Windows Update to update Windows Update
July 4, 2008
In one of those slightly-confusing situations produced by the unshakeable logic of computer systems, Windows Update is about to update itself.
Archive for July, 2008
Microsoft’s Vista battle a worldwide affair
July 3, 2008
There’s been plenty of coverage marking how XPiry Day has affected the home computing industry in the United States, but Microsoft’s Vista campaign is a truly global struggle.
Support loophole undermines Microsoft’s new ‘flexible’ licensing
July 2, 2008
Microsoft has overhauled the way large businesses license its products. The firm is billing it as a simplification process, but there are already some notes of protest because it effectively locks customers into three-year support deals.
Goodnight XP, goodnight Vista, hello Midori
July 1, 2008
By now its clear that Windows Vista isn’t going to win over users. Even if they are using it there will always be a divide between Microsoft and users. The company was determined to kill XP, the best operating system the company ever made. Now that’s it’s gone we need to look to the future.
Vista wins Olympic gold; XP doesn’t place
July 1, 2008
An NBC deal means Vista users can watch the entire Beijing Olympic Games through online streaming. But those on XP are out of luck, as are Mac and open source users.
