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Oracle committed to Sun's hardware business

Oracle Corp Chief Executive Larry Ellison dispelled speculation that he will divest the hardware business of Sun Microsystems Inc , which his company plans to buy for more than $7 billion.

Microsoft to buy game maker BigPark

Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it will buy computer game designer BigPark Inc for an undisclosed amount, as it pushes its strategy of producing exclusive games for its Xbox entertainment system.

Windows 7 raises complaints from rivals: report

Microsoft Corp's next version of Windows is stirring fresh complaints of anticompetitive behavior from rivals who say the new version of the operating system gives unfair advantage to Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser, the Financial Times reported.

Microsoft CEO still sees chance to work with Yahoo

Microsoft Corp CEO Steve Ballmer said he sees opportunities to work with Yahoo Inc to create a better search product but would not comment on discussions that the two may be engaged in.

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Microsoft Open Doors, System Requirements for Windows 7

Today, everyone who wants to get the nearly final version of Microsoft Windows 7 operating system can begin downloading it freely.

Where and how can I download Windows 7?

Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 7, became available late Monday to the general public.

EU hearing on Microsoft antitrust case in June

European Union antitrust regulators have set a hearing next month for Microsoft to respond orally to EU charges that it sought to stymie rivals by tying the firm's Web browser to its Windows operating system.

Microsoft Offers Windows 7 Release Candidate

Microsoft Corp. has announced on Thursday the availability of Release Candidate (RC) of Windows 7, marking an significant milestone to the final availability of its latest operating system.

Microsoft Develops an Engaged Computer Mouse to help Special Needs Children

Microsoft designer for the Platform Components, Creation and Collaboration team, Mike LaManna has invented a prototype mouse that suits to help special needs children to keeps their pointing fingers on the left click of the mouse.

Acer: Windows 7 will be released October 23

Acer, the world's joint second largest manufacturer of PCs, has reportedly confirmed that Windows 7 will be available pre-loaded on their new all-in-one Z5600 PC from 23 October, ahead of Microsoft's suggested release date.

Download Windows 7 for free on May 5

As of May 5th, PC users will be able to download and get free access for an entire year of Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7.

Microsoft Gives Hidden Life to XP

Windows XP get all the support from corporate and individual end-users due to its performance and flexibility but how Bad Vista is that even Microsoft gives XP a chance to live virtually in its upcoming new Windows 7?

Mac OS still dominant as Alternatives to Windows OS

Mac OS still waiving its flag as the top alternative to a Microsoft’s Windows operating system according to a survey of 1,142 IT professionals conducted in March of this year.

Book Talk: Geeks are the new chic, says author Garth Sundem

Move aside, good looking. Geeks are the new chic, according to self-proclaimed geek Garth Sundem who has just released his second book about geekiness.

Microsoft responds to EU antitrust charges

Microsoft formally responded to the European Commission late Tuesday on concerns of bundling its web browser Internet Explorer with Windows operating systems.

What cereal are you? Job interview queries on Web

When is it OK to lie? What would you do with 100 Christmas trees in July? If you were a cereal, what kind would you be?

Microsoft Confirms Windows 7 release date

Microsoft has confirmed Friday the release candidate of the near-final version of Windows 7 beginning next week April 30.

Microsoft confirms Windows 7 RC arrival next week

Microsoft will debut its first public release of Windows 7 and said the first release candidate will be made available to the public on May 5, the company said.

Microsoft to release version of Windows 7 next week

Microsoft Corp said on Friday a version of its long awaited Windows 7 operating system will be made available from next week.

Wall Street climbs on reassuring earnings, data

Stocks extended gains on Friday on better-than-expected results from companies, including American Express and Ford, and reassuring economic data boosted hopes the recession is showing signs of abating.

Microsoft still sees potential in Yahoo partnership

U.S. software company Microsoft still sees value in a potential partnership with Yahoo even though it is no longer wants to buy it, chief executive Steve Ballmer said on Friday.

Microsoft cuts costs, says Windows 7 on track

Microsoft Corp's quarterly profit fell 32 percent, but its shares rose as investors welcomed continuing efforts to cut costs and news that the release of its Windows 7 operating system is on track.

Microsoft profit down, but Windows 7 on track

Microsoft Corp's quarterly profit fell, but its shares rose as investors welcomed continuing efforts to cut costs and news that the release of the Windows 7 operating system is on track.

Microsoft hit by recession fallout, sales down

Microsoft Corp. said Thursday that its quarterly revenue fell from the previous year for the first time in its 23-year history as a public company.

Microsoft profit falls, sees more weakness

Microsoft Corp reported a sharp dip in quarterly profit on Thursday, but met Wall Street's lowered forecasts, hurt by a decline in technology spending in a global economic downturn.