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  • Microsoft improves Windows XP SP2 security

    Windows XP Service Pack 2 introduces significant changes to the Internet Connection Firewall and to handling buffer overruns. See how these changes could improve the default XP security configuration.

  • Commentary:99 Flavours of Windows

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

  • Windows XP Service Pack 1

    The first service pack arrives for the reigning champ of Windows operating systems -- does it fix the right problems?

  • First Look: Windows XP Service Pack 2

    The forthcoming Service Pack 2 for Windows XP is actually a significant upgrade for Microsoft's OS, delivering much-needed security enhancements. We highlight the key changes.

  • Microsoft releases Windows 2000 fixes

    Microsoft has released the third major collection of Windows 2000 bug fixes, or service pack, to premier customers. But everyone else will have to wait until later in the week.

  • Windows XP: Six months on

    Is Windows XP meeting your expectations or causing more exasperation than you bargained for?

  • Microsoft Windows Vista SP1

    A little more than one year after its release, Windows Vista will receive its first service pack update in March. Microsoft says the pack will offer better compatibility with third-party hardware, increased reliability, tighter security, and better performance. Our tests disagree.

  • Gates emphasises security in Windows update

    video Bill Gates shows off an improved firewall and other security features that will be part of the upcoming Service Pack 2 for Windows XP.

  • Microsoft squashes Windows 2000 bugs

    Microsoft is putting the finishing touches on the third collection of Windows 2000 bug fixes, which is nearly ready for release after a protracted period of testing, sources said.

  • 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 XP SP2: almost here

    Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) promises serious security fixes, and it's almost here. But you may not want to jump on it too fast. We'll tell you why.

  • 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.

  • Windows Vista Business

    Windows Vista Business 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.

  • Mac, Windows updates on the way

    Apple Computer and Microsoft have taken steps toward releasing important operating system updates.

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