Microsoft, Thomson to produce broadband-connected set-top box

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BT has now connected 3 million wholesale
broadband customers

BT has now connected 3 million wholesale
broadband customers 08/20/2004 02:31 AM
PublicTechnology.net Aug 20 2004 7:22AM GMT

Microsoft, Thomson ink deal for new MSN
TV box

Microsoft, Thomson ink deal for new MSN
TV box 08/02/2004 01:35 PM
Revamped device will let subscribers stream music and video from the Net and from files stored on PCs.

Microsoft, Thomson extend deal for MSN
TV box

Microsoft, Thomson extend deal for MSN
TV box 08/02/2004 03:54 PM
Revamped device will let subscribers stream music and video from the Net and from files stored on PCs.

Microsoft, Thomson Extend Internet
Device Deal (Reuters)

Microsoft, Thomson Extend Internet
Device Deal (Reuters) 08/02/2004 10:22 AM
Reuters - Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O) on Monday said it extended an agreement with French electronics maker Thomson (TMS.PA) to develop a set-top box that allows users of the software maker's MSN TV service to surf the Internet on a television.

Microsoft, University of Virginia,
Thomson Collaborate to Design New
Instructional Tools

Microsoft, University of Virginia,
Thomson Collaborate to Design New
Instructional Tools 05/19/2004 03:10 PM
The University of Virginia, Thomson Learning, a part of The Thomson Corporation (NYSE: TOC; TSX: TOC), and Microsoft Corp. announce a groundbreaking collaboration to develop and deliver digital course material and tools that will help instructors better serve their students and help those students learn and retain more. The pilot project, involving the university's College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, will bring rich digital content and learning applications to Tablet PCs. It will run for at least two semesters beginning in fall 2004 and will reach more than 400 students each semester. The courses in the project are biochemistry, psychology and statistics.

Inclusion of Thomson in Content Guard
acquisition lets Microsoft of anti-trust
hook

Inclusion of Thomson in Content Guard
acquisition lets Microsoft of anti-trust
hook 03/19/2005 02:27 AM
DMeurope.com Mar 17 2005 7:48PM GMT

Rumor: Compal to produce next Microsoft
smartphone for Motorola

Rumor: Compal to produce next Microsoft
smartphone for Motorola 12/10/2003 02:18 AM
Motorola MPx200 smartphone is being manufactured by Chi Mei Communications from Taiwan. Compal - also Taiwanese corporation - already has been producing one MS Smartphone: Compal AR11 (also konwn as Everlink Wireless SC1100), but it is sold only as developer phone, not suitable for usage by end users or consumers. Now some rumors appear that Compal will produce several phones for Motorola, including smartphone.

Microsoft Connected Systems Competition

Microsoft Connected Systems Competition 06/17/2005 05:45 PM
Demonstrate your skills with SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk by entering the Connected Systems Developer Competition. There are 15 categories that will be used to judge the competition; show us how good you are by entering an application into one or more of the competition categories. Best Extension of a SQL Server 2005 database using the SQLCLR Best integrated application using XML in SQL Server 2005 and Visual Studio 2005 Best Application using the Business Intelligence features of SQL Server 2005 Best extension of a video gaming experience using Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server 2005 Best I-Worker solution using Microsoft Office System and Visual Studio Tools Office Best integrated/SOA application utilizing SQL Server 2005, Visual Studio 2005 and BizTalk Best SmartPhone application using Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server Mobile Edition Best Tool to provide additional functionality to SQL Server 2005 Best Occasionally Connected Smart Client Application using SQL Server 2005 Data Best use of Managed DirectX, Visual Studio 2005 and SQL Server Express Best Visual Studio 2005 PowerToy utilizing SQL Server Express Best extension of Visual Web Developer and the Personal Web Site Starter Kit Best sample demonstrating key functionality not already included in the BizTalk Server SDK Best BizTalk adapter not already supplied by Microsoft or other adapter vendors Best implementation of a generic pattern on the BizTalk Server platform One application will be selected from each category to join the SQL Server, Visual Studio and BizTalk product teams at the Joint Product Launch, where the winners will be announced at a special dinner the evening before the launch. Win $50,000 USD.

Microsoft, Estarta Solutions to produce
software for e-government projects

Microsoft, Estarta Solutions to produce
software for e-government projects 04/18/2004 06:59 PM
Jordan Times Apr 18 2004 10:39PM GMT

Microsoft Unveils First Connected
Concept Cars

Microsoft Unveils First Connected
Concept Cars 01/08/2004 07:33 PM
Microsoft Corp. today announced its first Connected Concept Cars — using a Hummer H2, Cadillac CTS and BMW X5 — at the 2004 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). The company's concept vehicles demonstrate how Microsoft is bringing the Connected Car to life with the latest applications, services and technologies available for drivers and passengers.

Microsoft Announces .NET Connected for
Smarter Retailing Logo Program

Microsoft Announces .NET Connected for
Smarter Retailing Logo Program 05/18/2004 01:31 PM
Today at the Retail Systems 2004/VICS Collaborative Commerce show, Microsoft Corp. announced a program for assuring retailers that next-generation applications being developed support industry standards, have been independently verified and meet Microsoft's high standards for interoperability.

