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Microsoft develops new 'ultra-mobile' computer

Fitzgerald M. Doubet
University Wire
03-31-2006
(The Daily Vidette) (U-WIRE) NORMAL, Ill. -- Most people know origami as the ancient art of Japanese paper folding. The traditional paper crane has become an icon both of Japanese culture and of the art itself.

While a folded paper crane is not likely to take flight, Microsoft intends to launch a new form of portable computer, codenamed Origami, this spring.

As rumors and speculation about Microsoft's Origami project have accumulated on the Internet at technology Web sites such as ign.com and the aptly named origamiproject.com, Microsoft prepared to announce details about their new computer system.

Earlier this month, the computer software giant ...

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