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Microsoft to allow consumers test Windows 7
Microsoft Corp plans to let consumers test the next generation of its computer operating system, Windows 7, starting on Friday and said the new software is "absolutely on track."

Wall Street has identified the timely launch of retail sales of Windows 7 as one of the critical challenges for Microsoft this year, after Windows Vista debuted 12 to 15 months late in January 2007.

Windows 7 is "absolutely on track," Robbie Bach, president of entertainment & devices at Microsoft, said in an interview at the Consumer Electronics Show in...

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Tuesday , 6 January '09

Virgin Mobile ties up with MySpace for social networking

Under the agreement, MySpace would provide its social networking services on Virgin Mobile's WAP-enabled phones.
Tuesday , 6 January '09

Twitter accounts of Obama, Britney Spears hacked

The Twitter accounts of US President-elect Barack Obama, singer Britney Spears and other prominent figures were hacked and fake messages sent out in their names on the micro-blogging service.
Monday , 5 January '09

Lenovo unveils 2-screen notebook

Lenovo Group, seeking to set itself apart in a crowded field of laptop competitors, is releasing what the company says is the first dual-screen notebook computer.
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Sunday , 4 January '09

Infosys, Wipro get terror e-mails

Six prominent IT cos in the city, including Infosys and Wipro, have received e-mails threating to blow up their buildings.
Saturday , 3 January '09

Wikipedia reaches US $6 million fundraising target

Wikipedia announced that it had attained its fundraising goal of six million dollars, enough to cover operating expenses for the current fiscal year.
Friday , 2 January '09

Microsoft blames leap year for Zune glitch

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Wednesday , 31 December '08

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Monday , 29 December '08

HP unveils UPS designed for growing businesses

HP has announced the launch of three models of HP UPS products designed for growing businesses.
Monday , 29 December '08

Microsoft asked to lay off over 9,000 employees

Microsoft has been asked by experts to cut its workforce by 10%, or about 9,100 employees.
Tuesday , 23 December '08

HP leader in India x86 server market in Q3

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Tuesday , 23 December '08

Vatican goes hi-tech, embraces iTunes prayer book

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