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    Google on Monday said it's still not convinced that Microsoft's planned tweaks to Windows Vista go far enough to head off its antitrust concerns.

  • Antitrust prompts Microsoft Vista search revamp

    Microsoft has outlined the changes it plans to make to the desktop search feature in Windows Vista to satisfy antitrust concerns.

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    If you've got so much e-mail you don't know how you'll cope, have we got the software for you!

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    Unless you need library-accurate file searches, DtSearch has perhaps too much power for the average desktop.

  • New Linux desktop software promises new tricks

    The new Linux desktop software promises to treat users with stylish icons, themes and multimedia, as well as a pack of new tricks.

  • First Take: MSN Search

    Microsoft hustles to catch up with search engine giants Google and Yahoo, but the beta version of MSN Search still leaves plenty of room for improvement.

  • Dell Vostro 410

    Dell claims its Vostro 410 is an energy efficient, high performance PC for small businesses. While Dell's efficiency claims seem to be hot air, the 410 is a sleek, zippy and good value PC.

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