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Business Microsoft's fiscal 3Q tops Wall Street predictions

By Associated Press Published: Apr 19, 2012 at 1:36 PM PDT

Microsoft's fared better than analysts anticipated in its latest quarter, boosted by a surprising rise in sales of its Windows operating system.

Technology Microsoft says no plans for new Xbox anytime soon

By Associated Press Published: Mar 19, 2012 at 1:49 PM PDT

Microsoft Corp. said Monday it plans to focus on games, music and other entertainment for the Xbox 360, which came out in 2005.

Technology Microsoft sees future in Windows 8 amid iPad rise

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Feb 28, 2012 at 7:00 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 29, 2012 at 8:50 AM PDT

A test, or "beta", version of the revamped operating system will be unveiled Wednesday in Barcelona, nudging Windows 8 a step closer to its anticipated mass market release in September or October.

Microsoft Microsoft lodges EU complaint against Motorola

By GABRIELE STEINHAUSER AP Business Writer Published: Feb 22, 2012 at 8:26 AM PDT Last Updated: Feb 22, 2012 at 11:04 AM PDT

Microsoft on Wednesday lodged a formal complaint with the European Union's competition regulator against Motorola Mobility, saying the company's aggressive enforcement of patent rights against rivals breaks competition rules.

Local & Regional Microsoft announcing hundreds of layoffs (Video)

By KOMO Staff Published: Feb 1, 2012 at 12:14 PM PDT Last Updated: Feb 1, 2012 at 12:39 PM PDT

Microsoft is announcing hundreds of layoffs Wednesday as part of a restructuring in marketing, sources told KOMO News.

Microsoft Microsoft Xbox workers threaten suicide in China

By Associated Press Published: Jan 12, 2012 at 12:41 PM PDT

Dozens of workers assembling Xbox video game consoles climbed to a factory dormitory roof, and some threatened to jump to their deaths, in a dispute over job transfers that was defused but highlights growing labor unrest as China's economy slows.

Microsoft Microsoft says 2012 CES tech show will be its last

By PETER SVENSSON AP Technology Writer Published: Dec 21, 2011 at 12:49 PM PDT

Microsoft Corp. is pulling out of the International Consumer Electronics Show, the largest trade show in the Americas.

Microsoft Lone holdout juror in Microsoft case has no regrets

By Associated Press Published: Dec 18, 2011 at 3:42 PM PDT

The lone holdout juror who prevented a Utah company from getting as much as $1.2 billion from one-time rival Microsoft Corp. for alleged antitrust violations says he's at peace with his decision.

Local & Regional Judge dismisses $1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft

By PAUL FOY, Associated Press Published: Dec 16, 2011 at 8:48 AM PDT Last Updated: Dec 16, 2011 at 4:56 PM PDT

A federal judge on Friday dismissed a Utah company's $1 billion federal antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.

Local & Regional Jury deliberates in $1 billion lawsuit against Microsoft

By Associated Press Published: Dec 15, 2011 at 10:49 AM PDT

Jurors deliberating Wednesday in a Utah company's $1 billion federal antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp. appeared confused, sending at least five questions to the judge, one of which couldn't be answered.

Business Novell's case against Microsoft goes to jury

By PAUL FOY Associated Press Published: Dec 14, 2011 at 10:38 AM PDT Last Updated: Dec 14, 2011 at 1:59 PM PDT

A two-month trial is ending in a Utah company's $1 billion antitrust case against Microsoft Corp.

Business Novell wraps up $1 billion case against Microsoft

By PAUL FOY Associated Press Published: Dec 13, 2011 at 10:49 AM PDT

Closing arguments have begun in a Utah company's $1 billion antitrust lawsuit against Microsoft Corp.

Technology Reports: Microsoft gains access to Yahoo's books

By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Technology Writer Published: Nov 23, 2011 at 3:00 PM PDT Last Updated: Nov 23, 2011 at 5:01 PM PDT

Microsoft seems interested in taking part in the negotiations if Yahoo decides to sell part or all of its business.

Local & Regional Gates back on stand in Utah in $1 billion antitrust trial

By PAUL FOY, Associated Press Published: Nov 22, 2011 at 9:21 AM PDT

Microsoft's Bill Gates returned to the witness stand Tuesday to defend his company against a $1 billion antitrust lawsuit that claims the software giant tricked a competitor into huge losses and soared onto the market with Windows 95.

Microsoft Microsoft asks judge to dismiss Utah antitrust case

By PAUL FOY Associated Press Published: Nov 18, 2011 at 6:56 PM PDT

Microsoft Corp. asked a judge Friday to dismiss a billion-dollar antitrust lawsuit filed by Utah's Novell Inc., which blames the software giant for gutting the market lead once enjoyed by the WordPerfect writing program.

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