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Gartner paints a clearer Vista picture

The analyst group repositions its advice on Vista. Instead of "ignore it and wait," the group says "prepare for change."

November 23, 2005, 11:32 AM PST

Still 'no demand' for media-player-free Windows

Microsoft offers Windows without its media player. The EU Commission is satisfied, but consumers and retailers don't seem to care.

November 18, 2005, 10:14 AM PST

Sun releases OpenSolaris file system

A key piece of its Unix operating systems goes to open-source programmers. Also on tap: more on Sun's database plans.

November 17, 2005, 10:15 AM PST

Gates touts Microsoft's supercomputing move

update The software giant takes on supercomputing with a beta of its first operating system for computer clusters.

November 15, 2005, 9:56 AM PST

Gartner: Ignore Vista until 2008

There is no compelling reason to rush into upgrading to the next version of Windows, the research firm says.

November 11, 2005, 5:27 PM PST

Serena to be acquired by Silver Lake

Private equity firm will buy infrastructure software company for about $1.2 billion, and take it private.

November 11, 2005, 7:21 AM PST

Gates' services memo draws Salesforce.com response

Salesforce.com CEO Marc Benioff tells employees Microsoft is a "dinosaur" and his company is poised to "demonstrate the next level."

November 10, 2005, 3:34 PM PST

Gates memo: Brace for 'services wave'

Microsoft chairman tells staff "to lead, we need to do far more," as company faces up to online rivals.

November 9, 2005, 12:12 PM PST

Ozzie memo: 'Internet services disruption'

Microsoft chief technical officer sees more work ahead in catching up with rivals offering free, ad-supported products.

November 9, 2005, 11:47 AM PST