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The XP alternative for Vista PCs

September 21, 2007 Microsoft is quietly telling PC makers they can offer a Windows XP "downgrade" to customers buying systems preloaded with Vista.Image: Lenovo's XP 'downgrade' program TAGS: PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, spokeswoman, Lenovo, tablet, Fujitsu, Microsoft Windows XP, Dell, Microsoft Corp., HP, operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

Limited choices for Windows XP holdouts

February 22, 2007 If you're hesitant about making the leap to Windows Vista, expect a hassle trying to find an XP computer on store shelves. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, PC company, retailer, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows, Dell, security, Microsoft Corp.

Dell brings back XP on home systems

April 19, 2007 After adding it back as an option for small businesses, direct seller offers older OS on consumer machines in response to demand. TAGS: Richard Shim, consumer PC, small business, launch, Microsoft Windows Vista, Dell, computer company, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Vista winds its way to market

November 10, 2006 The release of the Windows update to computer makers is just the start of a long process to get it on shelves and in PCs. TAGS: Jim Allchin, computer company, Microsoft Windows Vista, OEM, Dell, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

Dell bullish about Vista adoption

October 24, 2006 Consumers and businesses will embrace the new operating system, accelerate transition at home and work, Dell exec says. TAGS: enterprise, adoption, Dell, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

PC makers climb onboard with Vista

January 30, 2007 As expected, the PC industry is ready with new Vista computers after years of delays. But the immediate impact on the PC market could be muted. TAGS: PC company, lineup, Microsoft Windows Vista, Gateway Inc., PC, operating system, Dell, Microsoft Corp., HP, Microsoft Windows

This week in tech heavyweight action

May 26, 2006 Microsoft showed us more of its vision of Vista, while Google, Dell, Yahoo and eBay continued jockeying for advantage. TAGS: WinHEC, desktop search, reader, Yahoo! Inc., eBay Inc., Google Inc., vision, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Media, Dell, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, photograph, server, Microsoft Windows, PC

Can a Vista coupon save holiday PC sales?

August 24, 2006 Microsoft plans to offer some kind of Vista-related promotion, but it's unclear whether promises of upgrades will fend off sluggish sales. TAGS: Stephen Baker, coupon, holiday season, back-to-school, PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, holiday, offer, upgrade, retailer, Microsoft Corp., PC, Dell, Microsoft Windows, operating system

Commentary: A blue Christmas without Vista

March 22, 2006 Retailers, PC makers get coal in stockings nine months early as Microsoft operating-system debut slips to 2007. TAGS: Intel Viiv, Jim Allchin, Forrester Research Inc., Digital Home, commentary, PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, retailer, Intel, brand, Microsoft Corp., Dell, PC, Microsoft Windows, operating system

Is Vista helping boost PC sales?

May 23, 2007 It's tough to get a handle on whether Microsoft's OS is spurring people to buy, or if they'd be buying anyway. TAGS: Stephen Baker, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC, Dell, Microsoft Windows XP, HP, Microsoft Windows

Vista delay could sting PC makers

March 22, 2006 The postponed launch of the Windows update looks bad for the whole computer industry, analysts say. TAGS: notebook company, delay, PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, computer company, decision, Microsoft Windows Update, AMD, Microsoft Corp., notebook computer, Dell, PC, Microsoft Windows, HP, operating system

Week in review: Big boys get busy

May 26, 2006 Microsoft showed us more of its vision of Vista, while Google, Dell, Yahoo and eBay continued jockeying for advantage. TAGS: WinHEC, Week in review, desktop search, reader, string, Yahoo! Inc., Google Inc., eBay Inc., vision, Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows Media, Dell, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, server, photograph

CES 2007: Computing

January 10, 2007 Microsoft prepares to return to Vegas with another round of the tiny computers, and storage makers think big--and small. TAGS: Consumer Electronics Show, Bill Gates, Skype, ASUS, Nokia Corp., blog, Microsoft Windows Vista, photograph, server, Microsoft Corp., Dell, HP, video, PC, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows
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