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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.
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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.
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Coming soon: The 8-terabyte desktop
February 28, 2006
Eight terabytes of data storage? That's like 8,000 pick-up trucks filled with books. But VoodooPC says you'll like it.
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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
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Dell embraces Google
May 25, 2006
Deal between the search giant and the PC maker gets Google into new territory. It's a strike against Google rival Microsoft.
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Convertibles: The new laptop bling?
October 19, 2005
As more PC makers twist around conventional designs, tablet PC capabilities could be the next "it" feature in notebooks.
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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.
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Acer: Vista is an excuse for Microsoft price increases
October 27, 2006
Vista is tailored to increase license revenues by introducing a basic edition no user will want, PC maker says.
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IDC cuts PC forecast on Vista delay
March 27, 2006
Microsoft's decision to push Vista launch to 2007 will affect PC shipments, but upgrade programs could help mitigate damage.
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Vista debut hits a delay
March 21, 2006
Microsoft puts back release date, meaning PCs with the Windows update won't go on sale in time for the holidays.
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With new OS, Microsoft seeks couch potatoes' eyes
September 16, 2004
New version of Media Center and accompanying gadget support will make TV shows recorded on a PC available all over the house.
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Holiday PC buyers get Vista upgrade promise
October 24, 2006
Program lets people buy now, upgrade to Vista later, as Microsoft tries to persuade holdouts to spend during the peak shopping season.
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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.
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Windows for India, others won't run on faster chips
May 12, 2005
Incompatibility appears geared at preventing Windows for emerging markets from supplanting standard versions of Windows XP.
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Toeing the line on back-to-school PCs
July 7, 2005
PC makers push multimedia capabilities and 64-bit processors, but schools are a bit more conservative. Photos: Computers for class
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Hardware security sneaks into PCs
March 16, 2005
Millions of computers will be shipped this year with encryption hardware plugged in--even though Microsoft isn't ready for it. Photo: Lock boxes
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PC makers snub Windows sans media player
June 15, 2005
Only one of several manufacturers interviewed said they might accept requests to preinstall Windows XP N on machines.
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Microsoft, Gateway reach antitrust settlement
April 11, 2005
Software giant will pay $150 million over four years to settle antitrust claims brought by the PC maker.
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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.
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Lenovo announces operational shake-up
April 19, 2007
Job transfers, layoffs and reorganization are part of China-based PC manufacturer's attempts to keep growing in a competitive market.
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