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Microsoft earnings top estimates

Microsoft Corp. reported Friday its quarterly sales fell sharply from a year ago and profit that fell from year-ago results but easily beat Wall Street's forecasts.

Oracle should free MySQL -software group

Oracle should remove the key stumbling block to approval of its Sun acquisition by giving Sun's database MySQL to an independent, non-profit foundation, a free software group said on Friday.

Microsoft quarterly results top expectations

Microsoft Corp's quarterly profit and revenue beat Wall Street expectations, sending shares of the world's largest software maker sharply higher on Friday.

Microsoft profit, sales smash expectations

Microsoft Corp smashed Wall Street's profit and sales expectations on Friday, sending its shares up 9 percent, as the PC market showed signs of stabilizing and sales of its Windows software and Xbox game consoles held up much better than expected.

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Fortune Magazine´s 40 under 40 list (Full list)

Fortune Magazine published its 40 under 40 list featuring the business's hottest young rising stars.

Microsoft launches Windows 7

Microsoft Corp launched Windows 7 on Thursday in its most important release for more than a decade, aiming to win back customers after the disappointing Vista and strengthen its grip on the PC market.

Windows 7 now 'simpler, faster': Ballmer

Microsoft Corp. formally unveiled Thursday its newest operating system, Windows 7, as the software giant hopes to breath new life into its Operating System product line.

Windows 7 version Comparison

Microsoft new OS Windows 7 version varies on its capabilities depending on what users need. Most non-technical end-users and buyers are wondering about the version differences of the Windows 7. Here's a short comparison of features:

Microsoft mulls new corporate software: Acer

Microsoft is working on a new operating system that will be targeted at corporate customers, Acer's chairman said on Thursday, as the software giant launches its next-generation Windows 7.

EU says Oracle fails to dispel concerns on Sun deal

The European Union told Oracle Corp on Wednesday that it has failed to produce hard evidence to placate concerns that its purchase of Sun Microsystems Inc would hurt competition.

Like Windows 7, Vista got good reviews too

Adds dropped word not in paragraph 8 to clarify the reviewer regretted not having tested on more hardware

Windows 7 hits shelves in Australia

The world's first copy of Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7, has been bought by an Australian early on Thursday morning, ninemsn reported.

EBay holiday outlook disappoints, shares down

EBay Inc forecast results for the fourth quarter at the low end of Wall Street estimates, disappointing investors who were hoping for a substantial turnaround for the holidays, and its shares down 5 percent.

Citrix posts lower rev from key segment, shares fall

Infrastructure software maker Citrix Systems Inc posted quarterly profit that marginally beat estimates, but revenue from its key segment fell 8 percent, dragging its shares down 5 percent.

VMware results top estimates, shares rise

U.S. business software maker VMware Inc posted higher-than-expected quarterly results on Wednesday due to strong sales to the federal government and gave a revenue forecast that beat Wall Street estimates.

2010 auto sales seen up at least 15 percent

U.S. auto sales are projected to rise nearly one-fifth to 11.8 million units in 2010, influential industry tracking firm CSM Worldwide said on Wednesday, citing signs that the worst of the economic downturn had passed.

Microsoft confirms early delivery of Windows 7 in UK

Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed the early delivery of Windows 7 in UK before its official launch on Thursday.

Skype working on business sector expansion

Internet telephony company Skype aims to open up its platform to boost access to services by the business sector, Chief Executive Josh Silverman said on Wednesday.

Droid reveals release date via cryptic message

Verizon's recent Droid ad poked fun at Apple's iPhone, but was shy when it came to offering a Droid release date, saying only November.

Groups urge EU to block Oracle's plan to buy Sun

EU regulators should block Oracle Corp's plan to buy open source database MySQL via its takeover of Sun Microsystems Inc as Oracle may hinder MySQL's development, two technology and consumer groups said.

Software pirates hijack Windows 7 China debut

At shops in Shanghai's bustling Xinyang market, fake Apple iPhones and Bose speakers sit neatly alongside bootleg copies of Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system, a week before its official launch.

Mothers turn to Web for product, medical advice-study

Companies trying to market products to mothers need to head onto the Internet with a survey showing the 21st century mother is online daily, using Facebook to connect to friends and Google to diagnose illnesses.

Spotify to launch mobile offering with 3, HTC

Sweden's Spotify, the European digital music service, will be available to customers of British mobile operator 3 through a new HTC Hero phone, the three companies said on Monday.

Fake security software in millions of computers: Symantec

Tens of millions of U.S. computers are loaded with scam security software that their owners may have paid for but which only makes the machines more vulnerable, according to a new Symantec report on cybercrime.

Fake security software in millions of computers - report

No Worries for Apple on the Eve of Windows 7

Microsoft is ratcheting up for the launch of its latest and greatest operating system next week, riding the heels of Apple's earnings report, but the Mac maker shouldn't fear the new salvo from its long-time arch-rival.

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