gnomedex, gnomedex2005, ie7, Microsoft

IE version 7.0 demonstrated

Microsoft is saying they are betting big on RSS in Longhorn and IE 7 1st Throughout Windows RSS enabled 2nd provide a RSS platform that will help expand RSS 3rd Cover more scenarios Internet Explorer version 7 automatically detects rss…

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Todd Cochrane
Commerce, Dave's Muse, Information, Media, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Security, Services, Software, Technical

Microsoft Urges Users to Uninstall Netscape 8 (as if that were surprising)

Microsoft Corp. is urging Windows XP users to uninstall the new Netscape 8 webbrowser because it can conflict with Microsoft Internet Explorer. Not surprisingly, Microsoft is claiming that the problem is with Netscape, rather than their own browser that invades the operating system like kudzu.

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Todd Cochrane
Commerce, Dave's Muse, Information, Media, Microsoft, Operating Systems, Security, Services, Software, Technical

Nokia Announces Linux-based Portable Internet Device

Nokia Announces Linux-based Portable Internet Device Nokia announced that its is developing a portable Internet device based on the open-source Linux operating system. Designed to take advantage of the wide distribution of accessible Wi-Fi networks, the Nokia 770 Internet Tablet features a widescreen display and an on-screen keyboard, a la a PDA on steroids. The device will also be able to connect to Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones as an alternative network connection source.

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Todd Cochrane
Commerce, Crime, Dave's Muse, Information, Operating Systems, Security, Services, Software, Technical

Microsoft Requires Oral Activation of Windows

Starting today, many users of new, unregistered copies of Microsoft Windows will have to make a phone call in order to activate the software's license. In a move to curb piracy of its flagship operating system, Microsoft has disabled the Internet activation alternative, now requiring these users to orally confirm their use of the product.

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Todd Cochrane