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    Have you ever wondered what operating system you will be using in 2005? Australian tech writer Andrew Parsons investigates the future of Windows, code named Longhorn.

  • Microsoft sees what's in tech's future

    Microsoft has identified a handful of technology trends likely to reshape PCs and is working to define its new role. Plus, it's getting ready for the demise of the PC.

  • Microsoft casts .Net into upcoming Office

    Microsoft plans to add Web services to the next version of the business software.

  • Spearheading the .Net strategy

    Microsoft's future is riding on the success of its big Web services push, and Group Vice President Bob Muglia is in charge of making that happen.

  • Straight to the source: Microsoft's Paul Houghton

    Tackling everything from security issues to open source, we put the tough questions to Paul Houghton, Managing Director of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand.

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  • Straight to the source: Microsoft's Paul Houghton

    Tackling everything from security issues to open source, we put the tough questions to Paul Houghton, Managing Director of Microsoft Australia and New Zealand.

  • Interfaces of the future

    How long will it be before your computer is able to read your facial expressions? Will a rude gesture become the next Control-Alt-Delete? ZDNet Australia investigates computing interfaces.

  • Finding the perfect teleworking tools

    Technology is allowing workers to stay in contact no matter where they are. How do you choose the right combination of hardware, software, data transport, and voice transport, then secure the whole lot and make sure your organisation is set up to take advantage?

  • Six wireless access points tested

    Until recently, it's been difficult to use the words "secure" and "wireless" in the same sentence. Recent developments mean that's no longer the case. ZDNet Australia looks at six different options.

  • Reasons for and against upgrading to Office 2003

    Are you considering making the move to Office 2003? Find out about features, licensing, and what the new version can and can't add to your organisation.

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  • Microsoft wants to lead technology march

    Commentary: Bill Gates is beating the drum for tablets, Smart Display, and Web services - purchased with his US$5bn research budget. The question is: do we want to follow, and can we afford to?

  • Has Microsoft got it write? Five Tablet PCs tested

    Microsoft is pushing Tablet PC as the next evolutionary phase of notebooks. We check out the first Tablet PCs available in Australia, as well as looking at the OS that underpins it all.

  • The Future of Windows

    Have you ever wondered what operating system you will be using in 2005? Australian tech writer Andrew Parsons investigates the future of Windows, code named Longhorn.

  • Microsoft sees what's in tech's future

    Microsoft has identified a handful of technology trends likely to reshape PCs and is working to define its new role. Plus, it's getting ready for the demise of the PC.

  • 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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