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Microsoft patent Pay-Per-Use computer model
slashgear.com - 12/30/2008
Microsoft patent Pay-Per-Use computer model
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Microsoft have patented a pay-per-use computer model, wherein users would receive a free (or heavily subsidized) PC and be charged ongoing fees depending on tasks it was used to complete. The patent, titled “Metered Pay-As-You-Go Computing Experience”, was filed on June 21st 2007 ...
fudzilla.com - 12/31/2008
Fudzilla: Microsoft getting ready to lay off 17% of staff
— fudzilla.com — Image Worldwide cutbacks The rumor that Microsoft was set to lay off people on January 15th, 2009... is no longer a rumor but a fact. Staff at Microsoft have been informed that the company is readying major layoffs to its worldwide operations and it's ... (more) Fudzilla: Microsoft getting ready to lay off 17% of staff

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Tough Love For Microsoft Search
searchengineland.com - 12/31/2008
Tough Love For Microsoft Search
— searchengineland.com — Back in June, I spoke at Microsoft as part of a regular series for those involved with... its webmaster tools group and anyone generally interested in search. My talk was called “Tough Love For Microsoft Search,” and I covered various reasons why I felt ... (more) Tough Love For Microsoft Search

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