Microsoft Extends Connected Services
Framework to Film Industry

Microsoft Extends Connected Services
Framework to Film Industry 04/05/2005 07:50 PM
HostReview.com Apr 5 2005 11:21PM GMT

Lost in the woods: Will Bill Gates'
annual retreat produce a sparkling new
vision for Microsoft? Judging from

Lost in the woods: Will Bill Gates'
annual retreat produce a sparkling new
vision for Microsoft? Judging from 03/29/2005 06:49 AM
Financial Post Mar 29 2005 10:18AM GMT

Microsoft Delivers Power of Connected
Services Framework to Broadcast and Film
Industries

Microsoft Delivers Power of Connected
Services Framework to Broadcast and Film
Industries 04/05/2005 04:14 AM
Microsoft Corp. today announced it is extending the Microsoft® Connected Services Framework to organizations in the broadcast and film industries. The Connected Services Framework, an integrated, server-based software solution, enables broadcast companies and film studios to streamline the creation, management and delivery of digital content. The product has gained broad industry support because Microsoft is collaborating with leading companies such as Avid Technology Inc., North Plains Systems Corp., OmniBus Systems, Panasonic and Telestream Inc. to offer a comprehensive solution with Connected Services Framework at the core.

Microsoft Connected Services Framework
Solution Deployed at Sony Pictures
Entertainment

Microsoft Connected Services Framework
Solution Deployed at Sony Pictures
Entertainment 04/18/2005 01:56 AM
Investors Business Daily Apr 18 2005 6:22AM GMT

Microsoft Centers of Innovation: Across
U.S., Schools Create Connected Learning
Communities That Deliver Educational
Excellence

Microsoft Centers of Innovation: Across
U.S., Schools Create Connected Learning
Communities That Deliver Educational
Excellence 04/20/2004 12:25 AM
Initiated in 2003, the Centers of Innovation program was established by Microsoft to recognize educational institutions that have demonstrated innovation in using technology to create inspired, connected communities of learning. To be chosen as a Center of Innovation, schools must demonstrate great leadership, strong strategic planning, a solid technology infrastructure, systemic professional development and a commitment to providing a truly connected learning community for their students.

Thomson Signs On For New MSN TV

Thomson Signs On For New MSN TV 08/03/2004 02:27 PM
Thomson will continue to manuufacture the Mcirosoft MSN TV platform, the two companies said in a deal that was announced on Monday.

Microsoft Broadband Viruses

Microsoft Broadband Viruses 12/16/2003 05:32 AM
Popular Mechanics Dec 16 2003 4:35AM ET

RCA / Thomson Developer Menu

RCA / Thomson Developer Menu 12/29/2004 06:31 PM

Thomson and TCL to Join TV Units

Thomson and TCL to Join TV Units 11/04/2003 05:19 AM
New York Times Nov 4 2003 2:27AM ET

TCL, Thomson start up in China

TCL, Thomson start up in China 07/31/2004 12:33 AM
Content.sina.com - Fri Jul 30, 08:26 pm GMT

Microsoft Broadband Networking Version
2.20

Microsoft Broadband Networking Version
2.20 07/26/2004 09:29 PM
From the Microsoft Broadband Networking newsgroup:

"Divided Kingdom" by Rupert Thomson

"Divided Kingdom" by Rupert Thomson 06/24/2005 07:30 PM
Part literary fiction, part social satire, this genre-bender from the author of "The Book of Revelation" offers a unique look at modern Britain.

RCA / Thomson Modem Hack Discovered

RCA / Thomson Modem Hack Discovered 12/27/2004 12:43 PM

Thomson Financial And Radianz Team

Thomson Financial And Radianz Team 12/22/2003 08:58 AM
Technology For Finance Dec 22 2003 8:06AM ET

DirecTV to sell set-top box unit to
Thomson

DirecTV to sell set-top box unit to
Thomson 05/12/2004 05:26 PM
SiliconValley.com May 12 2004 9:26PM GMT

Thomson buys testing service

Thomson buys testing service 08/16/2004 11:48 AM
globetechnology.com Aug 16 2004 3:47PM GMT

Microsoft rolls out MSN Premium
broadband service

Microsoft rolls out MSN Premium
broadband service 02/15/2004 12:00 PM
It was all giggles and light when comedian Jay Leno took the Consumer Electronics Show stage last month to help Microsoft's Bill Gates introduce the latest features of his company's MSN service. But behind the scenes in Las Vegas, the rollout of MSN Premium -- a $9.95-per-month add-on for anyone with a broadband connection -- was anything but a laughing matter. Market leader America Online has already debuted AOL for Broadband, a zippy package of broadband services for $14.95 per month.

You can read the ActiveWin review of the new MSN Premium service here.

