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Contractors Suspected of Overcharging for FBI Computer Project

Two companies that will share in a new FBI computer contract were singled out in a government audit Monday that questioned $17 million in the agency's computer overhaul.

New Tools for Driving Partner Profits

A conversation with Microsoft VP Allison Watson.

Anatomy of the Deal

This is the first in an occasional series offering an inside look at prominent deals in the Microsoft partner community.

Hackers Get Windows XP onto Apple Computers

As expected, hackers have found a way to run Microsoft Corp.'s Windows XP operating system on new Macintosh computers, winning an ad hoc contest and a $13,854 cash prize to boot.

Google Avoids Surrendering Search Requests

A federal judge on Friday ordered Google Inc. to give the Bush administration a peek inside its search engine, but rebuffed the government's demand for a list of people's search requests -- potentially sensitive information that the company had fought to protect.

Site Files Suit Against Google for Blacklisting

Google Inc.'s mysterious methods for ranking Web sites came under attack Friday in a lawsuit accusing the online search engine leader of ruining scores of Internet businesses that have been wrongfully banished from its index.

JPEG Patent Owner Uses 'Trolling' as Business Model

While most technology companies make money by developing software, building hardware or providing services, Forgent Networks Inc. has taken a different route: It produces threats and lawsuits that try to cash in on ideas.

IT Weekly Roundup, March 17

From the business wires this week: an Exchange search tool, Windows backup products, and SQL Server monitoring and managing tools.

Hackers Get Windows XP Onto Apple Computers

With Intel-based Mac machines now widely available, hackers find a way to get it done. One site even offers contest with prize money.

Lockheed Martin To Build New FBI Computer System

Lockheed Martin Corp. will build a new computer system for the FBI in an effort to put to rest the bureau's multimillion-dollar troubles with technology.

Global Knowledge Expands Microsoft Training Network in Europe

The IT training provider deepens its European operations in 12 countries.

Google To Close AOL Investment in 2Q

Google Inc. said Thursday it expects to complete its $1 billion investment in America Online during the second quarter, slightly later than the two popular Web sites originally anticipated.

Microsoft To Ship BI Tool for SMBs

Microsoft this week announced it will ship in June an operational analytics application for decision makers designed to work with its Dynamics brand of software for small and mid-size businesses.

Researchers Warn of Powerful New DoS Attacks

Security researchers are warning about a new variety of unusually powerful denial of service attacks.

Microsoft Spending $500 Million on 'Largest Ever' Business Marketing Campaign

Microsoft Corp. announced a $500 million marketing initiative Thursday aimed at competing with IBM Corp. for corporate spending on information technology.

Microsoft Sues Online Auction Scofflaws for Piracy

Microsoft has sued eight people for selling counterfeit copies of its software through online auction site eBay, the company said this week.

Gates Says Microsoft Committed To Bridging Digital Divide

Cell phones doing more; computer, TV technology converging closer, says Microsoft chairman

Music Web Site: Breach Exposed Accounts

Credit card data on Bananas.com music and gear Web site compromised, with several victims coming forward.

Exams 70-447, 70-536 Now Available

New exam provides MCDBAs with short path to MCITP; new developer exams for application developers now available

Gates Says Microsoft Committed To Bridging Digital Divide

Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates sketched out a vision for the future in which a cell phone will become a "digital wallet," able to get e-mail and even scan business cards, while computers and TVs will merge.

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