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“So just to be clear, Microsoft has created a new operating system that isn't properly compatible with a best-selling, still perfectly useable version of its own software. Which of course provides quite a powerful incentive for me to spend up to £99.99 on upgrading to Microsoft Outlook 2007 - except that in my current mood, I'd rather stick pins in my eyes.”

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Robert Peston is a renowned British journalist, born on April 25, 1960 in London. He is known for his in-depth investigative reporting and unique perspective on financial news. He has long been a financial journalist and presenter for the BBC. more

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