Microsoft Corporation

[viruskbs]

Agree that this is a nonsense fine.

Am vested, so maybe thats why i feel strongly about this haha.

"But Microsoft failed to stick to the deal for some 15 million installations of Windows 7 software in Europe from May 2011 until July 2012. The company admitted the failure last year, adding that it was a mistake."

the fine is around 60$ per installation. real steep i would say. I also believe that MSFT may rise in medium term as it has good scope in the enterprise segment & also in view of royalty payments from android manufacturers.

any suggestions on which level to buy.

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Agree that this is a nonsense fine.

Am vested, so maybe thats why i feel strongly about this haha.

"But Microsoft failed to stick to the deal for some 15 million installations of Windows 7 software in Europe from May 2011 until July 2012. The company admitted the failure last year, adding that it was a mistake."

the fine is around 60$ per installation. real steep i would say. I also believe that MSFT may rise in medium term as it has good scope in the enterprise segment & also in view of royalty payments from android manufacturers.

any suggestions on which level to buy.

[CityFarmer]

Linux users file EU complaint against Microsoft

MADRID — A Spanish group representing open-source software users has filed a complaint against Microsoft to the European Commission, in a new challenge to the Windows developer following a hefty fine earlier this month.

The 8,000-member Hispalinux, which represents users and developers of the Linux operating system in Spain, said Microsoft had made it difficult for users of computers sold with its Windows 8 platform to switch to Linux and other operating systems.

http://www.todayonline.com/tech/linux-us...-microsoft

[CityFarmer]

Let's see Microsoft performance on tablet market, after shifted to full solution provider, instead of just software provider.

Microsoft tablet surfaces

SINGAPORE — From today, Singapore will be the first country in South-east Asia to sell the highly anticipated Microsoft Surface RT tablet.

Announced last October, the 10.6-inch device, running on the Windows RT operating system, boasts features that make it the most versatile tablet yet.

http://www.todayonline.com/tech/gadgets/...t-surfaces

[CityFarmer]

Microsoft to end Windows XP support

SINGAPORE — Microsoft, on Monday, issued a reminder to Windows XP users that their time is running out to upgrade to a newer Windows platform.

By April 8, 2014, Microsoft will cease service and support for the 11-year-old XP, which means it will no longer receive automatic fixes, updates or online technical assistance.

http://www.todayonline.com/tech/microsof...xp-support

[CityFarmer]

Microsoft is playing catch-up game...

Microsoft developing seven-inch Surface tablet: Report

SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft is developing a new lineup of Surface tablets, including a 7-inch version expected to go into mass production later this year, the Wall Street Journal reported, citing people familiar with the company’s plans.

Microsoft executives felt they needed to keep pace with the growing popularity of smaller tablets like Google’s 7-inch Nexus and the 7.9-inch iPad Mini introduced by Apple last October, one person told the paper.

http://www.todayonline.com/tech/gadgets/...let-report

[CityFarmer]

Did not try on the Surface, not sure whether can be used both office and personal usages?

Breaking the Surface

SINGAPORE — Microsoft announced it was going to make its own branded tablet running its touch-friendly Windows 8 operating system last October. Two weeks ago, the Surface RT tablet finally landed in Singapore.

If you think the lines are blurring between PCs and tablets, wait till you try the Surface RT.

http://www.todayonline.com/tech/gadgets/...ng-surface

[KopiKat]

Did not try on the Surface, not sure whether can be used both office and personal usages?

Breaking the Surface

SINGAPORE — Microsoft announced it was going to make its own branded tablet running its touch-friendly Windows 8 operating system last October. Two weeks ago, the Surface RT tablet finally landed in Singapore.

If you think the lines are blurring between PCs and tablets, wait till you try the Surface RT.

http://www.todayonline.com/tech/gadgets/...ng-surface

I think Surface Pro is targeted for Office Use while Surface RT for Home / Students. Specs from Microsoft site : Pro / RT

[CityFarmer]

Microsoft targets Amazon with price cuts on cloud services

SEATTLE — Microsoft is cutting prices for hosting and processing customers’ online data in an aggressive challenge to Amazon.com Inc’s lead in the growing business of cloud computing.

The world’s biggest software company said today it will match Amazon’s prices for some of the more common online data services it provides, which would mean cutting prices by 21 to 33 per cent

http://www.todayonline.com/tech/microsof...d-services

[CityFarmer]

Preemptive move by MS...

Microsoft, Foxconn sign patent deal for Android, Chrome devices

TAIPEI — Microsoft yesterday signed a global patent licensing agreement with the flagship listed entity of Foxconn Technology Group.

The agreement with Hon Hai Precision Industry is designed to protect the latter’s clients from patent claims arising from their use of Google’s Android and Chrome operating systems.

http://www.todayonline.com/tech/microsof...me-devices

[CityFarmer]

MS is catching up in phone market...

Microsoft readies new mobile devices as revenue rises

NEW YORK - Microsoft is working with manufacturers to produce a line of small touch-screen devices powered by Windows, apparently intended to compete with 7-inch tablets like the iPad Mini and Amazon Kindle Fire.

Mr Peter Klein, Microsoft’s chief financial officer, told investors and analysts on a conference call yesterday that the new devices will be available in coming months at competitive prices.

http://www.todayonline.com/tech/microsof...enue-rises