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• Microsoft and Novell agree to disagree on claimed Microsoft patent infringements
  Tuesday 21 November 2006 – 07:47
  Following a statement of Microsoft chief executive officer Steve Ballmer, in which he accused Linux offerings to infringe on Microsofts intellectual property, the company released a brief "additional perspective."
• EU criticises Microsoft, Microsoft criticises EU. Pass the popcorn
  Thursday 27 April 2006 – 09:47
  Microsoft has criticised the EU decision to force it to hand over trade secrets to its rivals as part of the ongoing competition row, calling it unfair (practically swore at them, in legal formal terms.)
• Microsoft Equipt: The Beginning Of The Next-generation Of Microsoft
  Tuesday 8 July 2008 – 11:20 in Business
  Analyst Opinion - When I was briefed on Microsoft Equipt a few days ago, I couldn't help but take this in context with Bill Gates' departure and reflect on the post-Gates Microsoft.
• Microsoft Launches Third Ad, Fourth Spotted on YouTube
  Monday 22 September 2008 – 10:20 in Business
  The first of Microsoft’s commercials that actually advertise something was aired last night and while reactions are mostly positive, it seems some people kind of miss the Jerry and Bill Show.
• Taoiseach Opens National Productivity Centre Funded by Microsoft
  Thursday 4 October 2007 – 05:01 in Business
  Irish Taoiseach Bertie Ahern offically opened the Irish Management Institute’s National Productivity Centre, which has been sponsored by Microsoft. The project was launched last November by Minister for Finance, Brian Cowen, at an event attended by Micro ...
• D-Link Partners with Microsoft on Network Protection
  Monday 12 March 2007 – 05:45
  Just like us, it's important for networks to stay healthy, and taking preventative steps to ensure that condition can go a long way.
• Vista delay, coupons decrease Microsoft Q4 profits by $1.1 billion
  Thursday 25 January 2007 – 10:43
  Microsoft today reported fourth quarter revenues of $12.54 billion, up 6% from the year-ago quarter. Net earnings climbed to $2.63 billion, down about 28% from Q4 2005.
• Vista coupon program to have a $1.5 billion impact on Microsoft
  Thursday 26 October 2006 – 11:18
  Microsoft today announced another solid quarter that pushed revenues beyond $10 billion and profits in the range of $3.5 billion. During the quarter, Microsoft made substantial investments to launch upcoming products such as Zune and Vista and, surprisingly, also encountered rising unit costs of its Xbox 360 console, which sold six million times to date.
• Microsoft re-releases old games at a lower price
  Thursday 21 September 2006 – 11:55
  Microsoft is re-releasing popular older games at a lower price. The so-called 'Platinum line' of games will be phased in over the next year and will vary according by region. Rounding out the American batch are four games, Perfect Dark Zero, Project Gotham Racing 3, Kameo: Elements of Power and Need for Speed Most Wanted.
• Don't bother going to work, says Microsoft
  Thursday 15 June 2006 – 09:56
  Microsoft research suggests that businesses' lack of trust in their employees is costing them money
• Microsoft expands headquarters for an additional 12,000 workers
  Thursday 9 February 2006 – 10:02
  Microsoft today announced plans to construct 14 new buildings to its current campus in Redmond, Washington. The company originally planned to add about half of the buildings approved by the city council over the next 15 to 20 years, but now says that it will have the new offices available already in three years.
• Microsoft to enter telecom market in Taiwan and China
  Thursday 26 January 2006 – 03:58
  Microsoft and Chunghwa Telecom (CHT) will sign a memorandum for a partnership on Friday to develop Taiwan's telecom market, according to the Chinese-language Economic Daily News (EDN) .
• Microsoft: 64-bit XP sales in the "millions" within first year
  Friday 18 February 2005 – 07:18
  Microsoft is quickly approaching the release date of the 64-bit version of Windows XP Professional. Following the release of RC2, the final version is expected within the first half of this year. Many unknown factors about the 64-bit desktop market still surround the introduction, but Microsoft believes that "millions" of users will make the switch to the new desktop OS within the first year after release.
• Microsoft, eBay, Visa share phony phish site info
  Tuesday 15 February 2005 – 12:11
  Microsoft, eBay, and Visa joined forces Monday to launch a program to share information about phishing attacks.
• Microsoft, Intel plan joint campaign for media center
  Thursday 4 November 2004 – 06:25
  Microsoftand Intel are planning a joint advertising campaign promoting the entertainment functions of PCs, the Financial Times reported on its Web site .