Microsoft to Launch 'Symphony' Oct. 12

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Microsoft To Launch Indon Version Of
Microsoft Office

Microsoft To Launch Indon Version Of
Microsoft Office 08/03/2004 04:11 AM
Antara Aug 3 2004 8:42AM GMT

IBM to launch Microsoft bypass

IBM to launch Microsoft bypass 05/09/2004 10:39 PM
International Business Machines has raised the stakes in its battle with Microsoft by developing a software technology that would allow large corporations to bypass Microsoft operating systems and applications on PCs or handheld computers. This is the latest of increasingly aggressive moves by IBM, the world's largest computer company, to grab market share as global information technology markets strengthen following three years of downturn. It comes as Microsoft is under pressure from corporate customers unhappy with security issues in its software and the cost of licences.

Microsoft to launch in Swahili

Microsoft to launch in Swahili 06/17/2004 02:46 PM
BBC Jun 17 2004 7:22PM GMT

Microsoft Xbox 2 Launch On MTV, May 12

Microsoft Xbox 2 Launch On MTV, May 12 04/13/2005 01:43 AM
Boost Marketing Apr 13 2005 5:56AM GMT

Microsoft to Launch 'Sym

Microsoft to Launch 'Sym 09/15/2004 09:48 PM
Techzonez Sep 16 2004 1:10AM GMT

Microsoft to launch in Kiswahili

Microsoft to launch in Kiswahili 06/17/2004 02:39 PM
The Kiswahili language is to be introduced into Microsoft Windows software for East African computer users.

Microsoft to Launch Biggest Ad Campaign

Microsoft to Launch Biggest Ad Campaign 04/18/2005 01:56 AM
AP via New York Post Apr 18 2005 5:44AM GMT

IBM to launch Microsoft software bypass

IBM to launch Microsoft software bypass 05/10/2004 04:08 PM
MSNBC May 10 2004 8:10PM GMT

Bell, Microsoft launch site

Bell, Microsoft launch site 06/09/2004 12:41 PM
Globe and Mail Jun 9 2004 4:05PM GMT

Microsoft to Launch Online Store (AP)

Microsoft to Launch Online Store (AP) 07/12/2004 04:04 PM
AP - Microsoft Corp. is planning an online store to sell Windows-compatible products — and promoting it in prime real estate right on the Windows XP start menu.

Microsoft to Launch New Search
Technology

Microsoft to Launch New Search
Technology 05/27/2004 03:38 PM
AP via Daily Press May 27 2004 8:29PM GMT

Microsoft to launch online store

Microsoft to launch online store 07/12/2004 05:35 PM
AP via Seattle Post Intelligencer Jul 12 2004 9:33PM GMT

Microsoft to launch new engine this year

Microsoft to launch new engine this year 07/03/2004 11:31 PM
Xinhua News Agency Jul 4 2004 3:37AM GMT

Microsoft to Launch Biggest Ad Campaign
(AP)

Microsoft to Launch Biggest Ad Campaign
(AP) 04/18/2005 02:16 AM
AP - Microsoft Corp. is launching one of its biggest and costliest advertising campaigns ever — but don't expect the big splash to accompany a new product.

Microsoft Prepares WMP 10, MSN Music
Launch

Microsoft Prepares WMP 10, MSN Music
Launch 08/27/2004 01:47 PM
Mercury News is reporting that Microsoft is set to quietly launch its MSN online music store as part of Windows Media Player 10. According to analysts given a peek at the store, Microsoft's offering closely matches Apple's iTunes Music Store in design. 130 million Windows users will be prompted to update Media Player, and a button in the upper right corner of the software will lead them to MSN Music. Downloads from the store will be compatible with almost 60 portable music players, according to Microsoft.

