‘Custom XML’ the key to patent suit over Microsoft Word

The short version of the story so many are talking about today: A Texas judge is barring Microsoft from selling Microsoft Word due to alleged patent infringement and fining the Redmondians multiple millions as part of the case. But most synopses of the case seem to be omitting a key part of the ruling: the concept of “Custom XML.”

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‘Custom XML’ the key to patent suit over Microsoft Word

Microsoft details changes coming to SQL Data Services

After acknowledging a couple of weeks ago that it was changing direction with SQL Data Services (SDS), Microsoft officials are filling in the gaps about exactly what will be changing when.

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First Office 14 screenshot unveiled?

Microsoft enthusiast and blogger Stephen Chapman sends word that he has discovered an early concept Office 14 screenshot from a PowerPoint presentation hosted on Microsoft .com. The screenshot itself appears to be from a slide deck ..

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Maybe we’ll see Win 7 and Office 14 launch together, after all

It’s hard to know what to believe any more, with Microsoft’s new policy of telling customers products are going to ship months later than they actually believe they will.

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Maybe we’ll see Win 7 and Office 14 launch together, after all