Complete Microsoft coverage from HEXUS
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Microsoft Proposes Acquisition of Yahoo! for $31 per Share
1 February 2008, 12:02
Transaction valued at approximately $44.6 billion in cash and stock; provides 62 percent premium to current trading price for Yahoo! shareholders; combined entity to create a more competitive company, providing ...
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Microsoft offers $44.6 billion for acquisition of Yahoo!
1 February 2008, 11:58
It has been rumoured on many occasions but now it's finally official. Microsoft has lodged a $44.6 billion bid to acquire Yahoo!
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Put Windows Vista on a diet with vLite
30 January 2008, 10:20
Windows Vista often gets referred to as a bloated operating system. Agree or not, a tool going by the name of vLite will allow you to trim Windows Vista to ...
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Make your Vista laptop last longer with Vista Battery Saver
30 January 2008, 09:43
The trouble with laptops is that the battery always seems to be running out. Windows Vista users may experience it more than most with some of the OS's power hungry ...
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Vista virtualisation now more affordable
28 January 2008, 11:58
We'd put this one down as better late than never, as a year after the launch of Windows Vista, Microsoft has finally permitted the use of Vista Basic and Vista ...
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Fox News questions the Sexbox in ridiculous Mass Effect debate
25 January 2008, 14:31
I’m sure every gamer will cringe when they watch this ridiculously sensationalised debate about the much publicised nudity scenes in Bioware’s role playing game , Mass Effect.
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Microsoft set to bring UK Xbox 360 video store in line with US
25 January 2008, 13:08
Microsoft has confirmed that an increase in the number of movies available to download via the Xbox live video marketplace from 40 to 400 videos is 'imminent', bringing the service ...
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Xbox 360 sales up by 70% from 2006
25 January 2008, 11:22
Microsoft Corp. has today posted second quarter records for their Entertainment and Devices Division and has reported that sales of the Xbox 360 have reached 17.7 million units, representing a ...
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Early look at Windows 7 confirmed and detailed by Microsoft?
24 January 2008, 10:41
Earlier this week, a web user claimed an early look at Windows 7 and provided a mini review. Now, a supposed Microsoft insider responds with some thoughts of his own.
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Windows Vista SP1 set for February 15th?
24 January 2008, 09:41
Though still only confirmed to be released in Q1 2008, sources close to Microsoft claim the first Service Pack for Windows Vista could be with us on February 15th.
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Zune software update 2.3 fixes bugs aplenty
23 January 2008, 16:36
Microsoft today issued a software update for its Zune music players, bringing the devices up to version 2.3 and providing over 40 fixes.
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Microsoft and Dell team up to go (RED)
23 January 2008, 10:23
Later this week, Microsoft and Dell will announce three (RED) PCs in an effort to raise awareness and money for women and children affected by HIV in Africa.
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Microsoft's apology hits XBLA
23 January 2008, 08:58
Just a quick heads-up this morning to let you know that Microsoft’s apology for the Xbox live connection issues over the holiday period will be available to download from 10am ...
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Vote in the Xbox Live Arcade Awards
22 January 2008, 10:37
As a way to recognise the teams of talented developers who have together created over 112 games for Xbox live Arcade , Microsoft will announce awards for the top XBLA ...
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Web user claims early look at Windows 7
22 January 2008, 10:14
Whether a new Microsoft OS lives up to its billing or disappoints, the hype surrounding it is always nothing short of enormous. Though no release date is known for Microsoft's ...
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Hackers go after Excel
17 January 2008, 15:16
Microsoft has warned that an unpatched vulnerability in older versions of Excel is being actively exploited by hackers.
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Microsoft get cute with Valentine Zune
16 January 2008, 10:19
Microsoft weren't sitting still during Macworld yesterday you know, they announced a new product of their own. Well, a new variation of an existing product. Still, it's very cute, it's ...
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Plus! making a comeback for Windows Vista
16 January 2008, 09:57
Remember those rather average Plus! packs available for Windows 95, 98 and XP? Well, it looks as though Windows Vista will be getting the Plus! treatment too.
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EU taking the fight to Microsoft again
15 January 2008, 12:00
The European Commission is launching two new antitrust investigations of Microsoft
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EU taking the fight to Microsoft once again
15 January 2008, 11:21
You've either got to admire the EU for its never ending battle with Microsoft, or you've got to feel sorry for the software giant that lives its life in EU ...
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Dancing bunnies and Brain Training set for XBLA
15 January 2008, 10:03
Courtesy of Sierra Online, this week sees the release of Boogie Bunnies, a brand new puzzle title for the Xbox live arcade. We also have news of a new brain ...
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Sam & Max to fight crime on Wii
14 January 2008, 11:36
Californian-based developer, Telltale Games has confirmed they will be bringing the legendary dog and rabbit crime-fighting stars, Sam & Max, to Wii later this year.
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Microsoft issues Vista Service Pack 1 RC Refresh
14 January 2008, 11:35
The first update to Microsoft's release candidate of Windows Vista Service Pack 1 is now available for public download.
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Microsoft set to start charging Symbian mobile messenger users
10 January 2008, 10:26
Users of Windows Live Mobile Messenger were yesterday prompted by notifications advising them to sign up for a trial period of the Messenger software. What everyone then assumed is now ...
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Microsoft rules out launching iPhone rival
9 January 2008, 15:26
Rumours are always rife that Microsoft has a competitor to the iPhone in the pipeline but today the rumours have been categorically denied by Microsoft chairman Bill Gates.
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Xbox 360 ready to adopt Blu-Ray if HD-DVD fails
9 January 2008, 11:40
Following the news earlier this week that Warner Bros. has made the decision to drop their support for the HD-DVD format, Microsoft has also been mulling over the future of ...
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Windows Home Server getting x64 support at last
8 January 2008, 12:19
Continuing its rather annoying trend of releasing 32-bit products first and adding 64-bit support at a later date, Microsoft announces that its Power Pack 1 will add 64-bit support to ...
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Windows Home Server Breaks Ground on New Features, Expands Into More Homes Worldwide
8 January 2008, 12:08
New Power Pack 1 adds support for Windows Vista x64, enhances remote access capabilities, extends data protection and supports the Chinese and Japanese languages.
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Omega Five and Tron hit XBLA this week
8 January 2008, 10:10
Hardcore and casual gamers alike can look forward to Wednesday, when two new titles will be released on the Xbox live arcade.
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Bill Gates' last day at the office
7 January 2008, 11:04
Here's a moment of humour from CES, Microsoft shares a video that suggests how Bill Gates could spend his last day as chairman of the software giant.
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Microsoft looks forward to next digital decade
7 January 2008, 10:54
In his final keynote speech at CES this morning, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates took the opportunity to look ahead at the 'next digital decade' and what it could mean for ...
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New television content - Ugly Betty and more - for Xbox 360
7 January 2008, 08:42
At Microsoft's keynote speech at CES 2008, Bill Gate's revealed that the US Xbox live marketplace is expanding once again, adding content from two major entertainment partners
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BT first to provide Xbox 360 set-top box capability
7 January 2008, 08:32
British Telecom will be the first company to offer their customers Xbox 360 set-top box capabilities when the IPTV service is launched later this year.
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