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Ballmer: Microsoft is thinking green

March 5, 2008 At the CeBit technology show in Hannover, the chief executive says the software giant is focusing on lowering energy consumption. TAGS: Hannover, Steve Ballmer, CeBit, Microsoft Windows Vista, requirement, survey, CPU, U.K., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., information technology, CEO, PC, Microsoft Windows, operating system

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 TAGS: PC company, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Fujitsu, tablet, spokeswoman, Lenovo, HP, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC company, Fujitsu, computer company, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC

The balance sheet on Windows Vista

October 29, 2007 The OS is chugging along on strong PC sales and antipiracy efforts, but Microsoft still faces some grumbling and a long haul in corporate sales. TAGS: Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, PC company, small business, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, CEO

Windows XP outshines Vista in benchmarking test

November 27, 2007 Vista with the beta Service Pack 1 fails to keep pace with its predecessor in a series of productivity tasks using the Office 2007 software. TAGS: service pack, Microsoft Windows Vista, benchmarking, spokesperson, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Office, conference, Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft delays Virtual PC for Macs

July 22, 2004 Domino effect knocks back due date for software to make Apple computers look like everyone else's. TAGS: Microsoft Virtual PC, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Macintosh, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Lawyers: Vista branding confused even Microsoft

November 28, 2007 Company marketing manager among those unclear about what "Vista capable" means, say lawyers pursuing class action suit. TAGS: plaintiff, Microsoft Windows Vista, lawyer, class action, director of marketing, OEM, branding, Mr., Seattle, retailer, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, PC

XP slated for marketing burst

May 5, 2004 With half of today's PCs running earlier versions of Windows and plans for Longhorn's release pushed off until 2006, Microsoft plans a fall marketing blitz to boost sales of the current XP. TAGS: Microsoft Windows XP, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, Media Center PC, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Longhorn, service pack, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, security

Running the numbers on Vista

September 11, 2007 Over its first six months, the latest Windows version can't hold a candle to XP. But, Office sales rock, according to NPD report. TAGS: NPD Group Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Office, retailer, Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Dell brings back XP on home systems

April 19, 2007 After adding it back as an option for small businesses, direct seller offers older OS on consumer machines in response to demand. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, Richard Shim, consumer PC, launch, small business, computer company, PC, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

HP touts energy-efficient PCs

March 12, 2007 Three new machines meet the latest standards from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. TAGS: HP, power supply, Intel Core Duo, DVD/CD-RW, AMD Athlon, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, hard drive, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Is Vista helping boost PC sales?

May 23, 2007 It's tough to get a handle on whether Microsoft's OS is spurring people to buy, or if they'd be buying anyway. TAGS: Stephen Baker, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, HP, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, PC company, retailer, PC, Microsoft Windows, security, Microsoft Corp.

Flawed Symantec update cripples Chinese PCs

May 24, 2007 Update quarantined two critical system files in the Simplified Chinese version of Windows XP, affecting computers throughout China. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Norton Co., antivirus, China, Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows

Xbox 360 controller to work with PCs too

October 19, 2005 Device is meant to encourage developers to create titles for both the console and computers. Photo: Xbox 360 controller for Windows TAGS: Xbox 360, Microsoft Xbox, controller, console, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, games

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. TAGS: Kevin Johnson, license, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 95, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows 98, operating system, Microsoft Corp., health, Microsoft Windows, PC, server

Microsoft expands low-cost Windows to Mexico

June 28, 2005 Windows XP Starter Edition now available on new PCs in the country, with plans to eventually offer the OS throughout Latin America. TAGS: Mexico, Latin America, developing country, Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft ships Virtual PC 7

October 6, 2004 The emulation software works with Apple computers that use the G5 processor. TAGS: Microsoft Virtual PC, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows

This week in Media Center news

October 15, 2004 Although Apple's combo of iTunes and iPod has proved popular, Microsoft is betting that people want to do more with their music and that they want to be able to move video and pictures around as well. TAGS: Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, Media Center PC, Bill Gates, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple iTunes, music, Microsoft Corp., entertainment, Apple iPod, operating system, TV, Apple Computer, video, Microsoft Windows, PC
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