02 Jul 2004
Microsoft Patents Grouped Taskbar Buttons

Maybe I should patent the letter 'e' ... that'd bring in some bucks, eh?

According to the US Patent office, patent #6,756,999 belongs to Microsoft. The patent this time is grouping taskbar icons processes. This is included in Windows XP, and some prior art in X. Looks like it was accepted two days ago.

(link) [Slashdot]

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Screen legend Brando dead at 80

The man became more than a "star" - he was a cultural icon, the subject of pop songs. He was a piece of America in Paris. He was the Don of Hollywood. R.I.P.

Actor Marlon Brando, made famous by his roles in On the Waterfront and The Godfather, dies aged 80.

(link) [BBC News | World | UK Edition]

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