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The article reports that computer industry firm Dell Inc.'s profits for the second quarter of 2009 fell by 23 percent compared to the same period of 2008. The microcomputer market continues to suffer from lower spending by corporate and business customers. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Brian Gladden said there were indications that the decline in microcomputer sales may be at an end.

The article discusses computer company Dell Inc. The company is no longer number one in the personal computer market due to dropping profits. Dell has struggled to increase its market share and they announced in July 2006 that it plans on facilitating its pricing structure by reducing the number of promotions. Even though they company's overall earnings have increased, Dell remains weaker than its competitors, mostly because of its outdated direct-sale model to customers.

This article discusses the Wall Street standings of personal computer (PC) manufacturer Dell Inc., which pioneered the sale of PCs on the Internet. A shift in consumer purchasing has negatively affected Dell as more PC users are investing in the Hewlett-Packard Co. through retail stores and international markets. Ken Smith, director of technology research for Munder Capital Management, believes that Dell could improve financial standings by using microchips from Advanced Micro Devices Inc., which are faster and more efficient than the Intel Corp. chips that Dell is currently using.

Speculates on the impact of Apple Computer Inc.'s new Mac OS X operating system, called Tiger, on the company's revenues. Comments from Steve Jobs, Apple's chief executive officer, regarding the new features of the system, including enhanced file-searching technology; View of some industry observers that the new system will not appreciably increase Apple's market share; Impact of the iPod MP3 player on the company, noting its increasing importance to the overall revenue; Increase in sales of Apple computers in the most recent quarter, suggesting the popularity of the iPod has had a positive impact on the company's overall sales; Increase in personal computer market share as the result of the most recent sales increase; Comments from David Yoffie, a professor at Harvard Business School and a board member at Intel Corp., which makes the microprocessor found in most Microsoft-based PCs, suggesting a short-lived nature to any benefit Apple receives from its new operating system; Assessment of the overall personal computer market, which remains dominated by Microsoft.

The article reports that the profit of computer maker Dell Inc. has nearly tripled for the quarter ended April 29, 2011.

The article reports on the 14% rise in net profit at computer company International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) in the third quarter of fiscal 2009. It notes that the company was able to exceed profit expectations while posting a lower revenue decline of 6.9% than in the previous quarter. Improvements in high-margin software and margins in giant services units are cited as the factors behind the better bottom line of the company. It adds that shares of the company declined by 37 cents at 127.98 U.S. dollars.

The article reports that Sun Microsystems Inc. posted a 20% revenue decline for its 2009 fiscal third quarter. It mentions that the revenue decline reflects the struggles in what are expected to be the computer maker's dwindling months as an independent company. In April 2009, the company disclosed a $7.4 billion deal to be acquired by Oracle Corp.

This article focuses on the expectation by Acer Inc. that its shipment of personal computers will rise 25% to 30% in the second quarter of 2009 boosted by low-cost laptops. J. T. Wang, the company's chairman, also said that he is confident the company can maintain an operating profit in 2009. The company leads the global market for netbooks with a 32% share.

The article reports on the plan of personal-computer maker Dell Inc. to record one-time expenses of $280 million for its fiscal fourth quarter ending on February 1, 2009. The Round Rock, Texas-based company announced on January 28, 2009 that it will incur expenses of $145 million related to stock-based compensation and another $135 million related to the continuing overhaul of its manufacturing system, a move that is expected to cut quarterly earnings by 11 cents a share. It is claimed that Dell is in a better position to award employees stock options.

The article reports on the plan of Cisco Systems Inc. to freeze hiring, reduce travel expenses and delay capital related projects to survive the effects of the slowing economy. John Chambers, Cisco chief executive, said that the environment has changed in the last two months but this will not change the long-term projection of the company for growth of 12% to 17% in the next three to five years. The company reported a $2.2 billion net income in third-quarter of 2008, with per share earnings rising because Cisco repurchased some of its shares.

The article reports on the higher third quarter net earnings of personal-computer makers Acer Inc. and Quanta Computer Inc. in 2008. The report revealed that the net profit of Acer increased to 2.7% while the net profit of Quanta rose to 38%. Although both personal-computer makers resulted to an increase in net profit, the 2009 outlook of the Taiwan-based companies remains uncertain due to the economic climate. Quanta chairman Barry Lam said that despite the economic downturn, they believe growth can still be sustained.

The article reports on the closure of the $13.25 billion acquisition deal between Hewlett-Packard (H-P) Co. and Electronic Data Systems (EDS) Corp. According to the article, H-P considers EDS as its biggest since 2002. An estimated 140,000 employees of EDS will be taken over by H-P after the deal aimed to boost profits in other areas besides computer and printer markets. Also, it has been announced that the acquisition gained resistance from H-P investors.

