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Microsoft doesn't want Santa to ignore Vista

October 12, 2006 Although they'll need to wait for the new Windows, holiday shoppers will find Vista-friendly hardware, software. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Windows Media, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Internet Explorer, software company, operating system, PC

Windows Vista to 'freeze dry' PCs before patching

September 2, 2005 The upcoming OS will include new patching technology that reduces restarts and stores user data before reboots. TAGS: reboot, Microsoft Update, Microsoft Windows Vista, patch management, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, software company, operating system, PC

Microsoft: Vista is ready to roll

November 8, 2006 The company says that it has finished Vista development, paving the way for the operating system's debut. Video: Windows Vista RTM CNET editors' take TAGS: Jim Allchin, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, software company, PC, video

Vista sets up SideShow display all over

May 23, 2006 Microsoft's tech aims to put data in picture frames, keyboards, remote controls--any display linked to a PC running the Windows update. TAGS: WinHEC, Microsoft Windows Vista, remote control, picture, Microsoft Corp., display, keyboard, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC, software company

Microsoft Canada leaks Vista pricing

August 28, 2006 The software maker's Canadian Web site briefly posts prices for Windows Vista's many editions. Screenshots: Amazon selling Vista TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Microsoft Windows Vista, Michael Silver, pricing, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, dollar, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, U.S., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., software company, PC

Tool helps programs befriend Vista

May 25, 2006 Microsoft aims to help other software makers make sure their products don't stumble on new security features in Windows Vista. TAGS: Corio Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, security feature, WinHEC, security, malicious code, software company, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft's leaner approach to Vista security

August 29, 2005 Microsoft is talking up Secure Startup in Windows Vista, the sole piece of its original hardware-based security plan to make it into the OS. TAGS: Palladium, Microsoft Windows Vista, BIOS, access, laptop computer, Microsoft Corp., security, software company, PC, password, Microsoft Windows, operating system, hard drive

Vista hacked at Black Hat

August 4, 2006 Researcher bypasses a security mechanism designed to prevent some driver software from running in the Windows update. TAGS: Black Hat, virtualization, Microsoft Windows Vista, security, malicious software, malicious code, AMD, researcher, operating system, attack, Microsoft Corp., software company, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Microsoft plans massive stock buyback

July 20, 2006 Reports earnings in line with analysts' expectations and announces $40 billion stock buyback plan. TAGS: stock buyback, earnings, Microsoft Corp., software company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft shakes up Software Assurance

September 15, 2005 Microsoft introduces eight changes intended to address customer complaints that the program is too expensive, complex and restrictive. TAGS: Software Assurance, coverage, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, software company, server, operating system, PC
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