Microsoft to unveil Pocket PCs in big rematch with Palm Inc

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Microsoft is again attempting to compete with Palm Inc. for a third time with the unveiling of Pocket PC products that feature Windows CE, a Web browser, a digital music player and an easier navigation system. The software giant now holds 10% of the hand-held-device market, to palm's 80%. Hewlett Packard, Compaq Computer and Casio Computer have partnered with Microsoft to build the product.

Handheld data devices, Marketing, Product marketing strategy

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New version of Microsoft browser will warn users about 'cookies'

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Microsoft is presenting a "patch" to Internet Explorer 5.5 to expose and terminate surveillance and the implantation of "cookies". Microsoft's new version of it's browser is a response to concerns by consumers and some state officials concerned about privacy. Some cookies allow companies to know every site a customer logs on to.

Prepackaged software, Computer Software, Software Publishers, Computer software industry, Software industry, Software, Safety and security measures, Product Announcement, Product enhancement, Privacy, Right of, Right of privacy, Cookie files (Computers), Software product platform addition

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Compaq unveils new appliances for Web access, music, e-mail

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The iPaq Home Internet Appliance is a new system released by Compaq Computer Corp. It is a more affordable solution than a full PC, especially if you are simply an Internet focused consumer. The iPaq will be priced at $599.

Electronic Computer Manufacturing, Computers & Auxiliary Equip, Product description/specification, Compaq Computer Corp., CPQ, Compaq iPaq Desktop (Pentium III-based system)

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