EU finally about to settle Microsoft browser case

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp., which has already shelled out $2.5 billion in antitrust fines in Europe, is on the brink of closing a chapter in its long-running battle with regulators there, just in time for another to begin.

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Report: Dell to make Android phone for AT&T

SEATTLE — Dell Inc. is working on a "smart" phone for AT&T that runs Google Inc.'s Android phone operating system, according to a newspaper report Wednesday.

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Nearly two months ago, a Twitter message from Microsoft developers had leaked that Windows Mobile 6.5 OS is done. A day ago Microsoft celebrated Windows Mobile 6.5 and Windows Phone day. Microsoft is all set to launch a powerful campaign to endorse its Windows Phone brand and Windows Mobile 6.5. The Redmond company expects its hardware partners to deliver more than 30 phone models in 20 countries in the next three months. With all said and done, Microsoft faces a stern question whether its upgraded Windows Mobile can match the standards of iPhone?
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EU prepares to settle Microsoft browser case

BRUSSELS — European Union regulators said Wednesday they were preparing to settle a long and costly antitrust battle with Microsoft Corp. with a deal to give Windows users a choice of web browsers.

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Windows 7 is set for a grand release in less than a month. You much be looking for the best bargain to buy Windows 7 at cheapest price. Although the retail pricing of Windows 7 license for both Full Packaged Product (FPP) and Upgrade licenses have already been announced, there's an alternative license scheme from Microsoft. The OEM license and product key is priced at more attractive and cheaper price. However there is difference between the full retail, upgrade retail, OEM and volume licensing Windows license. Actually the OEM system Builder License for Windows 7 is bundled up with the hardware purchase. Sometimes it is also available for pre-installation on new personal computer for resale.

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'Real Buzz' welcomes Buzz Lightyear back to Earth

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Fresh from "infinity and beyond," Buzz Lightyear received a rocket hero's welcome home Friday, sharing the spotlight with none other than the astronaut for whom the character is named.

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Microsoft video gets a little too much attention

SEATTLE — You almost have to feel bad for Microsoft. The software maker isn't known for hip marketing tactics, and now that a Windows 7 video has hit it big online, people are laughing at the company, not with it.

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Microsoft CEO's compensation down 6 percent in '09

SEATTLE — The value of the compensation package granted to Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer fell about 6 percent in fiscal 2009, a year in which weak computer sales cut into the software maker's profits.

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MUMBAI - Anil Ambani-led Reliance Communications Wednesday said it has entered into a strategic alliance with Microsoft to offer Windows Mobile solution on its wireless networks.

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Intel CEO: PC sales could rise in 2009

SAN FRANCISCO — The worldwide personal-computer market is pulling out of its slump quickly and could defy predictions by growing this year, Intel Corp. CEO Paul Otellini said Tuesday.

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