Jeremy Kirk

Articles by Jeremy Kirk

New Microsoft IM will feature SPIM reporting

Microsoft's next version of its instant messenger application will have a new security feature to report users who send unsolicited messages, known as SPIM (spam over IM).

T-Mobile’s iPhone sales provoke Vodafone protest

A court in Hamburg granted a temporary injunction against T-Mobile, although the terms of that order do not stop the operator from selling the popular wireless device

Nigeria overrules switch to Windows for schools

A government agency has overturned a supplier's decision to replace Mandriva Linux with the Micorosft operating system.

Microsoft extends Dynamics support, roadmaps

The company promises upgrades to key busniess applications every two years, along with 24-hour assistance with ERP, CRM and retail management products. Plus: AX's 500 new features

Microsoft shows shaved-down kernel for next Windows OS

An internal project code-named "MinWin" could become a part of the company's next operating system and takes up just 25MB when stored on disk. It may get even smaller yet

France kicks off nationwide spam fight

France is hoping to shut down spammers more quickly through a system that makes it easier for users to notify ISPs (Internet service providers) when unsolicited e-mails are coming from their network.

Google calls for global online privacy standard

The search engine giant envisions a policy that would be a product of self-regulation by companies, improved laws and possible new ones. APEC may have already beat them to it

Home buyers invaded by Web pests

Web scammers are turning to online property forums to collect personal information about users for later attempts to swindle them out of money, according to a security researcher.

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