- Fri Feb 2 2007 Week in review: Visions of Vista? Buyer beware
Microsoft's release of the consumer version of its new operating system raises the ultimate question: Was it worth the wait?
- Thu Mar 30 2000 Microsoft announces minor restructuring
The giant merges its Windows operating system and software developer divisions as part of its revised Web focus.
- Wed Jul 27 2005 Test run for Windows Vista
Microsoft launches a beta version of the long-awaited software formerly known as Longhorn.
- Wed Mar 25 1998 Microsoft: Windows NT for homes
Microsoft says Windows NT ultimately is for home PCs but doesn't say much else at its Windows Hardware Engineering Conference.
- Wed Jul 27 2005 Commentary: The Vista for consumers
To win consumers over to the next version of Windows, Microsoft needs to pay close attention to their needs and habits.
- Wed Jan 17 2007 Microsoft tries to spread Vista far and wide
New programs are aimed at getting more people to move to Vista--and getting those running the OS to opt for a pricier edition.
- Tue Aug 28 2001 Microsoft exec says XP will revive PC sales
Windows XP will help pull the PC market out of its tailspin in 2002, according to one of Microsoft's key executives, because it gives consumers many more reasons to upgrade.
- Thu Feb 28 2008 Microsoft e-mails reveal Intel pressure over Vista
Microsoft didn't want to have a two-tiered Vista upgrade program with both Vista Capable and Vista Premium Ready logos, but that's exactly what it got after Intel raised a fuss, and now the software maker is facing legal action.
- Fri Feb 13 2004 Windows code up for grabs
Net users are downloading pirated versions of Microsoft's source code, fueling concerns that hackers could crack open vital pieces of software that run millions of computers.
- Thu Feb 12 2004 Microsoft probes Windows code leak
The software giant is investigating how a file containing some protected source code to Windows 2000 was posted to several underground sites and chat rooms.

