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    Microsoft has revealed more information on changes to the Vista kernel as part of the release of Service Pack 1, but has denied that the enhancements amount to an "upgrade" or "re-engineering".

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    Bill Gates may be stepping away from full-time work later this year, but he still has a few things he wants to show off.

  • AMD bites market, release Phenom

    The first major fruits of AMD's acquisition of ATI Technologies are ready for the public just as the market for those products is going through some profound changes.

  • Microsoft ready for Vista patch threesome

    Microsoft plans to release a trio of updates for Windows Vista this week, a move -- the company said -- which should help ease some of the complaints levelled against the OS.

  • Microsoft admits Windows is 'large' and 'bloated'

    Microsoft admits the Windows operating system is "large" and concedes that it may even be described as "bloated", but Redmond is keen to prove that the Windows kernel is "pretty streamlined".

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    We give you a sneak peek at the upcoming release candidate of Windows 7 before Microsoft unveils the software to the public next week.

  • Photo gallery: A view of Microsoft Vista

    Microsoft has released its new operating system to hardware manufacturers. Take a look at some of the features new in Windows Vista, with our photo gallery.

  • 10 things to do before installing Vista

    Windows Vista's enhanced functionality and snazzy Aero Glass visual effects will demand steeper hardware requirements for the machines you support. Check this list to make sure you cover all the bases before deciding what Vista versions those machines will be able to run.

  • 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.

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    Windows chief Kevin Johnson has two huge tasks: Chase Google with Windows Live and get the operating system back on track.

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  • Benchmarked: Windows 7 RTM versus Vista and XP

    Windows Vista's less than stellar reputation and poor uptake are due in part to the heavy demands it makes on system hardware. But how does Windows 7 perform?

  • Promise SmartStor NS4600

    The SmartStor NS4600 ticks the required feature boxes for being a NAS, but is in dire need of an interface overhaul and some features simply don't work.

  • HP Pavilion dv6-1128tx

    The dv6 is a gorgeous laptop for quite an affordable price. If you're looking in the 16-inch space, definitely check this one out.

  • HP TouchSmart IQ528a

    HP's TouchSmart series still works well as an all-in-one solution, but seems to be on auto-pilot at the moment due to a lack of innovation. Here's hoping Windows 7 gives it the injection it needs.

  • Asus Eee Box B206

    For undemanding users who aren't into HD video, Asus' Eee Box B206 is worth a look; however, it's not powerful enough to take on other media-centre PCs.

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