Unlike Apple, Microsoft doesn’t have to convince users to buy its operating system; that happens automatically when they purchase a new PC. Microsoft only has to keep users from removing Windows 7 and backing down to Windows XP, which typically runs faster on the same hardware due to a variety of factors.
CWmike writes “Pirated copies of Apple’s new iWork ’09 suite that are now available on file-sharing sites contain a Trojan horse that hijacks Macs and leaves them open to further attack, a security company said yesterday. The ‘iServices.a’ Trojan hitchhikes on iWork ’09’s installer, said Intego, which makes Mac security software. ‘The installer for the Trojan horse is launched as soon as a user begins the installation of iWork, following the installer’s request of an administrator password,’ Intego said in a warning. Once installed, the Trojan “phones home” to a malicious server to notify the hacker that the Mac has been compromised, and to await instructions.”
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Job cuts enroute for Microsoft, other tech industry giants
Apple Insider – 41 minutes ago By Aidan Malley and Zach Spear Some of tech's biggest and and normally safest players, including Microsoft, IBM, Intel, Sony, and Google, are trimming their workforces in a bid to lower costs and stave off a harsh economy. Microsoft-Intel layoffs take Canadian tech industry by surprise IT World Canada Blogs Microsoft cuts not even a 'hiccup,' Seattle tech leaders optimistic TechFlash Computerworld all 8 news articles |
Apple executives hinted Wednesday that the company might legally contest the multitouch technology found within the Palm Pre.
Barence writes “Microsoft yesterday unveiled its MSN Mobile Music service — and a surprise return to digital rights management (DRM). While companies such as Apple and Amazon have finally moved to music download services free of copy protection, MSN Mobile locks tracks to the mobile handset they are downloaded to. It also charges more than the other services per track, and offers no way to transfer your tracks to your new phone when you upgrade. The company’s Head of Mobile UK spoke to PC Pro about the launch, but his answers are almost as baffling as the service itself. Best quote: Q: ‘If I buy these songs on your service — and they’re locked to my phone — what happens when I upgrade my phone in six months’ time?’ A: ‘Well, I think you know the answer to that.'”
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U.S. regulators are examining Apple Inc.’s disclosures about Chief Executive Officer Steve Jobs’s health problems to ensure investors weren’t misled, a person familiar with the matter said.
Apple’s focus on high-end consumer electronics could have spelled bad news for the company in tough financial times, but it largely held its own despite a big drop in iPhone sales.
More than 500 million applications have been downloaded from Apple’s iTunes App Store for the iPhone and iPod touch. The BulletFlight sniper rifle application for the iPhone and iPod touch is the latest in a long line of weird and wonderful apps available.
A survey sent out to Windows 7 beta testers indicates that Microsoft is considering developing a software center for Windows. Who wouldn’t want to be able to search for software locally or on the Internet, look at reviews, check requirements, download, install, keep up-to-update, and repair any piece of software from one control panel applet?
A stellar quarter in the face of one of the weakest holiday shopping periods in recent memory has Apple executives and investors feeling fine. But the waters are still choppy.
