February 20, 2001 - This fall, Microsoft will start selling Windows XP.
February 21, 2001 - As state financial support for the University of Minnesota declines as a proportion of its total budget, the "U" is increasingly turning to other sources of income. One promising area of growth is licensing University patents to the private sector. But critics fear the drive for patent income unfairly subsidizes corporations and detracts from the University's larger research mission. As a part of our weeklong series, "Universal U", Minnesota Public Radio's Patty Marsicano looks at the economics of university patents:
February 21, 2001 - The Crookston campus of the University of Minnesota traces its roots to 1905. Originally a high school, Crookston has evolved from a two-year technical school to one of three non metro campuses of the U of M offering four year degrees. But Crookston is a unique institution that produces computer literate and highly employable graduates. As a part of our series "Universal U", Minnesota Public Radio's Bob Reha reports on the college some say is one of the states best kept secrets.
February 22, 2001 - The University of Minnesota runs on vision, money and influence. It's a monolith of intellectual energy. But figuring out who controls the U can be difficult--no one tames it yet many think they can. As part of our series on the University's 150th anniversary, Minnesota Public Radio's Elizabeth Stawicki reports on who governs the U from the inside and out:
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February 22, 2001 - You probably haven't heard his name, but the work of James J. Ryan is found in all modern cars and trucks and in commercial aircraft. The U of M researcher developed the retractable seat belt and the flight recorder. As a part of our weeklong series, "Universal U", Minnesota Public Radio's Steven John reports on the researcher known to some as "Crash" Ryan.
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February 27, 2001 - David Powell is a Vice-President of Marketing for 3M.
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February 28, 2001 - Minneapolis recording company can do what Napster cannot do for the music industry.