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Today in Apple history: Microsoft gets sued for ripping off Mac OS

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Windows used a number of elements of the Mac UI
Windows 2.0 borrowed several elements from the Mac user interface.
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March 17: Today in Apple history: Apple sues Microsoft for ripping off Mac OS March 17, 1988: Apple sues Microsoft for allegedly stealing 189 different elements of its Macintosh operating system to create Windows 2.0.

The incident, which causes a deep rift between Apple and one of its top developers, paves the way for an epic battle between the two companies that will rage for years.

Get Windows 10 Pro for just $17 in CdkeySales’ March Sale

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Enter promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
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March may come in like a lion and leave like a lamb, but it also offers fantastic deals on Microsoft software, thanks to CdkeySales.com’s March Sale. Bargains galore await on Microsoft productivity software like Windows and Office, including a great Windows 10 Pro deal for just $17.05.

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You can find surprisingly low prices at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com now and throughout the year. To get the most savings, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. And what’s more, if you buy Windows 10, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11.

Save hundreds on a bundle of Microsoft’s best software

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Own Windows Pro and Microsoft's other greatest software hits for under $80.
This comprehensive Microsoft bundle provides access to Windows 11 Pro, Project and more for under $80 .
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OK, PC owners — time to load up on Microsoft software. With this package deal, you get a software bundle that includes Windows 11 Pro, plus Microsoft Office, Project and Visio, all for less than $80. That’s a ridiculous discount of more than $800 off the software’s regular price.

If that deal sounds too good to be true, don’t think about it too long. The deal ends March 10. And you must use code ENJOY20 to unlock maximum savings.

CdkeySales end-of-February offers: Get Windows 10/11 Pro for $17 and more

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Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
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Late February may be the dead of winter, but the hot deals on Microsoft products are very much alive in CdkeySales.com’s End of February sale. Bargains galore await on Microsoft productivity software like Windows and Office, including a great Windows 10 Pro deal.

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You can find surprisingly low prices at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com now and throughout the year. To get the most savings, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. And what’s more, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11 when you buy Windows 10.

Today in Apple history: Intel and Microsoft face lawsuit for stealing Apple code

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Apple vs. Microsoft was one of the big tech battles of the 1990s.
Apple vs. Microsoft was one of the biggest tech battles of the 1990s.
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February 14: Today in Apple history: Intel and Microsoft face lawsuit for stealing Apple code February 14, 1995: Apple Computer extends a lawsuit against developer San Francisco Canyon Company to include Microsoft and Intel. The lawsuit concerns allegedly stolen Apple code that’s used to improve Microsoft’s Video for Windows technology.

The lawsuit comes to a head with Apple threatening a multibillion-dollar lawsuit against Microsoft. Meanwhile, Microsoft CEO Bill Gates threatens to cancel Office for Mac.

Valentine’s Day deals: Get Windows 10 for as low as $14 at CdkeySales!

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Love is a many-splendored thing, the old song says. And mid-February means many sweet deals on Microsoft products you’ll love in CdkeySales.com’s Valentine’s Day Sale. Bargains galore await on Microsoft productivity software like Windows and Office. You’ll be smitten.

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You can find attractively low prices at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com now and throughout the year. To get the most savings in the Valentine’s Day Sale, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. And what’s more, when you buy Windows 10, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11.

Get Windows 10 for just $17, Microsoft Office 2016 for $28 in CdkeySales January Sale

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Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
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Now that we’re well into 2024, isn’t it time you refreshed critical Microsoft productivity software like Windows and Office? In the new year you can score big deals on those products and more in CdkeySales.com’s ongoing New Year Sale!

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You can find fantastically low prices at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com now and throughout the year. To get the most savings in the New Year Sale, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. And what’s more, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11 when you buy Windows 10.

Get Windows 11 Pro for less than $25

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Microsoft's top-rated OS, Windows 11 Pro, is now under $25.
Put Windows 11 Pro on three PCs for less than $25 total.
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The latest, greatest version of Microsoft Windows is a powerful, productivity-boosting operating system for PC users. And now through January 28, you can get Windows 11 Pro on sale for just $24.97 (regularly $199).

For that low price, you can get yourself (or a loved one) a plethora of advanced features from Microsoft, available to use on up to three PCs!

Get Windows 11 Pro (and learn to use it) for less than $40

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Upgrade your OS to Windows 11 Pro and learn to maximize it with training, now $40.
Enjoy an OS upgrade to Windows 11 Pro and gain basic lessons on using it for only $40.
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Whether you run it on your gaming rig or a Mac partition, Windows 11 Pro is a useful upgrade for work and play. This bundle that combines Microsoft Windows 11 Pro and an essential Windows 11 Pro course gives you the operating system for life, plus tools to get the most from it — all at a price you can only get until January 28.

