Microsoft

Microsoft closes Flight Simulator unit

24 Jan 2009

Microsoft Corp has shut down ACES Studios, its wholly-owned subsidiary that produced Flight Simulator, Microsoft’s longest-running and perhaps most popular game

Windows 7 has 21 new hotkeys

23 Jan 2009

Windows worm spreads rapid infection but may be a dud

19 Jan 2009

Businesses worldwide are under attack from a highly infectious computer worm that has infected almost 9 million PCs, says antivirus company F-Secure.

Microsoft lifts 2.5 million limit on Windows & Beta downloads

13 Jan 2009

Microsoft briefly defers Windows 7 Beta

10 Jan 2009

Microsoft scores over Google and Yahoo, to become Verizon's preferred search partner

08 Jan 2009

Distant third behind Google and Yahoo in internet search, Microsoft has emerged as Verizon’s preferred search partner for web search and mobile display advertising services.

China convicts Microsoft counterfeiters to stiff prison terms

05 Jan 2009

No layoffs at Microsoft despite major cost-cutting in 2009

05 Jan 2009

Windows 7 beta version leaked

31 Dec 2008

Microsoft to issue emergency security patch to plug Internet Explorer vulnerability

17 Dec 2008

Microsoft will issue an emergency security patch later today for all versions of Internet Explorer

Microsoft launches 'Your World on Live'

16 Dec 2008

Microsoft's global ad sales head to leave

13 Dec 2008

Miscrosoft to enter cloud computing

10 Dec 2008

Miscrosoft  says it is moving into cloud computing by having web versions of Word, Excel and other programs that make up the Microsoft Office suite to go online next year

Nearly all computers running on Microsoft Windows vulnerable to attack: report

06 Dec 2008

Microsoft appoints former Yahoo executive to head its online services group

05 Dec 2008

Microsoft appoints Asia-based head of Ad operations

24 Nov 2008

Microsoft to invest $1 billion in China R&D

14 Nov 2008

Cornered Yahoo CEO Jerry Yang looks to Microsoft for succour

06 Nov 2008

Yahoo CEO Jery Yang is considering returning to the bargaining table with Microsoft after its proposed ad share alliance with Google is aborted by the justice department.

Microsoft launches local mapping service in India

05 Nov 2008

Microsoft, LG sign mobile technology pact

03 Nov 2008

Windows 7 A Good Fit For Netbooks

30 Oct 2008

Microsoft is working on a version of its forthcoming Windows 7 operating system that would be able to work on netbook PCs

Microsoft joins working group for open standards messaging software

25 Oct 2008

Microsoft unveils new anti-piracy measure in China amidst strong protests

25 Oct 2008

Microsoft releases emergency patch to plug security loophole in Windows

25 Oct 2008

Sun Micro introduces free alternative to Microsoft Office

15 Oct 2008