Local software for local people

A EU-commissioned report delivers a potent reminder that most software development is a local activity, done directly for the benefit of the people writing it.

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Gates: With Vista, seeing is believing

Q&A On the eve of Vista’s consumer launch, Microsoft chairman Bill Gates says that a short demo is all that’s needed to convince doubters.

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Vista at the tipping point

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News Focus: Vista’s in business

It’s been five years in the making as Microsoft rolls out the business version of Windows Vista. The real question: Is business ready for Vista?

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FAQ: Getting a handle on Windows Vista

The new version of Windows is about to make its debut for businesses. Here’s what you can expect.

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CIO Jury: Vista now? Or later?

Silicon.com asked a panel of CIOs about their current plans to adopt Windows Vista. Are they ready to jump on Microsoft’s bandwagon?

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CIO jury: Is the Linux desktop dead?

Linux is unlikely ever to be a viable alternative to Microsoft’s Windows on the desktop for corporate IT departments, according to leading CIOs.

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News Focus: Vista gold

It’s been a long time coming but Microsoft’s Windows Vista has finally reached the manufacturing stage.

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Microsoft: Vista is ready to roll

The company says that it has finished Vista development, paving the way for the operating system’s debut.Video: Windows Vista RTM CNET editors’ take

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Microsoft’s Vista nears finish line

Behind the scenes at Redmond as Microsoft gets ready to declare the code for the Windows update finished.

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Vista: Behind the scenes

The intense “end game” is on as Microsoft gets ready to declare the code for the Windows update finished.

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Microsoft limits Vista transfers

Retail buyers of the OS will only be able to legally transfer the software once. After that, it’s back to the store to buy a new copy.

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Microsoft: Fast start for Vista in businesses

When it arrives, the much-delayed Windows update will have double XP’s rate of adoption, Redmond says. Not everyone’s so sure.

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Microsoft: Fast start for Vista in businesses

When it arrives, the much-delayed Windows update will have double XP’s rate of adoption, Redmond says. Not everyone’s so sure.

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