Finally, now that CES 2011 is a fading memory, we are starting to get a decent flow of news from the world of Microsoft. In fact Paul and I had a bit of a hard time keeping the list of items to talk about within the time limits of the show; because as you might have noticed we are trying to stick hard to the 10 to 15 minute easy to digest format.

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• False alarm: Microsoft-led group is still buying Novell’s patents – TechFlash
• Windows 7 Service Pack 1 release is imminent – Winrumors
• Chevron WP7 jailbreak to be disabled by Windows Phone 7 update – Download Squad
• Microsoft: No plans for a dedicated mobile gaming platform – Fierce Mobile Content
• Microsoft Fights Apple’s Attempt To Trademark ‘App Store’ – PC Mag
• Microsoft likens Google’s H.264 drop to abandoning English – electronista
• An Open Letter from the President of the United States of Google – Tim Sneath
• Ballmer’s window of opportunity to prove his worth – Financial Times
• With Muglia gone, who will succeed Ballmer? – InfoWorld