PImail (Microsoft) for 12/2/2009

Microsoft Google lets news publishers restrict free views In the midst of rumors that Microsoft might pay News Corp. to take its content off of Google, the Web-search giant announced Tuesday that it is allowing publishers to restrict the number of times users can access their content via Google. Video: Google vs. Microsoft in a nutshell Peter Wilson, who's worked at both Microsoft and Google, took a five-minute look at the two companies Tuesday night at Ignite Seattle. The big difference, he said, is that Microsoft focused on platforms and Google focused on applications. But Microsoft now is playing catch-up in the app race – and Google is winning. iPhone, Verizon top annual cell phone ratings Apple's iPhone 3GS was rated highest in customer satisfaction in Consumer Reports' annual cell phone rankings, which were released Tuesday. What emerging tech do baby boomers like and demand? They represent a huge market. They'll soon make up one-third of the U.S. population. And they're not the first group you might think of when you think about technology innovation. Ballmer portait in 'blue screen of death' mosaic Spotted this on Fake Steve Jobs as I was headed out of the office. Had to post for all to enjoy. It's a portrait of Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer, but it's a mosaic of a bunch of computers showing the infamous "blue screen of death." Michael Jackson tops Web's search charts in 2009 The Associated Press reports: SAN FRANCISCO – Michael Jackson's stunning death made him the Internet's biggest star this year. The quest to find out what happened to Jackson in his final hours on June 25 and celebrate his legacy elevated the late entertainer to the top of the Internet's search charts for 2009. On Yahoo, it ended singer Britney Spears' four-year reign on top. Murdoch: Media must get readers to pay for online The Associated Press reports: WASHINGTON – To thrive in the digital age, media companies need to persuade consumers to pay for news online by providing compelling information in any form they want, News Corp. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch said Tuesday.   Wish you had current local news headlines on your web site? Add the Seattle P-I's FREE headline modules to any web page. Get the code here: http://www.seattlepi.com/onyoursite"> Click here to edit your topics Click here to unsubscribe				CHANGES TO PImail PImail will now be delivered in the afternoon instead of the morning and will contain articles that have been updated in the previous 24 hours. We've deleted some content areas and added a few new ones. Update your selections by clicking here.     USER RESOURCES Edit my e-mail address Edit my topics Unsubscribe

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