CES 2012 previewed – for consumers and business

The first major tech show of the year is nearly upon us, and with 2012 set to unleash all manner of exciting technologies (and undoubtedly some flops), CES is where we get to see a lot of new tech unveiled first – here’s what to expect.
 

Linux kernel to be released under BSD licence

The Linux kernel will soon be released under the BSD licence, kernel creator Linus Benedict Torvalds said today.
 

Nadella to lead Microsoft's server and tools business

Microsoft has promoted Satya Nadella to the role of president its server and tools business.
 

Microsoft to lose server supremo Muglia

Microsoft veteran Bob Muglia will leave the company this northern summer.
 

Ballmer sells chunk of Microsoft shares

Steve Ballmer has revealed that he is selling a substantial portion of his personal shareholding in Microsoft, but says he's still "fully committed to Microsoft".
 

Christmas 2010 for Windows 7 phones?

It may be Christmas before Australians will be able to get their hands on a mobile phone with Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 Series platform installed on it.
 

Record second fiscal quarter revenue posted by Microsoft

More good financial news: Microsoft has joined the list of companies reporting record results for the quarter ending December 2009.
 

Microsoft, HP betting $US250 million on IT simplification partnership

Microsoft and Hewlett-Packard have announced a $US250 million investment in their new 'infrastructure to application' model aimed at simplifying IT in small to big businesses.
 

SharePoint 2010, Office 2010 public betas loom

Microsoft has announced that public betas of SharePoint 2010 and Office 2010 will be released in November. The final versions are expected in the first half of next year.
 

Ballmer drops new Xbox 360 in 2010 hints

The rumours are strengthening around a revision of the Xbox 360 based around Project Natal.  Steve Ballmer, Microsoft CEO himself has added weight to theories of a new Xbox 360 sometime in 2010.