Bill Gates takes stock of PCs in age of the Internet

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Netpliance plans to discontinue selling it's i-opener Web "appliance" as it announces a third quarter loss of $41.9 million and a plan to cut 93 jobs. The Austin company will reinvent itself with its remaining $76.6 to develop software and sell technology to phone and cable companies. Netpliance only sold 53,000 i-openers while losing $210 million since 1999. i-opener subscribers will be switched to AT&T.

Electronic computers, Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Analog & Hybrid Computers, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Computer industry, Microcomputers, Internet, Forecasts and trends, Interview, Exhibitions, Gates, Bill, Comdex

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Microsoft sells phone makers on 'Stinger.'(Mitsubishi Corp. and Sendo PLC)(Company Business and Marketing)(Statistical Data Included)

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Cellular phone manufacturers Mitsubishi Corp. and Sendo PLC have agreed to adopt Microsoft's 'Stinger' software for phones designed to access the Web. European rival, Symbian Ltd. remains the market leader. Microsoft is also approaching cell phone service providers, hoping to spur adoption from that end. Phone maker's are leary of allowing Microsoft to control the market for this communication software as it has with the desktop market. Most leading cell phone makers use Symbian software.

United Kingdom, Radio & TV communications equipment, Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing, Strategic alliances, Cellular Mobile Tel Equip, Statistical Data Included, Wireless telephones, Cellular technology, Cellular telephone equipment industry, Company licensing agreement, Internet access software, Sendo International Ltd., Mitsubishi Shoji

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Microsoft plan for licenses sparks gripes

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Microsoft's new software licensing program will promote a service where companies subscribe to get automatic upgrades for major software such as Windows and Office. Companies in the past simply bought the upgraded version and were able to receive large volume discounts, but under the new program these discounts will be eliminated which will effectively result in the largest price increase ever by Microsoft. In addition, some companies are also upset that the upgrades will be automatic, thus requiring them to buy upgrades that they don't need.

Economic aspects, Software licensing, Licensed products, Product licensing

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