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July 25, 2005

Global anti-piracy initiative ensures software authenticity, performance and support while providing ongoing system improvements.

July 25, 2005

Top Japanese Publishers Announce Commitment to Xbox 360

Blockbuster franchises such as “Resident Evil” and “Ridge Racer” are coming to Xbox 360.

July 24, 2005

MSN Virtual Earth Gives People an Immersive Way to Search, Discover and Explore Their World Online

Microsoft Location Finder enables Wi-Fi-enabled computer users to determine their location and quickly access local knowledge and information via MSN Virtual Earth.

July 22, 2005

Media Alert: Microsoft Unveils Official Name for “Longhorn” and Sets Date for First Beta Targeted at Developers and IT Professionals

Company announces official name of its next-generation Windows client operating system.

July 21, 2005

Microsoft Reports Strong Revenue Growth

Healthy, broad-based demand drives 9 percent revenue growth for the June quarter; revenue growth was nearly $3 billion in fiscal 2005; the company returns a record $44 billion to shareholders in fiscal 2005.

July 20, 2005

Q&A: Microsoft Announces Plans to Acquire FrontBridge Technologies, Inc., a Leading Provider of Secure Managed Messaging Services

Customers ask for more flexibility in their messaging solutions, better defense and help in meeting regulatory compliance requirements

July 20, 2005

Xbox Live Online Gaming Community Doubles in Just One Year, New Member Added Every 30 Seconds

Unrivaled content and player experiences continue to fuel exponential growth of worldwide online community.

July 20, 2005

Microsoft to Acquire FrontBridge Technologies, a Leading Provider of Secure Messaging Services

Fully managed services will help ensure e-mail compliance and continuity while providing customers with additional security protection from spam and virus threats.

July 19, 2005

Casual Gaming Gets Serious

Microsoft is well positioned to benefit from the growth of casual gaming.

July 19, 2005

Statement from Microsoft Regarding Legal Action Against Google and a Former Executive

Today Microsoft filed a lawsuit against a former executive and Google regarding breach of Microsoft’s employee confidentiality and non-compete agreement.