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Google Launches Cloud Operating System 'Chrome' And Calls It A "Browser"
alleyinsider.com - 9/2/2008
Google Launches Cloud Operating System 'Chrome' And Calls It A "Browser"
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Back in the days when Microsoft was an unabashed monopoly, the company's strategy was "link and lever"--as in link new products to the Windows operating system and lever them into a dominant market position. Those who once used the market-leading Lotus 123, Notes, WordPerfect, and other ...
Microsoft Surface Parody (video)
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youtube.com - 8/27/2008
Microsoft Surface Parody (video)
— youtube.com — SarcasticGamer.com presents a twisted take on one of Microsoft's latest and greatest announcements. Truth be told, We... actually WANT a Surface Computer, but ... (more) Microsoft Surface Parody (video)

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Microsoft to copy Apple Genius strategy
electronista.com - 9/5/2008
Microsoft to copy Apple Genius strategy
— electronista.com — Microsoft on Friday said that its $300 million marketing campaign will now involve in-store representatives to promote... the brand, the company's general manager of corporate communications, Tom Pilla, says. Effectively mimicking Apple's Geniuses as w... (more) Microsoft to copy Apple Genius strategy

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biz.yahoo.com - 9/5/2008
Microsoft deploying in-store customer-service reps: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance
— biz.yahoo.com — NEW YORK -- As part of its new $300 million marketing campaign and image makeover, Microsoft Corp.... plans to deploy its own customer-service representatives at retailers like Best Buy and Circuit City to help people with their PC purchases. The world's ... (more) Microsoft deploying in-store customer-service reps: ...

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Google Adds Video To Cloud Operating System — Silicon Alley Insider
On the heels of its big splash over Chrome , Google (GOOG) is adding another feature to disrupt Microsoft Office (MSFT) and make its web-based applications more appealing to business users. Google is adding video to Google Apps , which can be uploaded and shared with co-workers or colleagues ...