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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Jun 25, 2008 -- Yahoo! Inc. (Nasdaq:YHOO), a leading global Internet company, today sent the following letter to all stockholders from Chairman Roy Bostock and CEO Jerry Yang.

June 25, 2008
Dear Fellow Stockholders:

We are writing to update you on the latest developments here at Yahoo!, including our recently announced commercial agreement with Google and the outcome of our discussions with Microsoft regarding a potential transaction.    » read more »

Spotlight shines on all-star lineup of titles and exciting new hardware at Games for Windows Presents: The Big Picture showcase event

SAN FRANCISCO, June 25, 2008 — Windows gaming takes center stage, as today Microsoft Corp. hosts the Games for Windows Presents: The Big Picture showcase event, highlighting some of the most eagerly anticipated Microsoft Games for Windows titles of 2008, while also announcing exciting new additions to the portfolio.

Attendees will get hands-on experience with new games in a variety of genres, including debut gameplay of “Call of Duty®: World at War,” while some of the biggest names in the business will display new hardware that truly pushes the boundaries of gaming technology.    » read more »

Company’s expertise in mobile personal data protection and management to come to Microsoft

REDMOND, Wash., June 26, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. today announced it intends to acquire MobiComp, a company that helped pioneer technologies allowing the backup and restoration of mobile data and mobile posting of social content to Web sites such as Facebook. The acquisition would combine MobiComp’s expertise building innovative mobile data protection and sharing services with Microsoft’s vision to provide compelling experiences that span work and play across mobile phones, the Web and PCs. Terms of the planned acquisition are not being disclosed.    » read more »

Consumers will be able to track prescription medications and health records online using Microsoft HealthVault

WOONSOCKET, R.I. and REDMOND, Wash., June 26, 2008 — CVS Caremark and Microsoft Corp. announced plans to collaborate to offer consumer healthcare solutions to help people manage their health and wellness, and control their health information using Microsoft HealthVault.    » read more »

Awards recognize best in-class, Microsoft-based solutions in clinical development, sales and marketing, and discovery and product innovation

BOSTON, June 25, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. today announced winners of the 2008 Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Innovation Awards, honoring companies that have made the most innovative use of Microsoft-based solutions for breakthroughs in business processes and practices throughout the pharmaceutical and life sciences industry.

Announced at the Drug Information Association’s (DIA) 44th Annual Meeting, the awards were presented in the categories of discovery and product innovation, sales and marketing, and clinical development.    » read more »

Citrix Work in Ghana, Africa Secures Additional 2008 Microsoft Partner Award for Citizenship

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., 6/25/2008 -- Today, Citrix Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ:CTXS), the global leader in application delivery infrastructure, announced it has won the 2008 Microsoft Partner of the Year Global ISV – Infrastructure Special Recognition award. This award recognizes the global independent software vendor (ISV) for superior technology, delivering innovative infrastructure solutions based on Microsoft platforms.    » read more »

Michigan joins computing industry leaders in green initiative

April 21, 2008 -- LANSING - Michigan Governor Jennifer M. Granholm today announced that Michigan will be joining the Climate Savers Computing Initiative to spur the utilization of more energy-efficient computers and servers in state offices and agencies.

Low-energy desktop computer system from Fujitsu Siemens: Listed in the Climate Savers catalog of energy-efficient computing products.

The Climate Savers Computing Initiative is a national effort led by Dell, EDS, Google, HP, Intel, Lenovo, Microsoft, Pacific Gas and Electric, and the World Wildlife Fund to increase energy efficiency and the use of more efficient computer equipment.    » read more »

REDWOOD SHORES, Calif., 03-APR-2008 -- Oracle(r) today announced that independent software vendors (ISVs) Adaptik, DataLab, Patsoft Limited, SPS Commerce and SYNECTICS Ltd., among others, have migrated their applications to Oracle(r) Database. By migrating their business solutions to Oracle Database, ISVs enable their customers to benefit from the unique grid computing, high performance and security features of Oracle Database.    » read more »

Microsoft collaborates with strong local and regional partners to expand educational initiatives to reach underserved people in Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru and Brazil

MIAMI, April 3, 2008 — At the Government Leaders Forum—Americas in Miami today, Microsoft Corp. announced new and expanded partnerships that will play a strong role in transforming education and creating economic opportunity in Latin America.    » read more »

New mobile solution, mobile services plan and phones come together for end-to-end managed offering

LAS VEGAS, April 1, 2008 — Helping to propel large-scale mobile phone deployments by businesses, Microsoft Corp. today announced at CTIA Wireless 2008 the immediate availability of System Center Mobile Device Manager 2008 and plans for a Microsoft Mobile Services Plan (MMSP) to be available from mobile operators worldwide. Together with Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, the software and services provide the best solution for midsize and large businesses to manage and help protect Windows Mobile phones.    » read more »

Final vote appears overwhelmingly in favor; input from 87 national bodies contributed to an improved specification

REDMOND, Wash., April 1, 2008 — After more than 14 months of intensive review, a Joint Technical Committee of the International Standardization Organization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has concluded its formal process to evaluate Ecma International’s submission of the Draft International Standard (DIS) 29500: Office Open XML (Open XML).    » read more »

Antitrust Oversight Extended

New York, NY (January 30, 2008) - New York Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a federal judge has granted New York State’s request to continue overseeing Microsoft’s conduct to ensure fair competition. The Court ordered the oversight extension until November 12, 2009 despite the opposition of Microsoft Corp. and the United States Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, both of whom opposed further oversight.    » read more »

- New Multi-Platform Series on mtvU and Think.MTV.com
- Helps Arm College Students with Digital Tools for Positive Social Change

New agreement adds weekly events and ESPN shows via Xbox LIVE

Training Is First Action Following Unveiling of AG Coakley’s Strategic Plan for Cyber Crime

November 01, 2007 -- WALTHAM – Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley, in collaboration with Microsoft Corporation, hosted a cyber crime training session for Massachusetts law enforcement. The day-long training, held yesterday, entitled “Cyber Crimes 101,” was attended by more than 300 law enforcement officers from across the state.    » read more »