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To Buy BEA, Or Not. That is Microsoft's Question.: Page 2 of 2

Israel Suspends Acquisitions Of Microsoft Software - InformationWeek
The government says it will use existing versions of Microsoft Office, but won't upgrade to newer versions and will encourage the development of open-source alternatives.

Speculation Continues On BEA Systems Takeover - InformationWeek
The latest report, from Yankee Group, sees Microsoft as a logical suitor.

Microsoft Queries Linux Users - TechWeb
Microsoft putting questions to Linux consumers and business users with online polls aimed at finding out what they like about the open-source operating system.

Microsoft Resellers See Better Times Ahead - InformationWeek
A Microsoft-commissioned survey by research firm SoftwareMinds says the large majority anticipates revenue growth next year.

Researchers Outline Microsoft's Top 10 Challenges For 2004 - TechWeb
At the top of the list, said Directions' analysts, is an over-arching call for Microsoft to act like a more mature company in a more mature market.