Microsoft to buy SourceGear software writing tools for undisclosed sum

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Microsoft cuts 800 more jobs for total of 5,800 layoffs this year, but adds 2,000 positions

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Microsoft 1st-quarter profit sinks; Office, Windows down as PC industry remains in deep slump

Windows upgrades lower Microsoft profit 18 percent

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft's profit fell 18 percent in the last quarter, partly because it deferred revenue to let summertime PC buyers get free upgrades to Windows 7, which launched Thursday.

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Microsoft hopes 7 is a lucky number as it launches new version of the software that runs PCs

Microsoft hopes for a fresh start with Windows 7

SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. finally got its chance to reboot its reputation Thursday, launching a new edition of Windows that it hopes will encourage more PC buyers to get back into stores.

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With Windows 7 and chic hardware, Microsoft hopes ‘I’m a PC’ goes from lament to boast

With Windows 7 and new designs, PCs looking better

REDMOND, Wash. — Although no one waits in long lines for a new edition of Windows anymore, the debut of Microsoft's latest software that runs PCs is part of why buying a computer is starting to feel fun for the first time in years.

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Microsoft fixes record number of security flaws, including some for upcoming Windows 7

Microsoft patches 34 security holes, many critical

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp. issued a record number of security patches for its software Tuesday as part of its regular monthly update.

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Microsoft looks close to settling EU browser case, prepares to smooth way for Yahoo deal

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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Microsoft to release full version of free Security Essentials antivirus software for PCs

Microsoft to release free antivirus PC software

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft Corp. says its new computer security program can be downloaded starting on Tuesday.

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State wildlife agents: Unconfirmed cougar sighting on Microsoft’s Redmond campus

State: Cougar reported on Microsoft campus

REDMOND, Wash. — Wildlife officials say there has been a report of a cougar wandering Microsoft's campus in Redmond.

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer gets base salary bump in 2009 even as profit sinks 17 percent

Microsoft CEO Ballmer's salary up 4 percent in '09

SEATTLE — Microsoft Corp. raised CEO Steve Ballmer's salary by 4 percent at the start of fiscal 2009, a year in which the software maker's profit declined 17 percent as the economic meltdown decimated personal computer sales.

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