Along with economic gains, the new operating system may drive buyers back to the market
New PCs take advantage of new graphics and user interface features offered in Windows 7
Canonical's Linux-based Ubuntu 9.10 OS is due on Oct. 29
Rod Adkins will take Robert Moffat's place as the head of the company's Systems and Technology Group
IBM and Intel executive allegedly provided insider information to cause security trades
Apple didn't need the help of netbooks, like HP or Acer did, to increase shipments
Hewlett-Packard kept its spot as the world's largest PC vendor
Hewlett-Packard exec says touchscreens face some software challenges
Power Assistant also helps manage power drawn by components to save battery
The recession's after-effects could slow down growth for some sectors
