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appleinsider.com - 12/5/2008

More big names downsizing, pulling out of Macworld Expo

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A faltering global economy is expected to take its toll on trade shows next year and January's Macworld will be no exception, with more big names planning to downsize their presence or pulling out altogether, AppleInsider has learned.

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