Notices tagged with microsoft

LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 23-Dec-2022 21:16:43 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

#Microsoft attempt to corner the game market met by federal opposition https://nu.federati.net/url/289048 [www cnbc com]
In conversation about a month ago from mustard permalink
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1. Microsoft responds to FTC case seeking to block Activision Blizzard deal, saying it wouldn't hurt competition
  
  from https://www.facebook.com/CNBC
  
  Microsoft said for the third largest console maker to be buying a major gaming franchise would't overturn a competitive market. U.S. regulators don't agree.
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 17-Dec-2022 18:48:23 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

How have I not seen any of these? Someone should have posted these links already.

US #FTC sues to block #Microsoft's #Activision #Blizzard purchase. https://www.theregister.com/2022/12/08/ftc_microsoft_activision/ [www theregister com] #gaming #monopoly
In conversation about 2 months ago from Choqok permalink
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1. FTC sues to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard takeover
  
  Watchdog answers its call of duty, fears serial monopoly abuser will strike again
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Sunday, 23-Oct-2022 07:00:54 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

Oh, good grief, #Microsoft. https://thehackernews.com/2022/10/microsoft-confirms-server.html [thehackernews com]

Source: https://infosec.exchange/@jerry/109213542275494102

#security #breach #Azure #cloud
In conversation about 3 months ago from Shoyu permalink
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1. Jerry Bell (@jerry@infosec.exchange)
  
  from Jerry Bell
  
  Microsoft had a leaky storage bucket, exposing a LOT of client data: https://thehackernews.com/2022/10/microsoft-confirms-server.html
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 05-Aug-2022 12:53:18 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
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- LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
I'm starting to wonder whether operating a shared #code-hosting platform is only possible with sponsorship. #Gitorious collapsed because their paid hosting couldn't cover their costs (which includes the cost of free hosting). I don't believe #Github ever publicly released figures, but I do remember hearing a rumor that they were not profitable before #Microsoft purchased them. #Bitbucket still persists, but #Atlassian has made so many changes to their offerings that IMO, using their platform is putting everything that touches it at risk. #SourceForge went to all sorts of dangerous extremes to try to monetize the huge number of repositories they host (most of which appear to be residue of projects that have either died or moved their active repos elsewhere).

#Darcs_Hub ( #Darcs ), #The_Nest ( #Pijul ), and #ChiselApp ( #Fossil ) are all too small to experience the tremendous cost factors.

In conversation about 6 months ago from web permalink
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 09-Jul-2022 00:37:23 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

https://sfconservancy.org/blog/2022/jul/07/microsoft-bans-commerical-open-source-in-app-store/ [sfconservancy org] #Microsoft's new rules ban commercial FOSS in their app store.
In conversation about 7 months ago from mustard permalink
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1. Microsoft To Ban Commercial Open Source from App Store
  
  Microsoft Will Even Prohibit Charitable FOSS Fundraising Through the “Microsoft Store”A few weeks ago, Microsoft quietly updated its Microsoft [app] Store Policies, adding new policies (which go into effect next week), that include this text: all pricing … must … [n]ot attempt to profit from open-source or other software that is otherwise generally available for free [meaning, in price, not freedom].
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Monday, 27-Jun-2022 17:04:22 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
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- Bob Jonkman
@bobjonkman As far as I am aware, #Minecraft is not FOSS. It was created by someone called Notch and developed by a company called #Mojang. It required a Mojang account, even on privately host servers.

Mojang was purchased by #Microsoft, and their accounts were replaced with Microsoft accounts.

