Entries in 'xp' (30)
Windows 7 overtakes XP at last
NEWSWindows 7 market share has overtaken the aging Windows XP operating system in the United States according to StatCounter data.
Windows 7 breaks first year records
NEWSWindows 7 has outperformed all of its predecessors in the speed of its uptake, according to Microsoft’s general manager and worldwide commercial director for Windows 7, Rich Reynolds.
A third of PCs still using XP
NEWSA survey has found that 31.7 per cent of internet users are still using the Windows XP operating system.
XP virus halts updates
NEWSMicrosoft has issued a warning to users of Windows XP about “abnormal conditions” which might prevent its latest security updates from being applied.
Microsoft to offer browser choice
NEWSEuropean Internet Explorer users will be offered a choice of web browsers starting as early as next week, following a legal ruling.
Windows 7 was inspired by Apple OS
NEWSWhile Apple routinely mocks Windows in its advertising campaigns, a Microsoft executive has admitted that the design of Windows 7 was inspired by the look of the Mac user interface.
Microsoft releases free security package
NEWSMicrosoft has released a free downloadable antivirus package – its second foray into the security software sector after its unpopular paid-for antivirus was discontinued earlier this year.
Microsoft aborts Windows 7E, offers 'browser ballot'
NEWSMicrosoft has aborted plans to release a special edition of Windows 7 for European customers.
Free support ends for XP and Office 2003
NEWSMicrosoft’s Office 2003 software suite and XP operating system have ended their phase of mainstream technical support, meaning that future users of the service will have to pay for it.
Businesses to postpone Windows 7 adoption
NEWSA survey of 1100 businesses by Kace has found that 84 per cent of respondents will not be converting their systems to Windows 7 for at least a year.
Windows 7 and XP to contend for netbook market share
NEWS Windows XP will continue to be available for the netbook sector after Microsoft’s forthcoming Windows 7 has been released for the same market.
Windows-free computing becomes a reality
NEWS As the Windows 7 PR machine begins its awareness campaign, key industry players are predicting that open source rivals could begin to take serious market share away from Microsoft's dominant ...
Microsoft dismisses Vista criticism
NEWS After attracting a fair amount of criticism for Vista, Microsoft has come back swinging – defending the operating system by claiming it is the most popular and fastest selling version ...
Otellini: 'MID revolution will be centred round Linux'
NEWS Intel's CEO has said that he sees the revolution that is about to happen around mobile internet devices (MID) such as the Eee PC and other Atom-based sub-notebooks will be ...
Microsoft confirms extension of XP deadline
NEWS Microsoft has confirmed that it will be extending the sales of licenses for Windows XP Home until June 30th 2010, but only to vendors of sub-notebooks, as initially reported by ...
Microsoft expected to extend XP deadline
NEWS Microsoft is expected to use the Intel Developer Forum, due to be held in June, to announce that it will be extending the licensing of Window XP beyond June 30th ...
Mac business sales remain strong
NEWS Corporate demand for Apple computers are outstripping those of its PC brethren, according to a report out today.
Asus to release XP sub-notebook soon
NEWS Asus has confirmed that the widely anticipated XP version of its popular Eee PC will be released by the end of the Q1 2008.
Becta reluctant to upgrade school systems
NEWS Becta, the educational technology agency, has advised UK schools not to upgrade their computer systems to Microsoft's new operating system or productivity software, Vista or Office 2007.
