The company revealed on Thursday that it would be creating a new operation to remake the company's retail strategy and oversee the development of new Microsoft retail outlets.

Last week, in honour of the Windows 7 launch, we covered Microsoft's biggest successes in the computing field. This week, in the interest of balance, we're looking to the company's dark side..

Pretty much every new product gets hyped as a potentially disruptive technology these days, and usually nobody outside of the company's marketing department actually believes it.

Proposed buyout will get messy, but could have big rewards.

Redmond under fire for Vista search feature.

Virtual Earth 3D models of cities added to Windows Live map system.

Not everyone at the search engine is comfortable with life under Microsoft, say reports.

Redmond legal machine targets 55 online sellers.

Movers and stinkers from the world of business

Rumours are flowing about a possible Facebook takeover now that the Yahoo deal seems over. More reason to take down those drunken photos?.

Exchange Online and SharePoint Online betas launch.

Jeff Raikes to retire in September.

Everything going 'according to plan'.

From Silicon Valley to Station X during the Second World War, why Romania is teeming with software developers, and Zhongguancun in China where Microsoft is building its Chinese headquarters.

This week we examine a few of those true 'killer apps,' and what they have meant to computing

Microsoft has responded to public criticism of its User Account Control (UAC) system, and has confirmed that it will not classify the reported issue as a security vulnerability.

Redmond giant better off alone, say analysts.

Company promises to open up to outside developers.

Redmond maintains $44bn price tag is 'full and fair'.

Investment values Facebook at US$15bn.