Microsoft's Ballmer hopes for Yahoo talks
Microsoft Corp Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said on Thursday the only discussion he's had with Yahoo Inc's top executive was a single phone call, but is holding out hopes for further talks.
Microsoft says no new cost cuts, shares hit 11-year low
Microsoft Corp outlined plans to offset revenue declines as the PC market shifts to low-cost netbooks, but it failed to announce more cost cuts, sending its shares to an 11-year low.
Microsoft to offer Windows 7 for netbooks
have been shipped with Windows XP. While most netbooks currently run on a stripped-down version of Windows XP, Windows 7 was designed to work fully on the inexpensive laptops, he said.
Buyers of netbooks with the low-end version of Windows 7 will have the option of upgrading to the more powerful versions, Ballmer said.
Analysts expect Windows 7, which will replace the unpopular Windows Vista, t...
Microsoft expands Windows software for netbooks
have been shipped with Windows XP. While most netbooks currently run on a stripped-down version of Windows XP, Windows 7 was designed to work fully on the inexpensive laptops, he said.
Buyers of netbooks with the low-end version of Windows 7 will have the option of upgrading to the more powerful versions, Ballmer said.
Analysts expect Windows 7, which will replace the unpopular Windows Vista, t...
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Bill Gates bids a teary farewell to Microsoft
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Microsoft Board Undecided about Yahoo Bid: Report
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Microsoft CEO May Walk Away from Yahoo Merger: Report
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Yahoo's Letter to Steve Ballmer: Full Text
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Microsoft opens key software details to rivals
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