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41. Microsoft cuts Vista prices
Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it plans to cut prices of its Windows Vista operating system sold at retail outlets in a move aimed at pushing customers to switch to the newest version of Windows.
29 Feb 2008
42. Microsoft to stop making HD DVD players for Xbox
Microsoft Corp will stop making video players based on the HD DVD standard for its Xbox 360 game system, a move that comes days after Toshiba Corp pulled the plug on the high definition movie technology.
26 Feb 2008
43. Microsoft opens key software details to rivals
Microsoft faced with regulatory concerns in Europe and customers struggling with complex computer systems, said on Thursday it would publish critical information so rival programs can work better with Windows, Office and other major products.
22 Feb 2008
44. Nintendo and Microsoft unveil indie games services
Microsoft Corp and Nintendo Co Ltd unveiled on Wednesday new online services for their video game consoles to showcase games by independent developers, part of a push by the companies to tap enthusiasm for so-called casual games.
21 Feb 2008
45. Alibaba has say in Yahoo, Microsoft talks: source
Alibaba Group, the Chinese Internet firm, will seek a stronger voice for its management team in Microsoft's talks to acquire Yahoo, Alibaba's largest shareholder, a source said on Monday.
18 Feb 2008
46. Major Yahoo investor urges Microsoft to raise offer
Yahoo Inc's second-biggest investor urged Microsoft Corp to raise its $42 billion bid for the Web pioneer and warned Yahoo it has few options left, raising the pressure on them to seal a deal.
13 Feb 2008
47. Yahoo rejects Microsoft bid as too low
Yahoo rejected Microsoft Corp's unsolicited $41.6 billion (21.2 billion pounds) takeover offer as too low on Monday, forcing the software maker either to sweeten the bid or adopt a hostile approach to clinch a deal.
12 Feb 2008
48. Yahoo said to be meeting about Microsoft bid
The Yahoo board of directors is to meet on Friday and will be discussing the $44.6 billion takeover offer by Microsoft, according to TechCrunch blog, which did not name its sources.
08 Feb 2008
49. Microsoft says to borrow money for Yahoo deal
Microsoft Corp said on Monday it may borrow money for the first time in its history to fund a portion of its $44.6 billion unsolicited offer for Yahoo Inc.
05 Feb 2008
50. Yahoo may consider Google alliance
Yahoo would consider a business alliance with Google as one way to rebuff a $44.6 billion (22.7-billion pound) takeover proposal by Microsoft, a source familiar with Yahoo's strategy said on Sunday.
04 Feb 2008
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