The article reports on the expected lower earnings and revenue of computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. for the fiscal fourth quarter of 2008. The company's stock prices reportedly increase following the earnings announcement. It is also struggling due to the weak U.S. economy and competition from tough rivals such as IBM and Hewlett-Packard Co.

The article reports on the increase in net profit posted by Taiwanese computer monitor manufacturer TPV Technology Ltd. in the first quarter of 2008 due to high demand. The profit surged by 91% to $45.4 million compared to $23.8 million in 2007. The company cited that it anticipates improved margins on the launch of new models of television (TV) and monitor. Chairman Jason Hsuan stated that the total shipments of displays for liquid crystal display (LCD) TVs, cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitors and computer monitors increased by 14%.

The article focuses on the favorable financial results of Lenovo Group amid fears that an economic recession could slow down technology spending in the U.S. in 2008. Lenovo posted a net profit of $171.7 million for the quarter ended December 31, 2007, up from $57.7 million in 2006, prompting analysts to conclude that Asian economies are less vulnerable to economic downturns in the U.S. than in the past. Lenovo, the Chinese company that acquired the personal computer division of IBM Inc., has the least exposure in the U.S. of all top 5 computer firms.

The article reports on the 21% net income increase on revenue of Adobe Systems Inc. The company offers software used for Web site design and Web-based services. In April 2007, the company released the latest version of Creative Suite 3 which includes popular software applications. Chief Executive Shantanu Narayen anticipated 2007 fiscal-first quarter earnings of $855 million to $836 million and annual revenue growth of about 13% in 2008.

The article concerns a business forecast of Dell's profitability in 2008. It was noted that the personal computer (PC) maker would remain in transition despite posting a 27% increase in profit and an 8.5% increase in revenue for the third quarter of 2007. The company is stated to have been wanting to remain settled after losing share in the PC market.

The article reports on the plan of computer company Lenovo Group Ltd. to sever ties with the IBM brand name earlier than expected. Report says the news comes as Lenovo posted strong fiscal second-quarter results for the period ended September 30, 2007. The company's revenue also rose to $4.43 billion.

The article reports on the increase in the net profit of Toshiba Corp., which stood at 45.66 billion Japanese yen in the April-September 2007 period. The increase came as Toshiba's personal computer business recovered and its nuclear-power business continued to expand. The company raised its forecast for full-year net by 50% on expected income from the sale of a building in central Tokyo, Japan.

This section offers news briefs concerning computer technology industries. Microsoft decided to withdraw the two remaining appeals related to a European Union anti-trust order. STMicroelectronics NV reported a 9.7% decline in its profit during the third quarter of 2007. NTT Data will bid for control of Intelligence AG in a tender offer value at €152.5 million.

The article focuses on Apple's continued profit and share price growth as of October 22, 2007. According to analysts, a new line of notebooks influenced the strong back-to-school sales for Apple's computer segment. Predictions on the rise in Mac and iPod shipments for 2007 are given, as well as prospect for Apple's gross margin.

The article reports on the decision of semiconductor manufacturer Intel Corp. to forecast a higher range for revenue growth in 2007. The company expects a 10% revenue growth from the year-earlier period. Other indications of the health of the market for computers and related products are cited, including the sales and profit growth of Hewlett-Packard Co. and Dell Inc., respectively. Also mentioned is the impact of competition between Intel and Advance Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) on their products.

The article reports that Lenovo Group Ltd. is betting that farmers in rural China can help the computer company reap profits. It plans to begin selling a ripped down low cost personal computer (PC) aimed at China's rural population. Priced at between $199 and $399, the PC will include a keyboard and processor, but it will use the customer's television set as a monitor.

The article reports on the plan of personal computer company Dell Inc. to layoff 10 percent of its work force in 2008. Report says that the layoffs came as part of a cost review and were announced with fiscal first-quarter earnings in 2007. Details of the financial results of the company for the quarter are also presented.

The article presents news briefs concerning the computer industry. Applied Materials gained strong demand from makers of memory chips in the fiscal period ended April 29 with a revenue increase of 13 percent. Microsoft Corp. will release Halo 3, the new version of its successful Halo videogame franchise on September 25, 2007.

The article reports on an increase in the net profit posted by Acer Inc. for the first quarter of 2007. Acer's net profit increased by 40 percent partly because of the sale of shares the personal-computer vendor owns in other companies. The profitability of Acer's core personal computer business declined.

This article deals with the financial results of computer maker Sun Microsystems Inc. for its fiscal third quarter ended April 1, 2007. The company posted an increase of 3.3 percent in revenue which failed to meet analysts' expectations. Sun also incurred a reduction of about two cents a share by six items in its profit.

The article reports on the increase in the profit of computer maker Dell Inc. in its fiscal fourth quarter which ended February 3, 2005.

