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Future bright for Microsoft cloud computing, server president says

Technology / Software

created Nov 19, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 1

All this week at the Professional Developers Conference, Microsoft has talked about cloud computing, what many consider the next frontier. Bob Muglia, president of the company's Server and Tools business, sat down to talk ...


The European Commission accuses Microsoft of crushing rivals by bundling Internet Explorer into its Windows system

EU says Microsoft seeks hearing in antitrust case

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created Apr 29, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Microsoft is seeking a hearing from EU antitrust regulators in its defence against accusations of unfairly crushing rivals in the web browser market, the European Commission said Wednesday.





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A fair hostess presents a netbook with the new Windows 7 version

Windows 7 to make public debut May 5

Technology / Software

created May 01, 2009 | popularity 1.8 / 5 (22) | comments 5

Microsoft said Thursday that a nearly-final version of its next-generation Windows 7 operating system will be publicly released on May 5.


Acer to offer Google's Android in netbook PCs (AP)

Acer to offer Google's Android in netbook PCs

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Jun 02, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

(AP) -- Small new "netbook" computers from Acer Inc. will come with Google Inc.'s Android operating system if buyers desire, instead of Windows from Microsoft Corp.


This undated handout image courtesy of Microsoft, shows a screenshot of a desktop background for Microsoft Windows 7

World gets to put Windows 7 software to the test

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created May 04, 2009 | popularity 1.9 / 5 (17) | comments 8

A nearly-final version of Windows 7 is making its world debut, giving people a chance to tell Microsoft what they love or hate about the new-generation operating system.


Hooks hijacked? New research shows how to block stealthy malware attacks

Technology / Computer Sciences

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 4.9 / 5 (13) | comments 3

The spread of malicious software, also known as malware or computer viruses, is a growing problem that can lead to crashed computer systems, stolen personal information, and billions of dollars in lost productivity every ...


Chinese people surfing the internet in Beijing

China deploys secure computer operating system

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created May 12, 2009 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (24) | comments 27

China has installed a secure operating system known as "Kylin" on government and military computers designed to be impenetrable to US military and intelligence agencies, The Washington Times reported on Tuesday.


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Computer sales show signs of recovery: Gartner

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created Sep 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

The global computer market is showing signs of recovery, with sales forecast to decline just 2.0 percent this year, much better than a June prediction of 6.0 percent, the Gartner research group said Wednesday.


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T-Mobile plans Android-based home devices: Times

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created Apr 06, 2009 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 1

US wireless carrier T-Mobile plans to make a push into the home with communications devices that will run on Google's Android open-source software, The New York Times reported on Monday.


Ownership of Unix copyright headed to trial

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created Aug 25, 2009 | popularity 2.3 / 5 (4) | comments 2

(AP) -- A federal appeals court on Monday reversed a judge's decision that granted the copyright of the Unix computer operating system to Novell Inc.


The Windows 7 launch also gave a bump to personal computer (PC) sales

Windows 7 debut a hit: NPD

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created Nov 06, 2009 | popularity 1.3 / 5 (13) | comments 0

Microsoft's new-generation Windows 7 operating system hit the ground running, with US sales in its opening days blasting past those of its Vista predecessor, according to NPD Group.


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Microsoft says Windows 7 is ready for PC companies

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created Jul 22, 2009 | popularity 2.5 / 5 (8) | comments 0

(AP) -- Microsoft Corp. says Windows 7 is complete.



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