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3 hrs ago | ComputerWorld

Dell now selling XP Home ultralight laptop

I know it's available in Dell's online store, but are we going to see The Mini 9 in retail stores... CarGod01 says: MS should let the market decide if a new system comes with XP or Vista.

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Related Topix: Computers, Dell, Laptops/Notebooks, Software, Microsoft Windows, Science / Technology

7 hrs ago | MarketWatch

John Dvorak's Second Opinion: Why a Google browser?

Google Inc.'s new Chrome browser is not welcome by the developers or the computer-using public at large.

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Related Topix: Software, Google, Emerging Technology, Search Engines, Startups, Opinion

12 hrs ago | Light Reading

Portal Strategies: Partner or Build?

This week, Verizon Communications Inc. and Yahoo Inc. announced a closely integrated portal partnership.

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Related Topix: Software, Media, Startups, Yahoo!, Search Engines, Computers, Verizon Communications, Telecom, IT Services

Fri Sep 05, 2008

EHomeUpgrade

Microsoft Showcases Windows Media Center Momentum at Cedia Expo 2008

At CEDIA EXPO 2008, Microsoft Corp. announced expansive growth of the Windows Media Center ecosystem, the formation of an exciting new industry alliance composed of some of the custom channel's top brands, the ...

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Related Topix: Software, Digital Video Recorders, Electronics

The Industry Standard

Microsoft deploying in-store customer-service reps

As part of its new $300 million marketing campaign and image makeover, Microsoft Corp.

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Related Topix: PC, Marketing, Microsoft, Software

Med Ad News

Waters Brings Advanced Laboratory Data Management to Microsoft's BioIT Alliance

Waters Corporation today announced that it has joined the BioIT Alliance, an initiative spearheaded by Microsoft Corporation involving more than 80 pharmaceutical, biotech, laboratory instrument and software ...

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Related Topix: Knowledge Management, Biotech, Science / Technology, Microsoft, Startups, Software, Scientific Instruments, Waters, Electronics

X-bit labs

Microsoft, Sony Humiliate Importance of Exclusive Video Game Titles

Microsoft and Sony: The Age of Exclusive Games Is Ending [09/03/2008 01:44 PM] by Anton Shilov Traditionally, video game titles available exclusively on a platform might dramatically influence popularity of ...

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Related Topix: Software, Video Games, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3

BusinessWeek

Google's Broadside Against Microsoft

This won't be like the last browser war. When Google unveiled its Web browser, Chrome, on Sept.

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Related Topix: Computers, Software, Emerging Technology, Search Engines, Google, Startups

Thu Sep 04, 2008

Internet News

Bill & Jerry at the Shoe Circus

I had heard that Microsoft was looking to come back with an ad that would blow the Mac vs.

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Software, Bill Gates

The Globe and Mail

Yahoo sits near 5-year low

's stock sunk to its lowest level in nearly five years Thursday, magnifying the challenge facing the Internet company as its management tries to justify their rebuff of Microsoft Corp.

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Related Topix: Software, Startups, Media, Yahoo!, Computers, Search Engines, Emerging Technology

Peter O'Kelly's Reality Check

One Million Strong Collaborating Online With Microsoft Office Live Workspace Beta

Microsoft Corp. today announced that only six months after public availability, the beta release of Microsoft Office Live Workspace has reached the 1-million-customer sign-up milestone.

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Related Topix: Software

CIOL

Virtualisation ROI made easy by Microsoft

Introduces virtualization ROI tool and virtualization solution accelerator to facilitate real life implementations NEW DELHI: Microsoft Corporation India Pvt.

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Related Topix: World News, India, Microsoft, Startups, Software

ComputerWorld

Microsoft touts functional programming with F#

Microsoft Corp. is boosting integration of functional programming with its Visual Studio 2008 software development platform.

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Related Topix: Software, Science / Technology, Programming Languages, Blog News

PublishersNewswire.com

Upgrade for Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Vista and XP Released by Extensoft

News : Software Publishers SEATTLE, Wash. -- In an answer to the market's demand for a better, more user-friendly Microsoft Windows , Extensoft announced today the release of its Extensions for Windows - a ...

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Related Topix: Seattle Metro, Microsoft, Startups, Software, Microsoft Windows, Science / Technology

Wed Sep 03, 2008

The Internet Stock Blog

7 Reasons I Switched to Google's Chrome

I've written extensively about Microsoft being threatened by the development of an internet-based operating system that would make Windows optional.

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Software, Emerging Technology, Search Engines, Google, Startups, Computers

Tribune Company

Gannett Acquires a Majority Stake in CareerBuilder from Tribune Company

Gannett and Tribune Company announced today that Gannett has acquired an additional 10 percent stake in CareerBuilder from Tribune for $135 million.

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Related Topix: Publishing, Media, Tribune, Software, Human Resources, Gannett Co, McClatchy

E-Commerce Times

Document Standards Dispute Leaves ISO Battered

The International Organization for Standardization is calling an end to the battle over its fast-track approval of Microsoft's Office Open XML document format as an international standard.

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Startups, Software

The DQweek

Zigma conducts customer awareness meet

The meet, held in association with Microsoft, was an effort to emphasize the importance of original software among customers Author: DQ Week Zigma conducts customer awareness meet Erode-based sub distributor ...

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Related Topix: Microsoft, Startups, Software

XtraMSN Real Estate

Dell set to unveil mini-notebook computer: source

Dell Inc is poised to announce a new mini-laptop computer later this week, a source familiar with the company's plan said on Tuesday, confirming a Wall Street Journal story.

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Related Topix: Computers, Dell, Laptops/Notebooks, Software

Tue Sep 02, 2008

Fox News

Microsoft To Buy Online Survey Firm Greenfield For $486M

Whether you're walking a tightrope or scribbling in your checkbook, balance is a good thing.

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Related Topix: Software, Business News

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