The Financial Times is reporting today that Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) is bringing a lawsuit against electronics and appliance retailers Gome (HKG:0493) and Buynow, claiming that computers sold in their stores have pirated copies of Windows and Office pre-installed. Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer claimed last year that even though PC sales are about the same in the US and China, the company makes about only five percent of its US revenue in China as a result of piracy. We’re not sure exactly how much Microsoft is seeking in damages from these two retailers, ...
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VIDEO: Steve Ballmer Signed His Name On A Macbook
What would Apple fans think about this? The video that you're about to see was taken during Steve's visit to Trevecca Nazarene University. A student came forward with his Macbook and requested an autograph from him. Steve Ballmer, with his usual style, took the marker and signed his name on top of the Apple logo. How would Apple fans respond to this? Retaliate like what one did not too long ago against the iDon't campaign? - Here's an enlarge image of Steve's signature: Image via uselessuniverse
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