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Herb Torrens

Herb Torrens is a freelance writer based in Southern California.

Microsoft issues Word patch, appeals i4i decision

Microsoft issued a patch this week for Word 2007 to comply with a court ruling that enjoins the use of i4i's proprietary "custom XML" technology in Microsoft's product. Microsoft plans to seek additional legal remedies in the case.

  • By Herb Torrens

Survey: IT industry feeling economic crunch

The survey shows a somewhat gloomy outlook, saying 43 percent of companies contacted have reduced their overall IT budgets this year.

  • By Herb Torrens