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  • Sifting through the Microsoft antitrust rubble

    For those who feared that the antitrust trial was a dangerous attempt by government to reassert control over the marketplace, there was plenty to cheer about. But, just what did the trial accomplish?

  • Microsoft changes Windows license terms

    Microsoft has changed the licensing terms it imposes on PC manufacturers to install its Windows operating system, responding to a recent ruling in its antitrust case.

  • Government moves to speed MS trial

    The government has asked an appeals court to issue an order promptly moving the Microsoft case back to the trial court.

  • Key MS exec might run to RoadRunner

    RoadRunner, the high-speed Internet service owned by Time Warner and the MediaOne Group, is trying to recruit Greg Maffei, Microsoft's chief financial officer, as its new chief executive officer, people familiar with the matter said.

  • Strike! Ex-exec has a ball leaving MS

    Chris Peters was vice president of Microsoft's Office division, responsible for 400 software developers and more than US$4 billion in annual revenue. Last year, he startled his colleagues by taking a leave of absence to train for a new career -- pro bowling.

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  • Google files for unusual US$2.7b IPO

    Internet search leader Google filed to go public on Friday, seeking to raise US$2.7 billion in an unusual auction-style offering that will give the founders rare control over the company.

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