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Meltdown 101: How tech companies are taking a hit
Published 1/22/2009 by By RACHEL METZ, AP Technology Writer at SFGate: Technology
The economic recession is hurting every industry, and technology is no exception _ big names like Microsoft Corp., Intel Corp. and Dell Inc. have had layoffs as they try to cut costs and stay competitive amid declining sales. But the effects of the meltdown...
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