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A quaint marriage of the old and new

With Windows 8, Microsoft has a chance to lead in innovation again.

PC doubts lead as Microsoft profit looks set to rise

Microsoft is expected to post a 9% increase in fiscal fourth-quarter profit, but investors may be distracted by evidence of flickering PC sales.

Windows 7 review: Like Vista, but good

The first thing you’ll notice about Windows 7 is that it looks like Vista. It also works like Vista, except for a very welcome graphics upgrade.

Microsoft opens Windows 7 with a Tupperware touch

Somewhere in your email inbox last week you may have received from an acquaintance an invitation to a "Windows 7 Launch Party".

World gets to put Windows 7 software to the test

A nearly-final version of Windows 7 makes its debut on Tuesday, giving people a chance to tell Microsoft what they love or hate about the system.

Getting to grips with Windows 7

Microsoft didn’t endear itself to computer users with Vista, but can Windows 7 — now available in beta — replace XP in people’s affections?

Microsoft lifts lid on next-generation software

Microsoft on Tuesday gave the world a peek at a coming generation of software crafted to quell complaints about its Vista operating system.