A Few Bits Of News

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by Matt555, Apr 22, 2006.

  1. Matt555

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    Google's Quartely Profits Soar - Full Story

    Internet search firm Google has said first-quarter profit rose 60% to $592m (£333m), from $372m a year ago.

    Revenue was up 79% to $2.25bn, ahead of analysts' forecasts, as the firm showed it was responding to the challenge from Microsoft and Yahoo.


    Next Gen 'DVD' War Begins - Full Story

    The first HD DVD players and discs have gone on sale in the US.

    The release marks the start of the format wars between the Toshiba-led HD DVD and the Sony-led Blu-ray systems.

    The first Blu-ray discs are expected in late May, while the first players will be available in June.


    Vietnam Gives Gates Star Welcome
    - Full Story

    Bill Gates has been greeted like a pop star by thousands of university students during a visit to Vietnam.

    About 7,000 students waited for hours, some clinging to trees and balconies, to get a glimpse of Mr Gates during his visit to the Hanoi university.

    "You represent the future," the world's richest man said during a speech, "the future of invention and technology, the future of this country."


    Microsoft and Europe in Court Showdown - Full Story

    A Luxembourg courtroom is to play host to a crucial showdown between the European Commission and Microsoft.

    Microsoft Windows on sale
    Microsoft says the EC's ruling is unfair

    The software giant is appealing against the commission's decision to fine it hundreds of millions of dollars for allegedly breaking European Union competition law.



    Thought I'd post some news after reading through the Tech Section on BBC site.

    It's nice to see Google are still going strong.
     
  2. Nic

    Nic Sleepy Head

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    Thats a nice news report there Matt...Anyone decided wether there going HD DVD or Blu-Ray yet?
     
  3. megamaced

    megamaced Geek Geek Geek!

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    It isn't when you are working for Yahoo.... :D
     
  4. Matt555

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    Hehe I don't use Yahoo that often, I use it to check my mail from freecycle but that's about it.
     
  5. DaRuSsIaMaN

    DaRuSsIaMaN Geek Comrade

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    lol, how exactly does it affect you, Mega?
     
  6. Someone28624

    Someone28624 Big Geek

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    I'd be interested to know too. What do you do there?
     
  7. Karanislove

    Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv

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    I think it's his general openion. Coz its obvious that one party would never like other party to grow... What do you say megamaced?
     
  8. pelvis_3

    pelvis_3 HWF Member For Life

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    I've got a simple solution to that Mega, go work for Google :D
     
  9. DaRuSsIaMaN

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    Ooh I think he's dodging the question cuz he ain't answering :p
     
  10. Karanislove

    Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv

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    He might not 've been online yet.
     
  11. DaRuSsIaMaN

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    It was a joke :p ... (pardon the irony lol)
     
  12. Karanislove

    Karanislove It's D Grav80 Of Luv

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    Well! I think he was online but he didnt answer coz yahoo employees doesnt want their information out to Google users or employees..:)
     
  13. megamaced

    megamaced Geek Geek Geek!

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    I think i'll keep you all in suspense a little longer :p
     
  14. DaRuSsIaMaN

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    Boo! You suck, Mega. ;p
     

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