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Windows 98 support shifts to CD
January 9, 2004
The aging operating system will be supported by Microsoft only for another week. After that, users will have to rely on a free CD containing hints and tips.
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Older Windows versions win renewed support
January 13, 2004
Microsoft prolongs support for Windows 98, Windows 98 SE and Windows ME until June 30, 2006. Support for Windows 98 was scheduled to end Friday.
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Microsoft: Windows patch is flawed
March 31, 2005
Software giant confirms a problem in a security update it issued for Windows 98 and Windows ME in January.
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Users cling to old Microsoft operating systems
December 12, 2003
The software giant can stop selling older operating systems, and it can even stop supporting them, but that doesn't mean that customers won't still use them.
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Windows plan underscores Microsoft struggle
February 2, 2004
A move by the software giant to extend support for an older version of Windows points to a dilemma: Convincing customers to upgrade is becoming much more difficult.
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Gates hosts Windows 98 rally
May 5, 1998
In a well-choreographed show of support, 60 partners join Microsoft in warning that delaying Windows 98 would have serious consequences.
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Microsoft puts end to Windows 98 support
July 11, 2006
The company will no longer issue security updates or provide support for Windows 98, Windows ME.
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No fix for 'critical' hole in Windows 98, ME
June 9, 2006
Repairs would require so many changes to the older OSes that it might break applications, Microsoft says.
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Microsoft urges Flash bug patching
November 11, 2005
Days after Macromedia warns of a security bug, Microsoft posts an advisory to install the fixes.
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This week in phishing
April 1, 2005
Microsoft files 117 lawsuits against people who it charges created phishing Web sites designed to look like pages hosted by the software giant.
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Microsoft to ditch older products
December 9, 2003
The software maker says it is retiring several of its older products, including Windows 98, to comply with a court order related to Sun Microsystems and Java.
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Microsoft offers charity-friendly license
April 9, 2004
The software maker creates a program that allows charities to use donated PCs without breaking its software licensing rules.
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Is Windows getting more expensive?
February 27, 2007
Microsoft has introduced pricier higher-end versions, as other PC components have fallen in price. So how does it all add up?
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Sun: Microsoft forcing customers to upgrade
December 22, 2003
Sun's top software executive criticizes Microsoft's plans to stop distributing Java-dependent software, as Microsoft updates its support schedule.
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Target dates for Microsoft
July 11, 2006
Redmond eyes 2007 for CRM to go Live, Windows 98 users hit a cutoff mark, and the EU is poised to levy hefty daily fines.
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Microsoft extends support for XP Home, XP Media Center
January 24, 2007
Five-year extension, which has roughly half of mainstream-support features, is offered for first time with consumer products.
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Microsoft: Not enough XPerienced PCs
April 12, 2004
Many companies aren't buying Windows XP--or they're buying the licenses but not installing the software. Microsoft's marketing machine is looking to change that as the Service Pack 2 update rolls out.
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Microsoft settles Iowa class action suit
February 14, 2007
Terms of the settlement in one of the last state antitrust cases have not been disclosed yet.
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Vista deadline, EU fine hang over Microsoft
July 13, 2006
As regulators hit Redmond with whopping bill, News.com panel mulls hints about ever-slippery launch date.
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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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