Saturday, November 14, 2009 - Page updated at 04:53 p.m.

Windows 7: Microsoft's big, uncertain bet

Microsoft launches its flagship product into an uncertain technology landscape.

Windows 7

Windows 7 Q&A with Microsoft's Christopher Flores. Read the Q&A

A: Windows 7 is designed with one thing in mind, simplification of common tasks. Chris Flores

More Windows 7

Sharon Chan on what's at stake | Brier Dudley's review of Windows7

Talton: We all have something riding on Window's success

Microsoft starts selling PCs direct through Web | Gallery: Windows 7 launch

LINKSYS

Cisco Linksys WRT400 router, for 802.11n Read story

Latest AP Business news

Updated at 05:11 p.m.

Bernard Madoff's jacket, watch auctioned in NYC

Study suggests costs rise under health care bill

Govt: Medicare paid $47 billion in suspect claims

Survey shows spike in 1st-time homebuyers

Neb. meatpacker sued over handling of layoffs

FHA boss: FHA is not the new subprime

Hawaii's famed white sandy beaches are shrinking

Ford: union concerns resolved at Kansas City plant

GM: 37 pct of US Saab dealerships to close

Obama boosts hopes for free trade in Asia-Pacific

An 802.11n upgrade could make a big difference

If you're working within a budget, the first thing to ask about any new technology is "Do I really need this?" When it comes to using the new 802.11n equipment for your home Wi-Fi network, the answer — with a few exceptions (which I'll get to shortly) — is an enthusiastic "yes."

Retailers opening doors on Thanksgiving Day

Google makes concessions on digital book deal

Critics want to block Comcast-NBC deal

Google submits revised book settlement

Q&A | Operating-system question is complex

Dollar General IPO is a keeper; shares climb 8%

U.S. sells more exports but imports even more

Madoff's personal belongings up for auction

NASA on track for Monday space shuttle launch

Rich buying again, but middle class still hurting

Airbus military transporter cleared for testing

Special section: Northwest's top companies

Our 18th annual analysis of the Northwest's best performers produced two firsts: Only 87 companies qualified for ranking, and we had our first three-time winner.

Database: Stats for top NW companies

Flir comes in at No. 1

Q&A about this year's rankings

Photo gallery

Layoff Ledger

Layoffs of 20 employees or more at companies in Washington.
To see all layoffs by company go to the database; or send a tip about layoff news.

Microsoft's job cuts 'complete' — for now

Recession has cost state one of every 20 jobs

AP business & technology wire

Hawaii's famed white sandy beaches are shrinking

Bernard Madoff's jacket, watch auctioned in NYC

Study suggests costs rise under health care bill