Peaks, valleys and vistas - Microsoft.

The article discusses the Windows Vista computer operating system from Microsoft. The effect of the Internet on Microsoft is discussed. Most users are expected not to upgrade to Vista, bust instead buy it only when they buy a new computer. Computing trends affecting Microsoft include open-source sof...

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Published in:	Economist Vol. 382; no. 8512; pp. 78 - 81
Format:	Article
Published:	Economist Newspaper Limited 1/20/2007
Subjects:	Microsoft operating systems Open source software Computer operating systems Microsoft Corp. Internet Microsoft software
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost

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Summary:	The article discusses the Windows Vista computer operating system from Microsoft. The effect of the Internet on Microsoft is discussed. Most users are expected not to upgrade to Vista, bust instead buy it only when they buy a new computer. Computing trends affecting Microsoft include open-source software, online computer applications, and the rise of software as a service.