Microsoft and Toshiba said Monday they will strengthen their joint development of PCs and consumer electronics goods and consider working together on next-generation DVD technology.
Toshiba, the world"s third-largest notebook PC maker, and Microsoft, the biggest software company, have been working together on developing computers and other mobile devices for several years. In May, the two companies announced a cross-licensing agreement they said would allow them to use each other"s patents on computer and digital electronics technologies, paving the way for a strengthening of their business ties.