Oracle's 18-month hostile takeover battle for PeopleSoft came to an end on Friday evening with a single phone call.
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U.S. politicians lashed out Wednesday at the European Union's decision to seek sanctions against Microsoft, asking regulators in Brussels to reconsider their decision to levy an unprecedented fine of US$613 million.
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