Tue, August 09, 2011 - The world of Windows is becoming a crowded place. But between Windows XP's death and Windows 8's birth stands Windows 7, and it's the only version enterprise IT should care about, according to analysts and consultants.

Tue, July 05, 2011 - Microsoft is set to retire 2001's Office XP and the first service pack for Windows Vista next week.

Thu, May 05, 2011 - The National Security Agency (NSA) recently published a report, "Best Practices for Keeping Your Home Network Secure" (PDF) in which it makes numerous recommendations designed to help home computer users avoid malware and other common problems.

Fri, April 22, 2011 - Windows 7 is selling fast, but Windows XP still commands half the desktop market.

Sun, March 20, 2011 - It's March 13, 1986: Microsoft, founded more than a decade earlier and already a powerhouse in the world of personal computer software, executes an initial public stock offering that will raise $61 million for the company and leave 30-year-old co-founder Bill Gates unfathomably wealthy.

Mon, March 14, 2011 - What does the new version of Internet Explorer have in store for enterprise IT? More speed, security features and broader support for Web standards should entice CIOs to take a look at IE9.

Thu, June 18, 2009 - Microsoft will release a public beta of its free antimalware software, now called Microsoft Security Essentials, formerly "Morro," next Tuesday for Windows XP, Vista and Windows 7.

Wed, June 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.

Thu, May 28, 2009 - Despite Windows Vista's widespread reputation as a resounding failure, it is actually more popular with big businesses than predecessor Windows XP was at the same time after its release, a Microsoft executive said on Thursday.

Mon, May 25, 2009 - It's the law of unintended consequences. Microsoft's Vista launch was the best recruiter for Linux on the desktop according to a senior IBM executive.

Mon, March 30, 2009 - The lawsuit against computer maker Acer claims that Vista Home Premium crashes, freezes and runs slowly with 1GB of memory and integrated graphics.

Wed, March 04, 2009 - Microsoft talked up the merits of Windows 7 for large businesses and how it benefited from extensive testing with enterprise customers.