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Windows could use a rush of fresh air

June 28, 2008 10:44 PM PDT

Microsoft's flagship software, Windows, built upon the same core architecture as preceding versions, seems to move an inch when its competitors take a lap.
(From The New York Times)

Windows-based cash machines 'easily hacked'

March 4, 2008 7:31 PM PST

ATMs that rely on desktop PC technology--and that's a lot of them--are at risk from worms, key loggers, and denial-of-service attacks.

Feeling the heat at Microsoft

February 29, 2008 6:08 PM PST

Antitrust woes, a protracted battle for Yahoo, and a shifting software market. Welcome to Steve Ballmer's world.

Week in review: Microsoft the magnanimous?

February 22, 2008 8:20 PM PST

Microsoft says it wants to be more open with other software makers, while Toshiba closes down HD DVD. Also: Gates wants Yahoo for the people.

It's all about software, says Gates

January 15, 2008 12:07 AM PST

Just before his farewell CES keynote speech, Microsoft's chairman reflects on Redmond's rivals and the changing face of Windows.
Photos: Gates' last call at CES?

Kaspersky inadvertently quarantines Windows Explorer

December 21, 2007 2:35 PM PST

A false positive in company's antivirus products leads to quarantine or deletion of some Windows users' copies of explorer.exe.

Year in review: Microsoft tries to find its 'wow'

December 19, 2007 3:19 PM PST

Company finally gets Vista out the door. It also spends a bundle on acquisitions and looks ahead to the "computing cloud."

Office 2007 gets official mobile compatibility

December 1, 2007 5:10 PM PST

Office Mobile on Windows Mobile 5 and 6 phones can now handle Microsoft's controversial Office Open XML format.

Windows Live hits the toddler stage

November 6, 2007 3:08 PM PST

In an interview, Windows Live exec Chris Jones talks about what the 2-year-old is up to and comments on another youngster--Apple's iPhone.

FAQ: What the daylight saving shift means to you

October 29, 2007 7:44 PM PDT

faq With the change coming later this year, follow these steps to help ensure that you're on time.

Negroponte: Windows key to OLPC philosophy

October 29, 2007 9:48 PM PDT

OLPC chairman says laptop project could not promote openness if it was closed to Microsoft.

The balance sheet on Windows Vista

October 29, 2007 11:00 AM PDT

The OS is chugging along on strong PC sales and antipiracy efforts, but Microsoft still faces some grumbling and a long haul in corporate sales.

Ballmer: Calling on mobile

February 28, 2008 8:56 PM PST

Microsoft's CEO shares his big plans in mobile software, and why he thinks the iPhone is "quite nice."

Microsoft finally yields to EU order

October 22, 2007 10:10 PM PDT

European Commission says agreement brings company into compliance with 2004 antitrust ruling, addresses interoperability, royalty issues.

Microsoft extends Windows XP's stay

September 28, 2007 12:01 AM PDT

Customers, not quite ready for Vista, persuade the company to allow PC makers to keep selling XP for an additional five months.

DRM troubles drive ex-Microsoft employee to Linux

September 26, 2007 2:54 PM PDT

Former Microsoft security expert may switch from Windows Media Center to LinuxMCE over frustration with Microsoft's DRM.

Running the numbers on Vista

September 11, 2007 8:51 PM PDT

Over its first six months, the latest Windows version can't hold a candle to XP. But, Office sales rock, according to NPD report.

Microsoft opening up on the Web

September 7, 2007 11:00 AM PDT

Accustomed to its dominant role in software, Redmond is reaching out to make itself more compatible with rivals to ensure it plays a central role online too.

Microsoft hopes Windows Live finds common ground

September 5, 2007 4:00 PM PDT

Software maker hopes bundling products, connecting to rival services, will allow it to make headway in online strategy.

Will update drive Vista use?

August 30, 2007 11:41 AM PDT

Microsoft is polishing Vista with a long-awaited service pack in hopes of greater adoption among businesses.