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Rivals not convinced of Microsoft's Vista offer

Rivals not convinced of Microsoft's Vista offer

While Microsoft has made a lot of fanfare about the concessions they announced last week regarding kernel access to 64-bit Vista, the leading IT security manufacturers said this week that what Microsoft eventually offers them may be too little, too late.
Ericka Chickowski Oct 19 2006 7:00PM Security
European Vista launch on schedule

European Vista launch on schedule

Microsoft said today that it is not expecting any further delays to the launch of Windows Vista in Europe.
Shaun Nichols Oct 17 2006 10:17AM Software
Microsoft tweaks Windows Vista security

Microsoft tweaks Windows Vista security

Software developer makes under the hood changes between RC1 and RC2 releases.
Tom Sanders Oct 16 2006 5:42PM Security
Microsoft plans free Vista upgrades

Microsoft plans free Vista upgrades

Microsoft later this month plans to roll out an Express Upgrade program that gives buyers of Windows XP-based PCs a coupon for a free or discounted upgrade to Windows Vista through March 15.
Paula Rooney , Edward F. Moltzen Oct 5 2006 11:35AM Software
Vista global launch faces antitrust probe delay

Vista global launch faces antitrust probe delay

Gartner warns that OS unlikely to ship before Q2 2007.
Robert Jaques Sep 20 2006 9:49AM Software
Microsoft issues Windows Vista rallying call

Microsoft issues Windows Vista rallying call

Developers urge to hop onboard the Vista train.
Tom Sanders Sep 19 2006 3:35PM Software
Windows Vista RC1 released for public download

Windows Vista RC1 released for public download

Latest test version up for grabs.
Tom Sanders Sep 18 2006 9:58AM Software
The Month: Symantec reports weaknesses in Windows Vista

The Month: Symantec reports weaknesses in Windows Vista

Symantec has reported a number of vulnerabilities in Windows Vista in its third report on the new OS. Although the two companies are partners, Symantec is now in direct competition with Microsoft following the latter's move into the anti-virus space.
Staff Writers Sep 4 2006 3:56PM Security
Microsoft butters up Firefox for Vista

Microsoft butters up Firefox for Vista

Software vendor offers help in bringing open source project to Windows Vista.
Tom Sanders Aug 24 2006 4:01PM Software
Mozilla accepts, will work with Microsoft to see Firefox, Thunderbird work on Vista

Mozilla accepts, will work with Microsoft to see Firefox, Thunderbird work on Vista

Mozilla has accepted Microsoft's offer for the two competitors to work together to ensure Mozilla's Firefox web browser and Thunderbird email suite work more seamlessly on Redmond's upcoming Windows Vista operating system (OS).
Frank Washkuch Aug 23 2006 7:55PM Security
Microsoft considers Vista upgrade coupons for October

Microsoft considers Vista upgrade coupons for October

Free upgrades aim to keep holiday PC sales alive.
Tom Sanders Aug 15 2006 2:12PM Software
Microsoft talks up Vista speech recognition

Microsoft talks up Vista speech recognition

And Redmond also promises improved unified messaging in Speech Server 2007.
Robert Jaques Aug 11 2006 1:48PM Software
Hacker publicly cracks Windows Vista

Hacker publicly cracks Windows Vista

Microsoft left red faced after live hacking demonstration, a security researcher at the Black Hat security conference has demonstrated several ways to circumvent security features in the OS.
Tom Sanders Aug 8 2006 3:00PM Security
Microsoft hints at further Vista delay

Microsoft hints at further Vista delay

November debut could be pushed back, say analysts.
William Eazel Jul 31 2006 1:53PM Software
Microsoft to invest US$900m in Vista, Office 2007 sales and marketing in FY07

Microsoft to invest US$900m in Vista, Office 2007 sales and marketing in FY07

Relieved by an increase in multi-year licensing renewals, Microsoft plans to invest US$900 million in sales and marketing to drive up the numbers for Vista, Office 2007 and Xbox 360 in FY07.
Paula Rooney Jul 21 2006 2:37PM Software
Microsoft updates Windows Vista beta

Microsoft updates Windows Vista beta

New Windows Vista build offers bug fixes and performance improvements.
Tom Sanders Jul 18 2006 12:44PM Software
European fine 'will not delay' Vista

European fine 'will not delay' Vista

Microsoft insists fine has no impact on release schedule.
Jane Hoskyn Jul 17 2006 1:15PM Software
Microsoft revamps Vista PC-rating tool

Microsoft revamps Vista PC-rating tool

Out goes System Performance Rating, in comes Windows Experience Index.
Jane Hoskyn Jul 10 2006 1:49PM Software
Windows Vista beta downloads end today

Windows Vista beta downloads end today

Microsoft will be closing its public beta programme for Vista today. Users who want to participate in the beta test have until 30 June to download a copy before it is withdrawn from Microsoft's website.
Staff Writers Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Software
Microsoft Vista beta made widely available

Microsoft Vista beta made widely available

Microsoft made Windows Vista beta 2 available to the wider public today for PC users interested in testing the next generation operating system.
Ericka Chickowski Jun 8 2006 9:16PM Security

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