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Intuit, a leader in developing original personal finance content for the desktop, has made a significant move into online financial services with its alliance with America Online Inc. The three-year agreement, signed on February 16, makes Intuit the primary source of financial programming for the personal finance and workplace channels
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The network computer, touted as a threat to Intel and Microsoft, is struggling to live up to its promise, according to a report by Zona Research Inc. Instead of replacing traditional personal computers, thin clients are increasingly being used as a way to run Windows programs remotely. Analysts predict that
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Bill Gates, Microsoft's chairman, envisions a future where handheld computing devices sell in the same volumes as personal computers. Speaking to a banking trade association, Gates emphasized the potential of these devices, despite the current market limitations. The data shows that while 80 million personal computers are sold
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The UK's largest cable company, Cable & Wireless Communications, has announced that it will be using software backed by Netscape and Oracle to power its new digital television service, a decision that comes as a snub to Microsoft's attempts to corner the market for set-top box
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Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) is facing a $9 billion (£5 billion) hostile takeover bid from Computer Associates, a leading software company. CSC's management team is seeking a white knight to acquire the company and prevent loss of independence, which could lead to the loss of up to 25%
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Computer Sciences Corp. on Monday slammed Computer Associates International Inc.'s $9.8 billion takeover bid as inadequate, urging shareholders to reject the $108-a-share offer. The company is open to considering alternative options, such as being acquired by another company or forming a partnership. Computer Sciences fears that a
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US Interactive, a leading digital marketing agency, has secured a prestigious spot as a Microsoft Certified Solution Provider, showcasing its exceptional technical expertise. This achievement, combined with its earlier acceptance into Microsoft's SiteBuilder Level 3 program, affirms the company's creative excellence and extensive experience in building
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Microsoft's quest for dominance in the IT sector is not simply a matter of economies of scale, but rather a complex issue of increasing returns, where its products become more attractive due to their widespread use. This phenomenon has sparked concerns about the company's business practices,
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Empower America Co-Director Jack Kemp, a former Republican vice-presidential candidate, has stepped into the high-profile Microsoft debate, criticizing the government and states for their "unwarranted attacks" on the technology giant. Kemp's public statement aligns with Microsoft's stance on antitrust regulations, emphasizing the need for
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Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates has addressed the public in an effort to win support for the company's position in its ongoing dispute with the Justice Department. In a letter to Microsoft's 25,700 employees and one million shareholders, Gates emphasized the importance of the company'
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The regulator of the UK's telecoms sector, Don Cruickshank, has warned that mergers between telecoms companies and software groups, such as British Telecom and Microsoft, are almost inevitable in the next few years. Speaking at a major public consultation meeting in London, Cruickshank stated that the converging worlds
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Bill Gates, the Microsoft billionaire, experienced an unorthodox protest during a Brussels visit in 1998 when he was splattered with an unidentified substance believed to be confectioner's custard by prankster Noel Godin. This incident was part of a series of unconventional protests targeting high-profile individuals, including British politicians.
