Microsoft
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A few months back, I upgraded to a new convertible Tablet PC – the Lenovo X61T – replacing my workhorse tablet, the Toshiba M200. I had the M200 for three years, the longest that I’ve used any laptop. As the M200 approached the end of its useful life, I seriously considered migrating to a new…
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Image by Getty Images via Daylife Microsoft‘s foray into ad revenue based software seems to have been throttled back somewhat. Earlier this week, I wrote about Microsoft’s first notable attempt to offer up productivity software for ‘free’. Download Squad is reporting that the ad supported Works will be offered through a select number of OEM partners,…
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With all the free office clones floating about, including Google’s Docs&Spreadsheets, you knew it was just a matter of time that Microsoft would have to offer something to counter. Microsoft watcher Mary Jo Foley is blogging about such a move. Apparently, the new Microsoft Works will run on an advertising supported model, and will be…
