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Microsoft Extends Deadline for Outlook Link to Hotmail

Steven Parker — Wed, 07 May 2008 07:51:32 +0100

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digg_url = "http://www.neowin.net/news/main/08/05/07/microsoft-extends-deadline-for-outlook-link-to-hotmail"; Microsoft has extended the deadline for being able to download Hotmail email through Outlook Express using the DAV protocol, previously it said that this wouldn't be possible after June 30th,... Read more...

Court Extends Microsoft Oversight

Sagittarius — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:28:57 +0000

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Court oversight of Microsoft Corp.'s market power, which began in 2002 after a landmark antitrust settlement, has been extended by 18 months after a ruling by U.S. District Court Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly today. The decision... Read more...

Senate extends Internet tax moratorium by 7 years

Slimy — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:49:51 +0100

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With the ban on taxing Internet connections set to expire at the end of October, the Senate has passed a bill that would extend the 1998 Internet Tax Freedom Act yet again, this time for... Read more...

Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay

gonzoislost — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:39:51 +0100

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Bowing to pressure from customers and computer makers, Microsoft plans to keep Windows XP around a little longer. Large PC manufacturers were slated to have to stop selling XP after January 31. However, they... Read more...

Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty

lardiop — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 22:57:25 +0100

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Great news for all you Xbox 360 owners. Microsoft has decided to extend the general hardware failure coverage for all X360 consoles to 3 years: "As of today, all Xbox 360 consoles are covered by... Read more...

Mozilla extends Firefox 1.5 support to mid-May

Slimy — Wed, 25 Apr 2007 21:14:21 +0100

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Contrary to previous plans, Mozilla Corporation has decided to extend support for its 17-month-old Firefox 1.5.0.x browser until mid-May. Developers have decided to delay the last security update, Firefox 1.5.0.12, because of a higher-than-expected number... Read more...

Microsoft Extends Xbox 360 Warranty to 1 Year

Slimy — Sat, 23 Dec 2006 07:24:34 +0000

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Thank you Hurmoth for posting this in BPN. Feeling it should match what Sony and Nintendo offer, Microsoft extended the Xbox 360's warranty from 90 days to one year in the United States and Canada.... Read more...

Microsoft extends lifeline for older PCs

Steven Parker — Fri, 14 Jul 2006 11:18:05 +0100

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Microsoft on Wednesday revealed software that turns older PCs into more modern and secure systems, but in the process also makes them less than full-fledged computers. The software, known as Windows Fundamentals for Legacy PCs,... Read more...

Apple Extends Computer Recycling Program

malebolgia — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 15:23:25 +0100

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Apple today announced an expansion of its recycling program, offering free computer take-back and recycling with the purchase of a new Mac system beginning in June. US customers who buy a new Mac through the... Read more...

Microsoft Extends IP Protection for Partners

malebolgia — Fri, 24 Jun 2005 15:54:21 +0100

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Microsoft Corp. said on Thursday it is strengthening the intellectual property protection it provides to PC manufacturers as it tries to fend off competition from Linux rivals. Linux, a freely available operating system,... Read more...

Blizzard extends WOW trial period due to bugs

malebolgia — Tue, 30 Nov 2004 15:31:39 +0000

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Blizzard plans to give certain users an extension on their free trial period for massively multiplayer title World of Warcraft, which launched in the States last Tuesday and became available for pre-order in Europe on... Read more...

GAME extends online reach with Gameplay purchase

Dice — Tue, 14 Sep 2004 12:59:12 +0100

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Leading UK videogame retail chain GAME has made an aggressive move into the online retail space with the acquisition of online retailer Gameplay, which is expected to continue to operate as a separate brand. The... Read more...

EA extends, expands mobile game deal

Dice — Thu, 02 Sep 2004 20:07:23 +0100

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Digital Bridges to continue to provide development, distribution of mobile versions of top EA franchises. Electronic Arts Senior VP Gerhard Florin announced today at the European Games Network (EGN) in London that... Read more...

Sun Extends Java Enterprise System to Windows

malebolgia — Tue, 27 Jul 2004 15:15:40 +0100

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When Sun launches its Java Enterprise System in the first quarter of next year it will support a good number of operating systems and hardware. Operating systems like Windows (x86-based hardware), UNIX, and AMD... Read more...

Phoenix extends Bios to enhance network security

malebolgia — Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:51:47 +0100

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Bios maker Phoenix has launched a security software utility that allows network administrators to authenticate hardware devices. Phoenix Technologies, the company behind the Phoenix Bios firmware that is installed in about 80... Read more...

Windows XP Media Center Extends To TVs In Europe

Tom Warren — Fri, 19 Mar 2004 15:27:57 +0000

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Consumers in the UK, France and Germany to Enjoy Media Center Edition Experience on TVs Throughout Their Homes by 2005 Microsoft announced today that Windows® Media Center Extender Technology will be available... Read more...

Creative Extends Audio Line-Up With Headphones

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 18 Feb 2004 16:08:50 +0000

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Creative the worldwide leader in digital entertainment products for the personal computer and the Internet, today announces a range of three new headphones. Designed to cater for all users from the gamer to the advanced... Read more...

Microsoft extends support for Windows 98, ME

Daniel Fleshbourne — Mon, 12 Jan 2004 13:11:52 +0000

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ALTHOUGH MICROSOFT had planned to pull the plug on support for Windows 98 and ME early this year, the firm said today it will extend the life of the products for more than two years.... Read more...

Linux Extends Reach With Real-Time Capabilities

LloydSev — Tue, 09 Sep 2003 17:48:10 +0100

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On its continuing march to the mainstream, Linux is now approaching the frontier of real-time computing. Linux vendors last week forged partnerships and rolled out products that move the open-source operating system into new territory.... Read more...

Macromedia Extends MX Line of Tools

configure — Sat, 30 Aug 2003 04:01:28 +0100

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Macromedia Inc. Monday announced new versions of its top tools for building rich Internet applications. Norm Meyrowitz, president of products for the San Francisco company, said the new MX 2004 family extends... Read more...