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Available storage on Microsoft Surface RT less than advertised
PCWorld
Don't be fooled by the advertised 32GB of storage in Microsoft's Surface with Windows RT tablet. The actual amount of available storage in the $500 model is closer to 16GB. A new FAQ from Microsoft lays out exactly how much usable storage is available ...
Microsoft pulls out the stops for Halo 4
Reuters
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - "Master Chief" springs back into action on Tuesday with the release of Microsoft Corp's Halo 4, the latest installment of the Xbox blockbuster that will compete with Activision Blizzard's Call of Duty franchise for holiday ...
Microsoft CEO expects quick growth for Windows Phone 8
Washington Post
Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said Monday that while he knows Windows Phone has a small segment of the market now, he expects that it will "ramp quickly" and emerge as a viable competitor for Apple's iOS and Google's Android systems.
Report: Microsoft To Kill Windows Live Messenger
Forbes
In 2011, Microsoft bought Skype for a whopping $8.5 billion – but at the time, many analysts and tech journalists were puzzled as to why. Today, the acquisition now makes a little more sense, as the Verge is reporting that Microsoft is poised to ...
Acer warns Microsoft that hardware is like 'hard rice'
CNET
Microsoft earlier this year introduced a self-branded tablet, dubbed Surface, that runs on its Windows RT operating system. The company is reportedly also considering making its own smartphones. Such products are a threat to companies like Acer, which ...
10000 stores open at midnight for 'Halo 4'
NBCNews.com (blog)
With that in mind, Microsoft has announced that, when "Halo 4" officially launches Tuesday, more than 10,000 stores in more than 40 countries will open their doors at 12:01 a.m. ... you know, for those who just can't wait for a more reasonable hour to ...
Microsoft's MDOP: Windows 7 users roam, apps and settings follow
Ars Technica
With Windows 8 out the door, Microsoft has released a new version of its enterprise desktop management pack. It includes a component that brings at least part of Windows 8's consumer functionality to Windows 7 and Windows 8 PCs as well as tablets on a ...

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Microsoft launches Windows 8 in Pakistan
Business Recorder (blog)
Microsoft recently announced the availability of Windows 8 for its customers in Pakistan and around the world. Now consumers and businesses world-wide will be able to experience all that Windows 8 has to offer: a beautiful new UI, a wide range of apps ...
Yahoo! Escalates Privacy Battle With Microsoft
DailyFinance
In promoting its new browser, Microsoft has tried to differentiate itself from the competition, like Google's (NAS: GOOG) Chrome, by touting its enhanced privacy options. As the company puts it: "With the Do Not Track feature built into Internet ...
Acer exec warns Microsoft may eat 'hard rice' with its Surface tablet
Engadget
But if that's true, why are the company's top brass so eager for Microsoft to withdraw from the competition? President for Greater China, Linxian Lang, has just resorted to a food metaphor to emphasize the point, warning that Redmond will have to eat ...
Microsoft CEO sees new era with Windows 8
IT Business Net
Microsoft Chief Executive Steve Ballmer says sales of the new Windows-based phones will expand rapidly, creating a strong third player in the smartphone market. Rough Cut (no reporter narration).
Microsoft Takes On Google Docs With Office Web Apps
Internet Evolution
Microsoft Word Web App doesn't do this. You have to hit the disk icon in the top left of the screen to save. But when I went to save just now, it told me I had to reload the page. Fortunately, being a paranoid type, I had just hit CTRL-A, CTRL-C to ...
Microsoft Brings The "No Compromise" Windows 8 To Asia Pacific
Tempo
Manila, Philippines – After months of anticipation, Microsoft has officially announced the world-wide availability of Windows 8, restarting the hallmark history the company has made since 1995. Experience Zone during the Windows 8 launch in Singapore ...