Busy day for Microsoft
Today is one of those days when every other headline features Microsoft rather than Google.
Microsoft signs agreement with BBC. Somewhat vaguely referred to as “a non-exclusive memorandum of understanding”, the main idea appears to be that the BBC wants to develop their digital services. Potential areas of collaboration are said to be search, navigation, and distribution.
Microsoft signs deal with Peter Jackson. Remember the bearded man who directed Lord of the Rings and King Kong? Well, he’s now signed a deal to work with Xbox on a “new form of interactive entertainment”, based on the Halo video game. Apparently Jackson is “bored with films”, and wants to create something new that appeals to more than just hard-core gamers.
Microsoft sues over source code theft. A federal lawsuit has been filed against a hacker who broke through Microsoft’s copy protection technology, and it is now claimed that he somehow gained access to their source code. The hacker, known only as Viodentia, denies using any copyrighted code.
That should be enough to satiate your Microsoft hunger over the weekend!