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Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it will buy computer game designer BigPark Inc for an undisclosed amount, as it pushes its strategy of producing exclusive games for its Xbox entertainment system.

Microsoft Corp's next version of Windows is stirring fresh complaints of anticompetitive behavior from rivals who say the new version of the operating system gives unfair advantage to Microsoft's Internet Explorer browser, the Financial Times reported.

Microsoft Corp CEO Steve Ballmer said he sees opportunities to work with Yahoo Inc to create a better search product but would not comment on discussions that the two may be engaged in.

As Microsoft continues to prepare for the upcoming release of its Windows 7 operating system, the software giant announced Tuesday it will eliminate up to 5,000 jobs by June next year.

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission has launched an inquiry into whether the ties between the boards of Apple Inc and Google Inc violate antitrust laws, the New York Times reported on Monday.

Microsoft Inc, which just releases its Windows 7 software, sees more cut job and layoff, according to the CNET report.

Microsoft Corp said on Tuesday it is laying off more workers, almost completing its plan to cut 5,000 jobs by June 2010, and left the door open for yet more job cuts.

Today, everyone who wants to get the nearly final version of Microsoft Windows 7 operating system can begin downloading it freely.

Microsoft's latest operating system, Windows 7, became available late Monday to the general public.

European Union antitrust regulators have set a hearing next month for Microsoft to respond orally to EU charges that it sought to stymie rivals by tying the firm's Web browser to its Windows operating system.

Microsoft Corp. has announced on Thursday the availability of Release Candidate (RC) of Windows 7, marking an significant milestone to the final availability of its latest operating system.

Microsoft designer for the Platform Components, Creation and Collaboration team, Mike LaManna has invented a prototype mouse that suits to help special needs children to keeps their pointing fingers on the left click of the mouse.

Acer, the world's joint second largest manufacturer of PCs, has reportedly confirmed that Windows 7 will be available pre-loaded on their new all-in-one Z5600 PC from 23 October, ahead of Microsoft's suggested release date.

As of May 5th, PC users will be able to download and get free access for an entire year of Microsoft's new operating system, Windows 7.

Windows XP get all the support from corporate and individual end-users due to its performance and flexibility but how Bad Vista is that even Microsoft gives XP a chance to live virtually in its upcoming new Windows 7?

Mac OS still waiving its flag as the top alternative to a Microsoft’s Windows operating system according to a survey of 1,142 IT professionals conducted in March of this year.

Move aside, good looking. Geeks are the new chic, according to self-proclaimed geek Garth Sundem who has just released his second book about geekiness.

Microsoft formally responded to the European Commission late Tuesday on concerns of bundling its web browser Internet Explorer with Windows operating systems.

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Microsoft has confirmed Friday the release candidate of the near-final version of Windows 7 beginning next week April 30.

Microsoft will debut its first public release of Windows 7 and said the first release candidate will be made available to the public on May 5, the company said.