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Economy plays a role in decisions around migrating to Microsoft Windows 7
Oct. 28, 2009
Microsoft's release of Windows 7 could drive IT managers to update outdated operating systems and aging hardware, but many considerations must be addressed before undertaking a major software deployment – especially ...

Seven tips to migrate and manage Windows 7
Oct. 27, 2009
Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system could drive upgrades across Windows XP and Vista environments. Industry watchers and experts advise how to smoothly transition and maintain a new environment.

Manage All Your Media in Windows 7
Oct. 21, 2009
Whether you're leaping directly from Windows XP to Windows 7 or you stopped in Vista territory along the way, you'll find that the latest version of Microsoft's operating system handles media files in several new ways. ...

Patch Tuesday: What the experts are saying
Oct. 13, 2009
Experts from across the security industry weigh in on Microsoft's Patch Tuesday, which was its biggest ever with 13 patches and 34 vulnerabilities

Windows 7 boots slower than Vista, says study
Oct. 08, 2009
Microsoft's new Windows 7 operating system boots slower than its unloved predecessor, Windows Vista, a PC tune-up developer said today.

Windows 7 drives RAM capacity explosion; Vista SP2 usage rising
Sep. 23, 2009
Real-world usage data also suggests that the popularity of multicore CPUs will soon hit critical mass for developers

Judge kills class-action status in 'Vista Capable' suit
Apr. 13, 2009
A federal judge late Friday refused to restore class-action status to the Vista Capable lawsuit, handing Microsoft its second major victory in the case in the last two months.

Microsoft wins motion, loses one in Vista Capable case
Feb. 19, 2009
Microsoft won a motion to end the class-action status of the Windows Vista Capable lawsuit on Wednesday, but lost a motion that could have ended the suit without a trial.

'Vista Capable' case could cost Microsoft $8.5B
Jan. 23, 2009
Microsoft would have to come up with as much as $8.5 billion to settle accounts with the customers affected by its 2006 "Vista Capable" marketing program, according to documents unsealed by a federal court.

Windows Vista SP1 breaks some third-party apps
Feb. 22, 2008
This week Microsoft gave Windows Vista haters more to fuel their dislike.

Windows Bug Enables PC Hijacking, Microsoft Warns
Sep. 14, 2009
Microsoft last week issued an advisory warning that a bug discovered in Windows Vista, Windows Server 2008 and the release candidates of Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 could be used to hijack PCs.

Close to Patch Tuesday, new flaw surfaces
Sep. 08, 2009
As Microsoft prepares to release patches, researchers said they've seen exploit code for a new flaw that puts organizations using Vista and Windows 7 at great risk.

Windows 7 user rollouts could come in pieces
Aug. 28, 2009
Corporate users are more likely to move to Windows 7 on a piecemeal basis as they replace PCs rather than looking for big budget outlays to cover mass migration, says analyst Michael Cherry.

Microsoft Is Perfect Example Why Executive Pay Is Broken | NetworkWorld.com Community
Nov. 06, 2009
Microsoft lays off more employees while executives still rake in the dough.

Google unveils plug-in to marry Outlook, Gmail
Jun. 09, 2009
Google Tuesday unveiled synchronization technology that supports Microsoft Outlook as the front end to Gmail, giving users an option to scrap Exchange on the back end while allowing users to keep their familiar desktop ...

This is not a Mac vs. PC column
Sep. 23, 2008
Microsoft has sold a lot of copies of Vista; in May it reported it had sold 140 million. This statistic, along with the data points that 2007 was a record year for Microsoft and that 2007 Windows revenue was about $17 ...

User Support Is The Key To New Microsoft Store | NetworkWorld.com Community
Nov. 02, 2009
Support, not shelves filled with products, will bring customers into Microsoft stores.

5 Of The Coolest Things You Should Check Out In Windows 7 Today | NetworkWorld.com ...
Oct. 22, 2009
Before you do anything else, treat yourself to some lesser known Windows 7 enhancements.

Cash for IT clunkers?
Aug. 10, 2009

Alleged Windows 7 update process spawns criticism
Jul. 17, 2009
Outrage spread like wildfire across the Internet this week with criticism of Microsoft's alleged new upgrade process for Windows 7. People were concerned if they wanted to upgrade to Windows 7 they would be required to ...

Microsoft to offer 'special' Windows 7 upgrade deals
Jun. 03, 2009
Microsoft on Tuesday confirmed that it will offer consumers "special deals" on an upgrade to Windows 7 if they buy a Vista-equipped PC before the launch of the new operating system.

Xandros 'Presto: No rabbit in this hat
May. 29, 2009
Mark Gibbs takes a look at an interesting new Linux-based operating system from Xandros called Presto that can be booted instead of Windows in 10 seconds. Gibbs likes the idea but has reservations.

Verizon to sell Pre in 6 months; Timing is key in Windows 7 migration
May. 29, 2009
Verizon to sell Pre in 6 months; Timing is key in Windows 7 migration

Windows 7 alluring, but XP is the migration X factor
May. 28, 2009
Corporate migration to Windows 7 may be less about evaluating the new Microsoft operating system and more about how to properly gauge the correct time to get XP off client desktops.

Apple Patches 67 Flaws; Microsoft says Vista Testers Should Switch to Windows 7 RC - ...
May. 13, 2009
Apple Patches 67 Flaws; Microsoft says Vista Testers Should Switch to Windows 7 RC

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