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

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

Gateway sanctioned in patent case

March 31, 2006 Federal judge orders Gateway to pay attorneys' fees for a man who is suing the PC maker over its alleged use of software he developed to test floppy disk drives. TAGS: Gateway Inc., federal judge, PC company, attorney, floppy disk

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. TAGS: Richard Shim, PC company, Lenovo, copy, system restore, Dell, operating system, PC, HP, hard drive, Microsoft Windows

Dell splashes color on its laptops

June 27, 2007 The PC maker takes to the runway at Macy's with its own brand of fashion show. Will status seekers bite? TAGS: PC company, Dell, New York, laptop computer, brand

Symantec extends HP bundling deal

January 30, 2007 Consumer desktop and notebook PCs will continue to ship with a trial version of Norton Internet Security suite. TAGS: Symantec Corp., Norton Internet Security, PC company, Norton Co., Adobe Systems Inc., HP, notebook computer, security, PC

Acer seizes opening with Gateway

August 27, 2007 The Taiwanese PC maker has been growing fast. With Gateway, it gets a bigger foothold on U.S. soil. TAGS: PC company, Gateway Inc., eMachines Inc., Stephen Baker, Richard Shim, Acer Inc., Gartner Inc., brand, notebook computer, Lenovo, acquisition, HP, Compaq Computer Corp., PC

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. TAGS: PC company, home entertainment, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista, hard drive, PC, Microsoft Corp., video, operating system

The world is a tough oyster for U.S. PC makers

November 8, 2000 Although opportunities abound, brand-name PC makers acknowledge that becoming a force in emerging markets such as Asia and Latin America can be a challenging task. TAGS: Latin America, PC company, market share, Eastern Europe, Brazil, tariff, Compaq Computer Corp., shipment, emerging market, Alaska, Gartner Inc., U.S., Mexico, Asia, vice president, IBM Corp.

Year in review: The rise of the Netbook

December 18, 2008 As consumers clamped down on expenses, it appeared a prescient move that PC makers began touting the smaller, cheaper machines. TAGS: Netbook, PC company, Acer Inc., brand, ASUS, Europe, Apple Computer, Dell, HP, laptop computer, Sony Corp., PC

Gateway makes first foray into China

June 15, 2007 The computer maker will sell its PCs through Digital China, while Dell tries to target upscale consumers in the country. TAGS: China, foray, Gateway Inc., Beijing, PC company, Dell, brand, U.S., PC

Acer: Vista is an excuse for Microsoft price increases

October 27, 2006 Vista is tailored to increase license revenues by introducing a basic edition no user will want, PC maker says. TAGS: PC company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Acer Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, PC, Microsoft Windows

Gateway: From PC powerhouse to buyout bargain

August 28, 2007 Suitors once offered $7 billion for Gateway, but after a decade of missteps and bad luck, the company is snapped up for a modest $710 million. TAGS: Gateway Inc., PC company, eMachines Inc., consumer electronics, Compaq Computer Corp., Acer Inc., electronics, CEO, eBay Inc., PC, Dell, HP, TV

Gateway tries Platinum on for size

March 29, 2006 The PC maker is planning to expand a new premium brand as it looks for more profitable configurations. TAGS: PC company, Stephen Baker, Gateway Inc., Best Buy Co. Inc., brand, notebook computer, Dell, configuration, CEO, PC

What Wal-Mart means to Dell

May 24, 2007 Direct sales aren't working the same magic they once did for the PC maker. Can it now cash in at retail? TAGS: Stephen Baker, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., NPD Group Inc., PC company, Dell, vice president, HP, PC, e-mail

Sun program designed to spread Java software

May 15, 2006 With updates and technical support, Sun's new plan encourages PC manufacturers to distribute Java Standard Edition. TAGS: Java software, Sun Microsystems Inc., Java, PC company, PC

Michael Dell back as CEO; Rollins resigns

January 31, 2007 The PC company's namesake founder once again has control of the day-to-day operations. TAGS: Kevin Rollins, accounting, departure, PC company, investigation, Dell, CEO, brand, games, PC, laptop computer

Dell: Not the PC company you used to know

December 7, 2007 Company that made it big by being direct will soon sell its gear at Best Buy, not long after similar moves with Staples and Wal-Mart. How times change. TAGS: Richard Shim, Best Buy Co. Inc., PC company, Dell, small and medium business, Staples Inc., notebook computer, retailer, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Acer Inc., Dell Inspiron, PC, U.S., HP

HP widens lead over Dell in healthy PC market

April 18, 2007 Hewlett-Packard is up and Dell is way down. And the growth in the market is all in the Eastern Hemisphere, analysts say.Blog: Who's the biggest PC maker ever? TAGS: shipment, PC company, market share, Dell, customer service, Lenovo, HP, Acer Inc., PC, blog, server

Hewlett-Packard sues Acer for patent infringement

March 27, 2007 Dispute involves five patents for technology HP says the smaller PC company is using without permission. TAGS: patent infringement, patent, Acer Inc., complaint, PC company, HP, Gateway Inc., U.S., PC
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