PeopleSoft: Conway was less than honest
New trial reveals that the former CEO's exaggerations about the Oracle takeover bid led to his firing.October 4, 2004
PeopleSoft down on testimony, forecast
Investors react to a disappointing earnings projection and to testimony that dampens hopes of negotiations with Oracle.October 4, 2004
Microsoft rules out PeopleSoft bid
Steve Ballmer rules out acting as the white knight for the business software maker.October 4, 2004
PeopleSoft fires CEO Conway
Board cites "lack of confidence" in its chief executive as the software maker battles a hostile takeover.October 1, 2004
Conway to get multimillion-dollar golden parachute
Ousted PeopleSoft CEO will get a severance package of between $10 million and $20 million.October 1, 2004
Justice Dept. won't appeal Oracle ruling
After a ruling that crushed its arguments against Oracle's plan to acquire PeopleSoft, antitrust regulators call it a day.October 1, 2004
Conway or the highway
perspective CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says the board is only telling half the story behind the surprise firing.October 1, 2004
Does new PeopleSoft CEO signal a buyout?
The ouster of Conway and the return of Dave Duffield could be a prelude to PeopleSoft accepting Oracle's offer.October 1, 2004
BEA vows to fight off suitors
But the company, which appeared on an Oracle takeover list, acknowledges that it can't stop someone from trying.October 1, 2004 previous coverage
Oracle and PeopleSoft: In dubious battle?
perspective Knowledge@Wharton asks whether the war of attrition has been worth it for Oracle.September 25, 2004
PeopleSoft woos through its woes
roundup At a customer conference at which the O word is being avoided, PeopleSoft tries to woo customers to upgrade and stay.September 23, 2004