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Apple: Vista May Damage iPod

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) is advising Windows customers who use its iTunes music software to delay upgrading to Microsoft's next-generation operating system, as it addresses a number of incompatibilities, one of which may damage a connected iPod.

Google Shrugs Off Competition

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Since going public in 2004, Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) has emerged as the premier name in Internet search and advertising, while rivals have been unable to slow its success or popularity.

Software Sales Slow in 2006

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Computer software sales declined in 2006 compared to the previous year, due in part to consumers waiting for the release of Windows Vista and diminished purchases of tax software, according to a report.
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Microsoft Investigating Word 2000 Attacks

Microsoft Corp., the world's largest software maker, said that it is investigating a flaw in its Microsoft Word 2000 word processor that may allow remote users with malicious intent to take control of a user's computer.
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PS3 In Stock; Possible Sign of Weaker Demand

Sony's Playstation 3 game console can be found in over one half of video game retailers, according to a new report, while Nintendo's Wii game machine can be found in a few stores, a sign that demand may be weakening.
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Vista, Xbox Could Boost Microsoft Past Estimates: Analyst

Software giant Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) is expected to post earnings for its second quarter next Thursday, and some experts are pointing towards strong sales of its game-console and new operating system to help fuel the company's revenue.
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Microsoft to Enhance Virtual Maps

Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced that it will begin to update the Virtual Earth online mapping platform with new, more detailed U.S. imagery.
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Microsoft Integrates TV with Xbox 360

Software giant Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced a new solution that will allow consumers to watch television streaming from the internet on its popular Xbox 360 video-game console.
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HP, Dell Likely to Benefit from Windows Vista

Computer makers Hewlett-Packard (NYSE: HPQ) and Dell (NASDAQ: DELL) are likely to benefit as Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) rolls out its next-generation Windows operating system, one research firm says.
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'Gears of War' Sells 2 Million Copies

Microsoft Game Studios and Epic Games, Inc., said on Friday that the Xbox 360-exclusive title, Gears of War, has sold more than 2 million copies worldwide since its release six weeks ago.
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Windows Vista Requires Pricier PCs: Analyst

Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) released its next generation Windows Vista operating system to corporate customers this month, priced at nearly $200 for an upgrade. New research suggests that in addition to software costs, some consumers may see hardware costs soar by 20 percent in order to support the new platform.
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Dell, Microsoft Unveil Combo Storage System

Dell Computer (NASDAQ: DELL) and Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ: MSFT) announced the availability of a unified, networked storage system for file and application data for businesses of all sizes.
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Game Console Makers Battle for Holiday Buyers

Sony generated much fanfare last weekend with the debut of its Playstation 3 gaming console in Japan, but rivals Microsoft and Nintendo are preparing their own systems for lucrative holiday buying season.
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Microsoft Could Face More EU Fines

Microsoft Corp. could be fined again by the European Commission if it does not meet a November 23 deadline for turning in secret Windows protocols as required by the March 2004 anti-trust decision.
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Adobe Contributes Code to JavaScript

Software development firm, Adobe Systems (ADBE), announced on Tuesday that it will contribute source code of its ActionScript product to the Mozilla foundation, seeking to bolster standardized web technologies.
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Office 2007 to Ship by End of November

Microsoft Corp. announced on Monday that it has finalized development on its Office 2007 productivity software, and expects to release the new package to corporate customers by the end of the month.
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Internet Explorer 7 Vulnerability Discovered

Microsoft, the world largest software company, released the next generation of its Internet Explorer web-browser on Thursday, featuring upgraded features and increased flexibility. Soon thereafter, however, a security intelligence provider announced it had found a vulnerability.
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IBM Enhances Corporate Email Systems

International Business Machines announced an expanded email archiving system built to run on top of Microsoft Windows Servers, the company said on Thursday.

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