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64-bit PCs: Drivers wanted

August 3, 2007 A lack of software is holding back 64-bit PCs, but Apple and Microsoft are pushing ahead. TAGS: 64-bit, 32-bit, device driver, 64-bit CPU, hardware maker, Apple Computer, memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, notebook computer, PC, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows

Mac desktops are 'smarter money,' says CIO

July 10, 2007 U.K. company examining alternatives to Microsoft because of what it sees as software giant's "aggressive" licensing policies. TAGS: U.K. company, Linux desktop, CIO, SuSE Linux, Apple Computer, SuSE, Microsoft Windows Vista, Firefox, Microsoft Corp., Linux, information technology, Apple Macintosh, Web browser, operating system, security, Microsoft Windows

Apple launches new Macintosh ad campaign

May 3, 2006 With Microsoft's Vista operating system suffering setbacks, Apple Computer seizes an opportunity. TAGS: Apple Computer, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista, research company, security, TV, Microsoft Windows, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Apple to Windows iTunes users: Don't install Vista yet

February 2, 2007 Microsoft's latest operating system may lead to compatibility issues, iPod corruption. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple iTunes, Apple Computer, Apple iPod, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp.

The great PC 'what-if'

August 7, 2006 Imagine what the tech industry would be like if IBM had demanded exclusive rights to its PC operating system. TAGS: IBM Corp., operating system, co-founder, supplier, Bill Gates, Apple Computer, PC, Microsoft Corp., software company, Intel, HP

Which company is more successful: Apple or Microsoft?

March 29, 2006 Readers weigh in on which computer company has had the bigger impact on the tech industry. TAGS: Apple Computer, computer company, Apple Macintosh, Apple iPod, operating system, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows

Vista delay could add up to Mac sales

March 23, 2006 If there's one company that stands to benefit from the delay of the Windows Vista operating system, it's Apple. TAGS: Apple Computer, OS X Leopard, American Technology Research, holiday season, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Macintosh, delay, operating system, Microsoft Corp., Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Windows XP, Intel, Microsoft Windows, PC

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, entertainment, Microsoft Corp., music, operating system, Apple iPod, Apple Computer, TV, video, PC, Microsoft Windows

New life for the old 'Star Trek' project

June 6, 2005 An early '90s plan by Apple to port the Mac OS to Intel processors drew this response from Bill Gates: It's "like putting lipstick on a chicken." TAGS: Star Trek, Novell Inc., Apple Computer, Intel, Apple Macintosh, Bill Gates, Apple Mac OS, project, idea, operating system, CEO, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

'PearPC' looks to mix Apples and Wintel oranges

May 19, 2004 A new open-source program lets PCs built around chips from Intel and AMD emulate a computer running the Mac's PowerPC chip--bringing Mac-centric software to Microsoft-minded machines. TAGS: IBM PowerPC, Wintel, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, open source, Apple Computer, AMD, operating system, Intel, PC, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows

Blinkx launches desktop search for Mac

January 6, 2005 Search firm is one of the first to cater to Apple's loyalist audience--but it will have to compete with Tiger. TAGS: Blinkx, desktop search, Apple Computer, search technology, Apple Macintosh, Google Inc., operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp.

Microsoft shelves its Virtual PC for Mac

August 7, 2006 Please go to our rivals for Windows virtualization, it says. So what about Office for Intel-based Macs? Images: Messenger 6.0 for the Mac TAGS: Microsoft Virtual PC, virtualization, Apple Macintosh, Intel, Microsoft Office, Apple Computer, IM, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, PC, operating system

Microsoft: Low-cost Windows gaining ground

July 28, 2005 The head of desktop Windows says there are opportunities for growth from XP Starter, but highlights challenges from Linux and Apple. TAGS: Will Poole, operating system, Apple iPod, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, PC

Apple's Tiger makes some companies growl

May 3, 2005 Firms say their networking software is incompatible with the new operating system, a problem they blame on changes to the kernel. TAGS: Equinux, kernel, VPN, Apple Computer, Apple Mac OS, networking, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Macintosh, operating system, software company, Microsoft Corp., PC

Microsoft readying Vista marketing blitz

March 8, 2006 Software giant wants to re-create the excitement that accompanied the launch of Windows 95 a decade ago. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, online photo, launch, Microsoft Windows 95, Apple Computer, Microsoft Corp., operating system, goal, Microsoft Windows, PC, camera, security

Intel, Microsoft join forces for entertainment PCs

January 5, 2006 The companies decide that giving users access to their desired programs is best achieved with a united front. TAGS: Don MacDonald, Entertainment PC, Media Center PC, living room, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center, TV Tuner, set-top box, Intel, brand, TV, Apple Computer, PC, satellite, Microsoft Corp., operating system

Week in review: Longhorn on Tiger's tail

April 29, 2005 Battle of the operating systems heats up as Apple unleashes Tiger and Microsoft shows off some of the beef to expect in Longhorn. TAGS: Microsoft Longhorn, Apple Computer, Bill Gates, laptop computer, Week in review, operating system, memory, Microsoft Corp., hard drive, Apple Macintosh, battery, PC, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows

Microsoft's mixed scorecard

June 16, 2006 The software giant still dominates the desktop, but finding new markets has proven tricky. TAGS: Gartner Inc., IBM Corp., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Google Inc., Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows, PC

Microsoft making better music?

May 22, 2006 Software giant is pushing a coordinated approach to take on the iPod. Video: Windows Media Player 11 reviewed TAGS: critic, digital music, Apple Computer, Microsoft Windows Media Player, iRiver, Windows Media, MTV, jukebox, Apple iTunes, approach, Microsoft Corp., music, Apple iPod, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Apple: Windows on a Mac is here

April 5, 2006 Company says Boot Camp enables Intel-based Macs to run XP natively. Beta's ready for download. Images: Installing Boot Camp TAGS: Apple Computer, IBM PowerPC, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Intel, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., PC
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