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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, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows Vista, patch management, software company, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., Apple Computer, operating system, video, 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 Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

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., notebook computer, operating system, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

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, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC

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 Vista, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Microsoft shows off JPEG rival

May 25, 2006 New Windows Media Photo format promises images that offer better quality at half the size of JPEG files. Special coverage: Windows in view TAGS: WinHEC, Windows Media, professional photographer, JPEG, compression, coverage, photograph, digital camera, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., image, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows, camera, Microsoft Windows XP

Leopard nipping at Vista's heels

August 8, 2006 The new Mac OS is due in spring, which would put it after Vista. But if the Windows update slips again, that could let Apple get in first. TAGS: Steve Jobs, Apple Computer, photocopier, Microsoft Windows Vista, Redmond, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, conference, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows Update, Apple Macintosh, developer, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Vista delay could add up to Mac sales

March 23, 2006 If there's one company that stands to benefit from the delay of the Windows Vista operating system, it's Apple. TAGS: American Technology Research, holiday season, Apple Computer, OS X Leopard, Apple Macintosh, delay, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Apple Mac OS, Intel, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft ending Vista family discount

June 28, 2007 Company says in blog posting that multicomputer software upgrade program, designed to attract early adopters, will "sunset" on Saturday. TAGS: discount, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS, blog, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows, Apple Computer, operating system

Vista Views: What Vista can learn from Leopard

August 9, 2006 Readers say what features from the Mac OS X update they'd like to see in the next version of Windows. TAGS: margin, Microsoft Windows Vista, font, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Mac desktops are 'smarter money,' says CIO

July 10, 2007 U.K. company examining alternatives to Microsoft because of what it sees as software giant's "aggressive" licensing policies. TAGS: U.K. company, Linux desktop, CIO, SuSE Linux, SuSE, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, information technology, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Firefox, Apple Macintosh, security, Web browser, operating system, PC

Public gets peek at Windows Media Player 11

May 15, 2006 Media Player overhaul, partnership with MTV take aim at dominance of Apple's iTunes and iPod digital music player. Images: Window Media Player 11 TAGS: digital music player, MTV, digital music, Microsoft Windows Media Player, music player, Windows Media, Apple Computer, media player, jukebox, beta, Apple iTunes, Apple iPod, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, music, Microsoft Windows

Apple launches new Macintosh ad campaign

May 3, 2006 With Microsoft's Vista operating system suffering setbacks, Apple Computer seizes an opportunity. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, research company, operating system, security, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Corp., TV

Windows chief fields readers' questions

January 27, 2006 Microsoft Windows' chief Jim Allchin answers questions about Vista from CNET News.com readers. TAGS: Jim Allchin, reader, Ina Fried, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Internet Explorer

Windows Vista draws jokes, scorn, approval

July 23, 2005 Reaction to the name runs the gamut. No, it's not an acronym for viruses, infections, spyware, trojans and adware. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, reader, Microsoft Windows Vista, definition, adware, trojan horse, Apple Computer, spyware, Microsoft Windows, virus, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft flip-flops on Vista virtualization

June 20, 2007 Company reverses plan to expand rights to allow home versions of the operating systems to run inside virtual machines. TAGS: virtualization, virtual machine, security risk, Microsoft Windows Vista, software company, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., security, Apple Computer, operating system, Microsoft Windows

A bump on the road to Windows Vista

August 15, 2007 IT managers are saying "not so fast" as they move toward the OS, despite Microsoft's optimism about quick adoption. TAGS: information technology manager, Forrester Research Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, service pack, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows XP

FAQ: Windows on Macs

April 5, 2006 There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac--including Windows security risks, Apple says. TAGS: Apple Boot Camp, Apple Macintosh, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, conference, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, service pack, Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel, CD

This week in Vista

April 14, 2006 Before Vista will display its showiest side, known as Aero, it will run a check to make sure the software was properly purchased TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., security, operating system, Microsoft Windows

No Vista on Mac's horizon

March 10, 2006 Apple senior architect says the OSes' different ways of booting up is a big obstacle to running the next Windows on Macs. TAGS: Apple Intel Macintosh, legacy, Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, Intel, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.