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Messier, Bronfman told to stand trial in Vivendi case

Former Vivendi boss Jean-Marie Messier and the head of Warner Music Group Edgar Bronfman Jr have been told to stand trial on various charges of financial wrong doing, according to a court document obtained by Reuters.

Tech Round Up: Windows 7 Launches, Microsoft opens first store, Nokia sues Apple

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Microsoft Corp. formally unveiled Thursday its newest operating system, Windows 7, as the software giant hopes to breath new life into its Operating System product line. Steve Ballmer said the product was a result of an intense collaboration between Microsoft and its partners - 50,000 software, hardware, and peripheral vendors, as well as 8 million beta testers.

Wal-Mart offers tech support for shoppers

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Wal-Mart Stores Inc is offering a new support service to help shoppers set up consumer electronics in their homes, posing a new challenge to rival Best Buy Co In .
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Windows 7 version Comparison

Microsoft new OS Windows 7 version varies on its capabilities depending on what users need. Most non-technical end-users and buyers are wondering about the version differences of the Windows 7. Here's a short comparison of features:
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FCC staff recommends open Internet rule

Staff at the Federal Communications Commission on Thursday recommended establishing an open Internet rule aimed at restricting network operators from favoring some content over others along landlines and wireless platforms.
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AT&T results top estimates with iPhone help

AT&T Inc reported stronger-than-expected third quarter profit as the glitzy iPhone and low budget Tracfone service combined to attract a record number of wireless customers.
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AT&T tops estimates with iPhone help

AT&T Inc posted a stronger-than-expected quarterly results on Thursday, as Apple Inc's iPhone helped the phone company land a record number of new wireless subscribers.
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Italy probes Kill Berlusconi Facebook pages

Italian officials have ordered an investigation into Facebook groups called Let's Kill Berlusconi, saying they incite hatred and might lead to a real rather than virtual attack on the prime minister.
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China authors says Google violated copyrights

A group representing authors in China has accused Google of violating copyrights with its digital library, a claim that Google denies by saying the service complies with international law.
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PC makers get ready for Windows 7 Oct. 22 debut

Microsoft's long-awaited Windows 7 arrives tomorrow, Thursday October 22, and makers of personal computers are gearing for the new operating system launch by announcing their own new products and services.
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EBay holiday outlook disappoints, shares drop

EBay Inc on Wednesday forecast fourth-quarter profit and revenue at the low end of analysts' estimates, disappointing investors' hopes of a substantial turnaround at its main marketplaces division during the crucial holiday season.
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Google's music service coming soon

Google plans to roll out a service that would allow users to listen to songs for free over the internet or purchase them, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday.
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Canada allows Internet throttling as last resort

Canada's main telecom regulator said on Wednesday it will let Internet service providers slow or throttle traffic such as file-sharing that the companies say threatens to overwhelm their networks -- but only as a last resort.
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RIM launches new Bold, but challenge looms for Storm

Research In Motion has rolled out an updated version of its top-end BlackBerry Bold, aiming to reassert its dominance in the professional market at a time when its retail consumer business has come under growing pressure from Apple's iPhone.
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Lilly profit tops Street view, but shares fall

Eli Lilly and Co posted third-quarter profit well above Wall Street expectations on Wednesday on strong performance of its major prescription drugs and lower taxes, but it said an inventory benefit that helped results might reverse in the fourth quarter.
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RIM launching updated top-end BlackBerry Bold

Research In Motion is rolling out an updated version of its top-end BlackBerry Bold smartphone, aimed at the company's base of professional users as well as wealthier retail consumers.
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Dell sees Windows 7 boost starting mid 2010

Demand for computers from large companies is likely to pick up by as soon as mid-2010 as a result of Microsoft's launch this week of its Windows 7 operating system, a senior Dell executive said on Wednesday.
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LG Elec trumps forecasts on strong phones, TV sales

LG Electronics Inc's quarterly profit jumped nearly 50 percent thanks to strong sales of mobile phones and TVs, but the company is headed for a weaker fourth quarter on higher marketing costs and price competition.
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LG Elec Q3 trumps forecasts on strong phones, TV sales

LG Electronics Inc's quarterly profit jumped nearly 50 percent thanks to strong sales of mobile phones and TVs, but the company is headed for a weaker fourth quarter on higher marketing costs and price competition.
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LG Elec Q3 beats forecasts on solid handsets, TVs

South Korea's LG Electronics Inc posted third-quarter net profit that beat expectations thanks to a soft local currency that boosted its price competitiveness and a strong line-up of mobile phones.

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