Saturday, April 4, 2009

Microsoft flirts with Playboy, Encarta and other top posts

It was another busy week here at TechFlash as Microsoft announced that it was pulling the plug on Encarta, Mobui introduced a new way to discover iPhone applications and computer security experts worried about the Conficker worm. And then there was the strange story of Alaska Airlines announcing a plan to introduce free Wi-Fi at Sea-Tac airport, only to backtrack on the statements the next day. Keep reading for the top 10 stories of the week.

Microsoft kills Encarta -- and Microsoft pronounces it dead

Microsoft reiterates H1-B support despite layofs, tough economy

Playboy gives Microsoft Silverlight a whole new level of exposure

Could laid off Microsoft workers spark a new innovation wave? 

Free Wi-Fi coming to Sea-Tac (Alaska Airlines backtracked on the statement the next day)

High-tech workers remain well paid in Washington, report finds

Ignition sets up offices in Seattle

Microsoft buys iPhone jailbreak platform, and other April 1 jokes

Struggling to find the best iPhone apps? Mobui offers an answer

Counting down to Conficker

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




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