Microsoft Takes Aim at Pesky Pop-Up Web Ads

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Microsoft Takes Aim at Pesky Pop-Up Web
Ads (Reuters)

Microsoft Takes Aim at Pesky Pop-Up Web
Ads (Reuters) 02/13/2004 07:18 AM
Reuters - Those mosquito-like "pop-up" and "pop-under" Web advertisements could be headed for rapid extinction after Microsoft Corp. (MSFT.O) decided to phase them out across its MSN Internet units around the globe by summer.

Microsoft to boost search tools:
Microsoft Corp. will soon release
technology that takes

Microsoft to boost search tools:
Microsoft Corp. will soon release
technology that takes 05/27/2004 03:23 AM
NDTV May 27 2004 7:05AM GMT

Netsky B is very pesky

Netsky B is very pesky 02/19/2004 06:42 AM
Mutating worm

Oh, Those Pesky Numbers

Oh, Those Pesky Numbers 03/28/2005 08:19 AM
Numbers are important. While computers are good with numbers, humans still seem to have problems with them, and despite our use of computers, it seems we're still not able to come up with foolproof ways to stop people from making stupid numerical mistakes. It appears that some fairly costly number typos are coming back to haunt some organizations. While some numerical errors just lead to humor ous results, a misprint of a winning lottery ticket in a NY newspaper and the incorrect voting phone number flashing on the screen on a recent American Idol are causing all sorts of problems -- and making some wonder how such mistakes can happen. The answer, it appears, is that they always happen. We're just not that good with number and tend to mess them up. And either because of, or in spite of, the growing use of computers, it often seems that numbers are more common than ever in our lives -- and yet they're just as easy to mess up. As the article notes, though, as we enter tax season, it pays to remember that your friendly IRS agent isn't always so forgiving.

Those pesky 527's

Those pesky 527's 08/27/2004 01:37 PM
W is now denouncing 527 groups (some background here, here, here, and here) so that he'll get headlines that sound as if he's denounced the Swiftboat Veterans for Big Lies. And, of course, it's working. But I find myself really confused about what to do about those 527s. On the one hand, they are the way big money is getting around campaign finance limitations. They give too much power to people and companies with money. On the other, how do you stop them from advertising (a proposal the Reform Party backs) without infringing on free speech? If I want to...

FAQ | How to stop pesky Windows
Messenger pop-up

FAQ | How to stop pesky Windows
Messenger pop-up 05/30/2004 03:22 AM
Philadelphia Inquirer May 30 2004 7:51AM GMT

Shark Tank: Those pesky Y2k nonbugs

Shark Tank: Those pesky Y2k nonbugs 12/29/2004 01:18 AM
It's the late 1990s, and this university decides to retire its mainframe-based student record management systems -- just as soon as the data gets cleaned up a bit.

PC Game Guy: Pesky bug keeps 'Gate' on
the latch

PC Game Guy: Pesky bug keeps 'Gate' on
the latch 12/05/2003 09:01 PM
SiliconValley.com Dec 5 2003 8:36PM ET

PC game guy: Pesky bug keeps 'Gate 2' on
the latch

PC game guy: Pesky bug keeps 'Gate 2' on
the latch 12/05/2003 05:36 AM
SiliconValley.com Dec 5 2003 4:33AM ET

DevShed: Sticking it to Those Pesky
Errors

DevShed: Sticking it to Those Pesky
Errors 12/12/2002 09:49 AM

To Save Yourself a Trip, Download Pesky
Forms

To Save Yourself a Trip, Download Pesky
Forms 12/25/2003 02:02 AM
New York Times Dec 25 2003 0:16AM ET

Pesky Netsky tops virus warnings

Pesky Netsky tops virus warnings 03/06/2004 01:59 AM

Pesky Messenger Service Disabled in
Windows XP SP2

Pesky Messenger Service Disabled in
Windows XP SP2 10/29/2003 09:09 AM

Potter-mania fuels pesky virus

Potter-mania fuels pesky virus 06/03/2004 08:25 AM
A computer virus is trying to cash in on the excitement surrounding the latest Harry Potter film.

Speed Past Pesky Security Checks

Speed Past Pesky Security Checks 07/07/2004 04:43 AM
Northwest passengers on Wednesday can begin skipping parts of the airport security check in the Twin Cities, but only if they have signed up for fingerprinting and a background check. By Ryan Singel.

Oracle sends pesky PeopleSoft brass
packing

Oracle sends pesky PeopleSoft brass
packing 12/31/2004 06:36 PM
Thanks for the memories

BBC NEWS | Technology | Potter-mania
fuels pesky virus

BBC NEWS | Technology | Potter-mania
fuels pesky virus 06/04/2004 03:40 PM
Potter-mania fuels pesky virus .. but be warned .. BBC

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StarOffice takes on Microsoft

StarOffice takes on Microsoft 02/19/2004 11:37 AM
With the release of the new StarOffice 7 for Sun Solaris last month, Sun Microsystems noticeably chipped away at Microsoft’s Office juggernaut. One of the ways StarOffice--and it’s freeware cousin OpenOffice--is accomplishing its beachhead of 40 million desktops worldwide is through the PDF and Flash export capability found in both the commercial ($49.95) and free versions.

