Microsoft Corp buoyed by strong sales of its Office and server software to businesses.

Software issues are snother knock on the machine that Microsoft has struggled to sell.

Including a failure to predict changing customers' needs and developing new software.

Microsoft is updating its Windows software for cellphones to accommodate larger devices and make it easier for motorists to reduce distractions while driving.

Microsoft Corp. is reportedly considering Alan Mulally as a replacement for CEO Steve Ballmer.

Novell claimed Microsoft undermined WordPerfect writing program in favor of its own Word program.

Release in Japan of PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will lag far behind U.S. and European releases.

Microsoft is making its Xbox Music streaming service available even to those who don't use Windows 8.

Deal offers both companies a chance to meld their software and hardware into a cohesive package.

Deal marks major step in Microsoft's push to transform itself into a more versatile and nimble company.