Microsoft to restructure Windows engineering unit
Seattle PI | at | by Mike
Microsoft announced plans Thursday to reshape the internal structure of its Windows engineering division, trying to set the stage for smoother operations after the upcoming release of the delayed Windows Vista.
Separately, the company's shares reached their highest closing price since November 2004, finishing trading up 2.5 percent, at $28.22. The rally follows recent milestones indicating that Microsoft is getting close to finishing Windows Vista after five years of development.
The dominant PC operating system is the Redmond company's biggest source of profit. Windows Vista is scheduled for release to businesses in November and to consumers in January.