We provide the commentary on a bruising eight-round battle between Vista and Tiger.

What will you be buying, using and drooling over this year? Tim Dean looks at the astounding products and technologies due to hit in the next 12 months.

It was touted as the next big thing from Microsoft. But is Microsoft’s storage strategy in tatters?

At Microsoft’s grand unveiling of Office Beta 2, Vista and Longhorn, we ask why it’s being so bullish about this release.

Jon Honeyball gets close to the next bona fide beta of Windows, gets in deep with printer ink coverage and still finds time to buy some new computers.

Vista logo programme to guide users to Vista capable hardware and software.

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

Windows boss Jim Allchin backtracks on security remarks.

Microsoft co-president Jim Allchin makes interesting claim.

Rival security firm Sophos claims it is having no problems with PatchGuard.

It took less time to fight and win the second world war than to develop Windows Vista. Tim Dean looks at all Microsoft has achieved in that time.

'Development work is done,' claims Microsoft.

Microsoft left red faced after live hacking demonstration.

Users of pirated Vista copies limited to internet browsing.

First Vista release candidate

Updated release candidate build

Updated release candidate build

Security features prevent competition and limit innovation, vendor alleges.

"But you know, underneath it all it's still Windows," mocks Apple executive.

November debut could be pushed back, say analysts.