Business

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The defenestration of Bill?

From 1995: Microsoft's new edition of Windows will no doubt be a “success”. But it is unlikely to change the industry as dramatically as its predecessor

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On a clear day you can still see General Motors

The 1990s will be General Motors' toughest decade. Is the world's biggest manufacturer heading for break-up or oblivion?

Powering Britain

A choice of energy

Britain should put money on a fast breeder reactor, with a side bet on wave energy

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An uncertain weapon

The Arabs brandished their oil weapon on Wednesday, but they puzzled rather than frightened most people. They could be intent on causing much hardship or very little

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Fly with jumbo

From 1970: Pan American launches its jumbo 747