Ubuntu Linux changes its plans for Windows 8 Secure Boot
Canonical’s original decision to use an EFILinux bootloader instead of GRUB 2 arose out of a fear that licensing provisions in the latter might force the disclosure of Canonical’s encryption…
Linux, Open Source, & anti Microsoft news
‘Cotton Candy’ Linux PC-on-a-stick ships at last
There’s been a seemingly endless parade of tiny, Linux-powered PCs entering the market in recent months, including most recently the $49 Cubieboard and the $89 UG802. It’s nothing short of…
Samsung adds iPhone 5 to patent battle v Apple
As expected, Samsung has added the iPhone 5 to its patent infringement case against Apple, coincidentally just after a California judge lifted the ban on importing the Korean electronics giant’s…
Windows 8 early-bird users still love Windows 7 more – poll
More than half of Windows 8 users prefer Windows 7 to Microsoft’s new operating system, according to a community poll.
Google overtakes Microsoft in market value for first time
Search giant Google got a little bigger on Monday when it became more valuable than Microsoft for the first time. The change is just the latest signal that the technology…
Apple slapped with patent lawsuit over iOS 6 Passbook app
Apple has been named in a patent lawsuit by a poker and restaurant software developer who claims that Cupertino has infringed upon four of its patents in the recently released…
Save the Web from software patents
PersonalWeb’s software patent suit against Github and others threatens the freedom of the Web. In order to make sure that the Web can remain a free and accessible space for…
Microsoft Sued Over Rights to Kinect Technology
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (CN) – Kinect, a facial-recognition component for Microsoft’s Xbox video game system, infringes on patented technology, Intelligent Verification Systems claims in federal court.
Microsoft avoided billions in taxes, Senate memo says
WASHINGTON — A Senate committee memo says Microsoft used aggressive international tax maneuvers to avoid billions of dollars in taxes over the past three years. Sen. Carl Levin, a Michigan…
Microsoft to release IE update for critical vulnerabilities on Friday
Microsoft released a quick fix on Wednesday for a critical problem in its Internet Explorer browser and said a more permanent fix would be released on Friday.
‘Programming on Windows 8 just like playing bingo’ – Microsoft VP
Windows developers have suffered multiple changes of direction in recent years. There is Win32, WPF (Windows Presentation Foundation), Silverlight, and now WinRT (Windows Runtime), the platform formerly known as Metro.
Motorola asks ITC to ban every Mac, iPad, and most iPhones
The International Trade Commission voted yesterday to investigate Apple for patent infringement allegations launched by the Google-owned Motorola Mobility. As expected, Motorola is asking for import bans on just about…
Microsoft admits bug that leaves ‘hundreds of millions’ of Internet Explorer browser users vulnerable to hackers
Microsoft has admitted a bug in its Internet Explorer web browser could leave millions of users vulnerable to hackers. The firm today issued a fix and urged customers to upgrade…
Microsoft pushes home users toward Office subscriptions—whether they like it or not
Office 2013 is going to be, for most users, a fairly minor evolution of Microsoft’s flagship productivity suite, except for one little thing: with Office 2013, Microsoft is pitching Office…
No-Name Company Sues Internet, Misunderstands GitHub
A virtually unknown company called PersonalWeb Technologies has launched a series of patent infringement suits against some of the internet’s most important companies, including Facebook, Apple, Yahoo, Microsoft, and IBM.