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  • Microsoft Corp - Gates - Case Study

    Microsoft Corp - Gates - Case Study

    WASHINGTON (CNN/Money) - The government hammered away at Microsoft Corp. chairman Bill Gates in court Tuesday, attempting to portray him as an unreliable witness. And at one point Gates offered to alter his sworn testimony, landing a solid blow against Microsoft's position. The courts have found that Microsoft violated antitrust laws. The current hearings, under U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly, will decide what restrictions will be imposed on Microsoft as a remedy for that illegal

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    Essay Length: 696 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: March 23, 2009 By: Top
  • Microsoft Business Strategy

    Microsoft Business Strategy

    Microsoft Project Summer 2006 BUS 597A INTRODUCTION In 19, Bill Gates and Paul Allen created a company called Microsoft. More than thirty years later, Microsoft is a leader in the field of computer programming. Gates and Allen both had big plans for their company and came up with different ways of managing people and products in order to create possibly the most effective and versatile workforce of any corporation in existence. To study Microsoft's

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    Essay Length: 3,193 Words / 13 Pages
    Submitted: November 8, 2009 By: Jon
  • Microsoft and Ibm Financial Performance

    Microsoft and Ibm Financial Performance

    Running Head: MICROSOFT AND IBM FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE Microsoft and IBM Financial Performance Team E Managerial Finance I FIN/4 University of Phoenix Rene Niese April 7, 2008 Microsoft and IBM Financial Performance Introduction Team E has been charge with the task of preparing an analysis to evaluate Microsoft and IBM’s financial performance. This will be done by using trends, financial ratio analysis, and the firms’ most recent statements of cash flow. Team E will evaluate each

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    Essay Length: 2,431 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: November 10, 2009 By: Fonta
  • Microsoft End-User License Agreement

    Microsoft End-User License Agreement

    END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR MICROSOFT SOFTWARE. IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This Microsoft End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a legal agreement between you (either an individual person or a single legal entity, who will be referred to in this EULA as "You") and Microsoft Corporation for the Microsoft software product that accompanies this EULA, including any associated media, printed materials and electronic documentation (the "Software Product"). The Software Product also includes any software updates, add-on components, web

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    Essay Length: 1,086 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Mike
  • Microsoft and Opensource

    Microsoft and Opensource

    Microsoft is a name that can spark varying reactions from people. For some, the name means monopoly, unfair trade practices, unethical business policies, or “market bully.” For others, Microsoft means innovation, opportunist, success, and capitalism personified. For third group the name is simply seen as a large part of their life like a car, phone, or some other quasi-necessity. There is, however, a different view of Microsoft from a group of people called population ecologists.

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    Essay Length: 2,291 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: November 14, 2009 By: Max
  • Microsoft’s Intellectual Property Rights

    Microsoft’s Intellectual Property Rights

    Microsoft Corporation ONE MICROSOFT WAY REDMOND, WASHINGTON 98052-6399 (425) 882-8080 “I Pledge my honor that I have abided by the Stevens Honor Code” ____________________________ Taylor Fowler Section A BT 102 Spring 2007 Company Overview:  Microsoft develops, manufactures, licenses, and supports software products for many computing devices. However, it is expanding its portfolio by breaking into new markets such as internet services, portable devices, and consumer electronics.  The company primarily operates in the

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    Essay Length: 1,411 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Vika
  • Microsoft: Changing Business

    Microsoft: Changing Business

    INTRODUCTION As you know, Microsoft has been operating under strenuous production conditions. Employees are required to put in very long hours often without monetary benefit. They are also expected to push the envelope in creating new and innovative components. They are stretched to the max and it is necessary for them to be flexible to continue to be creative and meet Microsoft's demands. I have outlined a number of issues that should be addressed

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    Essay Length: 1,691 Words / 7 Pages
    Submitted: November 15, 2009 By: Mike
  • Microsoft

    Microsoft

    In Daily Life There is a need for more computers in everyday life, in homes, schools and on the job. The advancement of computer technology today in all facets of the world, and life are growing to the point that everyone will need a computer to carry out their everyday life. Computer technology today is at the threshold of making life easier for everyone in the world. Computers are helping students get better grades in

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    Essay Length: 1,008 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: November 17, 2009 By: Andrew
  • The Microsoft Corporation