Microsoft to launch Windows ad campaign

Microsoft to launch Windows ad campaign 04/18/2005 11:49 PM
globetechnology.com Apr 19 2005 4:04AM GMT

Microsoft will launch online store

Microsoft will launch online store 07/13/2004 05:05 AM
Djc.com - Tue Jul 13, 07:27 am GMT

Microsoft set to launch MSN Music store

Microsoft set to launch MSN Music store 09/01/2004 09:54 AM
Computer Weekly Sep 1 2004 2:08PM GMT

Microsoft to launch music store

Microsoft to launch music store 09/01/2004 08:37 PM
Digital Connect News Sep 2 2004 0:16AM GMT

Microsoft Says Search Engine To Launch
by July

Microsoft Says Search Engine To Launch
by July 04/09/2004 04:06 PM
"Instead of including paid listings within search results, which critics say results in misleading search results, MSN said it will display paid listings separately at the top and to the right of search results generated by its search engine."

Microsoft and AT&T Launch Site for
MPx200 Users

Microsoft and AT&T Launch Site for
MPx200 Users 12/10/2003 03:28 AM
BrightHand Dec 10 2003 2:51AM ET

Microsoft to launch paid search
technology

Microsoft to launch paid search
technology 03/17/2005 03:49 AM
Globe and Mail Mar 17 2005 7:23AM GMT

Microsoft plans to launch online store

Microsoft plans to launch online store 07/13/2004 05:05 AM
Thesunlink.com - Tue Jul 13, 09:34 am GMT

New York, Microsoft launch spam lawsuits

New York, Microsoft launch spam lawsuits 12/18/2003 01:05 PM
ZDNet Dec 18 2003 11:59AM ET

Microsoft to launch Dynamic Systems
Initiative

Microsoft to launch Dynamic Systems
Initiative 03/14/2003 12:12 AM

Microsoft to launch next Windows version
in 2006

Microsoft to launch next Windows version
in 2006 08/28/2004 04:48 AM
Hindustan Times Aug 28 2004 8:48AM GMT

Microsoft to launch Office developer
conference

Microsoft to launch Office developer
conference 12/22/2004 12:59 AM
February conference marks company's move to position Office as a platform for writing applications that are integrated with server software.

Microsoft reins in Longhorn for 2006
launch

Microsoft reins in Longhorn for 2006
launch 04/09/2004 04:05 PM
It's aiming to release the Windows update by the first half of 2006--which means scaling back some of its more ambitious plans for features.

Microsoft to launch music download
service

Microsoft to launch music download
service 11/18/2003 10:28 AM
Microsoft Corp. next year plans to launch a music download service, going up against Apple Computer Inc.'s iTunes and many other services peddling music online. Microsoft has been considering a music download service and said in July that plans were in the very early stages, if they could be called plans at all. Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates at the time said he did not see a music service as a money-making service.

Microsoft co-founder funds rocket launch

Microsoft co-founder funds rocket launch 06/22/2004 07:13 AM
Cyber India Online Jun 22 2004 11:52AM GMT

Microsoft declines to specify on
Longhorn launch date

Microsoft declines to specify on
Longhorn launch date 08/02/2004 12:23 PM
Microsoft's chief financial officer, John Connors, talked up the "innovative pipeline" that will ensure that new products and technology keep rolling out through future years.

But "future" was the key word at the annual financial analyst meeting when it came to the next major version of Windows. Microsoft did not provide the final ship date for the release of Longhorn. "We've made really good progress in the last year. The next milestone for us is getting the beta out sometime next year and that'll be the point at which the feature set and the schedule will really be pretty much locked down," said Bill Gates, Microsoft's chief software architect.

"It's a release that's driven by the breakthrough features, and we'll have a strong sense of exactly what gets in and what the schedule looks like as we get that beta out sometime in the next ... well, next year sometime." Gates did not say the beta would be released in the first half of next year, as the company had been saying prior to last week. If the beta should slip to the second half of the year, that could have a snowballing effect on the final ship date and potentially push the product beyond the 2006 target that the company has bandied about.

News source: ComputerWeekly.com

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Microsoft launch new line of Hardware
products

Microsoft launch new line of Hardware
products 09/08/2004 09:14 AM
Microsoft's hardware division, unlike some of its others, has rarely received criticism for the products they release. Always slick, always working well, Microsoft have always done their Hardware well. Today, Microsoft are updating the line with a variety of newly designed models.

