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The Zune team has been beefing up its software and courting artists like Common, a dashing MC with mainstream appeal who might just help make Zune — dare we say it?

— cool.

The next version of Microsoft Windows, the software that defines the computing experience for most people, will nag users much less than its much-maligned predecessor, Vista.

PC users will be able to begin testing the new edition early next year.

Microsoft Corp. is taking another step into the world of Web-based computing with a new system it's calling Windows Azure.

Tactics reminiscent of a close presidential race seem to be popping up in Microsoft Corp.'s rivalry with Apple Inc.

Microsoft Corp. said Monday that it is updating its Zune digital media player so the product can wirelessly download and stream songs when users have access to Wi-Fi networks.

Microsoft is launching a new campaign to try to get consumers and businesses to take a second look at Windows Vista, its much-maligned compu

Microsoft Corp. will begin selling its Office programs to consumers on a subscription basis starting mid-July, in a bid to reach thrifty PC buyers.

Windows XP, R.I.P. — at least for most buyers of new PCs. On Monday, Microsoft will stop selling copies of the operating system to retailers and computer manufacturers.

With Bill Gates planning to transition out of his day-to-day role at Microsoft starting next week, here’s a look at some of Microsoft’s hits and misses since it was founded in 1975.