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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
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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.
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PC buyers aim to cut the 'crapware'
April 26, 2007
Following the lead of businesses, some consumers are wiping their systems clean and starting over, but it's not always easy.
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Five reasons not to fear a $200 Linux PC
January 24, 2008
A rash of supremely affordable PCs preloaded with Linux has hit mainstream retail stores. And trying one is not as risky a proposition as you might think.Photos: Three sub-$200 Linux PCs
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Stephen O'Grady
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Wal-Mart Stores Inc.
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Coming soon: The 8-terabyte desktop
February 28, 2006
Eight terabytes of data storage? That's like 8,000 pick-up trucks filled with books. But VoodooPC says you'll like it.
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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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Windows for India, others won't run on faster chips
May 12, 2005
Incompatibility appears geared at preventing Windows for emerging markets from supplanting standard versions of Windows XP.
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Microsoft Corp.
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And the Black Friday winners are...HP, Sony
December 1, 2006
Heavy discounts helped HP and Sony take large chunks of the retail PC market during the frenzied Thanksgiving shopping week.
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PC makers climb onboard with Vista
January 30, 2007
As expected, the PC industry is ready with new Vista computers after years of delays. But the immediate impact on the PC market could be muted.
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With new OS, Microsoft seeks couch potatoes' eyes
September 16, 2004
New version of Media Center and accompanying gadget support will make TV shows recorded on a PC available all over the house.
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Toeing the line on back-to-school PCs
July 7, 2005
PC makers push multimedia capabilities and 64-bit processors, but schools are a bit more conservative. Photos: Computers for class
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Gateway debuts Media Center PCs
November 18, 2004
Southern California PC maker goes Hollywood with new desktops.
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Vista beta sucks up battery juice
June 2, 2006
Laptops with the Windows update drain batteries faster than with XP--a potential problem for PC makers.
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Pushing dual-core PCs beyond the desktop
May 27, 2005
Sparked by the introduction of Intel's Pentium D processor, PC makers discuss transformations in computer design and use.
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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.
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Is Windows Me for you?
September 14, 2000
The new operating system, which even Microsoft concedes offers fairly minor improvements over previous editions, is significant as it provides a glimpse into Microsoft's future.
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Microsoft strikes back at Opera antitrust claims
December 14, 2007
Software giant denies abusing its market position and says it has no intention of unbundling IE and Windows.
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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.
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Forrester Research Inc.
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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.
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Vista delayed beyond holidays
March 24, 2006
Crucial PC-selling season in jeopardy as new OS hits speed bump; it's now expected in 2007.
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