items tagged with Operating Systems
No Vista Inside for Intel
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-06-26 06:56:53
Upgrade to Windows Vista? No thanks, says Intel according to an insider. The chip giant apparently has no plans to upgrade 80,000 employees from XP to Vista, in what must be a painful blow to Microsoft.
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-06-26 06:56:53
Upgrade to Windows Vista? No thanks, says Intel according to an insider. The chip giant apparently has no plans to upgrade 80,000 employees from XP to Vista, in what must be a painful blow to Microsoft.
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Windows XP: The party's over - or is it?
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-06-24 18:27:15
Microsoft's rolling down the shutters on Windows XP next Monday, but if you're desperate for additional licences there will be ways and means. Furthermore, the company has said it will continue to provide security updates and other critical patches until April 2014.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-06-24 18:27:15
Microsoft's rolling down the shutters on Windows XP next Monday, but if you're desperate for additional licences there will be ways and means. Furthermore, the company has said it will continue to provide security updates and other critical patches until April 2014.
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XP's last chance saloon at Dell
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-24 01:27:49
Windows XP is on its way out, though Dell will still provide it at a price. But be quick - your options are rapidly disappearing.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-24 01:27:49
Windows XP is on its way out, though Dell will still provide it at a price. But be quick - your options are rapidly disappearing.
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Google Android mobiles face lengthy delays
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-06-23 06:54:02
According to an article in the Wall Street Journal the much hyped mobile phones powered by open source Android software will not be arriving this year as expected. What's more, it seems that application compatibility could be a problem as developers get increasingly frustrated with Google.
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2008-06-23 06:54:02
According to an article in the Wall Street Journal the much hyped mobile phones powered by open source Android software will not be arriving this year as expected. What's more, it seems that application compatibility could be a problem as developers get increasingly frustrated with Google.
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Installing applications on Linux
Written By: Hamish Taylor
Section: Apexing the Linux learning curve
Category: Linux for Learners
2008-06-23 00:14:08
In my last article I talked about changing Linux so that software updates come from your ISPs local Linux mirror, which may not count towards your monthly download allowance. In this article I'll chat about how to install applications.
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Written By: Hamish Taylor
Section: Apexing the Linux learning curve
Category: Linux for Learners
2008-06-23 00:14:08
In my last article I talked about changing Linux so that software updates come from your ISPs local Linux mirror, which may not count towards your monthly download allowance. In this article I'll chat about how to install applications.
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Goodbye to Bill Gates on June 27... but it’s not goodbye forever!
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-06-22 07:24:26
Bill Gates stops his “day to day” work at Microsoft on Friday June 27, to focus on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and its work in health, vaccines, education and more. But he remains Microsoft’s Chairman – and its largest single shareholder – so he won’t be too far away if Steve Ballmer wants to have a chat!
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-06-22 07:24:26
Bill Gates stops his “day to day” work at Microsoft on Friday June 27, to focus on the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and its work in health, vaccines, education and more. But he remains Microsoft’s Chairman – and its largest single shareholder – so he won’t be too far away if Steve Ballmer wants to have a chat!
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PowerPC users deserve perfected Leopard - poll
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-16 04:57:48
It seems I was right when I suggested owners of PowerPC-based Macs would be unhappy with the news that Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard looks like being an Intel-only release. A new poll reveals that PPC users want Snow Leopard badly.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-16 04:57:48
It seems I was right when I suggested owners of PowerPC-based Macs would be unhappy with the news that Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard looks like being an Intel-only release. A new poll reveals that PPC users want Snow Leopard badly.
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USB device enables Mac OS X to run on common PCs
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-16 02:52:12
Move over Psystar - the EFiX development team claims to have created a USB device that allows the installation and use of Mac OS X on non-Apple PCs. What's more, it is supposed to enable users to to install Mac OS X straight out of the box!
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-16 02:52:12
Move over Psystar - the EFiX development team claims to have created a USB device that allows the installation and use of Mac OS X on non-Apple PCs. What's more, it is supposed to enable users to to install Mac OS X straight out of the box!
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Apple going all-in for Intel with OS X 10.6?
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-12 00:42:32
Rumours that Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard is to be the first Intel-only version of Apple's operating system have been bolstered but not 100 percent confirmed. What's the latest?
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-12 00:42:32
Rumours that Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard is to be the first Intel-only version of Apple's operating system have been bolstered but not 100 percent confirmed. What's the latest?
