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Oracle gets its way, finally
December 15, 2004
A year and a half of rancor, posturing and courtroom testimony comes to an end as PeopleSoft agrees to be acquired.
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Oracle outbids SAP for Retek
March 22, 2005
Company signs definitive deal to acquire Retek, defeating rival SAP in its bidding war for the retail software maker.
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Despite billions, Ellison can't buy a touchdown
December 9, 2004
Oracle chief slams owners of the San Francisco 49ers for rebuffing his offer to buy "the worst team in football."
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Notable quotes: Hostile bid ignites the rhetoric
December 13, 2004
Craig Conway's dog donned a bulletproof vest as the sniping between the Oracle and PeopleSoft crews heated up.
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Week in review: McNealy's sunset
April 28, 2006
Two Silicon Valley CEOs announce dramatic company structure changes in bids to become more competitive.
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Week in review: Yahoo in Microsoft's sights
February 8, 2008
The two companies give us a few clues on their prospective deal; Washington takes on file swapping at colleges; and iPhone storage grows.
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Verizon, Qwest still fighting for MCI
March 16, 2005
Verizon says its rival's efforts have "a desparate quality." Qwest may be readying new offer, report says.
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