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The European Union has broadened its examination of the partnership between Microsoft and Time Warner to jointly develop anti-piracy software, adding another dimension to the deal's scrutiny. The EU now faces a deadline of August 25 to decide whether to approve the partnership or initiate a thorough investigation.
Software industry
Linux users can breathe a sigh of relief, as several alternative software solutions have emerged to bridge the gap between Apple's iPod and their operating system. In response to the frustration of users like yourself, various companies and projects are working on creating software that allows iPods to
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MSN has entered into agreements with industry leaders Blockbuster Inc., CinemaNow Inc., and MovieTickets.com Inc. to offer a wide range of movie rental, download, and ticket purchasing options to its U.S. consumers. The MSN Movies site now provides a one-stop destination for movie lovers to access and view
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AMD is taking a leadership role in delivering a more secure computing experience for home and business users with the enablement of Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) on all AMD Athlon 64 processors. This new level of security is designed to protect against certain malicious viruses, computer worms, and Trojan horses,
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Chrysler announced a $900 million expansion plan for its Toledo, Ohio, factories, including a new plant and the expansion of the existing Toledo North factory to produce redesigned Jeep Wrangler and Liberty sport utility vehicles. Toyota, coping with surging sales of its Prius hybrid, will boost Prius production to 15,
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The top five most influential stocks in the Nasdaq 100 Index are showing mixed signals, with some facing potential breakdowns and others struggling to gain momentum. This analysis is part of Schaeffer's Market Observations, which provides unique and unbiased market insights. Key Takeaways: * Microsoft (MSFT) remains trapped below
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This year's 100 Most Valuable Global Brands survey by Interbrand saw quirky brands like Apple and Samsung making significant strides, while traditional giants like Coca-Cola and Microsoft struggled to maintain their positions. The survey highlights the importance of innovation in driving brand value, with companies that successfully tap
Software industry
Sohaib Abbasi, a 22-year enterprise software veteran, has been appointed as the president and chief executive officer of Informatica Corporation, succeeding Gaurav Dhillon. Abbasi has a proven track record of driving growth and expansion in the enterprise software industry, having been instrumental in growing Oracle Corporation from $4 million in
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Universal Tax Systems, Inc. (UTS) has standardized on the Oracle Database and Oracle Real Application Clusters and NetApp unified storage solutions for business-critical production systems to ensure uninterrupted data processing during the tax season. UTS publishes the popular TaxWise suite of professional tax preparation software, used by six million tax
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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,
