Companies tolerate ads to get free software: conventional wisdom said firms would resist bargain consumers have long made
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In order to save money, s mall businesses are increasingly using free software that comes with online advertising. Google Inc. and Microsoft Corp. both provide such ad-supported software, with a paid option that allows the advertising to be turned off .
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
General services, Forecasts, trends, outlooks, Financial management, Services information, Small Business, Finance, Services, Forecasts and trends, Market trend/market analysis, Company systems management, Information management, Internet/Web advertising, Internet advertising, Company financing, Google Inc., SOHO
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2007
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New Xbox aim for Microsoft: Profitability
Article Abstract:
Microsoft Corp. Home and Entertainment Division is launching the new Xbox 360 video game player. The software giant is in a market share battle with Sony Corp., manufacturer of the PlayStation console.
Publisher: Dow Jones Publishing Co. (Europe)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
Product introduction, New Products/Services, Market share, Company market share, Xbox 360 (Video game equipment)
Publication Name: Wall Street Journal. Europe
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0921-9986
Year: 2005
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Subjects list: United States, Computer software industry, Software industry, Microsoft Corp., MSFT
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