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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.
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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.
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Microsoft debuts new retailer software
May 18, 2005
The company's point-of-sale software is designed to provide comprehensive information about a retailer's business.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Still 'no demand' for media-player-free Windows
November 18, 2005
Microsoft offers Windows without its media player. The EU Commission is satisfied, but consumers and retailers don't seem to care.
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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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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.
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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.
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How Intuit bested Microsoft
November 2, 2003
A new book chronicles the story of how Intuit found fame and fortune and beat out Microsoft along the way.
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At the cash register, tech rings up change
January 12, 2004
Dell, Hewlett-Packard and IBM announce new point-of-sale systems, services and upgrades for the retail sector.
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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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Samsung minitablet debuts in U.S.
May 1, 2006
Q1 device to sell through Best Buy's online store next week, show up in some of retailer's outlets this summer. Photos: Samsung's Q1 unveiled
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Microsoft security product makes official debut
May 31, 2006
Windows Live OneCare goes on sale in the U.S., marking Microsoft's official entry into consumer antivirus. Video: One on one with OneCare
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Wal-Mart sells PCs with Sun's Linux
March 31, 2004
To bring Linux-based PCs to average consumers, America's largest retailer has signed up a new partner: Sun Microsystems.
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Black Friday sales up, growth slowing
December 4, 2006
Consumers shelled out for electronics, especially TVs, but growth over the previous year slowed.
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