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

U.K. retailer links poor profits to Vista sales

October 18, 2007 DSG International profits drop for first half of year, partly due to slow Vista-related hardware sales at its PC World stores. TAGS: profit, retailer, Microsoft Windows Vista, U.K., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Microsoft extends Vista bulk license discount to Europe

March 26, 2007 Amid complaints about bloated prices for the OS in the United Kingdom, software maker extends a U.S. discount program's reach. TAGS: Europe, Microsoft Windows Vista, blog, U.K., license, small business, retailer, U.S., Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

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, retailer, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 2003, Best Buy Co. Inc., Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Windows XP

Retailers aim to get Vista boost

January 22, 2007 While there may be only a modicum of midnight madness, Vista's hefty hardware needs could offer an opportunity for services and add-ons. TAGS: CompUSA Inc., retailer, Circuit City Stores Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, store, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office, opportunity, Best Buy Co. Inc., operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Buying Vista? Get a guarantee

January 29, 2007 It's hard to know if your PC is truly Vista-compatible, experts say. But some retailers are trying to cut the confusion. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, guarantee, retailer, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

PC sales jump in Vista's debut week

February 8, 2007 Retailers experience a big bump following five weeks of slow sales, according to a report. TAGS: retailer, Microsoft Windows Vista, notebook computer, PC, Microsoft Corp., operating system, 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, lawyer, director of marketing, class action, Microsoft Windows Vista, branding, Seattle, Microsoft Corp., OEM, retailer, Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Sales of boxed Vista copies down over XP

February 15, 2007 First-week sales of the new OS by itself trail those of its predecessor, though sales of new PCs with Vista have been stronger, NPD says. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, retailer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Commentary: A blue Christmas without Vista

March 22, 2006 Retailers, PC makers get coal in stockings nine months early as Microsoft operating-system debut slips to 2007. TAGS: Intel Viiv, Jim Allchin, Forrester Research Inc., Digital Home, commentary, PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, retailer, Intel, brand, Microsoft Corp., Dell, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Stephen Baker, coupon, holiday season, PC company, back-to-school, holiday, Microsoft Windows Vista, upgrade, offer, retailer, Microsoft Corp., PC, Dell, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Week in review: Vista on the horizon

January 26, 2007 Operating-system debut might not spark "midnight madness," but Microsoft has a couple of things going for it. TAGS: Intel Xeon, Sun Microsystems Inc., Week in review, Microsoft Windows Vista, Sun Solaris, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack, reader, Microsoft .NET, retailer, Intel, operating system, server, service pack, AMD, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.
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