With Windows 8, Microsoft is edging toward the world of connected devices championed by its former chief software architect, Ray Ozzie.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 26, 2011
Microsoft recently debunked the claim that Windows 8 will not allow Linux OSes to coexist in a dual-boot configuration on PCs, based on use of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) standard.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 25, 2011
WEB EXCLUSIVE: The skinny and streamlined group of Windows PCs that Microsoft recently showed off seems to reference some of Apple's design philosophy -- even though Microsoft may never admit it outright.
- By Scott Bekker
- September 24, 2011
WEB EXCLUSIVE: Microsoft's recent Build conference gave partners -- and the world -- the first in-depth look at the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system. From the radically different UI to Hyper-V support, here are the top 10 features Microsoft revealed at Build that partners should pay close attention to.
- By Scott Bekker
- September 23, 2011
Analysts at consultancy Directions on Microsoft summarized the basic feature changes for Windows 8 and Windows Server 8 that Microsoft outlined during last week's Build conference, as well as speculated on future trends.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 23, 2011
For all of its focus on Windows 8 during last week's Build conference in Anaheim, Calif., Microsoft still has not said unequivocally what x86 applications the forthcoming OS will eventually support.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 20, 2011
Microsoft's sold-out Build conference just wrapped up in Anaheim, Calif. Here's a guide to all of our conference coverage, including news and analysis.
Microsoft gave Build attendees more details about Windows To Go, a tool that would let IT organizations provide users with an imaged version of Windows 8 that reflects the corporate desktop.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 16, 2011
Microsoft Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer made a surprise appearance at the end of Wednesday's Build keynote to give attendees a high-level perspective on Microsoft's Windows-centric strategy.
- By Michael Desmond
- September 16, 2011
Microsoft gave out 5,000 Windows 8 tablets to Build attendees on Tuesday.
- By Chris Paoli
- September 14, 2011
Microsoft kicked off its Build conference on Monday by laying out how its upcoming operating system, code-named "Windows 8," will make the case for users, IT professionals and developers.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 13, 2011
Windows 8 was king at Tuesday's Build keynote led by Steven Sinofsky, president of Microsoft's Windows and Windows Live Division.
- By Michael Desmond
- September 13, 2011
Microsoft recently detailed a new startup procedure for its forthcoming Windows 8 operating system that it says will result in 30 to 70 percent faster boot speeds compared to Windows 7.
- By Chris Paoli
- September 09, 2011
Microsoft's Hyper-V hypervisor will be a part of the forthcoming Windows 8 client operating system, Microsoft announced on Wednesday in a Building Windows 8 blog post.
- By Kurt Mackie
- September 07, 2011
At the Microsoft Worldwide Partner Conference, Microsoft COO Kevin Turner singled out and attacked six strategic rivals. Does Microsoft have what it takes to compete and win against Apple, Google, Cisco, Oracle, Salesforce.com and VMware?
- By Scott Bekker
- September 07, 2011