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Bill Gates' new mission: Saving lives
Opinion– Chicago (IL) - When you already have transformed the way the world works, what do you do with the second half of your life? Ask Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft, the insanely rich guy we so often loved to hate, but who is being credited with bringing computing to the mainstream. ...
Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard Review
futurelooks.com — Now that Microsoft has two gaming mice in their newly resurrected SideWinder line, they can rest easy... right? Wrong! Any gamer knows that the mouse is only half of the equation, and a good keyboard can make or break the pairing. Enter the SideWinder X6 ... (more) Microsoft SideWinder X6 Keyboard Review
Microsoft SideWinder X8 – der neue Krösus der kabellosen Mäuse
Microsoft SideWinder X8 – der neue Krösus der kabellosen Mäuse
technic3d.com — Die Firma Microsoft ist nicht nur durch seine Betriebssysteme weltweit bekannt, sondern auch durch seine Eingabegeräte. Mit... der brandneuen kabellosen SideWinder X8 Mouse möchte Microsoft seine Peripherie-Serie mit der ersten BlueTrack Gamer-Maus ... (more) Microsoft SideWinder X8 – der neue Krösus der kabellosen ...
  Microsoft’s Chris Early, head of Games for Windows Live, among the layoffs
Microsoft’s Chris Early, head of Games for Windows Live, among the layoffs
venturebeat.com — The fallout from the layoffs announced by Microsoft on Thursday continues: Among the casualties is Chris Early,... general manager of Games for Windows Live, the online gaming service for gamers who play on personal computers. The division launched its ... (more) Microsoft’s Chris Early, head of Games for ...
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Bill Gates' new mission: Saving lives
HardwareHeaven.com — ... co-founder of Microsoft, the insanely rich guy we so often loved to hate, but who is being credited with bringing computing to the mainstream. Today, Gates released the first annual letter describing his new role at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. What we read is a passionate introduction to the challenges and goals of his charity. And I remember the old saying: There are those who say they are saving lives, and those who actually do. ____________ Source: TG Daily ...

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