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Office 2007 launch delayed to meet Vista
Following its push back of Windows Vista, Microsoft confims the Office 2007 release will move to next year as well.March 23, 2006
Microsoft gives Sinofsky reins to Windows
As expected, Redmond names its Office chief to lead the Windows unit, days after announcing a delay to Vista.March 23, 2006
Clouds over Redmond
Microsoft's persistent struggle to regularly update Windows poses a growing risk to the software giant's cash cow.March 23, 2006
Microsoft memo: Realigning the Windows unit
Redmond exec Kevin Johnson rallies the troops as Microsoft moves toward a new era of software and services.March 23, 2006
Vista delay could add up to Mac sales
If there's one company that stands to benefit from the delay of the Windows Vista operating system, it's Apple.March 23, 2006 blog Don MacDonald says he's confident that Intel will be able to entice consumers this year with its Viiv technology.
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News.com Poll
Online, everyone has a view on Vista
Reaction to Microsoft's delayed OS launch ranges from warnings of dismal holiday sales to accolades for the software giant.March 22, 2006
Is Vista's delay good for the industry?
newsmaker Microsoft's Brad Goldberg says the company made the right call. But will PC sales suffer?March 22, 2006
Microsoft to shake up Windows leadership
Steve Sinofsky, the head of the Office unit, will be tapped to lead Windows development in the wake of another delay.March 22, 2006
Vista snag could pain PC retailers, analyst says
Delay in consumer release of Windows update could hurt sales at stores such as Office Depot and Staples.March 22, 2006
Vista debut hits a delay
The new operating system gets bumped back, putting sales during the holiday-shopping season in jeopardy.March 21, 2006
Distant Vista could vex PC makers
What does the postponed launch of the Windows update mean for PC buyers and computer makers?March 21, 2006
Back to the future for Redmond
perspective Delay won't help Microsoft shed the perception that it's perennially late shipping products, says CNET News.com's Charles Cooper.March 21, 2006
A blue Christmas without Vista
commentary Retailers, PC makers get coal in stockings nine months early as Microsoft operating-system debut slips to 2007.March 22, 2006
Windows chief addresses delay
audio During a conference call, Jim Allchin speaks to reporters and analysts.March 21, 2006
blogma Now that Windows Vista has been delayed, it's time to ask a once-unthinkable question: Can the Macintosh finally take back business from Microsoft?
March 21, 2006
blog The latest delay of Vista has no impact on the ship date for the server version of the operating system, Microsoft says.
March 21, 2006
Gates sizes up the Web's next generation
newsmaker Microsoft's chairman discusses the push into hosted services, competition with Google, and mobile computing.March 21, 2006
video One day before the Vista announcement, reporter Martin LaMonica spoke with Bill Gates at Microsoft Mix '06.
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previous coverage
Pieces of Vista
special report Check out CNET News.com's extensive coverage of the Windows update.March 15, 2006
Getting a handle on Windows Vista
FAQ Answers to all your questions about Microsoft's upcoming operating system.March 21, 2006