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  • Patch for masses swats Windows bug

    Microsoft has pushed out a patch for a software bug responsible for crashing some Windows systems that had third-party antivirus and firewalls installed.

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    A group of Dell visionaries have formed a start-up company to rival tablet PC competitors.

  • Microsoft blamed for slow tablet sales

    One year after Microsoft launched its tablet PC operating system, sales have been disappointing, the choice of models is still poor, and software developers have no incentive to create specialist applications, according to a report by research firm Canalys.

  • MS reveals new Office, Tablet PC plans

    Microsoft has announced plans for a new version of its cash cow, Office, and the launch of the first Tablet PC systems.

  • Tablet PCs to catch on slowly: Gartner

    Business-meeting etiquette may be one factor that aids the success of tablet PCs, argues Microsoft. But Gartner's analysts are having none of it.

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  • Bigger dose of tablet PCs on the way

    Poor battery life, slow processors and high costs slowed the uptake of tablet PCs but a new and more intuitive OS coupled with improved hardware could change all that. Additional reading: Mobile Computing Guide

  • 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.

  • Office 2003 Beta 2: an IT perspective

    As Microsoft's forthcoming office suite takes clearer shape, we report on the latest beta version, and its implications for companies' IT strategies.

  • Office 2003: Which of 6 (or more!) to choose?

    COMMENTARY--When the next version of MS Office ships later this year, it'll come in at least six different editions. There'll be two different versions of some apps. Confusing, huh? Let me try to clear it up for you.

  • An early peek at Longhorn

    After months of keeping its prized cow in the barn, Microsoft is beginning to let Longhorn out of the stall for public viewing.

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