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With Microsoft, OLPC may finally succeed
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Software Products News
on May 16, 2008
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Microsoft and the One Laptop Per Child (OLPC) initiative announced Thursday that the Windows operating system would soon be available on the so-called XO, also known as the "$100 laptop." In interviews, executives made it clear that this could be a catalytic shift in perception and market success for the innovative but up-to-now aberrant laptop intended for the poor children of the world. .. Read More 
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Retailers assail credit card fees
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Website Revenue News
on May 16, 2008
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Americans' increasing preference for paying with plastic has pitted retailers against credit card companies in a dispute over the cost of the billions of transactions. Retailers accused Visa and MasterCard during a congressional hearing Thursday of levying excessive fees. .. Read More
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Myrtle Beach aims attacks at Va. Beach
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Internet Technology News
on May 16, 2008
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Virginia Beach, Va., tourism officials say their counterparts in Myrtle Beach, S.C., have violated the beach resort code by running ads critical of their town.The latest Myrtle Beach ad campaign describes the South Carolina resort as the ideal alternative to Virginia Beach vacations, The (Norfolk, Va.) Virginian-Pilot reported.The Virginia Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau is not happy with ... .. Read More
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