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    New Beta of Internet Explorer 8 Ready for Download (NewsFactor)

    An undated screenshot of Microsoft Internet Explorer 8's InPrivate Blocking feature, released to Reuters on August 28, 2008. Microsoft Corp released on Wednesday a second test version of Internet Explorer 8, delivering a feature-complete upgrade to the world's most widely used Web browser.   REUTERS/Microsoft Corporation/Handout.  NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS.NewsFactor - The second beta release of Internet Explorer 8 is now available for download by developers and consumers alike on Windows-based PCs running Vista, XP, Server 2003 and Server 2008.


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    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:18:55 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Microsoft to buy online survey firm for $486 million (Reuters)

    Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer addresses a news conference in the northern German town of Hanover March 3, 2008. (Christian Charisius/Reuters)Reuters - Microsoft on Friday announced its first major deal since failing to buy Yahoo Inc , agreeing to acquire Web-based survey company Greenfield Online Inc for about $486 million.


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    Fri, 29 Aug 2008 07:50:49 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Microsoft, Nikon Cross-License Patents (PC Magazine)
    PC Magazine - Microsoft and Nikon Corp. said Wednesday that the two companies signed a patent cross-licensing agreement "to further the development of each company's current and future product lines." -- read full article
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:28:28 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Trade panel agrees to take up Microsoft case (Reuters)
    Reuters - A trade panel has agreed to investigate Microsoft Corp's accusation that Primax Electronics of Taiwan has infringed its patents for peripheral devices like keyboards and mice, the International Trade Commission said on Thursday. -- read full article
    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:02:08 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Enterprises Likely To Turn Off IE8 'Porn Mode' (NewsFactor)
    NewsFactor - Anyone perusing porn sites at home will appreciate Microsoft's latest efforts at browser privacy, but it's not clear it will do much for the enterprise. Internet Explorer product manager Andrew Ziegler discussed the new privacy features of IE8, currently in its second beta, in an extensive blog post Monday. Users of the new software will be able to turn on Microsoft's InPrivate Browsing and Blocking features. -- read full article
    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:04:48 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Microsoft releases beta 2 of Internet Explorer 8 (Reuters)

    An undated screenshot of Microsoft Internet Explorer 8's InPrivate Blocking feature. (Microsoft Corporation/Handout/Reuters)Reuters - Microsoft Corp released on Wednesday a second test version of Internet Explorer 8, delivering a feature-complete upgrade to the world's most widely used Web browser.


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    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:12:33 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Microsoft's newest browser may block ads (AP)

    An undated screenshot of Microsoft Internet Explorer 8's InPrivate Blocking feature. (Microsoft Corporation/Handout/Reuters)AP - The next version of Microsoft Corp.'s Web browser makes it easier for people to surf the Internet without leaving a trace.


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    Thu, 28 Aug 2008 06:13:38 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Can JavaFX make a play for rich Internet apps? (InfoWorld)
    InfoWorld - With its new JavaFX technology for rich Internet applications, Sun Microsystems hopes to leverage the strength of the Java development base and Java's ubiquitous presence on devices to make a strong run in a race it has entered very late -- and where Adobe Systems and Microsoft have a huge head start. -- read full article
    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 10:00:00 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Immersion Settles with Microsoft, Pays $20.75M (PC Magazine)
    PC Magazine - Immersion Corp. said Tuesday that the company has paid $20.75 million to Microsoft to settle litigation dating back to 2003. -- read full article
    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 11:49:41 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Immersion and Microsoft End Six-Year Court Battle (NewsFactor)
    NewsFactor - After more than six years of disputes and battles between Immersion and Microsoft, the companies are waving white flags. After suing Microsoft for patent infringement on Xbox controller technology and winning, and then suing again for breach of a confidentiality agreement, Immersion will now pay Microsoft $20.75 million of the $26 million it received in a previous settlement. -- read full article
    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:44:28 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Immersion to Pay Microsoft $20 Million to Settle Patent Suit (PC World)
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    Wed, 27 Aug 2008 17:50:12 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Microsoft Tips IE8 Privacy Features (PC Magazine)
    PC Magazine - Want to keep your Web browsing history secret? The next version of Internet Explorer (IE8) will include privacy functions for anonymous Web surfing. -- read full article
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:57:23 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Immersion settles suit with Microsoft (Reuters)
    Reuters - Immersion Corp , which develops and licenses touch feedback technology, said it will pay $20.75 million to software maker Microsoft Corp as part of the settlement of a litigation. -- read full article
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:47:51 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Microsoft Plans Native Privacy Features for IE8 (NewsFactor)
    NewsFactor - Microsoft on Monday revealed some new privacy features for Internet Explorer 8, the next version of its market-leading Web browser. The features address the concerns of consumers and privacy advocates, who called the plans a positive step. -- read full article
    Tue, 26 Aug 2008 15:20:32 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
    Mainsoft backs Visual Studio 2008 in tools (InfoWorld)
    InfoWorld - Mainsoft, which enables developers to leverage Microsoft Windows development skills to build applications for other platforms, on Monday is introducing updates to development products for Java, Linux, and Unix, adding support for Microsoft's Visual Studio 2008 IDE. -- read full article
    Mon, 25 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT - Yahoo! News: Microsoft
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