Redmond's research finds 95 per cent of customers back alliance.
But most UK customers happy with quality and reliability.
Virtualisation touted for servers and desktops.
Most important software trend in decades, says IDC.
Widens customer choice, says analyst firm.
Deal covers consumer electronics, hardware, and Linux/Unix platforms.
Almost a year on the issue is still burning.
Gartner predicts competing bids from other vendors.
You'll be able to open PDFs from within Office 2007, as Microsoft promises to add new file compatibility to Word..
Chip giant selects LSI to supply technology for servers and workstations.
Solaris gains x86 momentum.
Tough questions facing cable operators.
But compatible handset supply remains a problem.
A good reputation pays off.
Yahoo Japan among latest adopters.
People are the weakest link, claims study.
But x86 server demand drives growth.
'Fundamental new architecture' promises major speed boost.
ABI Research predicts huge potential for white-label video providers.
