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  • Developers to get first taste of Longhorn

    After months of speculation, Microsoft plans to give developers their first hard look at the next version of Windows in October.

  • Developers react to Longhorn delay

    Developers had mixed reactions to Microsoft's revamped Longhorn plans Friday, with some unhappy to see the Windows update split into pieces but others pleased with what they see as a more pragmatic approach.

  • AU developers to get MS betas next year

    Microsoft is to release to Australian developers next year betas of its new operating system, Longhorn, its next version of SQL Server, Yukon and Whidbey, the next version of Visual Studio.

  • Microsoft releases Longhorn developer tools

    Microsoft took another step toward releasing a beta version of Longhorn, the next edition of Windows, with the debut Monday in the US of developer tools for the operating system.

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    Virtualisation will be the key to the popularity of Microsoft's long-awaited server operating system, Windows Server 2008, analysts have predicted.

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  • All about Longhorn

    COMMENTARY -- Longhorn will be immensely popular once it is released, because Longhorn is revolutionary technology that makes desktop computing better.

  • 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.

  • Promoting the promise of Longhorn

    Microsoft's S. "Soma" Somasegar plots a course for making Windows and .Net software the cutting-edge favourite of developers.

  • In Apple, Microsoft OSes, search is on

    Companies' new operating systems -- Tiger and Longhorn -- bear a resemblance. But just who copied whom?

  • 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?

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  • Windows Server 2008

    Windows Server 2008 is easier to install and manage than previous versions, and has many new and improved features that should encourage organisations to upgrade.

  • 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.

  • Longhorn: Hurry up and wait

    Although Microsoft is looking to rope in Longhorn developers now, the company knows it's in for a long ride. The operating system is years away from being finished.

  • Microsoft to reveal more Longhorn details

    Microsoft is expected next month to disclose more details on Longhorn, its planned upgrade to Windows, as the company looks to drive demand for the forthcoming operating system.

  • Vista beta sucks up battery juice

    Windows Vista delivers some pretty snazzy new graphics, but all that "wow" can be a real drain.

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