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Microsoft lands an official software outlet in Iraq May 29th 2012, 08:07 Believe it or not, there hasn't been an official distributor for Microsoft software in Iraq in the near-decade since it's even been an option; if you wanted Windows or Office in the past several years, your choices were limited and seldom legal. Baghdad's Legend Lands is filling those big shoes through a deal with Microsoft that will see it provide both official copies, support, and other help for Iraqis that want to take the honest path. Stores across the country will take care of everything from large-scale government orders down to a Tikrit family's first home PC. The move won't completely quash piracy concerns, but it's a big step towards normalcy in technology for the desert nation. [Image credit: Shbab4ever] Microsoft lands an official software outlet in Iraq originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 04:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink AP (Yahoo News)  |   | Email this | Comments LG launches new pair of TVs: DM2752 and M2752 can both double-up as your PC monitor May 29th 2012, 07:21 If your PC / media-hub combination is starting to strain the structural integrity of your desk, you might be interested in the latest TV sets from LG. Offering picture-in-picture functionality, both the 24-inch DM2752 and M2752 can embed one visual input from the HDMI ports on top of another, like your favorite episodes of your TV show of choice windowed as you gun your way through Max Payne 3. The IPS-screened DM model throws in some 3D capability (with glasses) and will arrive in July, while its dimensionally-challenged brother is already available now in several countries in Europe. The press release for the pair is right after the break. Continue reading LG launches new pair of TVs: DM2752 and M2752 can both double-up as your PC monitor LG launches new pair of TVs: DM2752 and M2752 can both double-up as your PC monitor originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 29 May 2012 03:21:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink   |   | Email this | Comments

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