    The Microsoft Corporation

    The Microsoft Corporation has been around for many years now, and for many years, they have provided the leading operating system to consumers and businesses alike. Throughout the years Microsoft has not been able to rest on their laurels while consumers and businesses invest billions of their dollars to purchase their software. For as many years as MS-DOS and Windows have been in existence, Microsoft has seen competition from many different computing giants. Some

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    Essay Length: 1,279 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Mikki
  • Iphone Info

    Iphone Info

    Apple’s iPhone is it’s latest entry into a field that lightly touches computers but has more of an otherworldly feel. Below I will delineate the iPhone’s chances of success/survival in the phone game based upon Porter’s Five Forces Model. iPhone combines three products — a revolutionary mobile phone, a wide screen iPod with touch controls, and a breakthrough Internet communications device with desktop-class email, web browsing, maps, and searching — into one small and lightweight

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    Essay Length: 1,429 Words / 6 Pages
    Submitted: November 23, 2009 By: Mike
  • Defining Microsoft Windows Vista

    Defining Microsoft Windows Vista

    Defining Microsoft Windows Vista The intent of this paper is to provide a background of the Microsoft Windows Vista operating system development, including when it was developed, how the development process was management, what needs this specific operating systems was developed to respond to in the Information Technologies market. This paper will also analyze the correlation of Information Technologies and Microsoft’s Windows Vista position. Background of Windows Vista Development Originally announced as Longhorn by Microsoft

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    Essay Length: 953 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 25, 2009 By: Tasha
  • Swot Analysis for Microsoft

    Swot Analysis for Microsoft

    Introduction and Summary of Company History and Background Information Microsoft over the past 27 years has positioned itself as the arterial system of almost all computers rolled into use across the world. Albeit with no competition worth the name to challenge its existence leave alone on technology advancements, the company has still managed to keep pace with both felt and perceived needs of its customers and its niche remains robust thus far. Nevertheless disturbing winds

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    Essay Length: 314 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: November 25, 2009 By: Mike
  • Microsoft: On Anti-Trust and Monopolies

    Microsoft: On Anti-Trust and Monopolies

    Microsoft: On anti-trust and monopolies (or How A Linux User Can Court Ostracism) Introduction In 1890, the US Congress passed the Sherman Act. Further, the Clayton Act was enacted in 1912. This was followed by the Robinson-Patman Act of 1936. These antitrust laws prohibit agreements in restraint of trade, monopolization and attempted monopolization, anticompetitive mergers and tie-in schemes, and, in some circumstances, price discrimination in the sale of commodities. Thus, the goals of a free

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    Essay Length: 793 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 26, 2009 By: Janna
  • Background Info on My Forbidden Face

    Background Info on My Forbidden Face

    Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live as an Afghan girl under the rule of the Taliban? This question is answered in the book My Forbidden Face. Latifa, a young Afghan girl, discusses her struggles throughout the book. Latifa faces several different problems while being under the rule of the Taliban. She handles these problems with the best of her ability. First of all, Latifa had to deal with the

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    Essay Length: 805 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: November 27, 2009 By: regina
  • The Anti-Trust Case Against Microsoft Since 1990

    The Anti-Trust Case Against Microsoft Since 1990

    The Anti-Trust Case Against Microsoft Since 1990, a battle has raged in United States courts between the United States government and the Microsoft Corporation out of Redmond, Washington, headed by Bill Gates. What is at stake is money. The federal government maintains that Microsoft's monopolistic practices are harmful to United States citizens, creating higher prices and potentially downgrading software quality, and should therefore be stopped, while Microsoft and its supporters claim that they are not

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    Essay Length: 2,404 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: November 30, 2009 By: Monika
  • Microsoft Vs. Netscape

    Microsoft Vs. Netscape

    Battle of browsers: rounds one and two In 1994, Marc Anderseen invented a new way to search and retrieve information from the Internet: the Netscape Navigator. Netscape’s rising sales and the phenomenal growth of the Internet make its shares go through the roof and even before the Company had any profit; it was valued at $2.7 billion. However, the scenario didn’t go that well for so long and a very powerful and ambitious man came

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    Essay Length: 953 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 4, 2009 By: Jack
  • Management Info System Case Study

    Management Info System Case Study

    Shafin Hossain Management Info System 11/01/06 2217-402-04 Fall 06 Case Study Summary: The SyberWorks Training Center Suite provides an end-to-end training management solution for training companies offering all types of e-Learning and traditional classroom based training. They need a MIS program in place. Customer Profile: Founded in 1997, Information Mapping Inc. is a privately-held, international organization delivering Information Lifecycle Solutions through its three divisions: Information Mapping, Learning Programs, Professional Services, and Technology Solutions. Information Mapping

