Technology and the Internet
From October 19 until a lengthy recess was declared on Friday, 24 witnesses took their turn on the stand in the government’s landmark antitrust case against Microsoft Corp.
March 1, 1999
“Subversion has always been our best tactic . . . subversion is almost invariably a better tactic than a frontal assault . . . it leaves the competition confused, they don’t know what to shoot at anymore . . . “ --John Ludwig, Microsoft vice president in charge of Java development * It was 4:45 a.m. on March 12, 1997.
Nov. 9, 1998
Business
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is examining the nature of Microsoft’s investment in OpenAI and whether it may violate antitrust laws.
Dec. 8, 2023
Microsoft is laying off about 1,900 employees in its gaming division, an internal memo says, months after buying video game maker Activision Blizzard.
Jan. 25, 2024
Computers: After nearly a decade, the antitrust case against industry giant heads to courtroom today.
Oct. 19, 1998
The fate of Microsoft Corp. is still in the hands of an appellate court and then, perhaps, the Supreme Court.
May 31, 2001
When newly appointed Chief Executive Satya Nadella spelled out his vision for Microsoft in 2014, he pledged to revive a stagnant technology giant that had been eclipsed by more nimble and more mobile companies.
June 13, 2016
Microsoft wants to make the software that helps mechanical and chemical engineers teach devices how to behave, where to go and how to maintain safe conditions.
Nov. 5, 2019
Its Yahoo offer doesn’t rile Bay Area techies as it once might have. Google is the new titan to contend with.
Feb. 4, 2008
High-tech: Dozens of small start-ups by ex-employees--often copying software giant’s approach--flourish in its shadow.
Oct. 5, 1998