- Thu Oct 11 2001 Microsoft expands Windows XP messaging
Starting Oct. 25--the day the operating system will be available boxed in stores--the company plans to release an upgrade to Windows Messenger in the first major update of the OS.
- Wed Mar 12 2003 Microsoft offers extra-strength tablets
The company adds broader language support to its Smart Display and Tablet PC technologies and announces a manufacturing deal with Packard Bell.
- Thu Jun 25 2009 Microsoft sets Windows 7 pricing, upgrade programs
The software maker will allow consumers to preorder Windows 7 at a big discount, while offering permanent prices at or below the retail prices for Windows Vista.
- Tue Feb 7 2006 Microsoft security service to ship in June
At $49.95 a year to defend PCs against Internet threats, it puts pricing pressure on rival offerings.
- Fri Mar 27 2009 Week in review: Games a-go-go
Whether they're using a high-end video game console, or playing on Facebook or an iPhone, these days everyone's a gamer, a notion emphasized at this week's Game Developers Conference. Also: Facebook adapts to user demands.

