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Microsoft mapping goes 3D
November 6, 2006
New Virtual Earth interface merges gaming world photorealism with images of real-world cities. Photos: Virtual Earth 3D marries maps, search Video: Microsoft takes on Google
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One city's move to open source
December 5, 2005
Mannheim, Germany, says its switch to Linux apps won't be fast or cheap--but that's just fine.
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Amsterdam to evaluate open source
January 2, 2007
Seeking independence from proprietary software, city joins growing list of other municipalities testing Linux.
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Microsoft to join municipal Wi-Fi fray
November 15, 2006
Software giant will serve local content and ads to Wi-Fi users in Portland, Ore., under a deal with MetroFi.
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Ballmer: We need a $100 PC
October 20, 2004
The Microsoft CEO says one way to stem growing piracy of Windows and Office in emerging markets is to offer low-cost computers.
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German universities embrace Linux
August 29, 2007
German state signs contract with Novell for the supply of Linux server and desktop products to schools serving 560,000 students.
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Munich fires up Linux at last
September 25, 2006
Local government launches the first phase of its open-source migration after a year's delay.
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Pioneering desktop Linux project put on ice
September 5, 2006
Norwegian city won't make shift soon, but the man behind the plan denies that the project has been canned.
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Tomorrow's games, designed by players as they play
February 3, 2006
Top game developers say they're increasingly tapping players' creative talents to fill out expensive game worlds.
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This week in mobile
April 7, 2006
San Francisco selects joint bid by EarthLink and Google to provide city with a wireless network. Also: Microsoft wins U.S. Census Bureau deal.
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Week in review: EarthLink woes eclipse Wi-Fi plans
August 31, 2007
EarthLink's financial concerns imperil muni Wi-Fi projects, and Microsoft readies Vista's first major update. Also: Piracy versus privacy.
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Albuquerque extols its role in PC revolution
July 31, 2007
This city played an integral role in computer history, even though it eventually lost out when it came to housing Microsoft.Photos: Albuquerque's PC roots
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Building Vista buzz with a puzzle
January 12, 2007
A new game may or may not give a boost to sales of the OS, but it could send the winner nearly into orbit.Photos: A puzzling publicity push
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Week in review: Sun rises with Google
October 7, 2005
Sun and Google joined forces to boost tools, but alliance could also challenge Microsoft's hold on PC applications.
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Microsoft offers a new angle on maps
December 7, 2005
Beta version of Windows Live Local features changeable bird's-eye views, integrated mapping and search. Images: Microsoft maps take a bird's-eye view
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Brazil: The spirit of community
November 15, 2005
Part of a special feature on open source and developing nations, a look at what the Brazilian government is doing in alternative software.
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