Windows Vista Launched

After almost six years of development – and input from more than five million beta users – Microsoft finally released its Windows Vista operating system today, along with an updated version of its Office productivity suite.

Windows XP Arrives

Windows XP takes the best from Microsoft’s previous operating systems and combines them to provide a platform that is stable, versatile and customisable to allow one PC to be used by a number of people without disrupting other users’ set-ups.