook more during the next year--and now we know where it intends to bulk up. TAGS: Bill Gates, marketing strategy, Steve Ballmer, reader, MSN, Microsoft Corp., U.S., Google Inc.

New Netscape.com focuses on news

June 15, 2006 Site will transform from a general purpose portal into a news site in which both readers and editors choose the content. Images: Netscape diggs into news TAGS: Digg, Netscape Communications Corp., managing editor, portal site, editor, reader, Google News, portal, Time Warner Inc., blog, channel, America Online Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., video

BBC to Brits: Need a license to watch us online, too

June 13, 2006 British TV-licensing authority responds to criticism of fee for watching BBC broadcasts (such as World Cup games) online. TAGS: World Cup, TV, license, reader, PDA, mobile phone, PC

News.com readers: The Bible, video games and violence

March 18, 2005 CNET News.com readers reacted en masse to Charles Cooper's Friday column "If video games kill, what about the Bible?" TAGS: Charles Cooper, video game, retailer, violence, game company, reader, games, video

The search for James Kim ends

December 13, 2006 roundup The body of CNET editor has been found, authorities said Wednesday. TAGS: Oregon, mountain, search, family, reader, satellite, video

Week in review: iPhone answers business calls

March 7, 2008 Apple opens up the iPhone to developers and challenges BlackBerry, while Yahoo opens up its takeover defense strategy. Also: Microsoft shows off IE 8. TAGS: Apple iPhone, Week in review, IPSec, deadline, Apple Computer, iPhone app, reader, Yahoo! Inc., developer, RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Corp., e-mail

iPhone couldn't be created just anywhere

July 6, 2007 CNET News.com's Charles Cooper rankled readers for suggesting that Silicon Valley is the only logical origin for the iPhone. The debate rages on. TAGS: Silicon Valley, Apple iPhone, Steve Jobs, reader, worker, Apple Computer, U.S., cell phone, Samsung Electronics

Week in review: Yahoo snubs Microsoft

February 15, 2008 Yahoo thinks it's worth more, Danger is a buy, and BlackBerry is temporarily bye-bye. Also: Spying immunity for telcos. TAGS: Legg Mason Inc., Yahoo! Inc., Week in review, T-Mobile Sidekick, shareholder, reader, Microsoft Corp.

Week in review: Apple thinks differently about iPhone

October 19, 2007 Apple welcomes third-party iPhone developers, while Microsoft sets its sights on new territory. Also: The RIAA goes to school. TAGS: Apple iPhone, SDK, Week in review, Apple Computer, reader, developer, Microsoft Corp., virus, operating system

Readers consider taking the iPhone plunge

June 28, 2007 An informal survey of CNET readers indicates Apple has wowed many with the iPhone's design, but most will wait for a faster, cheaper version. TAGS: EDGE, Apple iPhone, 3G, Apple Computer, reader, GPS, concern, AT&T Corp., survey

Newspapers woo bloggers with mixed results

June 1, 2006 Plenty of papers are blogging. But mixing old-time news gathering with new "citizen journalism" isn't always easy. TAGS: newspaper, Technorati, blog, Austin, Forrester Research Inc., paper, reader, blogger, hiring, audience, Texas, agreement

Week in review: Big boys get busy

May 26, 2006 Microsoft showed us more of its vision of Vista, while Google, Dell, Yahoo and eBay continued jockeying for advantage. TAGS: WinHEC, Week in review, desktop search, string, reader, Google Inc., Yahoo! Inc., eBay Inc., vision, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Media, Dell, Microsoft Corp., server, Microsoft Office, photograph

Will e-books ever be a best seller?

November 19, 2007 Sony's Reader has been little more than a footnote so far. Now Amazon is looking to light things up with its new Kindle device. Photos: Amazon's Kindle device TAGS: Amazon Kindle, E Ink Corp., Stephen Baker, Amazon.com Inc., e-book, computer screen, digital music, Sony Corp., reader, PC

Week in review: Microhoo, Yahoogle, and Microspace, oh my!

April 11, 2008 The week was marked by a dizzying barrage of news on the future of Yahoo and its suitors, leaving industry watchers mostly scratching their heads. Also, RSA 2008.(By CNET News.com's Michelle Meyers) TAGS: Yahoo! Inc., Week in review, acquisition, News Corp., RSA Security Inc., reader, head, Microsoft Corp., America Online Inc., Google Inc., security
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