Will changes detract from Longhorn's success?

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Editors' picks Glitches are nothing new to Microsoft, but the revised plans for its next operating system have raised concerns among investors and partners that the company is falling behind in the marketplace. Supporters say the changes will do little to lessen Windows' dominance, but others contend that the latest move is a significant setback for Microsoft at a time when rival operating systems Linux, Mac and others could gain crucial ground. August 27, 2004 Longhorn's long journey Microsoft's next operating system is one of the company's most ambitious projects in recent memory. But the broad scope of the Longhorn--a pet project of Bill Gates--has only been matched by its many complications. CNET News.com CNET News.com Microsoft corrals changes for Longhorn Seattle Times Microsoft shifts 70 researchers to software work CNET News.com Microsoft Gates promises "holy grail" of XML CNET News.com Hearing footsteps? Not long ago, the idea of a viable contender to Windows was little more than folly. Today, however, even Microsoft acknowledges that it faces threats from operating systems ranging from Linux to its old nemesis, Apple Computer's Mac. ZDNet Linux spreads fast in Asia eWeek Why can't we get a slimmer Windows XP? USA Today Students crazy about iPod follow the music to Apple laptops CNET News.com CNET News.com In the Justice Department's shadow Beyond the usual competitive concerns, Microsoft must balance its business with antitrust issues. Longhorn is only one item in a long list of Microsoft technologies that some say are built to maintain a monopoly. CNET News.com Forbes Rob Glaser goes after his next target CNET News.com Ecommerce Times Entertainment world slowly starting to deal with Microsoft CNET News.com CNET News.com SP drain nothing new Microsoft says it had to delay key features in Longhorn because it needed more resources to work on the Windows XP Service Pack 2--not a big surprise. Bloated code and repeated delays are hallmarks of the company's product history. CNET News.com Techworld Longhorn delay attributed to SP2 focus CRN More vendors report SP2 woes CNET News.com CNET News.com Audio and Video Microsoft's efforts to close windows of vulnerability Expected for release later this year, Microsoft XP Service Pack 2 focuses on three areas of security: default firewall, automatic update and scanning for current virus protection. At CeBit America in New York, Microsoft's Greg Sullivan tells ZDNet's David Berlind that while SP2 is a security improvement for Windows, it's just the first step in a continual fight against network threats. Gates: Some 'holy grails' to be found within decade At the Gartner Symposium ITExpo in San Diego, Microsoft's Bill Gates discusses how innovations such as reliable speech recognition software will succeed in the next 10 years. Ready to install SP2? Problems, delays dominate headlines; CNET expert offers advice for home users. Ballmer unveils Windows Server 2003 Microsoft is taking aim at Unix servers with the launch of its new Windows Server 2003. CEO Steve Ballmer appealed to IT managers, saying this is the right product for enterprises on tight budgets.