Snag the Microsoft Windows 11 Pro + The Essential Windows 11 Pro Course bundle for just $39.97 (regularly $298).

New Year Sale with up to 90% discount! Buy Windows for only $13 – CdkeySales

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Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
Happy 2024! Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
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A new year can and should mean new software — especially critical Microsoft productivity software like Windows and Office. You can seek out major bargains on those products and more in CdkeySales.com’s New Year Sale!

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At this and almost any time of year, you can find fantastically low prices at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com. To get the most savings in the New Year Sale, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. And what’s more, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11 when you buy Windows 10.

Santa brings Windows 10 Pro for $16 and other software deals from CdkeySales

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Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score extra holiday savings on Microsoft software.
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Santa Claus brings more than just wooden toys these days — he also brings techie holiday gifts. His sleigh is loaded with Microsoft software like Windows and Office. By which we mean you can seek out major bargains on those products and more in CdkeySales.com’s Merry Christmas Sale!

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You can always find fantastically low prices at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com. To get the most savings in the Merry Christmas Sale, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. And what’s more, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11 when you buy Windows 10.

CdkeySales Black Friday Sale extended: Windows 10 Pro for $16, Office 2019 for $46

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Maybe you didn't miss the Black Friday boat after all. Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to save on Microsoft software.
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Black Friday, once a single day of deals, has grown to become the greatest shopping period of the year. And don’t forget it’s not just for techie holiday gifts. You can score great deals on Microsoft software like Windows and Office. Seek out major bargains on those products and more in CdkeySales.com’s ongoing Black Friday Sale!

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You can find amazingly low prices at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com. To get the most savings, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. And what’s more, when you buy Windows 10, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11.

Today in Apple history: Apple signs damaging deal with Microsoft

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This 1985 pact with Microsoft was one of the most damaging deals in Apple history.
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November 21: Today in Apple history: Apple signs Microsoft deal licensing Mac look and feel November 21, 1985: Following Steve Jobs’ departure, Apple comes close to signing its own death warrant by licensing the Macintosh’s look and feel to Microsoft.

The deal, between Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and Apple CEO John Sculley, comes hot on the heels of the Windows operating system’s release. The pact gives Microsoft a “non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free, perpetual, nontransferable license to use [parts of the Mac technology] in present and future software programs, and to license them to and through third parties for use in their software programs.”

Oh, boy!

Nab Windows 10 Pro for $16, Windows 11 Pro for $22 in CdkeySales’ Black Friday Sale

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With one of the biggest shopping events of the year upon us — Black Friday, which no longer lasts for just one day — don’t forget it’s not just for techie holiday gifts. You also can bag big bargains on Microsoft software like Windows and Office. Find fantastic deals on those products and more in the Black Friday Sale at CdkeySales.com!

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Software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com offers amazingly low prices. To get the most savings, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. And what’s more, when you buy Windows 10, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11.

Today in Apple history: Microsoft reveals its plans for Windows 1.0

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This is how Windows 1.0 looked when it shipped.
This is how Windows 1.0 looked when it shipped.
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November 10: Today in Apple history: Microsoft Windows 1.0 November 10, 1983: Microsoft tells the world about an upcoming product called Windows that will bring the graphical user interface to IBM PCs. Although Microsoft’s announcement about the new operating system comes before Apple launches the Mac in 1984, Windows 1.0 won’t actually ship until November 1985, earning it an early reputation as “vaporware.”

At the time, Apple doesn’t view Windows as much of a threat. That doesn’t take long to change, however.

CdkeySales’ 11.11 Sale: Bag Windows 10 Pro for $16, Windows 11 Pro for $22

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Ready to save on Microsoft Office, Word and more? Head to CdkeySales.com using the links below (and don’t forget to enter promo code CULT for extra savings).
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Between Halloween and Black Friday, you can still grab great deals on Microsoft crucial productivity software — Windows and Office. Bargains await on those products and more in the 11.11 Sale at CdkeySales.com.

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Software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com offers amazingly low prices. To get the most savings, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. And what’s more, when you buy Windows 10., you get a free upgrade to Windows 11.

Today in Apple history: iTunes sales hit astonishing new heights

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iTunes coming to Windows proved a smart move for Apple.
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November 6: Today in Apple history: After porting iTunes to Windows, iTunes sales hit 1.5 million downloads in one week November 6, 2003: After porting iTunes to Windows, Apple sets a new record for digital music sales: a massive 1.5 million downloads in one week.

