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..

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.

Some of the people on this list are successful billionaires, Some Nobel prize winners or high-tech nomads. However, some individuals are weird even by geek standards.

Things that make you go aaaargh, including Vista, Bluetooth and other things that may or may not make you mad

Chipmaker reflects on four decades.

Industry reflects on 60th anniversary of invention.

Testing of release candidate not helped by beta upgrade, say developers. Testers have been told to turn around and go back to Vista for better results.

Attack posted for Office conversion tool fixed last week.

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

A new report is predicting a slow market for enterprise adoption of Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7 release..

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.

Movers and stinkers from the world of business

Supercomputer tops professional player for first time.

Ballmer gives board three weeks.

Company gives up on HD-DVD.

Phoney video used to push malware.

Users will see little difference in free, commercial apps.

Streaming media flaw used to push malware.

Real promises to patch hole as soon as possible.

Redmond takes heat for 'covert' updates.