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Microsoft Elevate America
Microsoft Elevate America
Click Here to Install Silverlight * United States Change | All Microsoft Sites Microsoft Microsoft Elevate Visit Corporate Citizenship Site Get the Basics Develop the basic IT skills you need as a foundation for your career Access Microsoft ...
Windows 7 Beta Review
Windows 7 Beta Review
overclockersclub.com — Introduction We all know that just about every computer is different. Some are built for gaming, some for word processing, others are just designed for watching movies. However, there is one thing that all computers have in common; an operating ... (more) Windows 7 Beta Review
 Microsoft said shipping Windows 7 in Sept.
Microsoft said shipping Windows 7 in Sept.
electronista.com — Microsoft could have Windows 7 on shipping PCs by September, Compal president Ray Chen said today at an investor's conference. The PC contractor executive understands from plans that the software should be available in either late September or early ... (more) Microsoft said shipping Windows 7 in Sept.
Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims -  TechFlash: Seattle's Technology News Source
Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims - TechFlash: Seattle's Technology News ...
techflash.com — Microsoft filed suit against TomTom today, alleging that the in-car navigation company's devices violate eight of its patents -- including three that relate to TomTom's implementation of the Linux kernel. It's believed to be the first time Microsoft ... (more) Microsoft sues TomTom over Linux and other patent claims ...
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Monday Shortbread
The Tech Report: News — Monday Shortbread by Ronald Hanaki — 1:26 AM on February 23, 2009 Monday TSMC exec: Chip industry to recover in 3 years DailyTech reports Apple Mac sales drop, while PC sales charge ahead in January Yahoo media unit to get a reorg , too NY Times: Everyone loves Google , until it's too big IT Examiner reports Time Warner spins off cable Microsoft's Elevate America : Elevate your job skills with tools and resources from MS Shuttle launches two new barebones Expreview reports Lian Li launches creative HTPC chassis ...

Microsoft Hopes to Elevate America
Today @ PC World — ... ," a free or low-cost tech certification program which will provide up to 2 million people over the next three years with the skills needed to compete for jobs in a crippling economic meltdown. Information on Elevate American is already available online , and more information will be unveiled in partnership with a few state governments, including New York, Florida, and Washington. The Web site that's now available informs individuals of what skills are necessary to get out of the unemployment line, and offers assistance in the form of Microsoft application training, e-mail ...

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