Microsoft’s lobbying tab dwarfs Google’s tally (AP)

November 11, 2008
AP - The most recent federal disclosure forms offer a stark reminder of Microsoft Corp.'s mighty Washington presence: The software giant's tab of almost $2 million for the third quarter alone nearly equaled the amount its rival Google Inc. spent in the first nine months of the year.No tag for this post.













Obama boosters urge greater role for Web (Reuters)

November 11, 2008

Men walk past a Barack Obama painted backdrop hanging on a wall along a sidewalk on 125th street in the Harlem section of New York City November 4, 2008. (Mike Segar/Reuters)Reuters - Barack Obama had a brigade of Web denizens backing his election, from comedy star Obama Girl to throngs of young voters, and now they are clamoring for the Internet to play a big role in his presidency.


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Businesses, Consumers Expected To Cut Tech Spending (NewsFactor)

November 11, 2008
NewsFactor - While companies are tightening their software budgets, consumers are also expected to delay buying the latest technology devices.No tag for this post.