In conversation about 7 months ago from Shoyu permalink
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Thursday, 09-Jun-2022 18:55:29 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

https://github.blog/2022-06-08-sunsetting-atom/

#Microsoft's #Github announces coming end for their #Atom code editor.
In conversation about 8 months ago from mustard permalink
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1. Sunsetting Atom | The GitHub Blog
  
  from GitHub Staff
  
  We are archiving Atom and all projects under the Atom organization for an official sunset on December 15, 2022.
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Wednesday, 13-Apr-2022 15:54:19 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

Really big patch Tuesday this month. https://www.securityweek.com/microsoft-patches-128-windows-flaws-new-zero-day-reported-nsa [www securityweek com]

#microsoft #updates #time_to_update
In conversation about 10 months ago from Shoyu permalink
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1. Microsoft Patches 128 Windows Flaws, New Zero-Day Reported by NSA | SecurityWeek.Com
  
  Microsoft drops a massive Patch Tuesday bundle and warns of an in-the-wild zero-day attack hitting Windows users.
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 26-Mar-2022 21:09:11 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

https://mastodon.nzoss.nz/@lightweight/108024686457445956

#Microsoft among major corporations less active in fighting bribery than they should be.

https://nu.federati.net/url/285535 [www theverge com]

#MSFT ${NASDAQ[MSFT]}
In conversation about 10 months ago from mustard permalink
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1. Microsoft is tied to hundreds of millions of dollars in foreign bribes, whistleblower alleges
  
  from https://www.facebook.com/russell.brandom
  
  "I don’t want you to be a blocker," his manager told him.
2. Dave Lane (@lightweight@mastodon.nzoss.nz)
  
  from Dave Lane
  
  Interested to see how this plays out: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/25/22995144/microsoft-foreign-corrupt-practices-bribery-whistleblower-contracting #Microsoft #governmentcorruption #digitalcolonialism
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 12-Feb-2022 17:12:08 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

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Hi there,
Over the course of 2021, millions of Java Edition players switched over to Microsoft accounts. We’re happy that so many of you are already enjoying benefits like a single account for all Minecraft games, two-factor authentication and improved player safety.
Starting on 10 March 2022, your Mojang account, which is used to play Minecraft: Java Edition, must be migrated to a Microsoft account to continue playing. Don't worry – everything about your game and how you play will remain the same, including your in-game username, progress, creations and skins. The only change is how you'll log in. Plus, we'll give you a special cape just for migrating!

MIGRATE NOW: https://minecraft.net/move

KEEP YOUR ACCOUNT SAFE

Be sure to protect your account during migration. Never enter your account details on third-party websites. If you receive an email that asks for your account information, do not respond. Moving your account can only be done through the launcher or on your Minecraft.net account page and only takes a couple of minutes. Mojang will never ask for your account information in any other way. Beware of phishing attempts and keep your account safe!
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I closed my (basically unused after one day) #Minecraft account a long time ago. I'm not going to create a #Microsoft account in order to play a game that I don't play.

In conversation about a year ago from web permalink
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 05-Feb-2022 23:19:34 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
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- LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
I also looked at #Dell and #Microsoft Surface "2n1" tablet-laptop units. Over $1,000 for the cheapest in-stock models, plus all the pain and suffering that goes with using #Windows.

In conversation about a year ago from web permalink
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Sunday, 30-Jan-2022 01:48:55 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
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- LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
We talked a lot about #Microsoft's purchase of Activision-Blizzard and other game studios and about price comparisons between #Walmart, #Target, and #Amazon.

If an item is available at all three places, I generally prefer to buy it in person at Target, even if it costs more than either Walmart or Amazon.

In conversation about a year ago from web permalink
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Tuesday, 25-Jan-2022 15:25:52 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

Today is a very slow day. Ordinarily, I'd be using the company-paid #LinkedIn / #LockedOut Learning subscription to learn more about #MSAzure, #AWS, #PowerShell, or even #PHP.

I take courses on both #Microsoft and #Amazon clouds, but never #Google, #IBM, #CenturyLink / #Lumen clouds. I need to look into those clouds.

In conversation about a year ago from mustard permalink
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Tuesday, 04-Jan-2022 02:20:42 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
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- GeniusMusing
- Bob Jonkman
@geniusmusing @bobjonkman

#Microsoft has patched the Y2K-alike bug in #Exchange. https://www.theregister.com/2022/01/03/exchange_servery2k22_flaw/
In conversation about a year ago from web permalink
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1. Microsoft patches Y2K-like bug in on-prem Exchange Server
  
  Happy New Year. Welcome back! Now apply this patch – which Microsoft warns isn't easy – if you want email to work
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Sunday, 02-Jan-2022 11:38:32 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}
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- GeniusMusing
@geniusmusing

> this is caused by Microsoft using a signed int32 variable to store the value of a date, which has a maximum value of 2,147,483,647

This is basically a Y2K / Y2K32 bug. We’ve known such things could happen since the late 1990s, so I’m really surprised that #Microsoft didn’t use a wider datatype (int64 at least).

