If you’ve followed the links in my Web News posts over the past week or two then you’re well aware Google and Microsoft are duking it out over the search feature in Vista. Google appeared to have won the fight when Microsoft agreed to release a ‘fix’ in SP1 that would allow third-party search tools. Google then suggested that this wasn’t enough, they wanted the judge to extend her oversight to monitor Microsoft longer than the original consent decree’s term. Microsoft’s response to this was once again interesting and insightful. Keep reading →

• Internet Explorer 8 Beta to begin later this year
  There are some rumblings that an IE 8 beta will be included with SP1.
  (tags: IE Beta SP1 )
• Antitrust judge favors Microsoft search agreement
  Google didn’t get it’s way this time.
  (tags: Google Legal SP1 Search )

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Google didn’t get it’s way this time. Keep reading →

• Google wants more Vista changes
  Even after Microsoft caved and said it would allow users to change their search tool, Google is still not happy.
  (tags: Legal Google )
• Putting Windows Vista to the test on a new Dell PC
  A summary of how Ed Bott ’stressed’ his new Dell PC.
  (tags: Performance )

Even after Microsoft caved and said it would allow users to change their search tool, Google is still not happy. Keep reading →

Where previous Vista SP1 talk seemed to indicate a 2007 release, new talk points towards 2008. Vista was delayed when they tried to cram to much into it, and ended up pulling some of those features out. Is SP1 being delayed for the same reason? Keep reading →

• What is the NSA doing for Microsoft?s Windows Vista?
  A long time ago this story was news, but this is an interesting fresh perspective on it.
  (tags: Security NSA )
• Microsoft Claims Google?s Vista Complaint Is ?baseless?
  Microsoft predictably says Vista’s search feature is completely above-board.
  (tags: Google Search Legal )

Microsoft predictably says Vista’s search feature is completely above-board. Keep reading →

• Backup you Xp and Vista drivers with DriveMax
  A freeware package that backs up your drivers so you can use then again next time you need to reinstall.
  (tags: Software Drivers )
• Windows Vista Utility “BedTime” Shuts-Down Portable PCs When Moved
  Brien Schultz’s BedTime program uses a computer’s accelerometer to automatically shut-down a laptop or TabletPC’s. And Brien is looking for people to help him test it!
  (tags: Software Beta )

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Google lodged a complaint against Microsoft reguarding Vista’s built in Search function. Keep reading →