Bringing iTunes to PC users opens up a new, lucrative market for Apple. The record-breaking sales clock in at five times more than the 300,000 downloads that file-sharing service Napster (remember it?) achieved in its debut week. And 1.5 million is double the 600,000 iTunes downloads per week Apple reported selling to Mac users prior to the Windows release.

Today in Apple history: Apple offers ice water to Windows users in hell

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On this day in 2003, Steve Jobs revealed his plan to bring iTunes to Windows.
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October 16: Today in Apple history: iTunes Music Store comes to Windows October 16, 2003: Six months after opening the iTunes Music Store for Mac owners, Apple expands the service to cover Windows PCs as well.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs later quips that making iTunes available to Windows owners is akin to “giving a glass of ice water to somebody in hell.”

Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro for less than $30 (limited-time deal)

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Upgrade your PC to Windows 11 Pro for less than $40 for a limited time.
Bring new features, including enhanced security, to your PC with Windows 11 Pro.
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Macs might be the best computers, but they’re not the only computers. And if you own a Windows PC and haven’t yet upgraded to Microsoft’s latest operating system, you’re missing out on the full potential of your machine.

An upgrade to Windows 11 Pro can unlock a whole new world of PC power and capabilities. Fortunately, Cult of Mac readers can score an incredible deal on this innovative OS. Usually $199, you can now pick up the Windows 11 Pro for only $29.97, a savings of more than $160. No coupon is needed to secure this discount!

Score CdkeySales October deals like Windows 10 Pro for just $16

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Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
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With the leaves turning colors and the wood stoves standing by for winter, it’s not too late to score great deals on Microsoft’s crucial productivity software, Windows and Office. Bargains await in the October Sale at CdkeySales.com.

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Software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com offers amazing prices. To get the most savings, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. And what’s more, when you buy Windows 10, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11.

Get productive with Windows 11 Pro for less than $30

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Get productive with Windows 11 Pro for less than $30 this fall.
The regular price for Windows 11 Pro is $199, but you're not gonna pay that, right?
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Your computer is only as good as its operating system — and for millions of PC users, that means Windows. Now there’s no reason to go without the latest version of Microsoft’s OS (even on used devices), thanks to a special fall promo price of $29.97 on Windows 11 Pro.

Note: This deal, which lets you install Windows 11 Pro on up to three computers, is only good through October 15.

PC upgrade bundle: Get Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for just $50

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Get MS Office and Windows 11 Pro for $50 through 10/15.
Limited-time price drop: Get Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro for less than $50.
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If your PC could use a little love in the software department, this bundle’s for you. It combines Windows 11 Pro and Microsoft Office Pro 2021 for Windows, all for one low price. And if you need those upgrades, you’ll be thrilled to know that this bundle has been price-dropped to just $49.97  through October 15.

That’s a best-of-web price you won’t find anywhere else.

CdkeySales September Sale: Great deals include Windows 10/11 Pro for just $16!

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Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
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With school in full swing and chillier weather on the way, it’s time to cozy up to new versions of Microsoft’s crucial productivity software, Windows and Office. You can get great deals on them in the September Sale at CdkeySales.com.

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Bargains galore await at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com. To get the most savings, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. Even better, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11 when you buy Windows 10.

CdkeySales back-to-school sale: With 90% discount you can get Windows 10/11 for $13!

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Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
Use promo code CULT at CdkeySales.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
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With classes underway in most schools, it’s time to load new versions of Microsoft’s crucial productivity software — Windows and Office. You can grab them at super-low prices in the back-to-school sale at CdkeySales.com.

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You’ll be amazed at the array of deals at software activation keys provider CdkeySales.com. To get the most back-to-school savings, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low prices on software keys. Even better, when you buy Windows 10, you get a free upgrade to Windows 11.

Get up to 90% off Windows ($14) and Office ($20) at SCDkey.com

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Use promo code CULT at SCDKey.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
Use promo code CULT at SCDKey.com to score major savings on Microsoft software.
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Even with classes back in session at schools everywhere, it’s not too late to get ready with new versions of Microsoft’s crucial software, Windows and Office. You can score great low prices on them in the back-to-school sale at SCDKey.com.

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Check out the selection at software activation keys provider SCDKey.com. To get the most back-to-school savings, enter promo code CULT. That cuts an additional 30% off the site’s low, low prices on software keys. And you get a free upgrade to Windows 11 when you buy Windows 10.