Neowin News Feed for: Steps

Shuttleworth steps down as Ubuntu CEO

Matthew Hopson — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 13:27:49 +0000

Mark Shuttleworth announced in a press call yesterday that he will step down from his role as CEO of Canonical, the company behind the Ubuntu operating system, but will remain involved in the Ubuntu project... Read more...

Windows 7: Problem Steps Recorder overview

Tom Warren — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:15:48 +0000

So far, in our Windows 7 Overview series, we have published the following: Windows 7 beta quick review Windows 7: Easy Connect Windows 7: Action Center Overview Windows... Read more...

Microsoft takes concrete steps to foster interoperability

Chakkaradeep Chandran — Wed, 17 Dec 2008 01:58:29 +0000

To help foster interoperability among office productivity applications, Microsoft Corp. today published documentation detailing its implementation of OASIS Open Document Format (ODF) version 1.1 support in Microsoft Office 2007 Service Pack 2, currently in beta... Read more...

Microsoft steps up Windows Mobile consumer push

Daniel Fleshbourne — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 13:05:19 +0000

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Microsoft is working to boost the appeal of Windows Mobile among consumers by appointing a new head of marketing and by lending support to a new application for viewing Web content. Microsoft announced on Tuesday... Read more...

Mozilla chief steps down

Daniel Fleshbourne — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 10:39:46 +0000

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Mozilla has announced that chief executive Mitchell Baker is stepping down in favour of chief operating officer John Lilly. Baker will remain as chairman of the open source non-profit organisation, but Lilly will take over... Read more...

Vint Cerf Steps Down as ICANN Chairman

Sagittarius — Tue, 30 Oct 2007 03:29:22 +0000

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In the 1970s, Vint Cerf played a leading role in developing the Internet's technical foundation. For the past seven years, he's faced the more daunting task of leading a key agency that oversees his creation.... Read more...

Google steps up TV advertising push

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 13:45:04 +0100

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Google has inked a deal with Nielsen to provide viewer data to the Google TV Ads service. First launched in April this year as a trial, Google TV Ads offers a way to better target... Read more...

Yahoo boss steps down from post

what — Tue, 19 Jun 2007 01:58:48 +0100

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The chairman of internet search firm Yahoo, Terry Semel, has quit as chief executive and has been replaced by co-founder Jerry Yang. In the post since 2001, Mr Semel has been under pressure for some... Read more...

Google steps up click fraud war

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 18:30:10 +0000

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Google is to introduce a new service to its AdWords advertisement management service in April that allows clients to block certain users from seeing their ads. The move will allow advertisers to further combat click... Read more...

Wi-Fi audio steps up a gear

Timmah — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 22:35:47 +0100

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The world's first audiophile Wi-Fi audio component has been announced by Slim Devices, claiming their new release will provide sound quality that "surpasses even the most exotic CD players". Transporter costs $1,999 (Â£1,079) and is... Read more...

Vista UAC: 7 Steps to delete a shortcut

denne — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 10:03:48 +0100

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Here is a interesting submission, although I'd like to point out that Microsoft is changing this behavior in future builds. Here's what would of happened if it weren't for dedicated beta testers and our loud... Read more...

Microsoft Steps up Battle Against RSI

malebolgia — Wed, 01 Mar 2006 06:02:43 +0000

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Microsoft is looking into deploying foot controls to give computer users' hands a break from typing and moving the mouse around. The technology might aid in battling repetitive stress injury. At its annual... Read more...

MIT Media Lab Chairman Steps Down

stncttr908 — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 18:30:52 +0000

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According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Nicholas Negoponte, co-founder and chairman of MIT's Media Lab, has stepped down from his position to concentrate on his One Laptop Per Child initiative. The changes went... Read more...

Gateway CEO Inouye Steps Down

malebolgia — Thu, 09 Feb 2006 15:42:50 +0000

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Gateway said Thursday that chief executive Wayne Inouye has stepped down in favor of former Gateway president Rick Snyder, effective immediately. Inouye resigned his post to pursue other interests, the computer maker said. Snyder will... Read more...

Livedoor Boss Steps Down

Timmah — Tue, 24 Jan 2006 12:06:41 +0000

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The saga continues as head of Livedoor and Japanese celebrity Takafumi Horei steps down, allowing Kozo Hiramatsu (the company's executive) to take his place. As... Read more...

FFXII Producer Steps Down

malebolgia — Mon, 01 Aug 2005 22:42:50 +0100

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Square Enix cites health issues for Yasumi Matsuno's departure; Akitoshi Kawazu takes over as producer for upcoming PS2 RPG. Square Enix announced today that Final Fantasy XII producer Yasumi Matsuno will be... Read more...

EU Says to Take Steps if Microsoft Doesn't Comply

malebolgia — Wed, 27 Apr 2005 22:17:01 +0100

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The EU's anti-trust chief met Microsoft's CEO in Brussels and warned him that the tech giant must stop abusing Windows' virtual monopoly or face action, the European Commission said on Wednesday. European Union Competition Commissioner... Read more...

Carly Steps Down at HP

Mr magoo — Wed, 09 Feb 2005 15:03:33 +0000

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HP have today announced that Carly Fiorina, CEO, will no longer be working for HP. After a disagreement between Fiorina and HP over the companies strategy in PC and ink markets, it emerged that Fiorina... Read more...

Google Steps Up to Stop Comment Spam on Blogs

Mr magoo — Wed, 19 Jan 2005 11:52:52 +0000

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Search engine and web leader Google have announced their efforts to cut down on the amount of spam seen on blog comments. A problem that afflicts and annoys many bloggers, it's also a major issue... Read more...

Teaching an old Walkman new steps

malebolgia — Mon, 19 Apr 2004 15:24:49 +0100

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Last July, while most people were taking summer vacations, the Sony Corporation of America made a little noticed, but crucial announcement. Jay Samit, a longtime music industry executive, was appointed general manager... Read more...