March, 2011

  • Microsoft on the Issues

    Android Patent Infringement: Licensing is the Solution

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    Posted by Horacio Gutierrez
    Corporate Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

    Microsoft files legal actions against Barnes & Noble, Foxconn and Inventec in the U.S. International Trade Commission and U.S. District Court over alleged patent infringement.

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    An Update on Microsoft’s Disaster Relief Work in Japan

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    Posted by Claire Bonilla
    Senior Director, Disaster Management, Microsoft

    It’s just over a week since the heartbreaking events in Japan that caused such destruction. Over the past week, we’ve all seen the strength of the human spirit and the generosity of people around the world.

    I’m incredibly proud of our people in Japan, who are working very hard to help government and nonprofit agencies with relief efforts and working closely with our local partners and customers to make sure they have the support they need. We have had a number of new developments, and want to make sure people and organizations are aware of the latest resources available to help them.

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    Taking Down Botnets: Microsoft and the Rustock Botnet

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    Posted by Richard Boscovich
    Senior Attorney, Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit

    Just over a year ago, we successfully took down the botnet Waledac. Based on the knowledge gained in that effort, we have successfully taken down a larger, more notorious and complex botnet known as Rustock.

     

     

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    Now Complete: Some Work on the Blog Today

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    Update, 4:30 pm pdt: Our work is complete and the new blog designed has been launched. Thanks for your patience during the deployment.

    We hope you like the new design and features. We tried to make the blog a bit fresher and better-organized to help you more easily find new or interesting posts on key topics.

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    Microsoft Announces New Accessibility Offerings

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    Posted by Rob Sinclair
    Chief Accessibility Officer, Microsoft

    Microsoft announced three new advances in accessibility today in San Diego at the 26th International Technology and Persons with Disabilities Conference sponsored by California State University Northridge (CSUN).

    We are pleased to announce the immediate availability of Microsoft Accessibility Tools & Training. This online package contains free accessibility training courses for developers and an accessibility resource guide providing information about many types of disabilities and age-related difficulties and guidance regarding which accessible technology solutions can help to mitigate their effects.

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