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Computer Demand Boosts MS Profits

Posted by Zonk on from the going-up dept.

elzurawka wrote to mention a BBC article discussing Microsoft's boost in profits as a result of an upswing in PC demand. From the article: "The company announced record revenue of $39.79bn for the fiscal year ending on 30 June, an 8% increase over the $36.84 billion reported last year. The main drivers of sales for Microsoft's Windows, Office and Server software products - PC makers and Asian component manufacturers - have reported healthy demand for PCs."

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  1. Millions of Linux users around the world by DebianDog · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Really?!?! WTF!

  2. Yay! by ShaniaTwain · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    ..or Boo, depending on your personal preference.

    The real story is going to be when teledildonics demand boosts MS profits.

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    Starsucks
  3. mod do3n by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Of BSD/OS. A