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  Analysis: Microsoft - Too old and too big to survive?

  What browser do you prefer? According to w3schools.com, which tracks browser usage of people interested in Web technologies and hence more likely to try alternative tools, as of April this year, 38.3 per cent of us preferred Google's Chrome, 35.8 per cent went with Mozilla's Firefox, and 18.3 per cent were still using Microsoft's Internet Explorer (Apple's Safari and Opera were trailing way behind). Over the last year IE and Firefox have seen their shares decrease and only Chrome has gained share.

• Wall Street Beat: Tech earnings provide some bright spots

  With Apple leading the revenue charge midweek and Amazon providing a kick to trading in tech shares Friday morning, bright spots appeared in what has otherwise been a mixed earnings season.

• Microsoft details four versions of Windows 8

  Microsoft has given formal names to the four versions of Windows 8 -- Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Enterprise and Windows RT.

• Microsoft details 'Windows on ARM' program

  Microsoft is fencing off a piece of Windows 8 called Windows on ARM (WOA) that is designed specifically for deployment on devices with low-power ARM processors - such as tablets and that has capabilities customized to that environment.

• For 2012, power-efficient servers could get a shot in the ARM

  In 2012 a fundamental change in server architecture could be on tap as companies look to cut data center costs with the help of technologies like ARM processors and graphics chips, analysts said.

• Intel reorganizes mobile business to speed and improve development

  In a reorganization of its mobile business, Intel said Wednesday it has formed a new group, called the Mobile and Communications Group (MCG) that will focus on phones, tablets, and other mobile devices.

• Wall Street Beat: Enterprise IT, smartphones boost tech earnings

  Third-quarter earnings reports from major tech vendors continued to pour in this week, confirming upbeat trends for enterprise software and emerging markets but mixed results for hardware and components.

• It takes 1m ARM processors to make 1b brain neurons

  A group of British researchers led by the daddy of the ARM processor, normally found in smartphones, went to find out how many how many neurons can an ARM chip simulate.

• Microsoft unveils touch-oriented Windows 8

  Microsoft showed Thursday the next version of its Windows OS at a press event in Taipei, unveiling a completely new tile-based interface that it hopes will be better suited for the emerging world of tablet PCs.

• Intel launches new class of 'Ultrabook' laptops

  Intel announced plans for a new class of thin and light laptops at the Computex trade show on Tuesday, its latest move to improve its competitiveness in the mobile computing market.

• Microsoft to put next Windows OS on Arm chips

  Microsoft said Wednesday that the next version of its Windows PC operating system will run on Arm processors, part of an effort to adapt Windows to the fast-growing market for tablet computers, where Apple and Google have gained traction.

• Arm faces uphill battle in server market

  Arm has entered the server market with Marvell Semiconductor announcing a chip based on its processor architecture, but customer acceptance and design issues could affect its chances of winning market share from Intel and Advanced Micro Devices, analysts said.

• TSMC, Arm join to develop next-generation mobile chips

  Arm and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced a partnership to enable the design of smaller chips for devices like smartphones and tablets, the companies said on Tuesday.

• ARM shares surge after Apple bid rumour

  The rumours that Apple wants to buy high-rated UK chip supplier ARM have returned with dramatic effect.

• Intel digs deeper into tablet market with Moorestown

  Intel has set its sights on the burgeoning tablet computing market with its latest Moorestown chips, which the company believes will help break rival Arm's dominant position in the handheld device market.