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Windows 7: Moving beyond Vista
July 6, 2009
Microsoft aims to make a much different first impression with Windows 7 than it did with Vista, its oft-maligned predecessor.
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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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Another way past Windows antipiracy found
August 6, 2005
Yet another way emerges to bypass Microsoft's validation tool meant to stop people with the pirated OS from getting downloads.
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Microsoft posts Tablet PC fix
July 6, 2005
Glitch allows an application that handles electronic-pen input to slowly take over a computer's memory.
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Microsoft criticized for lack of software security
May 6, 2000
Security experts say the "I Love You" worm's spread is a perfect demonstration of the software maker's technologies working exactly as they were designed to operate.
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Microsoft fixes Windows 2000 update
September 13, 2005
The software maker misses Patch Tuesday but re-releases an update pack for Windows 2000 to fix several bugs.
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Microsoft's private folders become a public headache
July 17, 2006
Company removes Private Folders 1.0 from site following outcry. But the add-on remains available through the weekend, into Monday.
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Microsoft to update final Windows 2000 patch
August 8, 2005
Compatibility issues prompt software maker to tweak what it hoped would be the final update for the venerable OS.
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Microsoft meets the hackers
June 16, 2005
special report In the name of education, the software giant invites security researchers to infiltrate Windows systems.
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Microsoft dreams up low-cost minitablet
April 25, 2005
Software giant to show off 6-inch-screen prototype and more at WinHEC in Seattle.
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Microsoft launches 64-bit Windows
April 25, 2005
Long-awaited versions of the OS geared for speed finally see the light of day.
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Microsoft's personnel puzzle
July 5, 2005
As rivalry for talent heats up, company tries to address its reputation for arrogance in recruiting.
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Gartner: Large businesses shouldn't skip Vista
December 7, 2007
Companies planning to wait for successor Windows 7 may face support issues and a rushed migration, research firm warns.
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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.
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Software's 'stack wars'
April 19, 2006
Software companies used to sell on features. Now it's "stacks," or soup-to-nuts offerings.
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Vista beta gets slight tweaks
July 17, 2006
Microsoft releases an update to the Beta 2 version sent out to the public but delivers it only to selected testers.
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Computer maker files antitrust suit against Microsoft
February 22, 2006
Tangent charges Microsoft with violating the Sherman Act and seeks to recover triple damages from the software maker.
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Microsoft takes stand on 'virtual' licensing
October 10, 2005
The software giant revamps its software licensing to tackle "virtualization" technology, which could shake up the industry.
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Windows 2000 moves to the back burner
June 28, 2005
Microsoft delivers what is expected to be its last significant revision of the 5-year-old OS, which is still popular among companies.
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Microsoft: Activation shift won't be a pain
March 1, 2005
Only pirates and their cohorts will bear the brunt of a restrictive update to the Windows Activation plan, the software maker promises.
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