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Apple Snow Leopard Server to pounce on enterprise: preview
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Enterprise
2008-06-11 00:18:38
With Apple showing a renewed interest in the enterprise, it should be no surprise that Apple will be releasing a server version of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Some of the features being touted are designed to make this OS an attractive alternative for business servers.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Enterprise
2008-06-11 00:18:38
With Apple showing a renewed interest in the enterprise, it should be no surprise that Apple will be releasing a server version of Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard. Some of the features being touted are designed to make this OS an attractive alternative for business servers.
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OS X “Snow Leopard” proves real, after all: previewed at WWDC
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-06-09 22:33:16
Despite the doubt some of my journalistic colleagues expressed over the chance that Apple might decide to preview the next version of OS X, dubbed “Snow Leopard”, at the WWDC, it has happened! OS X 10.5 Leopard owners can rest easy, however: it won’t arrive for at least one year.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-06-09 22:33:16
Despite the doubt some of my journalistic colleagues expressed over the chance that Apple might decide to preview the next version of OS X, dubbed “Snow Leopard”, at the WWDC, it has happened! OS X 10.5 Leopard owners can rest easy, however: it won’t arrive for at least one year.
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Adobe file flaw fixed by 10.5.4?
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-05 22:29:07
The file corruption bug in Adobe Photoshop CS3 that (re)surfaced when Mac OS X 10.5.3 arrived may be fixed by 10.5.4.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-05 22:29:07
The file corruption bug in Adobe Photoshop CS3 that (re)surfaced when Mac OS X 10.5.3 arrived may be fixed by 10.5.4.
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Why I don't believe TUAW's 10.6 rumour
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-05 01:34:26
Mac OS X 10.6 in January 2009? No way!
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-06-05 01:34:26
Mac OS X 10.6 in January 2009? No way!
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Microsoft plays catch-up with Kidaro
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-05-26 21:40:43
The news that Microsoft intends to incorporate Kidaro's virtualisation technologies into Microsoft Optimized Desktop Pack (MDOP) is a bit of a yawn: haven't we seen this all before?
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-05-26 21:40:43
The news that Microsoft intends to incorporate Kidaro's virtualisation technologies into Microsoft Optimized Desktop Pack (MDOP) is a bit of a yawn: haven't we seen this all before?
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Mac 'cloner' Psystar pushes peck of pickled patches
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-05-21 00:29:10
Psystar, the company that caused a stir by offering a low-cost computer running Mac OS X, is now providing a range of software patches via its web site. Will Apple finally respond?
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-05-21 00:29:10
Psystar, the company that caused a stir by offering a low-cost computer running Mac OS X, is now providing a range of software patches via its web site. Will Apple finally respond?
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Another XP SP3 issue surfaces
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-05-20 00:39:12
While many people have found Service Pack 3 to be a painless update for Windows XP, the list of issues experienced by some users continues to grow.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-05-20 00:39:12
While many people have found Service Pack 3 to be a painless update for Windows XP, the list of issues experienced by some users continues to grow.
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25 years to fix an open source bug
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-05-12 16:27:09
The open source community often claims to be able to find and fix bugs more quickly than closed development teams can, partly due to the number of pairs of eyes that can scrutinise the code. But that doesn't mean every fault is fixed quickly: how does a quarter-century old bug grab you?
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2008-05-12 16:27:09
The open source community often claims to be able to find and fix bugs more quickly than closed development teams can, partly due to the number of pairs of eyes that can scrutinise the code. But that doesn't mean every fault is fixed quickly: how does a quarter-century old bug grab you?
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XP SP3 rollout begins in earnest
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-05-06 17:40:49
Windows XP Service Pack 3 is now available via Windows Update.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2008-05-06 17:40:49
Windows XP Service Pack 3 is now available via Windows Update.
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OpenSolaris opens for business
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2008-05-05 19:55:17
The first supported release of the OpenSolaris operating system has arrived.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Open Source
2008-05-05 19:55:17
The first supported release of the OpenSolaris operating system has arrived.
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Microsoft Hyper-V jumps to hyperspace to arrive early
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-05-03 02:37:19
Microsoft’s Hyper-V hypervisor and virtualisation technology is coming early – but given the stuff ups with XP SP3 and Vista SP1, would you trust it – or stick with VMWare or Citrix instead?
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2008-05-03 02:37:19
Microsoft’s Hyper-V hypervisor and virtualisation technology is coming early – but given the stuff ups with XP SP3 and Vista SP1, would you trust it – or stick with VMWare or Citrix instead?
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