Microsoft, Alcatel-Lucent Settle Dispute

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Microsoft and Alcatel-Lucent have settled a patent dispute, following a jury verdict last year that would have had Microsoft pay US$70 million for infringement.

Microsoft's Opposition to SOPA is Sincere, Not Half-Hearted

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Microsoft has joined the public opposition to SOPA, although like Google and many other opponents, won't black out its site today. Although some people have said Microsoft's opposition is insincere or half-hearted, the company has been quietly working against it behind the scenes at least since November.

Expect Windows 8 in October

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Microsoft apparently plans a consumer preview in late February and aims for an October release of the commercial version, according to hints at CES.