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Ballmer: Microsoft is thinking green

March 5, 2008 At the CeBit technology show in Hannover, the chief executive says the software giant is focusing on lowering energy consumption. TAGS: Hannover, Steve Ballmer, CeBit, Microsoft Windows Vista, requirement, survey, CPU, Microsoft Windows XP, U.K., Microsoft Corp., information technology, CEO, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft pulls Vista SP1 update

February 20, 2008 The company retracts a prerequisite update for downloading Vista Service Pack 1 after some customers complain of problems. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., blog, Microsoft Windows, hard drive, PC

Microsoft strikes back at Opera antitrust claims

December 14, 2007 Software giant denies abusing its market position and says it has no intention of unbundling IE and Windows. TAGS: Opera Software, antitrust, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web browser, Microsoft Corp., PC company, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

It's all about software, says Gates

January 7, 2008 Just before his farewell CES keynote speech, Microsoft's chairman reflects on Redmond's rivals and the changing face of Windows. Photos: Gates' last call at CES? TAGS: Bill Gates, Consumer Electronics Show, cloud, Apple Computer, chairman, platform, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

Lawyers: Vista branding confused even Microsoft

November 28, 2007 Company marketing manager among those unclear about what "Vista capable" means, say lawyers pursuing class action suit. TAGS: plaintiff, Microsoft Windows Vista, lawyer, class action, director of marketing, branding, OEM, Seattle, Mr., Microsoft Corp., retailer, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

The balance sheet on Windows Vista

October 29, 2007 The OS is chugging along on strong PC sales and antipiracy efforts, but Microsoft still faces some grumbling and a long haul in corporate sales. TAGS: Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Windows Vista, small business, Microsoft Windows XP, PC company, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, CEO

Gates: Curtain call for crystal ball

January 7, 2008 In what could be his final CES keynote for a while, Gates shows off gadgets and touts deal with NBC to jointly run Olympic site. Photos: Gates' last call? Video: Gates' keynote at CES TAGS: Bill Gates, Consumer Electronics Show, keynote, IP television, speech, set-top, set-top box, gadget, GPS, vision, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, TV, PC, Microsoft Windows, video

Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay

September 27, 2007 Customers, not quite ready for Vista, persuade the company to allow PC makers to keep selling XP for an additional five months. TAGS: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC company, Fujitsu, computer company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

Ballmer: Calling on mobile

October 24, 2007 Microsoft's CEO shares his big plans in mobile software, and why he thinks the iPhone is "quite nice." TAGS: Steve Ballmer, CTIA, universe, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Apple iPhone, Microsoft Corp., CEO, Apple Computer, PC, cell phone, Microsoft Windows

Windows XP outshines Vista in benchmarking test

November 27, 2007 Vista with the beta Service Pack 1 fails to keep pace with its predecessor in a series of productivity tasks using the Office 2007 software. TAGS: service pack, Microsoft Windows Vista, benchmarking, spokesperson, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Office, conference, Microsoft Windows, PC

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: Microsoft Windows XP, PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Fujitsu, tablet, spokeswoman, Lenovo, HP, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft moving closer to Centro

November 7, 2007 The server software bundle for midsize businesses isn't due until second half of next year, but that hasn't stopped the company from giving it a name. TAGS: midsize business, Microsoft Windows Server, server software, server, Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC

Dell: Microsoft warnings haven't hurt Linux uptake

October 12, 2007 CEO Michael Dell says Microsoft's patent-infringement claims have not affected sales of its Linux servers. TAGS: Linux, Linux PC, server, notebook computer, Microsoft Corp., CEO, PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft launches new low-cost PC effort in India

June 27, 2007 The IQ PC, created in partnership with AMD, is set to sell for about $500 and be targeted at the education market. TAGS: India, AMD, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Week in review: Gates' farewell to CES troops

January 11, 2008 Bill Gates gives his "last keynote" at CES and tech is no front-runner in New Hampshire. Also: The decline of DRM. TAGS: Consumer Electronics Show, Bill Gates, Paul Otellini, keynote, concept car, speech, Week in review, reader, Apple iPod, vision, TV, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Computer, battery, CEO, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft: Let PCs nap

March 21, 2007 PCs allowed to go into sleep mode consume less energy than those running screensavers, study says. TAGS: Windows Platform, energy, Microsoft Windows Vista, screensaver, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 2003, retailer, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Latest Windows Mobile devices out of sync

October 20, 2005 Glitch is preventing some newer mobile devices from properly connecting to a PC. TAGS: mobile device, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Virtual PC 2007 made available

February 20, 2007 Microsoft also makes available final versions of other tools aimed at smoothing the path to Vista for businesses. TAGS: Microsoft Virtual PC, advisor, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows
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