The business press got mixed messages from Microsoft today.
From the Wall Street Journal (subscription only):
Microsoft Confirms Vista Schedule
Microsoft Corp. said it sees no impediment to shipping Windows Vista on time.
Kevin Johnson, co-president of the division that includes Windows, said Thursday the company has test versions of the operating system in the hands of millions of users. So far, nothing has turned up to keep the product from shipping to business customers in November and to consumers in January as planned, Mr. Johnson said at a meeting for analysts.
U.S. Stocks Slide on Earnings, Possible Microsoft Vista Delay
Technology stocks slid after Microsoft Co-President Kevin Johnson said the world’s largest software company will ship Vista, postponed in March, when it’s ready.
Who do you want to believe?
Ed Bott 