Microsoft Hardware Discontinues
Broadband Networking Products

Microsoft Hardware Discontinues
Broadband Networking Products 05/10/2004 02:39 PM
You heard it first here. "Microsoft Hardware recently decided to scale back its Broadband Networking Router and NIC business. Microsoft will continue selling their 802.11g products for the next several months through their existing partners and channels. The company will continue to support existing product with customer service and it will remain under warranty for the next two years. " The Xbox Adaper price hasn't changed; although the the Wireless G Desktop Kit (MN-700) has dropped to a bargain $50 from a MSRP of $150.00.

Thomson signs DVD player licencing deal
with China (AFP)

Thomson signs DVD player licencing deal
with China (AFP) 03/08/2004 11:22 PM
AFP - The French consumer electronics group Thomson said that it has signed an accord with the two principal bodies representing Chinese makers of DVD players, defining the conditions under which they can use patents held by Thomson.

Thomson Gale Partners With ECNext to
Develop AccessMyLibrary.com Service

Thomson Gale Partners With ECNext to
Develop AccessMyLibrary.com Service 06/24/2005 03:13 PM
Thomson Gale is leveraging ECNext's optimization expertise for the beta launch of AccessMyLibrary.com. The new service will make millions of high-quality, trusted documents visible to search engines, making information easier to find through libraries. [PRWEB Jun 24, 2005]

Thomson issuing $250 million US in notes
to repay existing debt

Thomson issuing $250 million US in notes
to repay existing debt 05/13/2004 02:04 PM
Canadian Press via Canada.com May 13 2004 5:27PM GMT

"Rance" unmasked as
cartoonist/filmmaker/screenwriter Keith
Thomson?

"Rance" unmasked as
cartoonist/filmmaker/screenwriter Keith
Thomson? 06/01/2004 04:56 PM
David Emery, of About.com's Urban Legends and Folklore department, tells BoingBoing, "Wanted to let you know that Alex Boese of the Museum of Hoaxes may well have solved the Rance mystery with some good, old-fashioned Net detective work, or at any rate is damn close to solving it."

Here's a snip from the Museum of Hoaxes post, which -- true or not -- evidences some very thorough sleuthing indeed:

I think Rance is a cartoonist/filmmaker/screenwriter named Keith Thomson. Here's my reasoning. What immediately struck me about Rance's weblog was that it attracted a very high number of comments from very early on. Within two hours after Rance posted his first entry on December 29, 2003, four people had left comments on his site. Most weblogs, by contrast, struggle to get anyone to read them, let alone leave comments. So how was he attracting so many visitors to his site straight off the bat? What I discovered was that immediately after Rance posted his first entry on Dec. 29 at 4:49 EST, someone going by the screen name 'InvaderFromPluto' began posting messages about his weblog on various fan discussion groups. For instance, at 5:52, about one hour after Rance had posted his first entry, a message from InvaderFromPluto appears on Yahoo's thematthewperryplace message board. It reads:

i read slate reported a famous tv actor keeping a weblog under pseudonym "rance" at http://captainhoof.tripod.com/blog/ it's hard to know if it is him, but it might be as it is funny and seems witty in his sort of way

Obviously Slate hadn't written anything about Rance's weblog. Rance's weblog, at that time, was only an hour old. So how did InvaderFromPluto know about Rance's weblog so quickly, and why was he so interested in promoting it? Perhaps InvaderFromPluto was Rance himself. Makes sense to me.

Link, and previous BoingBoing posts: 1, 2

Thomson Gale Offers Black History Month
Resource

Thomson Gale Offers Black History Month
Resource 02/05/2005 10:03 PM
Thomson Gale is offering a free Web site for Black History Month. It's available at http://www.gale.com/blackhistory . Resources here include activities for different grade levels, biographies, links, and a timeline....

Thomson bolsters health care, science
division with IHI deal

Thomson bolsters health care, science
division with IHI deal 06/29/2004 08:53 AM
Sympatico Jun 29 2004 1:28PM GMT

Thomson Gale Offers Two Dozen Reference
Databases for Free Next Week

Thomson Gale Offers Two Dozen Reference
Databases for Free Next Week 04/14/2004 09:14 AM
Next week is National Library Week and Thomson Gale is ready to GET DOWN AND PARTY! Well, they're ready to get down and offer access to over two dozen reference...

Thomson Corp. offers $250 million worth
of notes paying 4.5 per cent

Thomson Corp. offers $250 million worth
of notes paying 4.5 per cent 05/29/2004 11:01 AM
Canadian Press May 29 2004 1:59PM GMT

Thomson Corp. pays US$385 million plus
for TradeWeb bond trading site

Thomson Corp. pays US$385 million plus
for TradeWeb bond trading site 04/10/2004 08:54 AM
Canadian Press Apr 10 2004 1:19PM GMT

Electronic Trading Newsflashes: COESfx
Adds Thomson Financial's IFR Market
News, and more

Electronic Trading Newsflashes: COESfx
Adds Thomson Financial's IFR Market
News, and more 04/14/2005 01:39 AM
Wall Street and Technology Apr 14 2005 5:48AM GMT
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