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Gartner: Microsoft Taking Risks With Windows 8
Microsoft's interface changes with Windows 8 could help the company retain its influence in the era of touch-screen interfaces, or it could turn into another Vista, according to Gartner
Dell Unwraps Business Windows 8 Devices
Dell has unveiled a new tablet, laptop and desktop running Windows 8, aimed firmly at the business community
Intel: ‘Clover Trail’ Atom Chips Will Support Linux, Android
While the initial 'Clover Trail' Atom processors will focus on Windows 8, a future version will be Linux and Android-friendly, according to Intel
Microsoft Works With Adobe To Patch Windows 8 Flash Flaws
Microsoft has confirmed it is working with Adobe to patch flaws in the Flash player ahead of the Windows 8 launch
Windows 7 Market Share Finally Overtakes Windows XP
Windows 7 overtakes Windows XP for the first time, two years after surpassing Vista
Windows 8 Upgrade Will Cost UK Customers £25
Windows XP, Vista and 7 owners can upgrade their PCs from October
New HP Windows 8 Tablets Bridge Notebook Divide
HP Windows 8 tablets aim to bring multitouch capabilities to notebooks
Windows 8 And Android Sony Tablets Unveiled At IFA
Sony shows off VAIO Duo 11 and VAIO Tap 20 Windows 8 tablets as well as the Android-based Sony Xperia Tablet S
Samsung Shows Off New Series 5, 7 Touchscreen AiOs
Samsung's new Series 5 and Series 7 AiOs boast touch-screens that can understand five gestures from up to 3 feet away
Microsoft Reveals First New Logo In 25 Years
Microsoft has unveiled its first new corporate logo in 25 years as part of its attempt to unify its product branding
Microsoft Prices Windows 8 Pro Upgrade At £15
Windows 7 users will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for just £14.99, Microsoft has revealed
New Look Windows 8 Skype Has A Metro Feel
Your next Windows PC could come with this pre-installed
Microsoft Issues Windows 8 RTM For Developer Download
Developers and IT administrators can now download the final version of Windows 8 RTM
Microsoft Insists All Fine With OEMs Despite Surface Tablet Grumbles
Microsoft says it continues to work closely with OEM tablet vendors despite grumblings about its Surface tablet
Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet 2 Available At Windows 8 Launch
New tablet will debut in October with enterprise security and management options
Microsoft Tests Windows 8 With 30,000 Employees
As of mid-July Microsoft has migrated 30,000 internal users to Windows 8 and Internet Explorer 10, giving it insights into support, security and user experience
Microsoft Continues To Push Do Not Track By Default In IE10
Microsoft stands firm and says IE10 will have DNT on by default
Microsoft Backtracks Over Windows 8 ‘Metro’ Name
Microsoft has reportedly withdrawn the term “Metro” used to describe certain apps for Windows 8
Microsoft Releases Windows 8 To Tablet And PC Makers
Microsoft signs off on Windows 8 - now it's the manufacturers' turn to produce the goods
Microsoft Surface Tablet Arriving With Windows 8 On 26 October
Surface RT release revealed in SEC filing, but no news on other versions of Microsoft tablet
Microsoft Unveils Bluetooth-Enabled Windows 8 Accessories
Four new mice and keyboards released to celebrate Windows Hardware's 30th anniversary
Windows 8 Is a ‘Catastrophe’ Says Valve Software MD
Gabe Newell says operating system will force some out of the market
ARM Holdings Beats Expectations With $213m Sales
The British chip designer continues to shine in the processor market
Microsoft Shows First-Ever Loss
Microsoft's revenue grew in the fiscal fourth quarter, but a writedown on its aQuantive acquisition and a Windows 8 hobbled profits
Windows 8 Launch Set For 26 October
The official delivery date for Windows 8 is 26 October, meaning the software will be available for the Christmas shopping season
Ballmer Touts Windows 8, Surface To Partners
Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer has assured manufacturing partners that Microsoft's own Surface tablet will not undercut partners' Windows 8 opportunities
Microsoft Confirms October Windows 8 Release Date
Microsoft finally confirms release date and shows off new Windows 8 devices
Tablet Sales To Overtake Laptops By 2016
More and more people will opt for tablet devices, with shipments forecast to overtake laptops by 2016
Microsoft Offers Windows 8 Upgrade At $39.99
Microsoft looks to make Windows 8 that bit more attractive with a low asking price for the Pro version