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• Microsoft Rings Its Own Bell The big(ger) dog gets growly.
• Top Ten Worst Uses for Windows Some are silly, others border on criminally negligent.
• Windows Update Servers Beat Mac OS X, Ubuntu Apple's update service takes second with 99.9% uptime, Ubuntu, 98.6%.
• Microsoft Plugs Nine Holes in Windows, DNS, SQL It's among the vendors patching a multiplatform DNS vulnerability.
• Microsoft Warns Users of Coming Update to WU Preannounces update after customers raised Cain over 'stealth' upgrade last year.
• XP SP3 to Reach Most Users 'Shortly,' Says Microsoft Vendor plans to flip the Automatic Updates switch soon on last XP upgrade.
• Windows XP: Dead or Just Resting? Analysis: It seems XP -- like Bill Gates -- is still alive and kicking.
• New Survey: Vista Cleans Mac OSX's Clock In absolute numbers, figures from Net Applications are not particularly impressive.
• Microsoft SharePoint Popularity Comes with Issues Analysts say software has holes, issues that need evaluation before rollouts.
• Windows XP, Vista--and Windows 7? Readers debate merits of XP and Vista, and speculate on Microsoft's upcoming Windows 7.
• A Requiem for Windows XP InfoWorld's contributors remember the pros, and a few cons, of the most popular version of Windows to date.
• Using Vista Instead of XP Is Dumb Pick the best possible Windows -- not Vista SP1.
• Last OS Standing: Make the Most of Windows Vista Now that Windows XP is no longer being sold by Microsoft, PC users will be stuck with Windows Vista. Here's a roundup of PC World's best tips for making Vista easier to use.
• Microsoft Patches its XP Patch A free tool repairs PCs impaired by the XP SP3 update and a conflict with Symantec's software.
• Ten Tools to Make Windows Shine Add a layer of protection against spyware, stop Kaspersky's annoying audio alerts, and hide your files and folders. Plus: More fixes for the pesky Insert key.
• Windows XP Departs: Good Riddance or Sad Farewell? Two of PC World's most opinionated editors weigh in on whether Microsoft Windows XP's departure is bad for PC users or the best thing that could happen to computing.
• Microsoft VP Confirms Windows 7 Ship Date: January 2010 Microsoft VP also says Vista compatibility issues won't be repeated.
• Tool Syncs Windows Data, iPhone Mark/Space has introduced a Windows version of its data transfer software, The Missing Sync for iPhone.
• Vista Service Pack Patched Microsoft has posted a reliability update for Windows Vista SP1, fixing bugs that stalled large apps.
• Firefox 3, Internet TV, Gates Retrospective Readers discuss Firefox's 17 million downloads, 5 reasons to watch TV on the Web, and 10 pivotal moments in Bill Gates' Microsoft career.
• Answers to Vista Users' Nagging Questions Should you revert to XP? How can you make Vista navigation more XP-like? And why doesn't System Restore restore your system? Our Answer Line columnist solves these Windows mysteries.
• XP's Window Is About to Close I can't believe I'm writing this, but...now is the time to buy Windows! Windows XP, that is, and no, I'm not abandoning OS X...
• After Bill Gates, Five Possible Futures for Microsoft Bill Gates' Impending Retirement Comes at a Major Crossroads for the Company. InfoWorld Sketches Out Five Paths the Software Giant May Take
• Windows XP Retirement a 'Non-Issue' for Corporate Customers They'll still be able to get their hands on it, even though consumers soon won't.
• FAQ: XP Deathwatch, T Minus 1 Week Dell gives XP a final chance but after June 30, the 'XP tax' kicks in.