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Running the numbers on Vista
September 11, 2007
Over its first six months, the latest Windows version can't hold a candle to XP. But, Office sales rock, according to NPD report.
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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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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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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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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 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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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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Vista graphics tools to reach Mac, phones
March 21, 2006
Microsoft to release user interface design software for operating systems other than Vista in the first half next year.
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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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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.
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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: 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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Microsoft limits Vista transfers
October 16, 2006
Retail buyers of the OS will only be able to legally transfer the software once. After that, it's back to the store to buy a new copy.
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Windows-on-Mac software gets virtualization update
February 27, 2007
Parallels Desktop now comes with USB 2.0 support and the ability to run Windows applications natively on the Mac operating system.
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Some bumps on the road to Vista
February 7, 2007
Although there have been no reports of major problems, some people have encountered obstacles in moving to the new Windows.
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Week in review: Try to read Microsoft's hips
June 22, 2007
On the eve of announcing a change in Vista that people have clamored for, the company reverses course and then clams up.
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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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Week in review: Snuffing out OS bugs
November 16, 2007
Microsoft and Apple release dueling OS updates, while Oracle looks to the past and future. Also: Going green in the garage.
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Clouds over Redmond
March 23, 2006
With all the trouble getting Vista out, Microsoft must find a way to release future Windows updates on a reasonable schedule.
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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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