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Microsoft profit falls, but results top expectations
Microsoft has released its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2010, managing to beat forecasts despite a drop in both revenue and profit compared to last year. Specifically, the company's net income slipped to $3.57 billion, or 40 cents a share, from $4.37 billion a year ago while ...
The 50 Best (and Worst) Moments in Windows History
The 50 Best (and Worst) Moments in Windows History
maximumpc.com — In just a few days, Microsoft at long last will officially release Windows 7 to an eager... public ready to put the Vista saga behind them. It's a been a long wait, particularly for those who opted to stick with XP until something better came ... (more) The 50 Best (and Worst) Moments in Windows History
Top Windows 7 Features That Vista Should Have Had
Top Windows 7 Features That Vista Should Have Had
hothardware.com — This week may be as big a week in the company's history as Microsoft has ever had.... We know, that's a pretty bold statement, but there's a lot of evidence to back that up. Microsoft has been drowning in negative press and negative vibes for most of ... (more) Top Windows 7 Features That Vista Should Have Had
Microsoft starts selling PCs online
Microsoft starts selling PCs online
news.cnet.com — (Credit: CNET News) NEW YORK--In a surprise move, Microsoft has started selling computers and third-party software via... its online store. It's part of a broader push to try to give Windows the kind of lift that Apple has gotten from its ... (more) Microsoft starts selling PCs online
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Microsoft cuts 800 more jobs, exceeds original forecast
TechSpot — ... history. It immediately let go about 1,400 people after the cuts were announced in January, followed by more than 3,000 in May. In total, around 6.3% of its approximately 91,000 head count will have been eliminated after the program is completed, up from the 5.5% previously expected. Microsoft also reduced executive pay, cut travel expenses and dropped several products including Money, Windows Live OneCare and its Flight Simulator franchise. Last month the company managed to beat analyst expectations for its first fiscal quarter earnings and revenue, which it attributed to ...

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Microsoft's profit sinks 32% - Apr. 23, 2009
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