Microsoft sets Windows 8 launch for Oct. 26

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	Microsoft sets Windows 8 launch for Oct. 26 Microsoft has announced that it will start selling Windows 8 on Friday, Oct. 26, a little more than three months from now. New PCs equipped with the operating system will go on sale the same day, said Microsoft spokesman Brandon LeBlanc in a post to the company's blog. Read More WHITE PAPER: IBM The Power of Cloud: Driving Business Model Innovation Companies worldwide are beginning to recognize cloud's capabilities to generate new business models and promote sustainable competitive advantage. To manage and respond to these market pressures, IBM offers a comprehensive suite of system and software solutions that can help you scale your IT investments as your business grows. Read Now In this Issue Can the U.S. patent system be saved? 10 online reputation management tips for job seekers Allegations multiply in EU browser probe of Microsoft Who wants to be in the PC business? Not Dell RESOURCE COMPLIMENTS OF: FileMaker, Inc Create, deploy and manage custom business apps for iPad The FileMaker Platform is a complete software suite to create, deploy, and manage custom business apps for iPad and iPhone. Design and build stunning iOS apps. Integrate mobile apps into existing enterprise systems. Deploy and instantly update your apps. Secure your apps with industry-standard authentication. Learn more, Watch overview video, Read the white paper > Can the U.S. patent system be saved? With the number of patent-related lawsuits on the rise, and the system set up to favor deep-pocketed giants over individual inventors and smaller companies, U.S. technology innovation is in for a continued shaky ride, according to patent experts and other observers. Read More 10 online reputation management tips for job seekers But have you Googled yourself lately? Many job candidates spend hours preparing for an important interview, but they fail to pay attention to their "online resume," or how they're reflected in the top 10 Google search results, says Andy Beal, CEO of Trackur, a social media monitoring company. Read More Allegations multiply in EU browser probe of Microsoft European antitrust officials have widened their investigation into Microsoft's browser practices to include four different allegations against Windows 8 and Windows RT, a government spokesman said Wednesday. Read More Who wants to be in the PC business? Not Dell Have you noticed that it's just not so cool to be in the PC business these days? Granted, it's been no secret that the PC industry has been taking it on the chin for more than a year. With a down economy and people excited about new, smaller devices like tablets and smartphones, companies and individual consumers simply aren't spending as much money on desktops and laptops these days Read More
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