But Mowrey concedes that Microsoft does have formidable threats on the horizon, including gains by Apple in its installed base of Macs, as well as Linux on the server and the apparent flop of the Zune player and platform.

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But Mowrey concedes that Microsoft does have formidable threats on the horizon, including gains by Apple (nasdaq: AAPL - news - people ) in its installed base of Macs, as well as Linux on the server and the apparent flop of the Zune player and platform.

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The European economy continues to face formidable difficulties, posing substantial threats to both the global economic outlook and the stability of financial markets.

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They will help still other threats to become more formidable, as well.

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