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    Essay Length: 1,003 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Poland Country Info

    Poland Country Info

    A History of Poland Poland is located in Central Europe, to the east of Germany. It is slightly smaller than New Mexico. Poland is named after the Slavic tribe, Polane. The word polane in Slavic means field or plane. This describes Poland’s terrain. Most of Poland is covered with small planes and gently rolling hills. Towards the south Poland is covered in mountains. Historically, Poland was an area of conflict because of its flat terrain

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    Essay Length: 1,076 Words / 5 Pages
    Submitted: December 11, 2009 By: Mike
  • Microsoft Vs Linux

    Microsoft Vs Linux

    FINAL GROUP ASSIGNMENT In recent years, Microsoft has seen a small portion of its market share be swept away by the open source movement. LINUX, an open source, free version of its predecessor UNIX has slowly made its way into the marketplace and into the hardware of users around the world. Particularly in the web server arena, LINUX machines are touted as easier to use, more capable, and definitely cheaper. The use of LINUX-based operating

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    Essay Length: 2,594 Words / 11 Pages
    Submitted: December 12, 2009 By: July
  • Title Info

    Title Info

    I tried to paste my paper on this stupid thing and it wouldn't work. I tried to find some other way, but I don't see it and time is running low. So I'm just going to give you this. I tried to paste my paper on this stupid thing and it wouldn't work. I tried to find some other way, but I don't see it and time is running low. So I'm just going to

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    Essay Length: 429 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Fatih
  • Microsoft in China

    Microsoft in China

    Microsoft is incredibly intelligent for focusing on the Chinese market. China’s economy is blowing figures completely out of the water. Chinese gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in 2005 was $6800, nearly $3000 more than expected figures for 2020. Economists suggest by 2010 there will be a 45% increase in GDP. With the Chinese economy growing at such a robust rate Microsoft has got the right idea on trying to squeeze their way in. By

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    Essay Length: 305 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 13, 2009 By: Kevin
  • Microsoft Corporation (msft) Finance Paper

    Microsoft Corporation (msft) Finance Paper

    Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Company Overview Formed in 19, Microsoft started by selling a BASIC interpreter which quickly established a reputation for excellence. As the popularity of Microsoft BASIC grew, other manufacturers adopted Microsoft BASIC's syntax to maintain compatibility with existing Microsoft BASIC implementations. Because of this feedback loop, Microsoft BASIC became a de facto standard, and the company cornered the market. Later, it tried (unsuccessfully) to extend their grip on the home computer market by

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    Essay Length: 297 Words / 2 Pages
    Submitted: December 15, 2009 By: Janna
  • Microsoft .Net Case

    Microsoft .Net Case

    Sample Case Report Microsoft .NET Case This report is provided as a sample to illustrate the level of work and research required, as well as the format of a case report. Obviously, the content of the report is not relevant for us. The report is a little longer than the required maximum of 3 pages (with additional material in appendices). Case Study: Microsoft .NET Not until recently, the phrase .NET has been used to describe

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    Essay Length: 2,414 Words / 10 Pages
    Submitted: December 16, 2009 By: Mikki
  • History of Microsoft Word

    History of Microsoft Word

    History of Microsoft Word Microsoft was created by a very smart man. That man wanted to help out people in the world, but he did not know he would become a billionaire in the process. His name is Bill Gates. Bill Gates, Microsoft founder, was born on Oct. 28th, 1955. He was 19 yrs. old when he first set up Microsoft. His dream was that every home would have a computer. The U.S. Federal Trade

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    Essay Length: 832 Words / 4 Pages
    Submitted: December 16, 2009 By: Yan
  • How Important Is China to Microsoft’s Long-Term Future?

    How Important Is China to Microsoft’s Long-Term Future?

    1. How important is China to Microsoft’s long-term future? Microsoft’s software programs such as Word, Excel and Power Point offer great advantages to the Chinese publics. The software allows for translation ad ease in presenting and incorporating information that is streamlined throughout much of the world. 2. What are the legal impediments to Microsoft growing its sales in China? What are the political impediments? The legal impediments to Microsoft in China are the laws that

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    Essay Length: 513 Words / 3 Pages
    Submitted: December 17, 2009 By: Andrew

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