In fact,some Microsoft stores could open right next to Apple stores in the coming months.

VOA: special.2009.07.17

Microsoft says its new Bing search engine offers a better way to search the Internet.

VOA: special.2009.07.17

Also,Microsoft plans to launch its seventh version of Windows this October.

VOA: special.2009.07.17

The company hopes to loosen Microsoft's hold on the market.

VOA: special.2009.07.17

And just last week, the foundation backed by Microsoft founder Bill Gates and his wife,Melinda, pledged another $13 million to upgrade technology at selected community schools.

VOA: standard.2009.12.14

The surprise move comes after reports that News Corporation Chairman Rupert Murdoch is in discussions with Microsoft to deliver paid access to News Corporation content through rival search engine Bing.

VOA: standard.2009.12.05