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The antitrust trial against Microsoft opened in federal court, with the Justice Department and 20 states presenting evidence against the company's chairman, Bill Gates. Gates, in a taped deposition, claimed he knew little about the key charges but was shown to have written numerous memos and E-mail messages
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At its recent Professional Developers Conference in Denver, Colorado, Microsoft showcased new standards support in Internet Explorer 5 and Windows, a direct response to growing industry pressure from the Web Standards Project (WaSP), a coalition of web developers. Microsoft claims to be the first major software vendor to support World
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As the trial against Microsoft begins, critics warn that the software giant's predatory behavior and monopoly control of key markets could further erode competition and stifle innovation. According to the Project to Promote Competition and Innovation in the Digital Age, Microsoft's practices have already led to
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A major breakthrough in consumer protection has been made with the launch of the Privacy Partnership, an unprecedented grassroots online campaign aimed at educating consumers about protecting their personal privacy on the Internet. Eight leading Internet gateway companies, including America Online, Excite, Infoseek, Lycos, Microsoft, Netscape, Snap, and Yahoo!, have
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As the ongoing legal battle between Microsoft Corporation and Bristol Technology continues, Microsoft has responded to Bristol's call for a preliminary injunction, accusing the company of using litigation as a means to gain access to source code on its own terms. Bristol initially accused Microsoft of denying it
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Intel, one of the world's largest microchip manufacturers, has thrown its weight behind a free alternative operating system to Windows. The company, along with Netscape, has announced a significant investment in Red Hat Software, which markets the Linux operating system. This move is seen as a challenge to
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Three Santa Clara Valley teachers, Noreen McElrone, Leslie May, and Beverly Tom, have been awarded classroom computer equipment and software valued at over $138,000 each for their outstanding curriculum projects. The awards, part of the 1998 Intel Applying Computers in Education (ACE) program, aim to enhance student learning and
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Red Hat Software Inc. has garnered significant attention in the high-tech industry after securing financial backing from two major players, Intel Corp. and Netscape Communications Corp. This development has sparked concerns among Microsoft and its rivals, with some accusing the software giant of trying to protect its monopoly in desktop
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Microsoft Expedia.com and American Express have partnered to make American Express the featured card for purchasing travel on Expedia.com, promoting electronic commerce and online travel booking. This collaboration aims to provide customers with better access to American Express's global purchasing power while emphasizing the ease, efficiency,
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Microsoft's WebTV Networks, Inc. has successfully completed the enterprise-wide implementation of SAP R/3 business applications solutions in under four months, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey. The integrated platform enables WebTV and its parent company, Microsoft Corp., to operate more efficiently and access critical
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Infoseek Corporation has been selected as one of four premier search partners to provide search and navigation on Microsoft's network of Internet products and services. Under the one-year agreement, Infoseek will pay Microsoft a guaranteed amount in return for a guaranteed minimum number of impressions and significant brand
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Microsoft and Compaq, two major players in the technology industry, have announced a significant partnership that brings Digital Unix, Digital OpenVMS, and Tandem NonStop Kernel technology into the Windows NT fold. This bold move aims to make Windows NT more robust and better equipped to handle mission-critical applications, including electronic
