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MS cranks up Windows 2000 blitz

The operating system won't be on the market for four months -- but you can buy the Windows 'Fun Putty' today.

October 28, 1999 by Mary Jo Foley

Microsoft's mea culpa? Five things that Windows Blue should do

The tech media, and unlikely mainstream outlets, have given Microsoft a beating over the past year. But in recognizing the difficulties with Windows 8 (and Windows RT), the software giant is eating humble pie. Here are the next steps Microsoft should take with the Windows Blue update.

May 13, 2013 by Zack Whittaker

News to know: CES 2010; Microsoft; Linux; Nook; AOL; Netflix

Today's headlines are again dominated by the Consumer Electronics Show, as well as Barnes and Noble's Book and a speech by AOL CEO Tim Armstrong.

January 7, 2010 by Sam Diaz

It's OK to be a Grinch when it comes to giving green tech

If you're buying someone on your holiday gift list some sort of electronic gadget, I'm giving you the greenlight to be a pain with your retailer or the product manufacturer about doublechecking the green credentials. I'm usually pretty undemanding when it comes to my own purchases because I am really bad at shopping, but this year, I'm going to insist on giving green.

December 11, 2008 by Heather Clancy

News to know: Insecure security; Windows Live suite; AMD exit

Notable headlines:David Morgenstern: The real question about Mac security. Ryan Naraine: Trend Micro, Zone Labs, ClamAV join list of insecure security products.

August 22, 2007 by Larry Dignan

Get facts, not spin, about Vista's new license

Last week I documented a change in the terms of the retail Windows Vista license that will directly impact hobbyists and enthusiasts. Paul Thurrott spoke to a Microsoft product manager who says it's just a "clarification." That's a remarkable bit of historical revisionism and a major change in what Microsoft has been telling its customers for five years. But don't take my word or Paul's - go read the supporting documents for yourself.

October 16, 2006 by Ed Bott

News to know: Windows 7 RC; Cloud wars; Scareware; Facebook WWDC;

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March 26, 2009 by Larry Dignan

Netbook roundup from Computex

When Asus first unveiled its Eee PC at Computex in 2007, the industry viewed it as curiosity. One year later, Asus says it has sold more than a million Eee PCs and a new category, the ultra low-cost PC, is suddenly one of the biggest trends at this year's tradeshow.

June 6, 2008 by John Morris

Is there a fuel cell in your future?

The 'Bloom box' fuel system that Silicon Valley is fussing about isn't free energy or perpetual motion; it's a clever way of storing the energy from gas (natural or biogas) in solid oxide fuel cells more efficiently than a gas generator (although when they say it's far more efficient than the US electrical grid that's not saying much, as that emits considerably more CO2 than the UK national grid and loses more of it in transmission).

March 9, 2010 by Simon Bisson

NEC unveils 23-inch MultiSync EX231W LED-backlit display

NEC has unveiled its latest creation, the 23-inch MultiSync EX231W LED-backlit display, which is ultra-slim and should use less much power to match.

October 19, 2010 by Rachel King