Free and Open Source VirtualBox Desktop Virtualization Available for All Major Operating Systems
SANTA CLARA, CA February 12, 2008 Sun Microsystems, Inc. (NASDAQ: JAVA) today announced that it has entered into a stock purchase agreement to acquire innotek, the provider of the leading edge, open source virtualization software called VirtualBox. By enabling developers to more efficiently build, test and run applications on multiple platforms, VirtualBox will extend the Sun xVM platform onto the desktop and strengthen Sun’s leadership in the virtualization market. This software is available for all major …

SANTA CLARA, CA — FEBRUARY 21, 2008 – NVIDIA Corporation (Nasdaq: NVDA), the world leader in visual computing technologies, today introduced the NVIDIA Quadro® FX 3600M professional GPU for notebook and laptop workstations. This new graphics solution defines a new level of graphics performance and advanced visual computing for designers, engineers, and scientists who demand the functionality of a desktop workstation on a notebook platform.
“Design professionals, who rely on the high-performance and advanced features of NVIDIA Quadro graphics in a desktop workstation, can also experience this same level of performance …

Logitech Driving Force GT Wheel Delivers Powerful Force Feedback, Brake Bias and Traction Control Adjustment
SAN FRANCISCO — GDC — Feb. 20, 2008 — Today at the Game Developer’s Conference (GDC), Logitech (SWX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI), the world’s leading developer of force feedback gaming wheels, announced the Logitech® Driving Force™ GT racing wheel, the official wheel of Gran Turismo™. Featuring powerful force feedback and an innovative 24-position real-time adjustment dial for on-the-fly control of brake bias, traction and damper settings, the Logitech Driving Force GT gives gamers the most accurate …

SAN RAFAEL, Calif., January 15, 2008 - Autodesk, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADSK) today announced that it
has completed the acquisition of Robobat for approximately $42.5 million in USD cash subject to a
working capital adjustment. On November 15, 2007, Autodesk announced an agreement to acquire
Robobat, a privately-held company based in Grenoble, France, that provides software for structural
engineering analysis, design, and steel and concrete detailing. The acquisition complements Autodesk’s
current structural engineering software offerings and will help Autodesk provide a more complete set of
well integrated solutions to the structural engineering industry.
Autodesk’s acquisition of Robobat supports …

Toronto, Canada - January 18, 2008 . TransGaming Inc. (TSX-V: TNG), a leading developer of portability technologies for the electronic entertainment industry, continues to build on its relationship with Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: ERTS) with the announcement that SPORE™ will be available for the Mac later this year. From Will Wright, creator of the mega-hit The Sims™ comes Spore, the only game that allows creative personalities to explore the depths of their own personal galaxy. A sneak peek of the game is on display at the Macworld Expo in San Francisco, …

SUNNYVALE, Calif. (February 14, 2008)—SGI (NASDAQ: SGIC) demonstrated continued momentum in the HPC market today with the announcement of its acquisition of the core assets of Linux Networx, Inc. and an investment in SGI by Oak Investment Partners and Lehman Brothers.
In exchange for the issuance of SGI common stock, SGI has acquired key Linux Networx software, patents, technology and expertise. Linux Networx is a recognized technology leader in the clustered HPC space and boasts a significant customer base. The acquisition is expected to advance SGI leadership in production-ready high …

Barracuda Networks Defends the Use of Free and Open Source ClamAV Software for Internet Security
Campbell, Calif., Jan. 29, 2008 – Barracuda Networks Inc., the worldwide leader in email and Web security appliances, today announced it plans to defend itself, the open source community and the free and open source Clam AntiVirus software from a patent threat by Trend Micro. Barracuda Networks’ decision to take action comes after repeated requests from Trend Micro demanding Barracuda Networks remove ClamAV from its products or pay a patent license fee.
“Trend Micro’s actions illustrate …

It is unfortunate that Yahoo! has not embraced our full and fair proposal to combine our companies. Based on conversations with stakeholders of both companies, we are confident that moving forward promptly to consummate a transaction is in the best interests of all parties.
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REDMOND, Wash. — Feb. 11, 2008 — Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:MSFT) today issued the following statement in response to the announcement by Yahoo! Inc. (NASDAQ:YHOO) that its Board of Directors has rejected Microsoft’s previously announced proposal to acquire Yahoo!:
It is unfortunate that Yahoo! has …

Going for the jugular, Google suggests that the Redmond Giant could (and would?) use unsavory tactics for unfair advantage, ultimately harming the Internet and the very open and innovative environment that’s driving it.
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About microsoft
Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ: MSFT) (SEHK: 4338), or often just MS, is an American multinational computer technology corporation with 79,000 employees in 102 countries and global annual revenue of US $51.12 billion as of 2007. It develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of software products for computing devices. Headquartered in Redmond, Washington, USA, …

Now we know it wasn’t just a rumor all these months. Microsoft (MSFT) has been seriously thinking about swallowing up Yahoo (YHOO) since way back in 2006. In what would be by far its largest acquisition ever
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SEATTLE (Reuters) - Yahoo Inc (NasdaqGS:YHOO - News) said it may take “quite a bit of time” to weigh its strategic options, including keeping the company independent, following Microsoft Corp’s (NasdaqGS:MSFT - News) $45 billion offer to buy the company.
In a weekend posting on the company’s Web site, Yahoo said …