It’s pretty clear that Microsoft would rather see its next operating system, Windows 7, sooner rather than later. But conflicting reports and opinions have it launching anywhere from mid-2009, to ...

Don Reisinger explains why Microsoft ought to release the new Windows version in 2009, rather than 2010, particularly given its Vista woes. CNET contributor Don Reisinger is a technology columnist who ...

Microsoft senior vice president Bill Veghte has confirmed that Redmond is "tracking well to a Windows 7 holiday", which according to our senior vice president-to-English dictionary, means "Windows 7 ...

Microsoft Corp. may release Windows 7 as early as next November, bloggers speculated today, pointing to postings on the company’s own Web site and comments made by the CEO of Asustek Computer Inc., ...

A new Microsoft Windows operating system is always big news, especially for the federal government, which overwhelmingly relies on Windows of one stripe or another to run just about everything. The ...

When Microsoft launcher Windows Phone 7 last year, the company basically created a nice big, thick line between newer Windows phones and older models. Windows Phone 7 cannot run any apps developed for ...

In brief: There was once a time when Windows took so long to boot, users could grab a snack or use the restroom while waiting for the desktop to load. A Microsoft veteran recently revealed why things ...