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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

Macs: Intel and Windows inside

Boot Camp makes it possible to run Windows XP natively on Intel-based Macs. Will the software bring more people over to the Apple Computer side?

06/04/2006 10:57 AM

Installing Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp  Image Gallery

What the PC-to-Apple application looks like once it's on your desktop. See photos here.

06/04/2006 09:43 AM

An inside look at Windows Vista

Now set to ship in January 2007, Windows Vista will be Microsoft's first major operating system release since it introduced Windows XP in 2001.

23/03/2006 11:34 AM

Photos: Vista's got game  Image Gallery

CNET's GameSpot takes an in-depth look at the new operating system from the perspective of a hard-core PC gamer.

23/03/2006 11:34 AM

Photos: Vista rates your PC  Image Gallery

The next version of Windows will grade performance. You'll have to decide whether to buy a new hard drive.

16/03/2006 02:30 PM

Photos: Windows Live beta  Image Gallery

CNET reviews the Windows Live beta, with images of its newsfeeds, image search, and other features.

13/03/2006 03:30 PM

Apple Mac OS X on x86: a first test

Steve Jobs might not approve, but Apple's latest operating system can be installed on any x86 hardware. How well does it function? Read our preliminary labs test to find out.

16/11/2005 11:46 AM

Photos: Installing Windows Vista  Image Gallery

The long, long road to installing Windows Vista.

07/11/2005 05:58 PM

Microsoft's two major new software betas: Windows Vista and IE 7

Check out our First Takes of the beta software for Microsoft's upcoming operating system and browser.

29/07/2005 11:51 AM

Windows XP resource centre

Everything you need to know about Windows XP is here, including the latest Windows nightmares, the inside story on XP SP2's security, and links to downloads, reviews and Microsoft's own resources.

12/11/2004 12:50 PM

CNET.com.au's Media Center Superguide

CNET.com.au examines exactly what Media Center has to offer you.

13/10/2004 04:28 PM

Media Center 2005 -- What do you get?

Looking for a quick lowdown on what you get with the Australian version of Microsoft's brand-new Media Center 2005 OS? Look no further.

13/10/2004 03:29 PM

Windows XP SP2: almost here

Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) promises serious security fixes, and it's almost here. But you may not want to jump on it too fast. We'll tell you why.

09/08/2004 10:06 AM

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