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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, Best Buy Co. Inc., Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows, 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

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

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, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

Need your PC fixed? Get ready to pay up

 March 1, 2006 Demand for PC support is booming, even as retailers and PC vendors pare down standard warranties. Chart: How services stack up TAGS: technician, Best Buy Co. Inc., antivirus software, retailer, house, agent, 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, Microsoft Windows Vista, holiday, offer, upgrade, retailer, Microsoft Corp., PC, Dell, 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, class action, director of marketing, Microsoft Windows Vista, branding, Seattle, Microsoft Corp., retailer, OEM, 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, operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows ME, Microsoft Windows 98, PC company, Microsoft Windows 95, pricing, MSN, retailer, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC

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. TAGS: jeopardy, Redmond, delay, PC company, holiday, Microsoft Windows Vista, season, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Windows Update, retailer, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows, Intel, Apple Macintosh
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