Globalisation Institute says that to spur competition, operating systems should be purchased separately from desktop or mobile computers. But the think tank uses simple logic against complex marketing dynamics.... .. more »

For a week, I've pondered a question for which I cannot provide an answer. Now, I'd like to pose it to Microsoft Watch readers.... .. more »

We reach in and pull out interesting Microsoft news and commentary suitable for a dress down Friday.... .. more »

I heard an earful last night after my daughter's Girl Scouts meeting, as a group of tweens and teens chattered about how much they like Windows Live Hotmail. These young "digital natives" had something important to say about the future... .. more »

Earlier today, Microsoft released the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 beta to select testers and announced the imminent release of Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate 0.... .. more »

In July, I explained why a Microsoft acquisition of Facebook would be a bad idea. Would a stake in the company be any better? Perhaps an acquisition would make more sense after all.... .. more »