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Gates spars over remedy details
News In his second day on the stand, Microsoft's chairman asks for a clearer remedy.
Appeals court rejects Microsoft, DOJ requests
News An appeals court refuses to reconsider its decision that the company illegally mingled its Windows operating system and Internet browser.
Microsoft suit: New Mexico settles
News One down, eighteen to go. Microsoft has independently settled its antitrust case with New Mexico, eliminating one of the 19 states participating with the Justice Department in the landmark lawsuit.
LA approves US$7.2 million Google Apps deal
News City's contract for Google Apps requires that integration provider Computer Sciences Corp. promise to pay a penalty if there is a security breach.
Tags: Web services, Office suites, E-mail clients, Google Inc., City Council, Security, LA, LA City, District of Columbia, Novell Inc.
Texting and tweeting through Obama's swearing in
News Inauguration planners are turning to Twitter and text messaging to keep things organized when President-elect Barack Obama is sworn in January 20.
Tags: Web sites, Politics, Location-based services, Apple Inc., Twitter, Ceremony, Text Messaging, District of Columbia, Emergency Management, Washington
Tech ekes out job gains in 2008
News Companies specializing in software and engineering added jobs last year, though more modestly than in preceding years.
Tags: Human resources, Telecommunications, Manufacturing, Georgia, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Salary, Worker, bond, software, job
New Microsoft judge in the spotlight
News The newest judge to preside over the fortunes of the world's largest software company may be best known for her decision to spare thousands of Canada geese from government-orchestrated slaughter.
Government urges court to uphold Microsoft split
News WASHINGTON--The Justice Department and 19 states on Friday morning filed a legal brief urging an appeals court to uphold an earlier decision to split software giant Microsoft.
Lawsuit filed to block "Internet wiretaps"
News Civil liberties groups have asked a federal appeals court to block recently adopted rules that allow the U.S. government to monitor the Internet and other communications systems.
Commentary: Microsoft needs a change in attitude
News The ducking and weaving continues, but Microsoft's legal options are running out, says Inter@ctive Week analyst Randy Barrett.
Private Microsoft suit wins class-action status
News A Minnesota state judge ruled that a consumer antitrust suit accusing Microsoft of overcharging customers who bought the Windows operating system through middlemen can move forward as a class-action case.
Bundling issue kicks off trial's final arguments
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Proposal cheers Microsoft competitors
News A proposal greatly restricting the company's businesses practices had its competitors and some industry trade groups singing the praises of nine state attorneys general.
Judge sends Microsoft case to Supreme Court
News A federal judge yesterday afternoon approved the Microsoft antitrust case for direct appeal to the Supreme Court but surprised observers by also indefinitely staying business restrictions against Microsoft.
Antitrust case's big loser: The judge
News As both sides declare victory after an appellate court ruling, one clear loser emerges in the landmark antitrust case against Microsoft: Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson.
