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Photo: OSes go head to head

April 19, 2005 Tiger and Longhorn bear similarities. As to who stole whose search idea, Microsoft and Apple are doing their share of finger-pointing. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, Apple Computer, operating system, photograph, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft to invest $150 million in Apple

August 6, 1997 Unlikely bedfellows Bill Gates and Steve Jobs join to announce Microsoft's $150 million investment in Apple and extensive agreements. TAGS: Dwight Davis, Bill Gates, programming language, Apple Computer, CFO, investment, Microsoft Office, Apple Macintosh, Steve Jobs, Java, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Quote of the day: 'What changed?'

June 7, 2005 Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's reaction to Apple's switch to Intel chips can be summed up in two words: "What changed?" TAGS: Steve Ballmer, Apple Computer, IBM Corp., CEO, Intel, Microsoft Corp.

Which company is more successful: Apple or Microsoft?

March 29, 2006 Readers weigh in on which computer company has had the bigger impact on the tech industry. TAGS: Apple Computer, computer company, Apple iPod, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft updates IM tool for Macs

August 9, 2005 New version will let people simultaneously access corporate and personal instant messages. TAGS: IM, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp.

Xbox 360 and iPod interoperability? Sort of

November 4, 2005 Microsoft has been demonstrating Xbox interoperability with the iconic music device. But Apple isn't on board. TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, interoperability, Apple iPod, Apple Computer, Apple iTunes Music Store, console, song, Microsoft Corp., USB port, Apple iTunes

Microsoft trying to make Vista iPod-friendly

March 27, 2007 The software maker posts several patches, including one to resolve a problem that could leave the music players corrupted. TAGS: music player, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple iPod, patch management, software company, Microsoft Corp., Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, operating system, video, Microsoft Windows

The complete tech year in review: 2008

December 30, 2008 From the continuing ascent of Apple's iPhone to the drastic downturn in the economy, and from debate over Yahoo's future to the election of a new president, it was quite a year. TAGS: downturn, economy, Apple iPhone 3G, election, Apple iPhone, 3G, Apple Computer, P2P, Yahoo! Inc., president, Microsoft Corp., DVD, video, Microsoft Windows

Apple rocks out with iTunes, iPod updates

September 10, 2008 Heading into the holiday shopping season, Apple retools its iPod Nano, refreshes the iPod Touch, and rounds up to iTunes 8. TAGS: Steve Jobs, Apple iPod Nano, Apple iPod, Apple iPod Classic, Apple iPod Touch, Apple Computer, senior editor, Ina Fried, Microsoft Zune, Apple iTunes, headphones, digital media, video, Microsoft Corp.

Photo: Jobs speaks to developers about the switch

June 10, 2005 Apple CEO outlines to developers what steps lie ahead to convert applications to run on Intel-based Macs. TAGS: developer, Apple Computer, CEO, Intel, photograph, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft shelves its Virtual PC for Mac

August 7, 2006 Please go to our rivals for Windows virtualization, it says. So what about Office for Intel-based Macs? Images: Messenger 6.0 for the Mac TAGS: Microsoft Virtual PC, virtualization, Apple Boot Camp, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Office, Intel, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., IM, PC, Microsoft Windows, operating system

64-bit PCs: Drivers wanted

August 3, 2007 A lack of software is holding back 64-bit PCs, but Apple and Microsoft are pushing ahead. TAGS: 64-bit, 32-bit, 64-bit CPU, hardware maker, device driver, memory, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system, notebook computer, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

New iTunes version still not fully Vista-ready

March 6, 2007 An update released Monday addresses several compatibility issues with Vista, but a few outstanding ones still need to be fixed. TAGS: Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., PC

Microsoft touts wireless keyboard, mouse for Macs

May 31, 2006 Microsoft expands its Apple-compatible lineup with Mac-friendly key layout and a mouse with tilt-wheel navigation.Photos: Keyboard, mouse for Mac TAGS: wireless keyboard, keyboard, mouse, Apple Macintosh, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp.

Apple: Windows on a Mac is here

April 5, 2006 Company says Boot Camp enables Intel-based Macs to run XP natively. Beta's ready for download. Images: Installing Boot Camp TAGS: Apple Boot Camp, Apple Computer, IBM PowerPC, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Intel, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Apple fixes flaw with iTunes update

January 12, 2005 New software addresses a vulnerability that allowed previous versions to crash and execute arbitrary code. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Gartner: Beware of Mac OS spyware

March 29, 2005 The research firm is warning companies using Mac OS to guard against malicious-code attacks and spyware. TAGS: Martin Reynolds, Gartner Inc., Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, research company, target, spyware, worm, attack, Apple Computer, operating system, Symantec Corp., Apple Mac OS X, virus, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Hackers crack Apple, Microsoft music codes

September 1, 2006 The arms race continues as determined programmers find ways to circumvent the two leading digital rights management technologies for music. TAGS: digital-rights management, Apple Computer, representative, Windows Media, hacker, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Media Player, music, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Windows

Gartner: Expect an enterprise iPhone

September 4, 2007 Analyst firm suggests that Apple might add enterprise devices or applications to make phone more adaptable, secure. TAGS: Gartner Inc., enterprise, Apple iPhone, e-mail server, Apple Computer, security, server, e-mail, Microsoft Corp.

Apple to Windows iTunes users: Don't install Vista yet

February 2, 2007 Microsoft's latest operating system may lead to compatibility issues, iPod corruption. TAGS: Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple iTunes, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp.