XP/Vista/Windows 7


Long Process Leads to Short Vista Sound

Some musicians spend 18 months working on a whole album. At Microsoft Corp., that's how long it took to perfect just four seconds of sound.

CompUSA to Offer Early Sales of Vista

Small business customers will have access to OS early, much like enterprise businesses. Consumers still have to wait for January 30th.

The Sound of Vista

Microsoft turns to musician Robert Fripp to create many of Vista's sounds, including signature start-up sound.

November Patch Tuesday To Come with 6 Fixes

Advanced security bulletin refers to an XML flaw and five other Windows flaws deemed "critical"; unknown whether security rollup addresses recent Visual Studio flaw.

Gates: Vista Survived Rival Challenges

Windows Vista that will be delivered won't be a version "castrated" by EU or software rivals, says Microsoft chairman.

Gates: Vista Survived Antitrust Challenges

Microsoft Corp. Chairman Bill Gates said Thursday the company's upcoming Windows Vista operating system has survived antitrust complaints by rivals who aimed to "castrate" it.

Microsoft to Offer Live Search in India

In January, Indian mobile users will have access to Microsoft's search engine; service announced as part of Microsoft $1.7 billion investment in the country.

Vista Code Finally Goes Gold

Microsoft announced it released Windows Vista to manufacturing on Wednesday, putting it on schedule to ship to volume customers by November 30, and confirmed that Vista will go to consumers on January 30, 2007.

Microsoft Completes Work on Vista

Windows Vista gold code now released to manufacturing.

Office 2007 Code Goes RTM

Microsoft Corp. said Monday it has wrapped up work on its delayed Office 2007 suite and released the code to manufacturing.

Chile Arrests 4 Alleged Hackers

Police nab suspects responsible for hacking into goverment sites in South America, Asia and United States.

Microsoft’s Novell Deal -- What’s It All About

Analysis: Once bitter rivals now working on a peaceful relationship in business and desktop realms.

Microsoft, Novell Join Forces

Longtime rivals will work to make Windows and Linux work more smoothly for business customers.

Microsoft Reveals Vista Volume Licensing Plans

With the corporate delivery of Windows Vista imminent, Microsoft is also rolling out a new volume licensing scheme for business customers.

Windows Vista for Biz Will Be Out Nov. 30

Consumer version will hit shelves at end of January.

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