With Longhorn, Microsoft aims for greener pastures

Software giant sees next version of Windows running on PCs new and old, and has plans for Longhorn-era laptops. Meanwhile: Apple is ready to unleash Tiger.

Longhorn will run on some older PCs too

Microsoft's new version of Windows will run on less-modern PCs--but without many of its bells and whistles.
April 28, 2005

From Apple, a Tiger to put in your Mac

The latest version of the software suite that makes up the Macintosh operating system debuts Friday. How is it?
April 28, 2005

Microsoft XML guru sees power for the people

Jean Paoli predicts that an explosion in XML docs will create big market for work flow, analytical tools.
April 27, 2005

Can Longhorn improve laptops?

Microsoft's Bill Mitchell wishes consumers were as excited about buying laptops as they are about buying cell phones.
April 27, 2005

Gates offers Longhorn appetizer

Bill Gates gave computer makers a brief look at Longhorn but acknowledges that many of its key features will not be evident until much later test versions of the new Windows.
April 25, 2005

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Show-and-tell for Microsoft

special coverage At its annual WinHEC gathering, the software giant celebrates as Windows turns 64--bits, that is. Also: low-cost tablets, black boxes and lots about Longhorn.
April 27, 2005