By Miguel Helft May 28, 2008 12:30 pm May 28, 2008 12:30 pm Google has been a leading proponent of Web-based computing — software that is delivered over the Internet and typically runs inside a browser. But most browser applications cannot do many of the things that more powerful PC-based software can. Google has been trying to help close that gap. On Wednesday, Google touted the fruits of its eff

Mike makes a good point here in response to Tim's point of view, and Tim counters here. It's a very interesting debate, one between two folks I've partnered with for some time (Mike's TechCrunch is part of FM, and Tim and I have partnered on any number of things,… Mike makes a good point here in response to Tim’s point of view, and Tim counters here. It’s a very interesting debate, one between two

Donald Trump’s Budding Bromance with Tech MogulsA week after his criminal conviction, the former president was in deep-blue San Francisco raising money from some of Silicon Valley’s best-connected entrepreneurs and investors. By Andrew Ross Sorkin, Ravi Mattu, Bernhard Warner, Sarah Kessler, Michael J. de la Merced, Lauren Hirsch and Ephrat Livni Regulators Take on the Giants of A.I.The Federal Tr

Culture Windows 7 demo at D6: Really? That's it? Multitouch schmultitouch. Show me the bones. Plus: Check out the Microsoft video of Windows 7 and chime in with your thoughts. During the joint Gates/Ballmer opening interview at the D6 conference on Tuesday (all stories), the audience was treated to an early look at Windows 7, which, according to Ballmer, will ship to customers in late 2009. The de

Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley's blog covers the products, people and strategies that make Microsoft tick. Larry Dignan and other IT industry experts, blogging at the intersection of business and technology, deliver daily news and analysis on vital enterprise trends.

By John Markoff May 28, 2008 12:37 am May 28, 2008 12:37 am Bill Gates, Microsoft’s chairman, is intent on performing what must be the world’s longest-running Cheshire Cat act. Mr. Gates — who is reducing his role at Microsoft on July 1 and will work only on specific projects but will remain as chairman — appeared with his longtime friend and business partner Steve Ballmer on the opening night of

Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley's blog covers the products, people and strategies that make Microsoft tick. Larry Dignan and other IT industry experts, blogging at the intersection of business and technology, deliver daily news and analysis on vital enterprise trends.