Dell, HP keeping Windows XP alive With the imperative June 30 deadline issued by Microsoft for phasing out Windows XP by stopping the sales of computer systems based on Vista's predecessor approaching, the world's largest computer makers are getting creative. 29 Apr 2008
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Users rally to save Windows XP from Microsoft Microsoft Corp.'s operating systems run most personal computers around the globe and are a cash cow for the world's largest software maker. But you'd never confuse a Windows user with the passionate fans of Mac OS X or even the free Linux operating system. Unless it's someone running Windows XP, a version Microsoft wants to retire. 17 Apr 2008
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Vista upgrades available for download Microsoft Corp. posted a major package of updates and security fixes for its Windows Vista operating system for download starting Tuesday. 19 Mar 2008
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Microsoft cuts Vista prices to urge upgrades Microsoft Corp said on Thursday it plans to cut prices of its Windows Vista operating system sold at retail outlets in a move aimed at pushing customers to switch to the newest version of Windows. 29 Feb 2008
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Microsoft Vista sales hit 100 million before holidays Microsoft Corp said on Sunday that Windows Vista sales topped 100 million before the 2007 holiday season when an extra flood of buyers purchased personal computers. 07 Jan 2008
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Microsoft looks to clamp down on Vista piracy Microsoft Corp said on Monday it would disable the two primary methods used by software pirates to illegally copy Windows Vista software in the next major update of the operating system. 04 Dec 2007
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Microsoft results promise new growth chapter More than a year ago, Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer stood in front of a group of skeptical Wall Street analysts and insisted that the software maker was still a growth company. 26 Oct 2007
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Apple's "Leopard" to hit stores Oct. 26 Apple Inc said on Tuesday the newest version of its Macintosh operating system would go on sale on October 26, hitting the market after a four-month delay due to the company's work on the iPhone. 17 Oct 2007
Windows XP back on Dell PCs PC maker Dell Inc. said on its Web site it will once again let home PC buyers choose between Microsoft Corp.'s older operating system, Windows XP, and Windows Vista when they purchase certain new machines. 13 May 2007
