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Microsoft, the US software giant, has strengthened its position in the internet wireless access market by investing $600m in Nextel Communications, the US mobile services group. As part of the deal, Microsoft will be setting up a portal, or gateway, to the internet through its MSN internet site, allowing Nextel&
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Microsoft has acquired a 4.25% stake in Nextel Communications for $600 million, marking a significant deal in the wireless phone industry. The two companies plan to collaborate on providing Internet services for Nextel's wireless phone users, including a Nextel-branded version of the MSN Web portal. This deal
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MediaOne's highly anticipated sale of its coveted cable systems has taken an unexpected turn, with Microsoft and America Online (AOL) increasingly unlikely to challenge AT&T's bid. Comcast, the current bidder, has until Thursday to come up with a more compelling offer, but analysts are
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Comcast Corporation is racing against a Thursday deadline to put together a counteroffer for the proposed merger with Mediaone Group Inc. The move comes after Mediaone sent a letter to Comcast informing the company that it intends to proceed with a proposed $58 billion stock-and-cash bid from AT&T
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America Online Inc. and Microsoft Corporation, two giants of the internet, have entered into confidentiality agreements with Mediaone Group Inc., a big cable television carrier, as part of due diligence to decide whether to aid Comcast Corporation in its bid to acquire Mediaone. This move comes as AT&T
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MSN MoneyCentral, the top online investment service, has published several articles offering exclusive insights into the world of internet stocks and value investing. The articles cater to various levels of investors, from beginners to seasoned professionals, providing invaluable information on how to navigate the complexities of internet stocks. In a
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HP today announced the world's fastest Web-server performance on the HP NetServer LXr 8000 system, recording 12,969 Hyper Text Transfer Protocol (HTTP) operations/s for a four-way system and 8,163 HTTP operations/s for a two-way system. This achievement demonstrates the fastest throughput ever reported from
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HP and Microsoft have announced the second phase of a joint $10 million "Power to Your Business" program aimed at making customers' migration to Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional as smooth and easy as possible. The program includes various components such as enhanced training and reseller promotions, customer
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RealNetworks Inc, a leader in digital media software and services, has made its second strategic deal in two days, acquiring MP3 pioneer Xing Technologies Inc for $75m of its highly-valued stock. This acquisition marks a significant step in RealNetworks' efforts to strengthen its MP3 capabilities and provide secure music
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A recently conducted consumer study compared the audio quality of Microsoft's Windows Media Technologies 4.0 to RealNetworks' RealSystem G2 and MP3. The study, conducted by NSTL, Inc., found that 81% of listeners preferred the sound quality of Windows Media clips over RealSystem G2, and 71% found
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Spyglass, a leading provider of Internet expertise, software, and services, has acquired Navitel Communications, a developer of Microsoft Windows CE-based software and applications for Internet-enabled telephones. The acquisition aims to leverage Navitel's expertise in developing Internet-enabling software and applications for Windows CE, enhancing Spyglass' ability to provide
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Naperville, Ill., April 7 - Spyglass, a leading provider of Internet expertise, software, and services, has announced a new strategic agreement with Microsoft Corp. to accelerate the development and deployment of Windows CE-based products. Under the agreement, Spyglass will license technology and provide services to Microsoft, generating a minimum of
