• Microsoft Windows XP: Should It Be Allowed to Live?

  
  We're looking for a few good Windows XP users to tell us why they still use this Microsoft operating system.

• Windows 7: The Good, the Bad, and the Unknown

  
  Microsoft's new OS isn't perfect, but it is what Windows Vista should have been. Here's a hands-on look at the version that's beginning to hit PCs.
• Microsoft Squashes 19 Bugs with Update
• Windows 7 Editions Come with Limits
• Snow Leopard Could Debut in August
• Nokia Partnership Pushes Microsoft's Cloud Plans
• Mac OSX Snow Leopard Could Arrive In Two Weeks
• Microsoft: Outlook Will Replace Entourage in Office for Mac
• Tips for Windows 7, Word 2007, and More
• Nine Patches Fix 19 Microsoft Holes (15 Critical)

Operating Systems News

• Snow Leopard Could Debut in August Reports suggest Apple could ship its OS X update ahead of its scheduled September release.
• Windows 7 Editions Come with Limits CEO Ballmer confirms Windows 7 Starter restrictions for use on netbooks.
• Microsoft Windows XP: Should It Be Allowed to Live? We're looking for a few good Windows XP users to tell us why they still use this Microsoft operating system.
• Microsoft: Outlook Will Replace Entourage in Office for Mac Microsoft on Thursday said that starting next year it will include Outlook in its version of Office for the Mac platform, replacing Entourage.
• Mac OSX Snow Leopard Could Arrive In Two Weeks Mac OSX Snow Leopard may be weeks away from going onsale, according to reports.

Operating Systems Playing in PCW Video

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  World Tech Update: Windows 7 Issues, Hi-Tech Cars, and Robots
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  World Tech Update: Google Chrome OS, Jackson's Funeral, and More... Google announces its Chrome OS and a botnet takes down U.S. government Web sites.
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  Microsoft to Charge Europeans Double for Windows 7 European customers will pay nearly twice as much for Windows 7 as U.S. consumers.

Operating Systems Slideshows

• Top 10 Open Source Apps for Windows Every Windows user should consider making these utilities part of their standard applications
• Windows 7 Illustrated: 10 Cool Desktop Features In anticipation of Windows 7 being released into the wild on Oct. 22, here is an up-to-date pictorial guide to the most compelling navigation and networking features of the OS.
• The Hottest Smartphones of Summer Battle It Out We delved into four of the hottest phones available this summer--the Apple iPhone 3GS, the Nokia N97, the Palm Pre, and the T-Mobile myTouch 3G--to see how their hardware and software stacked up.
• The 10 Dumbest Tech Products So Far Awful wearable PCs, gaming systems that made you sick, free handhelds no one would take, and more. What'll they think of next?
• Best and Worst of Windows 7 and Windows Server The new release candidates of Microsoft's desktop and server operating systems work well together, but along with our favorite features we still have a wish list. Let's compare notes.

Operating Systems How-Tos

• Tips for Windows 7, Word 2007, and More Tweak Windows and Word settings to suit your needs, switch to full-screen view, and streamline Windows patches.
• Customize Your Windows Desktop Learn how to reposition the taskbar, resize your icons, and save your desktop layout.
• Window Tips: Windows 7 Shortcuts and More Get your fresh tips here: Must-have Windows 7 keyboard shortcuts, XP backup tips, and jazzing up your Start menu.
• Get Windows 7 Performance on Your Current PC Windows 7 promises quicker boot-ups, slick tools, and better looks. Here’s how to get the new OS's top features on your current Vista or XP PC without taking a chance on beta software or waiting for the final version of Windows 7 to arrive.
• Windows 7: Five Unique Features Is Windows 7 necessary? Yes, because some of its improved features simply aren't available for Vista or XP. Here are five reasons you'll eventually want to step up to Windows 7.

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