Now, Japan Takes On Microsoft

Now, Japan Takes On Microsoft 07/14/2004 04:44 AM
Business Week Jul 14 2004 9:08AM GMT

Microsoft takes VAR to court

Microsoft takes VAR to court 02/16/2004 02:36 PM
Infomatics Feb 16 2004 6:13PM GMT

Microsoft takes your fingerprint

Microsoft takes your fingerprint 09/08/2004 08:59 AM
ZDNet Sep 8 2004 1:38PM GMT

Microsoft Takes Aim At Intuit Again

Microsoft Takes Aim At Intuit Again 12/06/2003 04:30 PM
Microsoft is hoping Magellan can take it where Microsoft Profit and bCentral Finance Manager could not. The destination? Small business accounting, a market dominated by Intuit's QuickBooks.

After several failed attempts, the software giant will once again make a foray into small business accounting with a project code-named Magellan, sources said. Details are sketchy. A Microsoft spokeswoman confirmed the code name, and said the company continues to investigate the best ways to serve small businesses, but that it is too early to talk product plans.

Treasury takes on Microsoft

Treasury takes on Microsoft 12/24/2003 11:37 PM
Haaretz Dec 24 2003 10:26PM ET

Microsoft Takes On MikeRoweSoft

Microsoft Takes On MikeRoweSoft 01/19/2004 01:44 AM
I'm surprised this one hasn't gotten more attention yet (though, it probably will). A kid in Canada named Mike Rowe needed a name for his website design business, and picked the somewhat obvious choice: MikeRoweSoft.com. The legal folks at a company you might have heard of, Microsoft, didn't take too kindly to that, and sent the typical threatening legal letter. They offered Mr. Rowe a whopping $10 for the domain. He wrote back saying $10,000 seemed more appropriate - and now Microsoft is accusing him of holding the domain hostage to try to get money out of Microsoft. I read the story a few times before I actually believed it. Even the name of the Microsoft law firm involved in this case (Smart & Biggar) made me wonder if it's all a big hoax - but it all seems real enough. Before the legal beagles chip in with the point that Microsoft needs to do this to protect their trademark, I'll respond by saying that this should be a perfect example of why that rule doesn't make much sense. How many people are actually going to confuse MikeRoweSoft with Microsoft? If anything, Mr. Rowe is going to have more trouble getting people to remember what his domain name is - as he's going to need to spell it out to everyone. However, as a publicity stunt for Mr. Rowe's web design business, this is probably going to help him out quite a bit.

Microsoft takes on teen

Microsoft takes on teen 01/19/2004 03:58 AM
The Australian Jan 19 2004 8:11AM GMT

Microsoft takes on eight more spammers

Microsoft takes on eight more spammers 06/11/2004 10:01 AM
Computer Shopper Jun 11 2004 2:13PM GMT

UnitedLinux Takes Aim At Microsoft, Sun,
Red Hat

UnitedLinux Takes Aim At Microsoft, Sun,
Red Hat 11/19/2002 05:25 PM
SCO and SuSE work to lure customers away from Linux 'wanna-bes' with new distributions based on United Linux 1.0.

Microsoft takes on Google

Microsoft takes on Google 05/27/2004 12:23 PM
News24.com May 27 2004 3:27PM GMT

Microsoft takes down SP2 swappers

Microsoft takes down SP2 swappers 08/13/2004 05:15 AM
Microsoft is stopping people getting hold of a key security update via net-based file- sharing systems.

Microsoft Takes Down Tech

Microsoft Takes Down Tech 07/23/2004 09:45 AM
TheStreet.com Jul 23 2004 2:22PM GMT

Oracle Takes Aim at Microsoft

Oracle Takes Aim at Microsoft 03/20/2003 01:05 PM
Issuing a direct challenge to Microsoft, Oracle chairman and CEO Larry Ellison introduced new collaboration software that he claims will cost customers a fraction of what they would pay for Microsoft Exchange.

Microsoft Takes Another Stab at Web on
TV

Microsoft Takes Another Stab at Web on
TV 01/01/2005 02:26 PM
Washington Post Jan 1 2005 4:31PM GMT

Microsoft takes on iTunes

Microsoft takes on iTunes 08/30/2004 01:52 PM
TechTree Aug 30 2004 6:08PM GMT

Authentica Takes on Microsoft

Authentica Takes on Microsoft 02/17/2004 02:27 PM
DRM vendor aims for right where it hurts.

Microsoft takes down SP2 sharers

Microsoft takes down SP2 sharers 08/15/2004 07:44 AM
BBC Aug 15 2004 11:00AM GMT

Microsoft takes phones clubbing

Microsoft takes phones clubbing 12/08/2003 10:31 AM
ZDNet Dec 8 2003 9:36AM ET

Microsoft Takes On Spyware with Beta

Microsoft Takes On Spyware with Beta 01/06/2005 11:27 AM
As expected, Microsoft has released a new beta of recently acquired GIANT Software's anti-spyware software to the public via its Web site. The company also announced that it expects to release a beta version of a new antivirus tool next Tuesday, which is based on technology acquired from GeCAD in 2003.

Microsoft service takes TV on the road

Microsoft service takes TV on the road 04/04/2005 11:35 AM
San Jose Mercury News Apr 4 2005 2:35PM GMT

Microsoft Takes on Teen Over Web Site
(AP)

Microsoft Takes on Teen Over Web Site
(AP) 01/19/2004 08:22 AM
AP - Mike Rowe thinks it's funny that his catchy name for a Web site design company sounds a lot like Microsoft.
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