At its annual WinHEC gathering, the software giant celebrates as Windows turns 64--bits, that is. Also: Low-cost tablets, black boxes and lots about Longhorn.

Longhorn will run on some older PCs too

Microsoft's new version of Windows will run on less-modern PCs--but without many of the bells and whistles.
April 28, 2005

Hip-e, Hip-e shakeout

reporter's notebook All-in-one laptop may've made it into Microsoft's cool-hardware exhibit, but that doesn't mean it's back in company's good graces.
April 27, 2005

Can Longhorn improve laptops?

New OS promises to give portables additional features, from auxiliary displays to improved tablet and touch-screen abilities.
April 27, 2005

Microsoft to add 'black box' to Windows

Redmond will add the equivalent of a flight data recorder to PCs. Such detailed information could rankle privacy advocates.
April 26, 2005

When in Seattle, Bono bunks with Bill Gates

Microsoft's chairman hangs out with U2's lead singer after a Seattle concert. "I was one of 20,000 screaming fans," Gates says.
Photos: Bono's buddy Bill Gates
April 26, 2005

A look at Longhorn

photos Graphics improvements and virtual folders are among features touted in Microsoft's new operating system.
April 25, 2005

Gates offers Longhorn appetizer

Microsoft chair offers hardware makers a taste of the next Windows, but exactly what comes when remains unclear.
April 25, 2005

Windows XP Professional x64 edition

CNET review Microsoft's first venture into 64-bit OSes is not for the faint of heart; only early adopters and those running 64-bit software should give it a try.
April 25, 2005

Microsoft launches 64-bit Windows

Long-awaited versions of the operating system geared for speed finally see the light of day.
April 25, 2005

Dreaming up a low-cost minitablet PC

Prototype is just one piece of Microsoft's plans for new hardware. Some pieces are closer to delivery than others.
April 25, 2005

Microsoft: 'Trusted Windows' still coming, trust us

Redmond scales back an ambitious security plan, but some pieces will still show up in the next Windows.
April 25, 2005

Smart guy takes on smart-phone business

With Windows devices lagging behind the Palms and BlackBerrys, Microsoft enlists an electrical engineer from China.
The New York Times
April 24, 2005

Going long on Longhorn

perspective CNET News.com's Charles Cooper explains why the upcoming OS is so important to Microsoft and the rest of the tech industry.
April 22, 2005

Ballmer: We take requests

roundup Microsoft's CEO grins and bears Linux--a little. Also: A massive ad campaign for Windows.
April 20, 2005