Dell, HP keeping Windows XP alive With the imperative June 30 deadline issued by Microsoft for phasing out Windows XP by stopping the sales of computer systems based on Vista's predecessor approaching, the world's largest computer makers are getting creative. 29 Apr 2008
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Deadline looms for Tibetans to surrender Tibet's governor denounced anti-Chinese protesters as criminals and threatened harsh consequences for those who do not turn themselves in by a midnight deadline Monday. More clashes erupted in other Chinese provinces. 17 Mar 2008
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UAW sets GM strike deadline, raises stakes in talks The United Auto Workers (UAW) union has set a Monday morning deadline for reaching a contract deal with General Motors Corp. and threatened to send 73,000 GM factory workers on strike if no deal is reached. 24 Sep 2007
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Ford sets deadline on Jaguar, Land Rover bid US ailing car maker, Ford Motor Co. has set a September 30 deadline for final bids for its U.K.-based luxury car brands Jaguar and Land Rover even as it announced its plans to retain a minority stake in the two marques. 12 Aug 2007