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    Will AOL turn out to be the partner that Sun needs to displace Microsoft at the top of the corporate space?

  • Should you set your sights on Windows XP?

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  • 2007: How was it for security?

    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

  • BHP trials Microsoft telephony

    Resources giant BHP Billiton is banking on Microsoft technology to fulfill a three-prong videoconferencing strategy, a senior executive said.

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    Microsoft hasn't won the war on piracy in China, so why not strike before Google and produce a free OS closely aligned to its digital products and services?

  • Top alternatives to Microsoft Outlook

    If you're using a Microsoft Windows operating system there is also a good chance that you use Office and Outlook as your email client. But is this really a choice?

  • 2007: How was it for security?

    Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.

  • Sun's open-source gamble

    Company president Jonathan Schwartz has ordered an open-source makeover. Can it put Sun back on the right course after continuous periods of revenue decline?

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    Microsoft will build multiple search solutions into the next version of Windows. Is it enough?

  • Handhelds With Colour Displays

    A colour display can brighten up your handheld, whether you're looking at one with a Pocket PC or Palm OS. You'll be able to work outdoors on some and share vivid photos with friends on others.

  • Should You Set Your Sights on Windows XP

    Microsoft's Windows XP has received a fair amount of hype in the lead up to its release-Matt Lake and Josh Mehlman assess its usefulness for businesses.

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