Opinion: Let's imagine for a moment that we're in a strange parallel universe. Many things appear the same, but there are subtle differences. Today, for example, Microsoft launched the new version of its web browser, Internet Explorer 8…

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A firm called Archos claims it is showing the way for netbooks in the future by unveiling a tablet machine running Windows 7, and possibly the Android OS.

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In a desperate bid to prevent the government from bringing in tough data laws, major advertising industry groups have announced stricter guidelines on how their members use and collect online data.

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While the EU fulminates over the evils of Microsoft and its unfair competition, we were surprised to find that the company everyone loves to hate actually turns out to be a damned sight more helpful than its rivals when it comes to giving users choice.

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A copyright administration company started a legal case against Real Networks, Yahoo, and Microsoft, alleging that they breached copyright on several pieces of music and the authors of music they look after.

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Microsoft has introduced an application that allows aspiring developers to create their own Xbox 360 games. Built using Microsoft's XNA Studio, Kodu Game Lab offers users a simple image-based menu along with 200 different programming features.

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Microsoft is still investigating how to deliver web functionality to European users of its upcoming Windows 7 OS.

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The New York Times ran a spirited little piece yesterday talking about whether Google was a goodie two shoes or a scheming little monopolistic rat.

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Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 operating system won't be available until October 22, but folks are already queuing to take advantage of big money savings for early orders.

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Opinion - Microsoft seems to have developed an astonishing ability to forget the past with its introduction of Windows 7, an amnesia that is matched only by its long time partner, Intel.

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HP is promising free Windows 7 upgrades in an effort to keep sales up in the run-up to the Win 7 launch at the end of October.

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As reported on TG Daily yesterday, Microsoft today confirmed it will not offer upgrade versions of its upcoming Windows 7 to customers in Europe, forcing them to do clean installs.

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Microsoft has just released pricing for Windows 7, due to ship on October 22.

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Microsoft has confirmed the acquisition of 3DV Systems, an Israeli company that specializes in advanced image sensing technology. A number of patents owned by 3DV Systems and Prime Sense have reportedly been licensed by Microsoft for use in Project Natal.

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Software goliath Microsoft has introduced software which will tell you how green you are. And save you money in the process.

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