This article reports on the net income loss posted by computer manufacturer Sun Microsystems Inc. in the fiscal second quarter that ended December 25, 2005.

Reports on the performance of the consumer electronics industry and speculates that companies will begin dropping prices as competition increases. Reasons why corporate profits at Sony Corp., Pioneer Corp. and Phillips Electronics NV are declining; View that manufacturers will be forced to lower prices; Comparison of the electronics situation to the difficulties experienced by the computer industry in the 1980s.

Focuses on the competition between Hewlett-Packard Co. (H-P) and Dell Inc. for computer sales. Comments from Carly Fiorina, chief executive officer of H-P, regarding the company's strategy of slashing profit margins on computers; Other H-P products that can become profitable as the result of computer sales; Impact of H-P's acquisition of Compaq Computer Corp. on their ability to compete with Dell; Statistics indicating the low profit margin in H-P's computer division, suggesting not much room to absorb the shocks of a competitive market; Comments from Kevin B. Rollins, president of Dell, regarding H-P's strategy.

Reports on the financial performance of Juniper Networks Inc., a Sunnyvale, California-based maker of Internet-switching equipment.

Reports on the finances of Gateway Inc., which is trading at two-thirds of its value. Investors who see risk in Gateway's stocks; Preparations of Gateway to cut costs by restructuring; Way that prior restructurings have disappointed investors; Outlook for large reductions in the number of employees who work for the company; Vision of chief executive officer and founder Ted Waitt of the company as a smaller and more customer-focused company.

Focuses on fiscal first quarter earnings by Hewlett-Packard Company (HP) for its personal computer business. Views of analysts and money managers; Implications of HP's PC unit's swing back to profitability; Strategy of the company; Outlook.

Reports on the profits gained by the computer industry for the third quarter of 2001.

Reports the sales decline posted by computer companies Circuit City Stores Inc. and RadioShack Corp. for the second quarter of fiscal year 2001.

Reports on the earnings of computer companies in the first quarter of year 2001 in line with the declining sales of personal computers and servers in the United States.

Anticipates an increase in the earnings of computer makers for the quarter ended in December 2000.

Focuses on the explanations cited by Louis Gerstner, chairman of IBM Corp., concerning the company's revenue growth. Strategic positioning of IBM; Factors that contributed to its revenue growth; Expansion into the Internet business.

Reports on the 2000 third quarter earnings of Perot Systems Corp., a computer services company. Decline in net income; Earnings per share; Revenue for the quarter; Projection of the company on its 2000 fourth quarter profit.

Reports on the increase in the profit of Gateway Inc. for the third quarter of 2000. Expected sales increase for the fourth quarter; Revenue for the third quarter; Stock price of the computer company on October 12, 2000.

Reports that the Michigan-based Compuware Corp. expects to post fiscal 2000 second-quarter profit well short of expectations. Basis for the expectation; Likely software-licensing revenue of the company; Compuware competitors.

Focuses on the earning growth of Apple Computer Inc. Stocks of Apple; Background of G4 Cube machine; Number of Apple machines sold by dealer Joe Weingarten.

Focuses on the effect of Intel Corporation's lower than expected 2000 third quarter results on personal-computer makers. Reason for the decline of Intel's quarter results; Computer sales of Europe in the second quarter of 2000; Analysts' contention on Intel's performance.

Reports on the fiscal third quarter earnings of Apple Computer Inc. ended July 1, 2000. Net income posted by the company; Reaction of analysts to the results; Information on the computer products that it plans to introduce in 2000.

Discusses how profits have become an important issue to Internet and computer companies who shares were crushed in the April 2000 technology sell-off. Why Internet companies were not as concerned with profits in 1999; How the demand for traditional performance is weighing heavily on every company; How Red Hat Software Inc. illustrates the trend.

Reports that Microsoft Corp. slightly exceeded Wall Street's earnings estimates for the fiscal year 2000. Impact of the slowing demand for personal computers on the company; Effect of the fallout from the United States federal government's antitrust lawsuit and increased competition from Internet businesses; Net income of Microsoft in 1999.

Reports on the 2000 second quarter financial results of Micron Electronics Inc., a personal-computer maker in Nampa, Idaho. Net income for the period ended March 2, 2000; Projections by analysts on the company's earnings per share.

Forecasts the 1999 fourth-quarter results of some computer companies. Expected earnings of International Business Machines Corp.; Expected net income of Hewlett-Packard; Factors that affect the forecast of fourth-quarter results of Compaq Computer Corp.

Reports that Gateway Inc. warned that a revenue shortfall will hurt its sales in the fourth quarter of 1999. Reason for the shortfall; Projected revenue; Other computer makers with falling stocks; Implication of the decline in sales.