Segment 1:
* Microsoft is riding high after Redmond officially launched Windows 7 on Thursday. So far the reviews have been positive, and many Windows users have been itching to get their hands on the new operating system
http://news.idg.no/cw/art.cfm?id=91C784D8-1A64-6A71-CEE6B18ABB7722D7
Segment 2:
* Windows 7 Student Edition Microsoft loves to offer deals to students looking to get a copy of Windows, and this time around was no exception. Redmond offered a Windows 7 upgrade to students for $29.99
http://www.thestandard.com/news/2009/10/26/windows-7s-opening-weekend
Segment 3:
* DVD rental company Netflix Inc. is betting that its plan to stream content to users' TVs through Sony's (SNE) PlayStation 3 gaming console may help it win millions of new customers, but the deal's benefits are uncertain as competitive threats from other digital content providers remain, said Janney Montgomery Scott analyst analyst Tony Wible on Oct. 26.
http://www.businessweek.com/investor/content/oct2009/pi20091026_247251.htm?chan=investing_investing+index+page_stocks+%2Bamp%3B+markets
* After 15 years and a Yahoo acquisition, GeoCities is closing for good.
http://tech.yahoo.com/news/zd/20091026/tc_zd/245374
* Sprint Nextel (NYSE:S) Monday confirmed that the Palm Pixi -- a smaller, cheaper baby sister to Palm's Pre smartphone -- will be available starting Nov. 15.
Segment 4:
* IBM Interview: Mason Dorsett: System x High Volume and Options Product Manager Interview
Segment 5:
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