- Tue Feb 17 1998 CSC reacts to hostile bid
Computer Associates prepares a hostile takeover of Computer Sciences, which may not be up for the fight.
- Tue Aug 20 2002 Security flaw in key Microsoft services
A hole in software used by subscribers to the giant's volume licensing program, developer network and other services leaves computers vulnerable to takeover.
- Sat Jun 3 2000 The week in review: Baan bows to the inevitable
One-time powerhouse Baan agrees to a startlingly low takeover that underlines changing trends in the high-tech industry.
- Tue Jul 1 2003 Oracle lawsuit hearing postponed
Oracle postpones a hearing on its lawsuit against PeopleSoft, a day after federal regulators requested additional information to review the hostile takeover bid.
- Fri Apr 25 2008 Five reasons Oracle/PeopleSoft was more fun than Microhoo
As Microsoft's takeover attempt of Yahoo lurches toward an alleged deadline, some writers pine for a far more flamboyant fight from five years ago.
- Thu Jun 12 2003 PeopleSoft formally rejects Oracle bid
The software maker's board of directors unanimously recommends that stockholders reject Oracle's takeover offer and reaffirms its commitment to the J.D. Edwards deal.
- Tue Jul 20 2004 Judge grills Oracle, DOJ at trial's close
In final arguments in the antitrust case, the judge pelts both sides with sharp questions.
- Mon Oct 4 2004 PeopleSoft to Conway: You're fired
Abrupt ouster of CEO comes after 15 months of battle against Oracle's takeover bid. Also: Trial casts unflattering light on Conway.
- Thu Aug 26 2004 Oracle gives PeopleSoft shareholders more time
Deadline extended while the software maker waits for a ruling in Justice Department's antitrust case.
- Mon Feb 4 2008 Yahoo axes music service, strikes deal with Rhapsody
Facing a takeover bid from Microsoft, Yahoo tries to keep business as usual by announcing a subscription-based music deal and an acquisition.

