Dell exec warns Microsoft about Windows RT Branding confusing customers

According to a report from AppleInsider.com, a top executive from Dell warned Microsoft that its branding of Windows RT would confuse customers because a Windows RT computer is not able to run standard Windows applications. “Jefferey Clarke, vice chairman at Dell and president of its PC business, said at the Dell World conference last week […]

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Windows head man leaving Microsoft

Microsoft stock could remain under pressure as investors consider the ramifications of Windows chief Steven Sinofsky’s sudden departure from the company after more than 20 years of service. Shares of Microsoft (MSFT) dropped more than 5% early Tuesday to $26.75, the lowest level since January. By the afternoon, the stock pared some of the losses, but was still down […]

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Tim Bajarin: "Windows 8 is 'welcome to the past' instead of 'welcome to the future.'

“Due to scheduling conflicts I could not be in NYC yesterday for the Windows 8 launch but watched it intently as it was streamed around the world from Microsoft’s Web site. But what I saw was both impressive as well as confounding for many reasons,” Tim Bajarin writes for TechPinions. “Let me start with the […]

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Microsoft claims strong pre-sales of Windows 8

During a quarterly earnings call on Friday, Microsoft made the claim that pre-sales of its up coming Windows 8 operating system are strong. During the earnings call, Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer said: “The launch of Windows 8 is the beginning of a new era at Microsoft,” said Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. “Investments we’ve made over […]

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