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  • Antitrust prompts Microsoft Vista search revamp

    Microsoft has outlined the changes it plans to make to the desktop search feature in Windows Vista to satisfy antitrust concerns.

  • Microsoft answers Google's call on desktop search

    Microsoft will make modifications to Windows Vista's search feature in service pack one to appease competition concerns from Google, as well as head off further antitrust battles with US regulators.

  • Microsoft fixes DNS flaw but warns of Word attacks

    Microsoft is warning that a Word flaw is being used for targeted attacks, and has also issued four 'important' patches, including one for a potentially serious DNS flaw in the latest Patch Tuesday bulletin.

  • SP1 enhances Vista kernel with new APIs

    Microsoft has revealed more information on changes to the Vista kernel as part of the release of Service Pack 1, but has denied that the enhancements amount to an "upgrade" or "re-engineering".

  • Windows Vista SP1 weighs in at 1GB

    Microsoft will release the first service pack for Windows Vista in Q1 2008 and the company has revealed that test versions of the update are currently 1GB; Redmond also admitted it is working on Windows XP SP3.

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    ZDNet Australia looks at software deployment packages designed to help you reduce network administration costs.

  • Longhorn could be tough sell for Microsoft

    After five years without a major update to Windows, Microsoft will find plenty of willing buyers for Longhorn next year. Or will it?

  • An early peek at Longhorn

    After months of keeping its prized cow in the barn, Microsoft is beginning to let Longhorn out of the stall for public viewing.

  • Microsoft's patchwork mess

    The software giant's patching process reveals a lack of attention to detail -- and that's the bigger problem because it represents a glaring shortcoming in the company's Trustworthy Computing initiative.

  • Dreams of Longhorn

    Microsoft's OS is in development, and Bob Muglia has little latitude for more slips.

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Reviews (18)

  • Internet Explorer 6 (with Windows XP SP2)

    Venerable Internet Explorer is showing its age among the hot, young field of browsers led by Mozilla's Firefox.

  • NComputing L230

    NComputing's L230 thin client is an option if you need to add a group of low-impact users to an existing Ethernet LAN. However, you'll need to ensure that the host PC is adequately specified to deliver acceptable performance to the terminals attached to it.

  • Windows Vista Home Basic

    Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Home Premium

    Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate

    Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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