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Microsoft sees Vista revival in 'Mojave'
News A new marketing push that captures on video Vista skeptics won over by the operating system may lend strength to the Windows platform.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Windows Vista, Software, Operating systems, Web services, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Google Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Advertisement
Microsoft begins big ad push
News Microsoft's multi-year push, estimated at US$300 million, begins with a spot featuring Bill Gates and Jerry Seinfeld aired during Thursday's NFL game.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Advertising, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Bill Gates, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Macintosh, Advertisement, YouTube Inc., NBC
Microsoft: Windows 7 on track
News Windows business head Bill Veghte says new operating system is still scheduled to ship within three years of Vista's January 2008 debut.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Windows Vista, Software, Business applications, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, trade show, focus group
Steven Sinofsky to head Windows division
News Former Office executive has been leading engineering efforts in the post-Vista era and will now assume business responsibility as well.
Tags: Investor relations, Sales/revenue, Business applications, Microsoft Windows, Standards, Steve Ballmer, Conference, CFO, Microsoft Windows 7, CEO
What PC makers are paying for Windows 7
News Microsoft will price the pro version of Windows 7 the same as with Vista. The Home Premium version will cost less than Vista, but more than Vista Basic.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, PC Company, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Sales, Microsoft Windows, pricing strategy, PC, Netbook, Bill Veghte
Microsoft lifts download limit for Windows 7 beta
News Acknowledging that its release of Windows 7 public beta "was not ideal", Microsoft suspends the software's 2.5 million download limit for a couple of weeks.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Beta, software, Consumer Electronics Show, Microsoft Windows, News.com
USB could be answer to Windows 7 netbook dilemma
News Microsoft may sell Windows 7 on a thumb drive in order to allow netbook owners to upgrade to the new version of the operating system, CNET News has learned.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Storage, Notebooks and tablets, Microsoft Windows Vista, USB Flash Drive, USB, Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, Notebook, Microsoft Windows XP
Leaked memo offers Windows 7 details
News A memo, uncovered by Engadget, suggests that Microsoft plans to start its tech guarantee program on Jun. 26.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, Engadget, Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, computer, Microsoft Windows, marketing, Best Buy Co. Inc., CNET Networks Inc.
Windows 7 to launch October 22
News Microsoft confirms the launch date of its newest version of Windows, saying it will have code finalized by the middle or end of next month.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Windows Vista, Software, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, software company, operating system, computer, Software
Windows Starter gets new market: Netbooks
News Microsoft's entry-level Windows, previously limited to emerging markets, will now also be offered on low-cost PCs in developed countries.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Personal Computers, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Notebook, Computer, Windows Starter, processor, computer company, Microsoft Windows
Windows 7 not likely to jolt PC market
News Speaking at an investor conference, Microsoft's Bill Veghte says history suggests that any bump to the PC market from a new OS will be a modest one.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Personal Computers, UBS AG, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Sales, Environment, Microsoft Windows, Best Buy Co. Inc., pricing strategy
Time for Microsoft to fess up on Windows 7 date
News Redmond made the release candidate publicly available Tuesday, but it still won't commit to a 2009 launch--even though it's tipped its hand that way.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Bill Gates, Acer Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Bloomberg L.P., Microsoft Windows 7, release candidate, Miami, Microsoft Windows
Windows 7 will come in many flavors
News The software maker plans to focus on two editions--Home Premium and Professional--but will offer at least four more versions in some parts of the world.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, operating system, BitLocker, Professional, Microsoft Windows Media Center, Media Center PC, Emerging Market
Can Apple beat the too-expensive rap?
News At the Worldwide Developers Conference, Apple revealed new pricing that showed it's being realistic about the economy and competition.
Tags: Notebooks and tablets, Consumer Technology, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, Apple MacBook Pro, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows 7, Sales, 3G
Touch in Windows 7: Just for show?
News Support for multitouch input is one of the most tangible ways that Windows 7 differs from its predecessors. But will many people actually get their hands on the technology?
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Business applications, Microsoft Windows 7, software company, Notebook, computer, Touch Screen, Microsoft Windows, PC
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