In conversation about a year ago from Shoyu permalink
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 03-Dec-2021 21:49:13 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

#Microsoft demonstrates its sense of fair play. https://www.pcmag.com/news/microsoft-tells-edge-users-chrome-is-so-2008 [www pcmag com]

#Bing #Edge #Chrome
In conversation about a year ago from mustard permalink
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1. Microsoft Tells Edge Users Chrome Is 'So 2008'
  
  Searching for Chrome using Bing also results in messages that say you don't need Google's browser.
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 12-Nov-2021 13:48:34 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

https://www.theregister.com/2021/11/11/latest_windows_11_build_enforces_edge_links/ #Microsoft using tricks to force URLs to open in #MSEdge instead of user's chosen default browser. #Win11
In conversation about a year ago from web permalink
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1. Latest Windows 11 overrides attempts to avoid using Edge
  
  The days of redirecting microsoft-edge: links to a non-Redmond browser are, for now, over
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 22-Oct-2021 12:53:55 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

Newest version of #Microsoft #OneDrive on #iOS crashes when one attempts to open it. I noticed it yesterday, as I was attempting to use 1D to move a photo from iPhone to laptop.

I’m now hearing that it wasn’t just me.

But seriously, why mess with OneDrive? It is just a more invasive and less functional clone of #Dropbox. Get Dropbox instead. Or #NextCloud.

In conversation about a year ago from Shoyu permalink
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 18-Jun-2021 21:52:00 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

#Microsoft subsidiary evades taxes on $300B of profits https://www.windowscentral.com/microsoft-subsidiary-used-bermuda-dodge-taxes-315-billion-profit [www windowscentral com]

#MSFT … that’s rather tone-deaf; the world is asking corporations to pay their fair share of the tax burden and you’re doing this?
In conversation Friday, 18-Jun-2021 21:52:00 UTC from Shoyu permalink
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1. Microsoft subsidiary used Bermuda to avoid taxes on $315 billion
  
  If you want a lesson on how to avoid taxes, Microsoft's got the inside scoop. Imagine making $315 billion in profit and not paying a penny in taxes on any of it.
LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864} (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Friday, 04-Jun-2021 22:18:45 UTC LinuxWalt (@lnxw48a1) {3EB165E0-5BB1-45D2-9E7D-93B31821F864}

https://honeypot.net/post/bing-is-censoring-tank-man-search-results/

https://nu.federati.net/url/281415

https://nu.federati.net/url/281416

#Microsoft #Bing censors Tienanmen Square "Tank Man" search results, even outside of PRC (where they are required to censor such results). Naturally, since most of #DuckDuckGo's results come from Bing, #DDG searches are also censored.

This is a good reason for DDG to switch from being Bing results with a little additional from Yandex and Baidu results to either fully independent or at least being more of a metasearch engine.
In conversation Friday, 04-Jun-2021 22:18:45 UTC from web permalink
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1. Microsoft Bing censored image searches related to the Tiananmen Square massacre on its 32nd anniversary — even for US users
  
  from Tyler Sonnemaker
  
  Bing showed no images when users searched "tank man" amid the Chinese government's crackdown on vigils honoring those killed during the 1989 protests.
2. Microsoft Bing raises concerns over lack of image results for Tiananmen 'tank man'
  
  from Paresh Dave
  
  Microsoft Corp's (MSFT.O) Bing search engine showed no image results for the query "tank man" in the United States and elsewhere on Friday, users reported, raising concerns about possible censorship around the Tiananmen Square crackdown anniversary.
3. Bing is censoring Tank Man search results
  
  And so is DuckDuckGo.

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