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Gartner: Large businesses shouldn't skip Vista
December 7, 2007
Companies planning to wait for successor Windows 7 may face support issues and a rushed migration, research firm warns.
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Microsoft trying to make Vista iPod-friendly
March 27, 2007
The software maker posts several patches, including one to resolve a problem that could leave the music players corrupted.
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Week in review: Windows woes
February 29, 2008
The EU slaps Microsoft with a record penalty, but will a Vista price cut help pay the fine? Also: Pakistan hijacks YouTube, and game publishers square off for market domination.
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Microsoft flip-flops on Vista virtualization
June 20, 2007
Company reverses plan to expand rights to allow home versions of the operating systems to run inside virtual machines.
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Microsoft doesn't want Santa to ignore Vista
October 12, 2006
Although they'll need to wait for the new Windows, holiday shoppers will find Vista-friendly hardware, software.
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Microsoft already planning Vista service pack
January 23, 2007
New operating system is not fully out the door and the software giant is already preparing for its first service pack release of bug fixes.
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Vista beta gets slight tweaks
July 17, 2006
Microsoft releases an update to the Beta 2 version sent out to the public but delivers it only to selected testers.
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Microsoft tries to stop Vista piracy monster
December 14, 2006
The software maker releases an update to the operating system designed to thwart a workaround dubbed "frankenbuild."
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Windows Vista to 'freeze dry' PCs before patching
September 2, 2005
The upcoming OS will include new patching technology that reduces restarts and stores user data before reboots.
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Near-final Windows Vista version issued
September 1, 2006
Microsoft's Jim Allchin announces Release Candidate 1 of Windows Vista with "a lot of improvements." A look at latest Vista build
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Microsoft: Vista is ready to roll
November 8, 2006
The company says that it has finished Vista development, paving the way for the operating system's debut. Video: Windows Vista RTM CNET editors' take
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Vista sets up SideShow display all over
May 23, 2006
Microsoft's tech aims to put data in picture frames, keyboards, remote controls--any display linked to a PC running the Windows update.
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Microsoft scrambles to ship Vista in Korea
October 13, 2006
It may have to stagger the release of different versions to respond to regulators' concerns.
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Is Windows still relevant?
October 6, 2006
CNET News.com's Charles Cooper says recent upset over Vista should put a rest to that lingering question.
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Microsoft primes PC buyers for Premium Vista
May 24, 2006
Forget Vista Basic. Microsoft's marketing campaign will pitch hard for people to choose the higher-end Windows update.
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Tool helps programs befriend Vista
May 25, 2006
Microsoft aims to help other software makers make sure their products don't stumble on new security features in Windows Vista.
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Allchin: Buy Vista for the security
January 27, 2006
Windows chief Jim Allchin says stronger defenses are a key selling point for Microsoft's new OS.
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No Vista Beta 2 this year
November 29, 2005
Testers won't get hands on the second beta of the next Windows until early 2006, Microsoft says.
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Vista hacked at Black Hat
August 4, 2006
Researcher bypasses a security mechanism designed to prevent some driver software from running in the Windows update.
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This week in software wars
June 9, 2006
While Microsoft sets eyes Vista, Google opens new front in battle for greater piece of software titan's territory.
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