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Microsoft brings Surface to India for Rs 89,990

Microsoft brings Surface to India for Rs 89,990

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Microsoft Surface Pro 4 comes with a 12.3-inch display and runs on the Windows 10 operating system.

India among 13 countries to host Windows 10 launch on July 29

India among 13 countries to host Windows 10 launch on July 29

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

India will be one of the 13 countries to host the mega launch of the much-awaited Windows 10, the latest version of the popular operating system.

Microsoft plans to set up Rs 15,000-crore data centre in Telangana

Microsoft plans to set up Rs 15,000-crore data centre in Telangana

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

US tech giant Microsoft is in the final stages of talks with the Telangana government to set up a data centre with a total investment of Rs 15,000 crore. According to sources in the state government, the company has zeroed in on a land parcel near Hyderabad for the facility. "In the information technology (IT) space, Telangana is already seeing some major investments. "Microsoft is establishing its data centre here, and it may come out with a public announcement soon," said a source.

Microsoft unveils new blogging service

Microsoft unveils new blogging service

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Microsoft Corporation has begun rolling out Windows Live Spaces, the next generation of the 'world's most widely' used blogging service, MSN Spaces.

MS announces availability of Windows Mobile 6.5

MS announces availability of Windows Mobile 6.5

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Windows Mobile 6.5 Windows Phones will deliver new customer experience through an improved, easy-to-use and customizable user interface and an enhanced browsing experience.

Microsoft source code stolen

Microsoft source code stolen

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

20 best smartphones launched in April

20 best smartphones launched in April

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Nokia announced its flagship device based on new Windows OS while Samsung got its flagship Galaxy S5 to Indian market

Microsoft Surface tablet: iPad's new rival?

Microsoft Surface tablet: iPad's new rival?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Microsoft is getting accolades for its Surface tablets and is pitched as Apple iPad's rival but to replicate the success of Apple, it needs to fire on all cylinders and achieve what Apple has not achieved -- a device for masses.

What is Windows Vista?

What is Windows Vista?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

Microsoft unveils Surface tablet to rival iPad

Microsoft unveils Surface tablet to rival iPad

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

Microsoft has launched its own tablet called Surface.

Microsoft revamp to keep up with technological changes

Microsoft revamp to keep up with technological changes

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

From Seema Hakhu Kachru Houston, Jul 12 (PTI) Software giant Microsoft has announced a long-awaited restructuring, organising itself around key areas designed to make the company more nimble in a fiercely-competitive technology sector. The company said in a release that it will deliver multiple devi ...

Microsoft's low-cost operating system

Microsoft's low-cost operating system

Rediff.com29 Sep 2004

Aimed at making cheaper PCs, Microsoft on Wednesday unveiled low-cost Windows XP Starter Edition operating systems in India in Hindi targetting the first-time home users.

Goodbye Nokia, hello Microsoft Lumia 535

Goodbye Nokia, hello Microsoft Lumia 535

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Eyeing emerging markets for its affordable smartphones, Microsoft launched its first Lumia device without the iconic brand name of Nokia.

Windows 8: Introduction, features and requirements

Windows 8: Introduction, features and requirements

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

What can we get out of Windows 8? This may be the first question to many. We have compiled below few best features of this new OS.

5 reasons why Windows 10 will make you go dhinka chika :)

5 reasons why Windows 10 will make you go dhinka chika :)

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

With the new release, Microsoft is not only trying to capture the imagination of mobile and touch screen users, but also revive popular features from older versions.

Nokia planning to launch 'Windows tablet'

Nokia planning to launch 'Windows tablet'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2013

Nokia was looking at how Microsoft's Surface tablet went in the market before launching its own.

Microsoft set to lose another top executive

Microsoft set to lose another top executive

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Its Windows 8 system has shown no growth at all, disappointing investors.

What's so special about Microsoft's selfie smartphone?

What's so special about Microsoft's selfie smartphone?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

There's more to Nokia Lumia 730 than just a 5 MP front-facing selfie camera. Himanshu Juneja takes you through the good and not-so-good features of Microsoft's selfie smartphone.

Airtel to offer MS Office on mobile

Airtel to offer MS Office on mobile

Rediff.com21 Aug 2006

Airtel to offer MS Office on mobile

Free Microsoft software fails to scare rivals

Free Microsoft software fails to scare rivals

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Microsoft Security Essentials, however, will be available only for the genuine Windows users. It can be installed on PCs running original Windows XP, Vista and Win 7 operating systems.

No more SMSes, apps the way to go

No more SMSes, apps the way to go

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

No matter how expensive the phone is, apps that allow free messaging (like BlackBerry's popular messenger service) are always in demand. Here are five such apps that will help all the twiddling thumbs to cut down on their phone bills by sending free SMSes.

Curtains to come down on Microsoft XP from Apr 8

Curtains to come down on Microsoft XP from Apr 8

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Microsoft will stop technical support for its most popular operating system (OS) Windows XP globally from Tuesday, bringing down curtains on the software giant's longest running OS.

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Microsoft unveils affordable phones Lumia 640, 640 XL

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Lumia 640 XL will begin rolling out globally in March.

Microsoft buys messaging start-up founded by Indian

Microsoft buys messaging start-up founded by Indian

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

The terms of the acquisition were not made public.

IN PICS: Sexiest tablets powered by Windows 8

IN PICS: Sexiest tablets powered by Windows 8

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

MSI, Lenovo, Asus, Acer and Samsung are all showing of their Windows 8 line-up at Computex 2012. Intel says more than 20 Windows 8 tablet in the works on its platform.

MS launches Windows Phone software in India

MS launches Windows Phone software in India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

The Windows Phone 7.5 version, which is also known as Mango, has a new rich user interface of Live Tiles and Hubs, which will help users to quickly find the information required and connect.

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.

Munich votes to move computers to Linux

Munich votes to move computers to Linux

Rediff.com29 May 2003

In a setback to Microsoft, the local government in Munich, Germany, has voted to move its 14,000 computers from Microsoft Windows to the rival Linux operating system despite all effort by the software giant to hang onto multi-million dollar contract.

 Microsoft launches mobile handset 'Kin'

Microsoft launches mobile handset 'Kin'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

Software giant Microsoft on Tuesday unveiled its first mobile handset Kin, designed specifically for users who are actively accessing social networking sites.

The long wade to Windows 7

The long wade to Windows 7

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

While Microsoft's latest retails better than Vista, it still has a long way to go to completely dethrone older OSes in India.

Libretto W100: World's 1st dual-touch-screen laptop

Libretto W100: World's 1st dual-touch-screen laptop

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

It can mimic both 'traditional media', opening like a book, or 'high-tech' media, like lifting the lid of a laptop.

Microsoft's BIG plans for India

Microsoft's BIG plans for India

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

Microsoft launches Lumia 435, Lumia 532

Microsoft launches Lumia 435, Lumia 532

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

These will be priced at Rs 5,999 and Rs 6,499 respectively

What Microsoft whizkids do in Hyderabad

What Microsoft whizkids do in Hyderabad

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

S Somasegar, corporate VP, Microsoft, speaks about Vista and other products that the team at IDC, Hyderabad are working on.

Indian-origin boy working with Microsoft for braille printer

Indian-origin boy working with Microsoft for braille printer

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The young student has started working with a Windows team.

Is Microsoft's Surface tablet an iPad killer?

Is Microsoft's Surface tablet an iPad killer?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Now that pricing and models for Microsoft Surface (for Windows RT) is finally out, we can open the Pandora's Box and telll you how it will do when pitted against the current reigning champion in the tablet-world, the iPad.

Next version of Windows named 'Vista'

Next version of Windows named 'Vista'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2005

Microsoft Corp dropped the code name Longhorn on Friday, announcing the next version of its flagship Windows operating system will be called Windows Vista.

How to stop the Sasser virus

How to stop the Sasser virus

Rediff.com5 May 2004

From Microsoft to Jackfruit 365!

From Microsoft to Jackfruit 365!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

'I knew there was a huge business opportunity, but it was Dr Kalam who made me jump into it as an entrepreneur.'