Desktop virtualisation software adds support for hardware acceleration and64-bit.

Redmond completes development of forthcoming productivity suite.

Software developer acts on complaints about oversized 'ribbon'feature.

McAfee publishes 10 security predictions for next year.

Operating system to reach consumers at last.

First working silicon promised for late 2007.

Consumer PC receive discounted upgrades where premium systems can update at anominal fee.

Bandwidth costs getting out of hand, Redmond claims.

Novelty value will wear off, says analyst.

Public beta released of Vista consumer security software.

Two packages on a chip will help AMD to regain chip lead.

U-turn on licensing changes intended to slow down competition, says Gartner.

McAfee only major security vendor to have security suite ready at Vistabusiness launch.

Universal code version 'too expensive' to produce.

Users of pirated Vista copies limited to internet browsing.

Early SOA adopters focus on IT benefits, overlook potential business savings.

Growth rate slowdown looms as industry looks for the "next big thing".

'Development work is done,' claims Microsoft.

Build in back-up and virtual desktops in the works for Apple users.

Software giant tight-lipped about abrupt firing.