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Ballmer Clarifies Vista Ship Statement

Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said the Windows Vista operating system is still on track for early January shipment.

BizTalk 2006 Exam Goes Thru Beta Cycle

Microsoft finally gives BizTalk Server exam a workout in front of beta exam candidates this week.

WinHEC Presents a Smorgasbord of Betas

As expected, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates announced the beginning of Beta 2 for three products key to the company's future during his keynote at this week's Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) in Seattle.

An Unfinished Story

Wall Street punishes Microsoft for playing close to the vest on investment plans. 

Taking on the IP Thieves

Piracy in China tempers the enormous business opportunities there. 

Anatomy of the Deal

An inside look at prominent deals within the Microsoft partner community. Part of an occasional series.

Putting Windows 98 on Ice

July 11 support deadline looms for Windows 98/SE/Me.

Executive: Microsoft More Nimble Company

Company's corporate restructuring designed to allow Microsoft Corp. to make decisions more quickly, says top exec.

Microsoft, Best Buy Partner Up on Certification

More than 300 Best Buy employees now certified under training and certification program, jointly developed with Microsoft.

Judge Agrees to Extend Microsoft Oversight

DOJ to continue keeping an eye on Microsoft's business practices for two more years.

Software Makers Crack Down on Net Piracy

Rivals Symantec and McAfee band together to bust eBay software pirates.

Microsoft Plans New Search Products

Windows Live Search, competitor to Google Search, offered as a free download.

SharePoint Server Gets Spotlight at Microsoft CEO Summit

In a post-keynote press conference with Microsoft executives and Infosys CEO Nandan Nilekani, Microsoft pushed its vision for the next version of SharePoint Server, scheduled to ship to business customers in October.

Apple Releases More Laptops with Intel Chips

Intel chips sweep through the Mac landscape; what's left to complete the transition are high-end Macs.

Hewlett-Packard Profit Rises on Cost-Cutting, Higher Revenue

HP bests Wall Street estimate of 49 cents per share by a nickel.