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Challenge to Microsoft Skype deal from Cisco

Posted on February 22, 2012 by admin

Cisco, the networking company, stated this week that it will challenge the Microsoft takeover deal of Skype that is valued at $8.5b to help ensure that Microsoft is not able to block users from using other video conferencing companies. Microsoft … Continue reading →

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What happened to the Digital Economy Act?

Posted on January 23, 2012 by admin

The UK Digital Economy Act (DEA) was originally created with the intention of scaring pirates enough that they will not download, steal, or share any more files, but it seems that even with all its good intentions, the act has … Continue reading →

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