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Microsoft Readies Live Services Platform

Microsoft has said that getting third-party developers to build their own applications on top of its Web services will help push its Windows Live initiative over the top. So far, however, despite some interesting applications mashups, the Live community has been a little murky on the details.

Put Some Power in Your Event Logs

Using the GUI to scan your event logs can take some time. Find it faster with a Get-EventLog cmdlet.

New Apps Compatibility Toolkit for Vista

To accompany the release of Windows Vista, Microsoft yesterday announced the final release of a toolkit for assuring that applications will run correctly under the new system.

Timing is Everything

How to keep your Windows XP clock on time, even through the Internet Connection Firewall.

No Huge Crowds for Midnight Vista Launch

Retailers around the world stayed open through the wee hours of Tuesday morning to sell the long-awaited Windows Vista operating system, even though most knew customers wouldn't be lining up out the door.

Gates Promotes Vista on 'The Daily Show'

Bill Gates took some ribbing from "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart, who opened the interview by noting the last major release of Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating system came in 2001.

Vista's Rolling Start Is Now Official

NEW YORK -- The five-year run-up to Windows Vista culminated on Tuesday with the official consumer general availability of Vista and Microsoft Office 2007. The event was the second-step in the two-tier release, which included the volume licensing release in Nov. 30.

Step Up to Scripting with KIXforms

Adding a GUI to your scripting work with KiXforms, part 2.

Wow! Vista Finally Here

Gates promises Vista will wow PC buyers.

Vista Goes on Sale Tonight

Microsoft is ready to begin consumer sales of its new Vista operating system just after midnight tonight.

Vista Delay Hurts Microsoft Profits

The long-delayed launch of the Windows Vista operating system cut into fiscal second-quarter profits at Microsoft Corp., which reported a 28 percent drop in earnings Thursday despite decent revenue growth.

Microsoft Extends Service on XP After '09, For Price

On the eve of the consumer launch of Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp. is extending the period in which it will offer support for the previous version, Windows XP.

Report: Microsoft Extends Global Support for XP Home By A Year

Global consumers of XP Home to get extended support past '09, perhaps even longer than 2010.

Microsoft To Extend Free Support of Windows XP Home

TOKYO: Microsoft Corp. plans to extend the free support period for its Windows XP Home Edition software at least one year longer than originally planned, a news report said Wednesday.

Microsoft Antitrust Update: Juror Nixed

Juror in Iowa antitrust trial against Microsoft dismissed for undisclosed reasons.

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