EU Fines Microsoft 613 Million in Antitrust Case
The European Union orders Microsoft to offer Europe a Windows version without bundled media player and to disclose information to rivals within 120 days. Commission chief Mario Monti calls the action proportionate and says it aims to restore fair competition. Microsoft plans to seek a stay pending appeal.
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Brussels
Belgium
European Union
U.S
Microsoft
EU Antitrust Office
Europe
Mario Monti
Monti
United States
Middle East
Africa
Brad Smith
European Court of First Instance
European Commission
Bill Gates
San Francisco
Jacques Bourgeois
Commission
Stephen Kinsella
Herbert Smith Law Firm
Chance
Intel to debut new numbering system for chips
Intel plans a three digit performance oriented numbering system for Pentium and Celeron processors by June highlighting cache size and data movement. Other firms like AMD IBM and Apple already downplay MHz solely focusing on overall performance rather than frequency.
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Rounpup
Intel
San Jose
Calif
Intel Corp
Bill Calder
Advanced Micro Devices Inc
IBM Corp
Apple Computer Inc
Apple
Motorola
IBM
AMD
Athena radar tech aids pilots to identify friendly ground targets
Sandia National Laboratories in Albuquerque has developed Athena radar echoes to distinguish friendly ground vehicles and tanks from enemy profiles. The system aims to reduce Gulf War era friendly fire losses, where 24 percent of deaths and 15 percent of wounded were attributed to misidentifications.
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Albuquerque
N.M
Defense Department
Sandia National Laboratories
Microsoft enters speech server market in pricing push
In San Francisco Microsoft announces Speech Server 2004, underscoring aggressive pricing that cuts costs by 50 to 80 percent versus rivals. Gates pitches its use for automated call centers, directory assistance, and integration with Visual Studio tools, aiming to broaden Microsoft’s reach beyond PCs and mobile devices.
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San Francisco
European Union
Microsoft Corp
Bill Gates
Gates
Microsoft Speech Server
Microsoft
James Mastan
Microsoft Speech
Chuck Berger
Nuance Technologies Inc
Unified disc burning suites Ease of use and options
The article compares Roxio Easy Media Creator 7 and Nero Ultra Edition 6, arguing that a single suite simplifies mastering, integrates video and audio tools, and streamlines projects. Roxio bundles PhotoSuite and Napster 2.0, while Nero emphasizes broad burning controls without a music store. Both start with a clear create option panel.
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Easy Media
Nero
iTunes
Napster
Roxio
Easy Media Creator
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