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ISO puts off standardisation of Microsoft's Open Office XML format
13 Jun 2008
The International Standardisation Organisation (ISO) has put its decision to declare Microsoft's Office Open XML (OOXML) file format a global standard on hold, following appeals by four countries, including India, Brazil, South Africa and Venezuela
Apple introduces MobileMe internet service
10 Jun 2008
Cognizant acquires Strategic Vision Consulting, strengthens consulting capabilities in media, entertainment
09 Jun 2008
Yahoo! chairman fires back at Icahn
05 Jun 2008
Yahoo! chairman Roy Bostock fires back at Icahn
05 Jun 2008
Firing salvos at each other in the form of open letters, Yahoo! chairman Roy Bostock and Icahn made a show about Microsoft’s failed bid for Yahoo! and Icahn's plans to oust the Yahoo! board and thereafter sell the company to Microsoft.
Adobe unveils Acrobat 9 software
03 Jun 2008
Brazil, India, South Africa challenge Microsoft Open Office standard
31 May 2008
Brazil, India and South Africa have challenged an ISO decision to ratify the Microsoft Office Open XML format as an international standard for electronic documents.
Dell found guilty of fraud and customer harassment
28 May 2008
A New York judge ruled against Dell Inc yesterday, saying the computer maker engaged in fraud, false advertising, deceptive business and abusive debt collection practices.
Microsoft expects Windows Mobile to grow at 50 per cent growth over next two years
28 May 2008
Microsoft expects tremendous demand for the mobile version fo its Windows operating sysytem as demand for smartphones rises rapidly.
Yahoo postpones meeting
23 May 2008
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