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Microsoft hits Apple on their own turf
boygeniusreport.com - 11/1/2008
Microsoft hits Apple on their own turf
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The gauntlet has been thrown down and Microsoft is making it pretty clear that they’re not going to be bullied around by Apple’s advertising tactics. In England at least. Apparently, these booths aren’t just advertisements, but they’re also interactive booths. From ...
Microsoft parks "I'm a PC" recording booth outside Apple Store
appleinsider.com - 10/31/2008
Microsoft parks "I'm a PC" recording booth outside Apple Store
— appleinsider.com — Microsoft Corp., engrossed in multi-million dollar marketing blitz to counter anti-Vista propaganda from rival Apple, Inc., is... now using a portion of its budget to fuel guerilla retail tactics near the Mac maker's stores. (more) Microsoft parks "I'm a PC" recording booth outside Apple ...

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nytimes.com - 11/3/2008
On Security, Microsoft Reports Progress and Alarm
— nytimes.com — Microsoft plans to report on Monday that the security of its Windows operating system has significantly improved,... while at the same time the threat of computer viruses, frauds and other online scourges has become much more serious. The company ... (more) On Security, Microsoft Reports Progress and Alarm

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fudzilla.com - 11/1/2008
New Mac Pros, iMacs, and Mac Mini soon
— fudzilla.com — Image Dates conflict, but Apple is up to something Our Apple sources are starting to burn us... up with news of pending new Apple releases now that the iPod and notebook announcements have been made. The problem is that none of our sources can agree on ... (more) New Mac Pros, iMacs, and Mac Mini soon

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IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis:  Microsoft Throws Down in Front of Apple Store in UK

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Microsoft Throws Down in Front of Apple Store in UK
IntoMobile - Cell Phone News, Information, and Analysis — ... booth… No, no, no! The booth actually lets you walk in, and record your own ‘I’m a PC’ video! What’s more, rumor has it that the booth will be staffed with Microsoft peeps in the coming days to help turn people off the Apple store and bring them back to the dark, er, Microsoft side. This is one of those situations where things simply have to get worse before they get better. What do you think of this move? Gutsy? Stupid? Inappropriate? [Via: BGR] Related News: Android Market ...

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