COMING THIS WEEK

Monday: Despite Microsoft’s antitrust trial, many software companies have profited handsomely in partnership with the software giant and want to keep it that way. The Cutting Edge

Also: Experts offer tips on airplane safety while traveling in terrorist-prone areas. Global Savvy

Tuesday: Stock Exchange’s James Peltz and Michael Hiltzik debate the merits of investing in Global Crossing, a telecom firm with big ambitions, and they look at beleaguered conglomerate Tyco International. Wall Street, California

Wednesday: After many years of running a home-remodeling business by the seat of his pants, an entrepreneur gets professional advice, in Business Make-Over. Small Business

Also: Which way are the trends blowing? The concept and production cars unveiled at the Los Angeles and Detroit auto shows offer more than a few clues. Highway 1

Thursday: Old local radio stations don’t die anymore; they just reappear on the Internet. Cutting Edge/Personal Technology