Microsoft Windows XP on Netbooks/Subnotebooks

In documents obtained by IDG News Service, Microsoft has outlined a program that would allow PC makers to install Windows XP Home Edition on their ultraportable/low cost machines (netbooks, subnotebooks, etc.) for very steep discounts, with a few conditions: – Screen sizes must be 10.2-inches … Read more

Windows XP – How Long Will it Hang Around?

Comments were made earlier in the month by one of the general managers of Microsoft’s Windows groups about just how long Windows XP will hang around (especially given the rise of netbooks/sub-notebooks), now Steve Ballmer is talking about Windows XP and just how long (and … Read more

HCL MiLeap H Series from HCL/Microsoft

On Monday, Microsoft and HCL Infosystems Limited (India) announced the HCL MiLeap H Series, a new entry in the netbook category. They are claiming that it will be the cheapest Windows XP-based laptop “available in any market worldwide.” Only a few details were released: – … Read more

Microsoft Windows XP: Around Until 2010

According to an Associated Press article, Microsoft Windows XP will be sticking around until at least 2010, due in large part to the rise of ultraportable laptops and notebooks, such as the Asus Eee PC. Many of these low-cost ultraportables are lean when it comes … Read more

Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1

Microsoft is officially rolling out Windows Vista Service Pack 1 to users today. The retail version should be released later this week (by retail, I mean copies of Microsoft Windows Vista that contain Service Pack 1) You can install it through Windows Update or through … Read more