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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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New Windows file system enters testing
August 29, 2005
Microsoft surprises developers with a test release of WinFS, a new file system for Windows.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Microsoft looks beyond Windows at hardware confab
May 22, 2006
Looming updates--Office 2007, Vista and Longhorn Server--mean a lot is riding on this year's WinHEC for the company.
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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.
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Microsoft launches PowerShell, sets timeline for Longhorn
November 16, 2006
Strategy for the next version of Windows Server is underlined with the formal launch of the PowerShell scripting engine.
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Microsoft gets a makeover
September 21, 2005
special coverage Software titan sweeps away old structure so it can execute faster. Windows chief will retire.
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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.
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Microsoft unveils new betas for Office, Vista
May 23, 2006
With the test releases, Redmond wants to demonstrate that it's on track after missing several deadlines.
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