Bill Gates says Microsoft going 'independent' way

User rating: 3 / 5 after 1 vote(s)

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates speaks during a press conference in Tokyo Wednesday May 7 2008. Gates said Wednesday the company isnt pursuing other deals following the withdrawal of its US$47.5 billion (euro30.7 billion) takeover bid for Yahoo. (AP P ...
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates speaks during a press conference in Tokyo, Wednesday, May 7, 2008. Gates said Wednesday the company isn't pursuing other deals following the withdrawal of its US$47.5 billion (euro30.7 billion) takeover bid for Yahoo. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi)

(AP) -- Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates said Wednesday the company isn't pursuing other deals following the withdrawal of its $47.5 billion takeover bid for Yahoo.


Full story »
All News summaries from Technology news
All News summaries for May 07, 2008

AOL seeks growth in shift from mass site to niches

7 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- A company rooted in bringing the Internet to the masses, AOL is shifting its focus toward serving niche audiences with the launch of dozens of specialty Web sites. The latest - ParentDish for parents ...

Nintendo's latest game wants you off the couch

7 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- Sumo wrestlers were the main inspiration behind Wii Fit, Nintendo's latest attempt at getting you off the couch when you play video games.

Routine conduct at risk with MySpace suicide case

7 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- Think twice before you sign up for an online service using a fake name or e-mail address. You could be committing a federal crime. Federal prosecutors turned to a novel interpretation of computer hacking law to indict ...

Yahoo seeks to conceal parts of shareholder suit

7 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- Yahoo Inc. is seeking to conceal large portions of a shareholder lawsuit alleging the Internet company's board improperly thwarted Micrsoft Corp.'s $47.5 billion takeover offer, raising shareholder questions over ...

Cable companies to ramp up Web, HD, mobile service

7 hours ago | User rating: not rated yet
(AP) -- Cable operators are riding high heading into this year's industry trade show, which kicks off this weekend. After a dismal 2007 in which their shares took a big pounding, cable is seeing a rebound as Wall Street ...
Goto Archive PhysOrg Forum Goto Archive Video Goto Archive Editorials Goto Archive Free Magazines Goto Archive Newsletter

News Archive