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Microsoft unveils free Windows 8.1 update

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp's forthcoming update to its personal computer operating system will be called Windows 8.1 and will be available later this year free to existing Windows 8 customers, the marketing chief for the Windows unit said on Tuesday. Full story

Malware Scare in Apple iOS App Store

A potentially dangerous piece of malware has been found hidden in an iOS app available in the iTunes app store. Full story

Microsoft CFO to leave; profit, shares rise

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp Chief Financial Officer Peter Klein is leaving at the end of June after 3-1/2 years in the post, as the world's biggest software company struggles with sharply declining personal computer sales and a lukewarm reception for the new Windows 8 operating system. Full story

Microsoft CFO exits, profit rises

SEATTLE (Reuters) - Microsoft Corp said on Thursday Chief Financial Officer Peter Klein was leaving the company, as it struggles with sharply declining personal computer sales and a lukewarm reception for its new Windows 8 operating system. Full story

Korean Mystery Malware Wiped Unix, Windows Machines

The malware that hit South Korean banks and broadcasters yesterday (March 20) was a wrecking machine, deleting core files on both Windows and Unix-based machines and rendering them inoperable, researchers have found. Full story

Microsoft Fixing 4 Security Flaws in Windows, Mac Software

Microsoft will push out seven software updates tomorrow (March 12) for this month's Patch Tuesday. Four are rated "critical" and will patch severe security flaws, including one that affects Mac OS X. Full story

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Windows co-chief looking for surge with new hardware

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Wine coming to Android, will run Windows apps on Google's mobile OS

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Microsoft Windows 8 makes lukewarm debut: sales tracker

Microsoft sold 40 million Windows 8 licenses in month: exec

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  Nokia Betting on Windows

Nokia is betting big on Windows for their new phones, reports CNBC's Jon Fortt. Stephen Elop, Nokia president & CEO, weighs in.

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