The main element to the update is the addition of finger print technology. Tried by other hardware makers, the technology hasn't really had much attention asides from high-end, security critical systems; with backing from a big player (the player?) the technology could go mainstream. Microsoft are integrating the technology into their hardware and software solutions, allowing users to give prints rather than passwords. A good move, increasing security and decreasing hassle for end users, as well as being pretty cool. No doubt, a popular addition to the hardware line. You can get the reader as a stand alone device (see screenshots below), or on an Optical Desktop with Fingerprint Reader, or finally on a Wireless IntelliMouse Explorer with Fingerprint Reader.

Microsoft have never had a specific product out for mobile users mouse wise; they've changed this with the new line up. A cleverly designed wireless optical mouse with a receiver that snaps away when not in use. Microsoft claim to have 3 yards (~ 1 metre) range, which is probably sufficient for most situations. They also claim to give users 3 months of usage on one set of batteries, a big increase on current / previous wireless mices - this claim is made across the range of new mice, and one would congratulate the hardware team if they've pulled it off; Many users are deterred from wireless products due to the cost of having to replace batteries regularly.

Elsewhere, they've redesigned the keyboards with better curves, new buttons, and of course, finger print readers. The new models claim to have 6 months life before needing a battery check up - no too shabby. Further, the Wireless Optical Desktop and the new Digital Media Pro Keyboard feature a new Zoom Slider that lets users quickly and easily zoom in and out of images and documents. Talking of sliders, the new range of mice all feature the '4 directional' mouse wheels (tilt wheel technology) that Microsoft introduced last year, allowing you to scroll left / right as well as up / down. The Bluetooth option is similar in design, and is functional with other Bluetooth enabled devices up to 10 metres away. It also works as a Bluetooth base station.

All in all, a pretty good new line up. Microsoft have added some new features and have updated designs to keep them competitive with other vendors. We'll take a look at some of the new gear closer up, later in the year. The products will be available in 2005; for estimated prices click "read more".

Screenshot: New Finger Print Reader | New Optical Desktop | New Optical Mouse
Screenshot: New Optical Keyboard | New Bluetooth Desktop (KB + Mouse)
Screenshot: Wireless Notebook Optical | Setup
View: MS Hardware Home

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Microsoft Set To Launch Windows XP Media
Center

Microsoft Set To Launch Windows XP Media
Center 03/20/2003 01:05 PM
Further blurring the lines between home computing and entertainment, software giant Microsoft has described the newest version of its Windows XP operating system, which will marry television programming, personal video recording, music, movies, DVDs and pictures in a single device.

Microsoft, BT launch global conferencing
alliance

Microsoft, BT launch global conferencing
alliance 07/12/2004 09:18 AM
Microsoft is stepping up its efforts to muscle market share in the Web conferencing market, with its announcement on Monday of a global strategic alliance with European telecommunications provider BT. The agreement is an expansion of an existing arrangement BT held with PlaceWare before it was acquired by Microsoft last year.

Microsoft to launch 'better iPod than
Apple'

Microsoft to launch 'better iPod than
Apple' 05/28/2004 11:13 AM

Apple, Microsoft Set To Launch Major
Updates

Apple, Microsoft Set To Launch Major
Updates 03/20/2003 01:05 PM
Rivals Apple and Microsoft are moving closer to releasing operating system updates, with product launches expected next month. And while the timing is more coincidental than competitive, analysts said Apple users have more to cheer about when the new release hits the street.

Microsoft to Launch MSN Music Service in
2004

Microsoft to Launch MSN Music Service in
2004 11/18/2003 09:14 AM

Microsoft to Launch Online Music Store

Microsoft to Launch Online Music Store 08/31/2004 11:55 AM

MDC and Microsoft launch technopreneur
development programme

MDC and Microsoft launch technopreneur
development programme 12/19/2003 08:44 PM
Utusan Online Dec 19 2003 7:57PM ET
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