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    As developers received their copies of Windows 7 on Tuesday in the US, they offered varied reactions to the Microsoft operating system update.

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    Suncorp's CIO, Jeff Smith, says he would like the banking and insurance giant to use open source software for its 20,000 desktops, which currently run Windows XP.

  • Microsoft's mysterious Windows 7 communiqu

    Yesterday, Microsoft sent out a press release, which is not uncommon. What is uncommon is to get one unconnected with a product launch, an event or some major change in strategy.

  • Windows chief opens up on '7'

    Since taking over the Windows development reins from Jim Allchin, Steven Sinofsky has chosen to keep silent about new products, but now in an exclusive interview, he spills the beans on Windows 7.

  • Microsoft gives US govt sneak peek of Windows 7

    Microsoft has said precious little about Windows 7, but it has provided at least one outsider with an early test version of the forthcoming operating system.

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    Microsoft: Don't kill our old friend XP

    It's just two months until Microsoft plans to pull the plug on Windows XP arguably its best operating system to date.

  • Read the blog post - Liam Tung

    Is running Windows XP on ATMs stupid?

    When creating a secure, locked down IT system for something that is directly responsible for handling cash transactions would you choose the most popular, most targeted operating system?

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Microsoft recruiting software pirates to fight Firefox?

    Microsoft is going to let everyone -- even people with an illegal pirate copy of Windows XP -- download IE7 because the software giant really cares about the safety and security of all Internet users. (But don't mention Firefox ...)

  • Read the blog post - Steven Deare

    Vista launch: What a joke

    If you ever meet Microsoft Australia's Jeff Putt, kindly ask him to return the office equipment he keeps stealing.

  • Read the blog post - Ella Morton

    Last-minute Vista hype watch

    Not long to wait now! To tide you over til midnight, here's a round-up of the week's Vista hype on the eve of the operating system's launch. Featuring styrofoam, flyovers and Dell.

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  • What's new in Windows Vista?

    Don't want to take Windows Vista for a test drive until you know what it has to offer? Join Windows expert Deb Shinder for a visual tour of Beta 2 as she points out some of the more dramatic changes and shares her impressions of the new OS.

  • Photo gallery: Xandros Desktop 3.0

    Run Windows applications on Xandros Desktop OS version 3.

  • Looking at RSS in Longhorn

    The Longhorn Browser and RSS technology team offer a peek at what's to come.

  • Longhorn and the Linux long-game

    The next instalment of Windows will act as the cornerstone in Microsoft's ongoing battle with IBM and Linux.

  • Get your PC's ready for Windows XP

    Before you go through the time and expense of rolling out Windows XP, consider Microsoft's hardware requirements. What are the minimum hardware requirements and why can these be insufficient for normal business use?

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Reviews (344)

  • Commentary:99 Flavours of Windows

    Just because there are many different Windows variants doesn't mean that everybody's happy.

  • Connectix's next virtual trick

    The market for Virtual PC 5.0 for Windows is admittedly small, but if you fit into its target category, it's well worth checking out.

  • Dell customers want XP, not Vista

    After adding it back as an option for small businesses, Dell offers the older OS on consumer machines in response to demand in the US.

  • Windows Mobile 6

    Though it doesn't offer earth-shattering new features and interface issues remain, Windows Mobile 6 brings a collection of noteworthy improvements that makes its mobile devices easier to use and equips mobile professionals with more robust productivity tools.

  • Windows Mobile 6

    Announced slightly earlier than expected, Microsoft took the wraps off its new mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6. We have pictures of some of the new features, so take a peek at what could be on your next smart phone or PDA.

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