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Microsoft faces new antitrust complaint over cloud software licensing in Europe

CIO Business Intelligence

Changes Microsoft made to its cloud licensing of Windows and application software to “make bringing workloads and licenses to partners’ clouds easier,” the company says, have drawn the ire of those cloud partners, some of whom have jointly filed an antitrust complaint in the European Union.

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Microsoft’s Qualcomm exclusivity deal for Windows on Arm reportedly ending soon

The Verge

Qualcomm reportedly has an exclusivity deal with Microsoft for Windows on Arm licenses. The pair launched Windows on Arm laptops in 2016, and so far we haven’t seen any devices launch without a Qualcomm chip. XDA-Developers reports that Qualcomm has had an exclusivity deal on Windows on Arm, but that it’s set to expire soon.

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Thinking of an in-place Windows upgrade? Here's how to do it.

Computerworld Vertical IT

Even though the free upgrade to Windows 10 offer has ended, you can still upgrade for free from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Begin with your licensed Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. Then download the Windows 10 media creation tool to create a bootable iso file.

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Get Windows 10 for Free or Cheaper

Galido

Information Technology Blog - - Get Windows 10 for Free or Cheaper - Information Technology Blog. Windows software can be expensive. Microsoft had recently provided a free Windows 10 upgrade, but has since expired. Windows 7 and 8.1 There are a still a few possibilities to find older Windows software. Windows 10.

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MicroSoft: Still dominating in enterprise office automation

CTOvision

Here is how Microsoft describes themselves: Microsoft Corporation is engaged in developing, licensing and supporting a range of software products and services. The Company operates in five segments: Devices and Consumer (D&C) Licensing, D&C Hardware, D&C Other, Commercial Licensing, and Commercial Other.

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Reddit is going public. Will its unruly user base revolt?

Vox

Reddit, the launchpad for many meme stocks , could now become one: The social media giant makes its debut on Wall Street this week in one of the most highly anticipated initial public offerings of the year. It’s the first time that a major social media company has gone public since Snap (i.e., Snapchat ) in 2017.

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Antstream Arcade will bring cloud gaming service and 1,300 retro titles to Xbox

GeekWire

This marks the first time a third-party cloud gaming service will be released on the Xbox platform, as well as the first console to natively feature Antstream Arcade, currently available for Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, Amazon Fire sticks, and Samsung TV. Antstream works in much the same way as a streaming service would.

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