The ruling is a setback for the motion-picture industry, which pushed hard for the rules in an effort to control distribution of its content.

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Unless there is concerted effort to solve the challenges of book distribution, we will all be worse off and culture diminished.

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The push in hardware and distribution is accompanied by an equally ambitious effort in software.

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Whirlpool disclosed a sales and distribution alliance with Chinese retailer Suning in an effort by the world's largest maker of home appliances to increase its small share of the market in China.

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Over 1, 600 stores were closed, and fuel distribution was severely disrupted, further complicating the recovery effort.

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Microsoft will announce an expanded partnership with Hortonworks as part of its effort to provide customers with access to an enterprise-ready distribution of Hadoop that is fully compatible with Windows Server and Windows Azure.

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According to the exec, Coda is committed to continuing development and distribution of its products, and that the measure was an effort to better position the firm for the future.

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