Jeff Gamet

The Judge’s order blocks Microsoft from selling or importing into the United States any version of Word that can open documents containing custom XML which includes .XML, .DOCX and .DOCM files. While the injunction blocks the sale of Word in its current state, it doesn’t prevent Microsoft from selling versions of the application that open…

According to the court order, Psystar has also been blocked from filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for six months, and Judge Mark, the Judge overseeing the company’s bankruptcy case, is maintaining jurisdiction over the case so he can enforce the terms of his order.An attorney familiar with this type of case told The Mac…

The motion to postpone the meeting was jointly filed by Apple and Psystar so that it would fall after the August 21st fact discovery deadline, and because Psystar’s new legal team was still familiarizing itself with the case.Apple filed a lawsuit against Psystar in northern California claiming the company was violating the Mac OS X…

“Microsoft should abandon Zune and follow Apple’s strategy to try to make its presence felt in the high-growth smartphone sector,” commented Tradition Capital Management vice president George Kurian, according to MarketWatch.Overall interest in the device doesn’t seem to be very high, either. “The market reception for Zune is so disappointing that many retailers have even…

While the deal isn’t as far reaching as it could have been, it still signals a big win for Microsoft. The company now has control over a much more credible search engine, and it can potentially become a bigger threat to Google — the reigning king of Internet search dollars.In exchange, Yahoo! gets to partner…

Judge Alsup, the Judge overseeing Apple’s case against Psystar in northern California, granted Psystar’s request to replace Carr & Farrell with Camara & Sibley on July 16. Camara & Sibley, along with their local representative, David V Welker, agreed to take on the case even though it has already progressed well into the discovery stage.An…

Microsoft is said to be ready to pay several billion dollars in exchange for Yahoo!’s search advertising business. Microsoft has also agreed to make additional payments back to Yahoo!, too.Considering the rocky road Microsoft and Yahoo! have taken to get to this point, there’s no guarantee that the deal won’t fall apart at the last…

On July 20, 1969, Apollo 11’s Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin were the first men to set foot on the moon.Serial numbers for the Mac versions of the applications will be available at Carina Software’s Web site, and the free iPhone and iPod touch versions SkyVoyager and SkyGazer will be available at Apple’s App Store.

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So far, investigators haven’t been able to track down the suspect or find a motive for the shooting, and the agency is looking for anyone with information about the incident.The suspect was described as “African American male in his 20’s or 30’s, 5’7” to 6′ with a medium build, and possible facial hair. He was…

According to Pystar’s filing, “To remain in bankruptcy, [it] will need to expend significant time and effort, and incur substantial fees and costs.” In essence, the company claimed it can’t afford to restructure its debt and deal with the courts at the same time.An attorney familiar with these types of cases told TMO that Psysatr’s…

Many viewers were disturbed by the ad and were left with a bad taste in their mouths. The Redmond-based company, however, told CNET that it listened to customer feedback and took action.”We created the OMGIGP video as a tongue-in-cheek look at the InPrivate Browsing feature of Internet Explorer 8, using the same irreverent humor that…

“As you all may already be aware, in late May Psystar filed for Chapter 11 protection. Although this was critical to our continued daily operations, we now are ready to emerge and again battle Goliath,” the company said.Psystar’s new Open(7) Mac clone.After the PC maker began selling computers with Mac OS X pre-installed, Apple filed…

Judge Alsup will use the hearing to establish the guidelines for discovery requirements based on his prior ruling that Psystar must produce financial documents along with someone competent to testify about the company’s finances.Apple filed a lawsuit against Psystar in northern California claiming the company was violating the Mac OS X licensing agreement with end…

While outsourcing for legal teams is common practice for many companies, that isn’t always the case with Apple. “It’s always been a very lean legal function — a lot is centralized at HQ in the US and there’s a lean staff internationally, but having a single external adviser would be quite unusual,” commented a source…

James D. Eason, M.D., Program Director at Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute, commented “Steve Jobs received a liver transplant at Methodist University Hospital Transplant Institute in partnership with the University of Tennessee in Memphis. Mr. Jobs underwent a complete transplant evaluation and was listed for transplantation for an approved indication in accordance with the Transplant…

Mr. Jobs commented “Customers are voting and the iPhone is winning,” in response to Apple’s news that it sold more than a million iPhone 3GS units over the weekend.He was also seen at Apple’s headquarters on Monday sporting his familiar black mock turtle neck shirt and jeans, according to Reuters.USA TODAY reported that three Apple…