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Photos: Bill Gates, a photo biography

Photos: Bill Gates, a photo biography

Just days before he finally hangs up his hat as Microsoft's figurehead and inspiration (on 27 June), ZDNet.com.au looks back at Bill Gates' career over the past 30 years.

23/06/2008 12:47 PM

Windows Mobile 6.1 screenshots

Windows Mobile 6.1 screenshots  Image Gallery

Windows Mobile 6.1 may not be available in Australia until August, but that doesn't mean we can't take a peek.

03/04/2008 04:35 PM

Mock OS X: Five ways to make your PC more like a Mac

If you're suffering from envy of your Apple compadres, here's a few quick tips for tricking out Windows to look like your fruity friends.

21/01/2008 05:41 PM

Format wars: the tech that should have won

Format wars: the tech that should have won

Did you love Laserdisc? Were you bonkers over Betamax? Do you cry yourself to sleep because BeOS never hit the big time? Fret no more -- superdork Captain Tech is here to travel back in time and save the format losers that should have triumphed.

27/12/2007 12:15 PM

Leopard vs Vista

What's inside Mac OS 10.5 Leopard and Windows Vista? Here's a rundown of the features offered by each.

02/11/2007 03:08 PM

Inside Mac OS X Leopard

Inside Mac OS X Leopard  Image Gallery

The latest Mac system software features a slicker look and wide array of new features.

26/10/2007 12:22 PM

Should I choose Palm or Windows Mobile?

Should I choose Palm or Windows Mobile?

There may be many more Windows Mobile devices than Palm OS ones these days, but there's still a choice to be made between the two when shopping for a new handheld.

26/04/2007 01:04 PM

Windows Mobile 6  Image Gallery

Announced slightly earlier than expected, Microsoft took the wraps off its new mobile operating system, Windows Mobile 6. We have pictures of some of the new features, so take a peek at what could be on your next smart phone or PDA.

12/02/2007 01:43 PM

How to repartition Windows XP for Windows Vista  Image Gallery

It's possible to keep your working copy of Windows XP and perform a clean install of Windows Vista. Here's how.

06/02/2007 05:02 PM

Windows Vista: past and future

Jeff Putt of Microsoft Australia discusses the future of Vista, and looks at the hardware hits (and misses) that have accompanied their operating systems.

02/02/2007 02:31 PM

Photos: Fellows lifts the veil on Vista

Windows Vista was officially launched at the The Museum of Contemporary Art of Sydney. It was also an unofficial handover of sorts from outgoing Microsoft Australia managing director Steve Vamos to Tracey Fellows, who starts her stint next week.

31/01/2007 10:40 AM

Photos: Australians XPerience new Vista  Image Gallery

Windows Vista was officially released in Australia at midnight. At Harvey Norman's Alexandria, Sydney store, the first official copy of Vista Ultimate -- autographed, rock star-style, by Bill Gates -- was sold to tech professional William Tsang.

30/01/2007 03:26 AM

Windows Vista: Versions compared

CNET.com.au compares the various Vista editions to show you which features are included in each.

29/01/2007 11:20 AM

Upgrading to Vista: 5 burning questions

With the specter of Windows Vista looming, there are surprisingly still many questions on the minds of the average consumer. We decided answer the top five questions about the new operating system.

23/01/2007 03:18 PM

FAQ: Getting a handle on Windows Vista

From features and requirements to versions and release dates, here is everything you need to know about the new update to the dominant operating system.

30/11/2006 11:40 AM

Vista gets the shutter bug  Image Gallery

Windows Vista has lots of new photography features, but not all of Microsoft's ideas are clicking with digital shutterbugs.

25/10/2006 12:09 PM

Inside Mac OS 10.5 Leopard  Image Gallery

Although it won't be in stores until autumn 2007, Steve Jobs has given the world a preview of the next Apple operating system.

14/08/2006 10:33 AM

Apple harvests new products  Image Gallery

The Moscone Center in San Francisco plays host to Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference as attendees get a glimpse of new products from Steve Jobs and other Apple honchos.

08/08/2006 10:12 AM

Windows Vista pros and cons

What you'll love and hate about Windows Vista.

13/06/2006 05:21 PM

Inside Windows Vista beta 2  Image Gallery

We take a detailed look at the features of Microsoft's Windows Vista operating system, which include improved security options, "gadgets" and integrated search.

24/05/2006 11:53 AM

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