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Microsoft Sets up 'I'm a PC' Booth Outside Apple Store
blog.wired.com - 11/1/2008
Microsoft Sets up 'I'm a PC' Booth Outside Apple Store
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Remember when that independent cafe in your neighborhood went out of business because a Starbucks opened right across the street? That's sort of the same idea Microsoft is playing off in the photo (above) provided to Apple Insider. Your eyes don't fool you: That's an "I'm a PC" ...

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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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forbes.com - 10/30/2008
When Apple Failed
— forbes.com — Personal Technology When Apple Failed Andy Greenberg , 10.30.08, 6:00 AM ET Boston - Long ago, before the iPhone, before the iPod, before even the second coming of Steve Jobs, Apple was not the infallible juggernaut of innovation it's known as today. ... (more) When Apple Failed

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