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The Japanese government has cracked down on Microsoft's business practices, issuing a cease-and-desist order against the US software giant over allegations of anti-competitive behavior. The issue stems from a clause in Microsoft's licensing agreement that prevents PC manufacturers from claiming patent rights to related technologies, potentially
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Atmel Corporation, a leading provider of advanced logic, mixed-signal, and RF semiconductors, has partnered with Adeset SAS to release a Windows CE BSP (Board Support Package) for Atmel's ARM920T-based microcontroller, the AT91RM9200. This collaboration enables application developers to port their Windows CE-based software onto systems based on the
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Microsoft plans to introduce a new search engine for its MSN portal and Windows-based PCs, which will allow users to search both their computer's hard drive and the web simultaneously. Apple, on the other hand, is working on a search tool for its Macintosh and new Tiger computers,
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Investors welcomed the early handover of power in Iraq, leading to a surge in stock prices on the New York Stock Exchange. Meanwhile, the U.S. Commerce Department reported a 1 percent rise in personal spending in May, its largest increase since October 2001. Additionally, Microsoft has won a temporary
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Fujitsu, a leading provider of customer-focused IT and communications solutions, and Microsoft, a global leader in software, services, and solutions, have announced a significant expansion of their long-standing global enterprise relationship. Through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), the two companies have committed to collaborate in the development of Fujitsu'
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Internet users are fed up with the increasing amount of junk e-mail in their inboxes, with some studies suggesting that up to 80% of e-mail traffic is spam. To combat this issue, a group of six of the world's largest e-mail providers, including America Online, EarthLink, Microsoft, Yahoo,
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The Anti-Spam Technical Alliance (ASTA), comprising leading technology companies such as Yahoo!, Microsoft, EarthLink, and America Online, has unveiled a proposal to combat email forgery and spam. This comprehensive plan, the result of over a year of collaboration, focuses on two key issues: eliminating domain spoofing through IP-based and signature-based
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The increasing use of virtual machines such as Java and Microsoft's .NET framework has introduced new security challenges, including the need for developers to prioritize security and create more secure system software. However, many security bugs persist in system software communicating with the network, highlighting the need for
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In a massive effort to catapult the technology company into the world's top 10 most recognized and favored brands, Hewlett-Packard has enlisted the engine room of the Sydney Opera House as part of a $US600 million global campaign. The company aims to oust one of the current top
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Dell's new Axim X30 handheld computers boast the latest Intel PXA270 processor, Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition Software for Pocket PC operating system, and integrated IEEE 802.11b Wireless LAN and Bluetooth connectivity. This sleek device offers users a seamless wireless experience, allowing them to connect to the
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Microsoft's surprise revelation of failed merger talks with SAP, a leading provider of business software, underscores its growing ambitions in the $25-billion-a-year corporate software market. The talks, which began late last year, suggested that Microsoft was eager to make a major acquisition in the industry, with SAP'
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Peregrine Systems, a leading provider of service management solutions, has made significant strides in revamping its image and offerings through the introduction of new products and partnerships. The company's recent releases and collaborations aim to strengthen its position in the market and provide customers with enhanced capabilities to
