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Test run for Windows Vista

July 27, 2005 Microsoft launches a beta version of the long-awaited software formerly known as Longhorn. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, beta version, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Longhorn's new name: Windows Vista

July 22, 2005 Microsoft gives the oft-delayed operating system an official name, and says a test version is on track for release next month. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, WinFS, Microsoft Indigo, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Server, conference, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, server, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft releases new Longhorn Server build

September 13, 2006 Release makes tweaks in performance and stability, but there's still another beta to come before launch of server OS. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Office 2007, improvement, Microsoft Windows Vista, server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows

Windows Vista draws jokes, scorn, approval

July 23, 2005 Reaction to the name runs the gamut. No, it's not an acronym for viruses, infections, spyware, trojans and adware. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Vista, reader, definition, adware, trojan horse, Microsoft Windows, Apple Computer, spyware, virus, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Microsoft looks beyond Vista, sees Vienna

January 20, 2006 The software maker has changed the code name for the Windows Vista follow-on, once known as Blackcomb. TAGS: Vienna, codename, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP

A window into Vista

July 27, 2005 Microsoft's Windows chief, Jim Allchin, talks about the new OS, the challenges ahead and how Vista might help conserve electricity. TAGS: Jim Allchin, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Vista, beta, work, Microsoft Corp., photograph, operating system, Microsoft Windows

False alarm over Windows support deadline

January 12, 2006 Microsoft quietly corrects Web posting saying support for XP Home, XP Media Center Edition would end Dec. 31. Screenshots: Tweaked posting TAGS: policy, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, Microsoft Longhorn, support, Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, security

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. TAGS: Jim Allchin, delay, PC company, Microsoft Longhorn, holiday, Bill Gates, Microsoft Windows Vista, development, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, security, PC

Common code base for Vista, Longhorn Server

May 23, 2006 Windows Vista and its server counterpart are starting to go their separate ways. But come next fall, the two systems will converge. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn, code base, Microsoft Longhorn, Alacritech Inc., networking card, WinHEC, Microsoft Windows Server, fall, server, Microsoft Windows Vista, networking, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Ballmer: Trusting Vista, battling Google

October 19, 2005 Microsoft's product pipeline is ready to pump out "12 months of the greatest innovation," CEO says. And no, he doesn't throw chairs. Photo: Ballmer on the record TAGS: Steve Ballmer, innovation, Microsoft Longhorn, Google Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, MSN, IBM Corp., CEO, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows

Commentary: The Vista for consumers

July 27, 2005 To win consumers over to the next version of Windows, Microsoft needs to pay close attention to their needs and habits. TAGS: commentary, Microsoft Windows Vista, Forrester Research Inc., characteristic, Microsoft Longhorn, security, Microsoft Windows 98, U.S., TV, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., games, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Microsoft roping more into Longhorn Server release

April 6, 2007 Software maker says it has added to Longhorn Server since the last major test version and that the OS is on track for release later this year. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Server, Gartner Inc., product manager, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft: Virus target won't be in Vista

August 5, 2005 New shell targeted by a virus writer won't be part of the next client Windows, Microsoft says, after reports that the OS is under threat. TAGS: Stephen Toulouse, Microsoft Longhorn, shell, blog posting, Microsoft Windows Vista, representative, malicious code, Microsoft Corp., virus, blog, server, operating system, Microsoft Windows, security

Vista delay is back to the future for Redmond

March 22, 2006 Announcement won't help Microsoft shed the reputation that it's perennially late shipping products, says CNET News.com's Charles Cooper. TAGS: Redmond, reputation, Microsoft Longhorn, Microsoft Windows Vista, project, Microsoft Corp., OEM, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft gets a makeover

September 21, 2005 special coverage Software titan sweeps away old structure so it can execute faster. Windows chief will retire. TAGS: Jim Allchin, Microsoft Longhorn, Office 12, Bill Gates, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft gears up for annual hardware shindig

May 14, 2007 At WinHEC, the software maker will look to maximize Vista's release and rev up for Longhorn Server and Home Server, both due later this year. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Server Longhorn, WinHEC, Craig Mundie, Microsoft Longhorn, hardware maker, Microsoft Windows Server, Microsoft Windows Vista, software company, opportunity, Windows Platform, server, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, security
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