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The Beautiful Impending Doom of My Windows Vista Monster

Authored by Scott Goldberg on January 18, 2007 - 8:19am.
Windows Vista logo Readying myself for Windows Vista over the last few weeks has felt like the coming of a newborn: I’ve done loads of research, read the opinions of those who’ve tried it, and even decided a new computer was necessary to carry the enormous burden Vista will bring.  The decision was made no easier by PC Magazine’s extensive coverage, which included as many reasons to invest in Vista as reasons not to.  It turns out I’m a sucker for strong language, however, because John Clyman’s words offered the final tipping point: “If you're buying a new consumer PC this spring, it probably makes sense to get Vista.  Soon, there won't be much of a choice; according to Microsoft's support life cycle, retail PC buyers will have only a year after Vista's release to buy Windows XP.”  Yachtzee!  Carrying the burden of a 5-year-old laptop on my desk meant that to have this bundle of joy, I would need to move from my studio bachelor pad to an overly expensive 2-bedroom suburban palace.

 
tags: Microsoft | PC | Toshiba | Intel | Windows | Vista | Computers | Scott Goldberg | PC Magazine |

Microsoft Debuts Windows Media Player 11

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 31, 2006 - 2:28pm.
Redmond, Wash. - Microsoft on Tuesday announced the release of Windows Media Player 11, the latest version of its audio and video player software.
tags: Internet | Video | Tech | Music | Microsoft | Software | Windows |

Sonic Solutions Disc Burning Software to Ship with Windows Vista

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 26, 2006 - 12:40pm.
Novato, Calif. - Sonic Solutions, a developer of CD and DVD creation software, announced on Thursday that its AuthorScript engine will be offered with Microsoft's forthcoming Windows Vista operating system. The engine will enable a range of DVD and CD recording features.
tags: Video | Tech | Audio | Microsoft | DVD | Software | CD | Windows | Sonic Solutions |

Apple: Some Video iPods Shipped With Windows Virus

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 18, 2006 - 1:49pm.
Cupertino, Calif. - Apple has confirmed that a malicious Windows-based code has shipped on a number of its Video iPods. The RavMonE.exe worm is not rated a serious threat, but can lower the security settings on Windows computers. Apple said the problem affects less than 1% of video iPods shipped after Sept. 12, 2006, and it has so far seen less than 25 reports concerning the problem. The company added that iPod nano and shuffle models, and Mac OS X are not affected by the malicious code. "As you might imagine, we are upset at Windows for not being more hardy against such viruses, and even more upset with ourselves, for not catching it," Apple said on a support page of its website. Anti-virus firm McAfee on Wednesday released a software tool that removes the RavMonE.exe worm.
tags: Tech | Music | iPod | Apple | CE | Microsoft | Security | iTunes | Software | PMP | Windows | Viruses |

Yahoo Launches Mobile Services for Windows Mobile Devices

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on August 30, 2006 - 12:40pm.
Sunnyvale, Calif. - Yahoo announced on Wednesday that it has made its Yahoo Go for Mobile service available to users of Windows Mobile-powered cell phones. The service includes mobile versions of Yahoo's e-mail, search, photos, address book and news software and services.
tags: Mobile | Internet | Tech | Microsoft | Yahoo | Portals | Windows | Cellphones | Smartphones |

SelectRadio Brings 4,000 Radio Stations to Windows Wireless Devices

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on February 27, 2006 - 10:01am.
Phoenix, Ariz. - SelectRadio on Monday announced the launch of its software that lets Windows-based wireless devices access over 4,000 pre-programmed Internet radio stations, from providers including XM Radio Online, Shoutcast and Radioio. The $25 application is available for wireless devices including the Dell Axim and HP iPaq hx series.
tags: Radio | Wireless Devices | SelectRadio | Radio Stations | Windows |

Sling Media Adds Windows Mobile Devices to Portable TV Service

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on January 5, 2006 - 6:56am.
Las Vegas - Consumer electronics firm Sling Media on Thursday introduced SlingPlayer Mobile, an application for owners of its Slingbox device that lets them view their home TV programming from any Windows Mobile-based smartphone or PDA. The company's $250 Slingbox lets users watch their home premium cable or satellite TV channels, including programs recorded on digital video recorders, from anywhere in the world over a broadband connection. Sling Media said the new mobile service will work with devices including the Palm Treo 700w, Motorola Q, Samsung i730, UTStarcom PPC6700, Dell Axim and HP iPAQ when it launches in the first quarter of 2006.
tags: Mobile | Sling Media | Windows | Portable TV |

EU Approves Name for Stripped-Down Version of Windows

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on March 29, 2005 - 8:04am.
Brussels -- Microsoft announced this week that it has reached an agreement with the European Commission that will allow the software giant to sell a stripped-down version of its Windows operating system in the EU under the name "Windows XP Home Edition N". The Commission recommended the name after rejecting 10 suggestions by Microsoft. The "Windows XP Home Edition N" or "Windows XP Professional Edition N" editions will be sold in a matter of weeks, Microsoft said. In a landmark ruling last year, the Commission ordered Microsoft to offer customers a version of Windows without its multimedia player. The two have been butting heads ever since over a name for the operating system that would not put off consumers.
tags: Windows | EU | Stripped-Down Version |

EU Could Get Substandard Windows if Media Player Removed, Microsoft Warns

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on November 14, 2003 - 7:38am.
Brussels -- Responding to European antitrust allegations, Microsoft warned regulators that it may be forced to sell a "substandard version" of Windows in Europe if asked rewrite its operating system to remove its media player software. At the conclusion of a three-day, closed-door hearing, Microsoft's comments came in response to EU allegations the software giant has abused the power Windows has over the European PC market. Many industry experts are expecting the European Commission to impose a considerable fine on Microsoft and to force the company to remove its Media Player software from Windows. Despite Microsoft's warning, the company did strike a conciliatory concluding note: General Counsel Brad Smith said that Microsoft had "come to Brussels not only to discuss the issues, but to work things out."
tags: Windows | EU | Microsoft Warns | Substandard | Media Playe |

Apple Launches iTunes Music Store for Windows, Partners With Pepsi

Authored by Mark Hefflinger on October 16, 2003 - 4:09am.
Cupertino, Calif. -- Apple Computer on Thursday announced the launch of a version of its popular iTunes Music Store for owners of Windows PCs. The company's Mac version of the store has sold over 13 million songs in six months. The launch includes the release of a Windows version of Apple's iTunes digital jukebox software, as well as new features such as the addition of over 5,000 audiobooks through a partnership with Audible; one-click registration for AOL's 25 million U.S. members; and an "Allowance" feature that lets parents automatically deposit funds into their kids' iTunes account every month. Apple also announced a promotional partnership with Pepsi that will give away 100 million free songs through iTunes. Pepsi will place winning codes in bottles of its products and launch the promotion in a Super Bowl ad.
tags: Deals | Apple | Pepsi | iTunes | Windows | Musics |