Slammed by a decline in sales of its core Windows PC operating system and a weak global economy, Microsoft (NSDQ: MSFT) on Thursday reported one of the worst quarters in its history in a surprise, pre-market disclosure. The company also said it would ax 5,000 jobs as part of a broader effort to control costs. more at http://www.informationweek.com/news/windows/operatingsystems/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=212901968