Intel powered, MS DOS device evolved into $200bn industry.

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

Move mirrors Dell's Alienware purchase.

Free upgrades aim to keep holiday PC sales alive.

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

CES keynote brings migration and gaming systems.

Much hyped entertainment PC platform in need of a reality check.

Universal code version 'too expensive' to produce.

WS-Man compliance tool aims to frustrate Intel's vPro.

New OS will not be the silver bullet that reignites worldwide PC sales.

Software as a service model still requires thick client, chipmaker argues.

All day battery life now scheduled for 2008 arrival.

Regulators and operators look to tame the open beast.

Desktop Linux version pushed backed to September.

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

Solid state 1GB and 2GB drives target low cost computers.

Wonderboy reinstated as chief exec to halt decline.

Single platform to ensure interoperability between Zune, mobile phone and PC.

No virtual Vista Basic or Premium after all.

Better margins in integrated systems, not 1u boxes.