This IDC update discusses details of many new strategies for PC industry players that were laid out in the month of May. Dell began the task of improving its recently tattered image by taking the anticipated plunge with AMD's server chips while also announcing plans to create some concept retail stores. Microsoft released PC system requirements to properly run its upcoming operating system, Windows Vista. AMD released more information about its digital home strategy, AMD Live!, including PC OEM partners. And a number of PC OEMs announced new notebooks as they look to capitalize on the growing portable PC market. The highlights for May are as follows: