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Microsoft drops vomiting ad after complaints [VIDEO] (413 diggs) A controversial Microsoft ad campaign featuring a vomiting woman has been dropped by the software company after customer complaints

"Let's Go Do That Thing Where You Give Me The Money" (645 diggs) Microsoft wants to take Brad shopping for his next machine. Brad wants the money for a new computer.

Microsoft Pushes IE8 With Ads That Are Actually Funny (871 diggs) Online-only ad campaign uses Superman and vomit to urge users to "browser better."

Microsoft Security Essentials is Lean, but is it Effective? (370 diggs) Microsoft is working on a new, free antimalware suite that protects Windows users against viruses, worms, Trojans and spyware. A beta version of Microsoft Security Essentials was posted to the Web last week, but if you blinked, you missed it: A day later, it was removed, having reached a maximum 75,000 downloads.

Windows 7 Buyer's Guide: Which Edition is Right for You? (496 diggs) To find out how the different US editions of Windows 7 compare in features, what Microsoft is doing to satisfy EU regulators, and what it will cost you to pre-order a Windows 7 upgrade now compared to waiting until it ships, keep reading.

Microsoft Bing accused of plagiarism (581 diggs) Kayak, a website that specialises in finding the cheapest flights, claims that Microsofts new search engine, Bing, is so similar that it is confusing customers.

Windows 7 Pricing: Good News, Mostly (1,481 diggs) We finally received the official word on Windows 7 pricing. For the most part, people itching to upgrade immediately or buy a new Win 7 machine are in luck.

Microsoft's IE8 Ad-Campaign is Trying Too Hard [Video] (520 diggs) A woman pukes all over her husband after rooting through his browser history. The moral is that he should be using IE8 for private browsing... Because IE8 is the only browser on earth that does that, right?

Windows 7 Features on a Vista or XP System (521 diggs) Windows 7 features like ISO image burning, Windows Search, and the great new Windows 7 Calculator are a big part of the new OS. Here's how you can get them--or features just as good--on your current Vista or XP system.

Bing to define Microsoft’s capability to innovate (430 diggs) Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer yesterday gave a casual speech in front of more than 1500 members and guests of the Executives Club of Chicago, explaining the importance of innovation during a “reset” of the economy.

Pic: Taking Microsoft to Task Over IE8 Myths [Ridiculous] (1,927 diggs) Microsoft what the heck are you thinking? LOL

Steve Ballmer Admits Microsoft’s biggest Mistake (1,049 diggs) During his address at the Executives Club Chicago, Steve Ballmer opened himself up to a little question and answer session in which I am sure he now regrets. The crowd went completely silent and you could almost hear a pin drop when he was asked: “If you could have one do-over what would it be.”

The $10 Billion Bet: More Proof that Ballmer is Nuts or Dumb (447 diggs) Steve Ballmer says he is willing to invest 5%-10% of Microsoft's operating income over the next five years on search. That's a boatload of money. Specifically, assuming Microsoft's operating income stays constant (it will likely grow), it's $5.5-$11 billion.

Microsoft backtracks, extends XP availability to 2011 (602 diggs) Just hours after a noted research analyst criticized Microsoft's plans to limit sales of Windows XP PCs, the company said it would extend the aged operating system's lifespan in the post-Windows 7 world to as late as April 2011.

Windows Internet Explorer 8: Get the facts STRAIGHT (1,714 diggs) Microsoft's "Windows Internet Explorer 8: Get the facts" is a carbon copy of the infamous "get the facts" propaganda against Linux, lies and all. Someone decided to set the record straight. My favorite: "Internet Explorer 8 is more compatible with the early 90s than any other browser."

New Microsoft 'Laptop Hunters' Commercial Focuses on Porn (1,869 diggs) Jake's on the hunt for a laptop where he can see the whole gang.

IE8 Browser Comparison Chart (2,181 diggs) "Of course Internet Explorer 8 wins this one" ... it's amazing what you can conclude with checkmarks.

Microsoft Is Getting Really Desperate (1,216 diggs) We've buried $10,000 somewhere on the internet and if you're the first one to find it, you get to keep it. If you want a serious shot at the ten grand, upgrade your browser to Windows Internet Explorer now. Then follow @tengrand_IE8 on Twitter for daily clues that point you to the buried loot!

Microsoft Security Essentials [Full Review] (373 diggs) Microsoft Security Essentials is the name of Microsoft’s latest Anti-Virus/Anti- Spyware software for Windows operating system. It is already being tested internally at Microsoft and is rumored to launch in September of this year. Check out this Amazing Review of the app itself.

Microsoft gives up YouTube chase (419 diggs) In the coming months, Microsoft plans to significantly scale back Soapbox, the video site it once hoped might take on YouTube in the user-generated content arena. In an interview on Tuesday, Microsoft Vice President Erik Jorgensen said Soapbox is one of the areas that Microsoft is pulling back on in the wake of a tough economic environment.

Microsoft's Browser Unbundling Puzzles Europe (448 diggs) Microsoft's plan to dump Internet Explorer (IE) from Windows 7 for the European market is a move to discredit antitrust regulators by tying its proposal to a failed enforcement effort from 2005, a noted antitrust expert said today. Microsoft Windows internet explorer legal"It's sort of a puckish thing to do, when you think about it," said William

How Windows 7 Unleashes the Power of Multitouch (505 diggs) Microsoft has endured a lot of flack over the past few years because of the various failures of Vista. At the same time, however, one of its operating systems has been quietly scooping up a lot of praise, thanks to its seamless interface, speed of interaction and general suitability for purpose.

Microsoft to give away anti-virus (976 diggs) The company is reportedly trialling free anti-virus software internally and said the beta version would be released "soon".

Microsoft will soon unveil free anti-virus software (842 diggs) Microsoft is getting ready to unveil a long-anticipated free anti-virus service for personal computers that will compete with products sold by Symantec Corp and McAfee Inc. A Microsoft spokesman said on Wednesday that the world's biggest software maker is testing an early version of the product with its own employees.

Bing Bounces High in Early Search-Ranking Results (435 diggs) It may be too early to break out the champagne, but Microsoft has reason to celebrate this week. The early results for its Bing search engine are impressive. These initial data suggest that Microsoft Bing has generated early interest, resulting in a spike in search engagement and an immediate-term improvement.