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September 16, 2010

Bing Travel Holiday Forecast: Thanksgiving and Christmas Travel Prices to Remain Relatively Flat in 2010

Travelers can benefit from comparably low airfare and hotel rates this holiday season.

September 15, 2010

Xbox 360 Ushers in New Era in Entertainment With Five New, Exclusive Kinect Games by Legendary Japanese Creators

“Steel Battalion Heavy Armor” (Capcom), “Rise of Nightmares” (SEGA), “codename D” (Grasshopper Manufacture), “Haunt” (NanaOn-Sha) and “Project Draco” (Grounding) unveiled for Kinect for Xbox 360 at Tokyo Game Show.

December 16, 2009

Microsoft Statement on European Commission Decision

Brad Smith, Senior Vice President and General Counsel, on the European Commission’s decision in favor of formal adoption of measures Microsoft has offered to address competition law issues.

July 28, 2005

A Statement From Microsoft on House Passage of DR-CAFTA

Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft, comments on DR-CAFTA vote.

May 2, 2005

Collaboration Among Microsoft, University of Virginia, Thomson and HP Proving Beneficial to Students

Study results show digital course content and tools improve comprehension, retention and boost interest.

April 27, 2005

Microsoft Announces Worldwide Expansion of Authorized Refurbisher Program

Schools and community centers will benefit from increased access to low-cost computer hardware and software.

February 11, 2003

Xbox Platinum Hits Program Provides Big Games for Small Price

Top-Selling, Critically Acclaimed Xbox Titles Now $19.99*

June 26, 2001

Microsoft and Procter & Gamble Team to Create Tools For Real-Time Supply Chain

Initiative to Result in Enhanced Retailer Communication, Improved Point-of-Sale Efficiency And Tangible Savings for Retailers and Suppliers of All Sizes

June 6, 2000

Cable & Wireless Establishes Strategic Alliance With Microsoft For Hosted Business Applications

Microsoft Platforms and Application Software to Combine With Compaq Systems to Power Cable & Wireless’ ASP Offering, Enabling Global End-to-End E-Business Services

November 2, 1999

Microsoft Delivers True Plug-and-Play, and Play-and-Play

USB Keyboard Gives Meaning to the Phrase “True Plug-and-Play,” Eliminates Under-the-Desk Acrobatics