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Welcoming some 400 students to Microsoft's Imagine Cup world finals, Steve Ballmer came clean on the rudimentary nature of today's browsers and hyped Bing's context-driven future.]]> Sat, 09 Jul 2011 21:58:29 +1000 http://apcmag.com//steve-ballmers-slip-of-the-tongue-expect-to-hear-a-lot-about-windows-8.htm http://apcmag.com//steve-ballmers-slip-of-the-tongue-expect-to-hear-a-lot-about-windows-8.htm

Microsoft has up until now specifically avoided naming the next release of Windows, but in a speech to developers in Japan Steve Ballmer let the cat out of the bag.]]> Tue, 24 May 2011 14:30:51 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ballmer-cant-resist-another-developers-cry.htm http://apcmag.com//ballmer-cant-resist-another-developers-cry.htm

CES 2010: High point of keynote is learning Microsoft CEO can't lay out slides in a hurry.]]> Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:15:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//finally-bills-take-on-googles-os.htm http://apcmag.com//finally-bills-take-on-googles-os.htm

"It just shows the word browser has become a truly meaningless word"]]> Fri, 17 Jul 2009 07:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//ie8-launched-by-microsoft.htm http://apcmag.com//ie8-launched-by-microsoft.htm

Microsoft has finally delivered the browser that its fans have been anticipating, hopefully.]]> Fri, 20 Mar 2009 14:50:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//apple_ditches_macworld_in_favour_of_ces_2010.htm http://apcmag.com//apple_ditches_macworld_in_favour_of_ces_2010.htm

Days after Apple's last appearance at Macworld, reports say the company will headline at next year’s Consumer Electronics Show – perhaps with Steve Jobs presenting the keynote...]]> Mon, 12 Jan 2009 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//windows_7_public_beta_is_all_yours_says_ballmer.htm http://apcmag.com//windows_7_public_beta_is_all_yours_says_ballmer.htm

Like a proud parent seeing his kid off into the big wide world, Steve Ballmer has handed over the keys to the Windows 7 beta to the world. (Or will in a few days).]]> Fri, 09 Jan 2009 01:15:50 +1000 http://apcmag.com//grammar_check_optional_for_microsoft_boss_steve_ballmer.htm http://apcmag.com//grammar_check_optional_for_microsoft_boss_steve_ballmer.htm

Hey, it looks I'm trying to write a letter that's going to come out later in a lawsuit. Should I use some grammar in that?]]> Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:39:18 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_offer_free_enterprise_software_for_startups_but_as_usual_theres_a_catch.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_offer_free_enterprise_software_for_startups_but_as_usual_theres_a_catch.htm

Love or loathe Microsoft, you've gotta admit they're persistent and willing to try anything to get people hooked.]]> Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:40:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_begs_dont_screw_windows_7_like_you_did_vista.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_begs_dont_screw_windows_7_like_you_did_vista.htm

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 public beta and begs hardware companies to take driver support seriously this time. ]]> Thu, 06 Nov 2008 09:09:40 +1000 http://apcmag.com//symbian_developers_developers_but_no_monkey_dance.htm http://apcmag.com//symbian_developers_developers_but_no_monkey_dance.htm

Nokia wants developers to create apps for the aging Symbian mobile phone OS, but will Symbian execs do what it takes to really get developers excited -- a sweaty dance on stage?]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2008 16:09:08 +1000 http://apcmag.com//michael_dell_id_be_glad_to_take_on_steve_ballmer_any_time.htm http://apcmag.com//michael_dell_id_be_glad_to_take_on_steve_ballmer_any_time.htm

Dell is getting into the operating system business, and Michael Dell is unashamed about taking on one his biggest suppliers, Microsoft.]]> Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:57:10 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_microsoft_to_open_stylish_ms_store.htm http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_microsoft_to_open_stylish_ms_store.htm

Glass staircase replaced by Glass Ballmer, giving you the opportunity to stamp on Steve's... oh never mind.]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//microsoft_starts_the_whispers_on_windows_7.htm http://apcmag.com//microsoft_starts_the_whispers_on_windows_7.htm

Gates, Ballmer and Sinofksy begin sharing the barest details on Windows 7, now due in January 2010.]]> Wed, 28 May 2008 09:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_the_week_in_review.htm http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_the_week_in_review.htm

Bluescreen | What a week. Microsoft's CEO got egged, Vista gave users a bum steer, and Google, well it just wants to know about your bum.]]> Fri, 23 May 2008 17:00:00 +1000 http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_microsoft_to_rerelease_every_os_to_market.htm http://apcmag.com//bluescreen_microsoft_to_rerelease_every_os_to_market.htm

Ambitious scheme to further extend Windows OS lifespan. Every Windows OS lifespan, in fact.]]> Fri, 16 May 2008 12:00:00 +1000