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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Apple launches new Macintosh ad campaign
May 3, 2006
With Microsoft's Vista operating system suffering setbacks, Apple Computer seizes an opportunity.
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Vista, Leopard, Linux to compete in hack contest
February 7, 2008
An ethical hacking contest will pit the three operating systems against each other next month at CanSecWest conference.
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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.
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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.
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Clock is ticking on Apple's Boot Camp beta
April 10, 2007
Windows partitions won't disappear once the final version is released, but test users may encounter some headaches.
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Leopard bares its teeth at Apple conference
August 9, 2006
Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference is a showcase for the upcoming Mac OS, wake-up call for Vista.
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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.
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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.
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Windows chief fields readers' questions
January 27, 2006
Microsoft Windows' chief Jim Allchin answers questions about Vista from CNET News.com readers.
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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.
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Apple puts a leash on its Leopard
April 12, 2007
Delays OS release to October as it pulls engineers from the Leopard team to help get the iPhone out by June.
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Leopard, uncaged: Mac OS X upgrade debuts
October 30, 2007
The new version of Apple's operating system hit stores with a wide array of new features to check out, from Time Machine to Cover Flow to iChat Theater.
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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.
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