items tagged with Windows
Brits to test life without Windows
Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2009-05-13 02:42:35
Two British IT workers are planning to spend a month without Windows, using GNU/Linux instead in a project designed to see whether "the Linux operating system is capable of delivering the function and style of delivery that an established Windows user can adapt to easily."
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Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Open Sauce
Category: Linux Blog
2009-05-13 02:42:35
Two British IT workers are planning to spend a month without Windows, using GNU/Linux instead in a project designed to see whether "the Linux operating system is capable of delivering the function and style of delivery that an established Windows user can adapt to easily."
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Mac OS X 10.5.7 finally arrives: dozens of security fixes
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-05-12 23:39:01
Well, it's finally here. Mac OS X 10.5.7 delivers a swag of bug fixes, including many with security implications. There's a corresponding security update for 10.4 Tiger.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Core Dump
Category: Apple and anything else
2009-05-12 23:39:01
Well, it's finally here. Mac OS X 10.5.7 delivers a swag of bug fixes, including many with security implications. There's a corresponding security update for 10.4 Tiger.
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Windows 7 launch date “sort-of” revealed
Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2009-05-12 11:40:32
Although Microsoft has been officially saying that Windows 7 would launch “3 years” after the general availability of its predecessor, Windows Vista, thus signifying a January 2010 release timeframe, Microsoft has now announced it expects Windows 7 to launch before 2009’s “holiday season” in a move that has been long expected.
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Written By: Alex Zaharov-Reutt
Section: Fuzzy Logic
Category: The gadget blog
2009-05-12 11:40:32
Although Microsoft has been officially saying that Windows 7 would launch “3 years” after the general availability of its predecessor, Windows Vista, thus signifying a January 2010 release timeframe, Microsoft has now announced it expects Windows 7 to launch before 2009’s “holiday season” in a move that has been long expected.
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Kerio MailServer adds Ubuntu, Debian support
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-05-12 03:10:10
Kerio MailServer 6.7 features a global address list, support for Ubuntu and Debian Linux, and speedy migration from other IMAP servers.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-05-12 03:10:10
Kerio MailServer 6.7 features a global address list, support for Ubuntu and Debian Linux, and speedy migration from other IMAP servers.
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AVG releases malware solution for Linux
Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-05-10 23:36:20
AVG has released a new anti-malware solution for Linux which combines email and file server protection in a single distribution package.
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Written By: Peter Dinham
Section: Information technology news
Category: Security
2009-05-10 23:36:20
AVG has released a new anti-malware solution for Linux which combines email and file server protection in a single distribution package.
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Enabling Windows XP mode (XPM) under Windows 7RC
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-05-07 02:09:03
One last-minute announcement before Windows 7RC came out was the introduction of an embedded virtual Windows XP environment. Yet, anyone who has installed Windows 7RC might be scratching their head wondering just where it is. Let me tell you.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Information technology news
Category: Software
2009-05-07 02:09:03
One last-minute announcement before Windows 7RC came out was the introduction of an embedded virtual Windows XP environment. Yet, anyone who has installed Windows 7RC might be scratching their head wondering just where it is. Let me tell you.
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Windows 7 on an entry level netbook: first look
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-05-04 06:47:02
You've read all about Windows 7RC, but how does it really perform in practice? I wanted to know too so I loaded it on a modern Acer Aspire One netbook.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-05-04 06:47:02
You've read all about Windows 7RC, but how does it really perform in practice? I wanted to know too so I loaded it on a modern Acer Aspire One netbook.
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Installing Ubuntu Netbook Remix from a USB stick
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-05-03 21:15:24
Most netbooks do not ship with an optical drive. Here is how you can make your own bootable USB memory stick with Ubuntu Netbook Remix - the special netbook-optimised version of Canonical's Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope and try out the newest and hottest operating system available today.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-05-03 21:15:24
Most netbooks do not ship with an optical drive. Here is how you can make your own bootable USB memory stick with Ubuntu Netbook Remix - the special netbook-optimised version of Canonical's Ubuntu 9.04 Jaunty Jackalope and try out the newest and hottest operating system available today.
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Linux breaks through one percent web share
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-05-03 19:50:37
Windows' continuing loss of web share is primarily to the benefit of Mac OS X, though Linux and mobile platforms are also picking up share.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2009-05-03 19:50:37
Windows' continuing loss of web share is primarily to the benefit of Mac OS X, though Linux and mobile platforms are also picking up share.
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Installing Windows 7 from a USB flash stick
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-05-02 20:45:24
Microsoft has made Windows 7 release candidate 1 available. Yet, it is a DVD image - what if you want to try it on a netbook or an ultra-slim laptop without a built-in optical drive? Here is how to make a bootable USB memory stick to install it from.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-05-02 20:45:24
Microsoft has made Windows 7 release candidate 1 available. Yet, it is a DVD image - what if you want to try it on a netbook or an ultra-slim laptop without a built-in optical drive? Here is how to make a bootable USB memory stick to install it from.
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Ubuntu 9.04 Boot Times
Written By: Hamish Taylor
Section: Apexing the Linux learning curve
Category: Linux for Learners
2009-04-30 01:01:16
Charles Dickens wrote that "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times". I have a feeling that he wasn’t referring to computer operating system boot times, but that's what I’m going to discuss today. More specifically Ubuntu 9.04's boot times.
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Written By: Hamish Taylor
Section: Apexing the Linux learning curve
Category: Linux for Learners
2009-04-30 01:01:16
Charles Dickens wrote that "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times". I have a feeling that he wasn’t referring to computer operating system boot times, but that's what I’m going to discuss today. More specifically Ubuntu 9.04's boot times.
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And the loser is... Internet Explorer
Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-29 07:04:35
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Written By: Davey Winder
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-29 07:04:35
Want to know what the most used Windows applications are, based on a real-time survey of 75,000 software tracked volunteers?
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Demigod Review – 50-foot man-castle rampage
Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2009-04-29 00:13:56
Ever had one of those dreams where you are a giant, towering over your minions, stomping on the enemy and generally wreaking havoc on your way to becoming an all powerful god? Or is that just me?
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Written By: Mike Bantick
Section: Radioactive IT
Category: Gaming and Entertainment tech blog
2009-04-29 00:13:56
Ever had one of those dreams where you are a giant, towering over your minions, stomping on the enemy and generally wreaking havoc on your way to becoming an all powerful god? Or is that just me?
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AutoRun curtailed in Windows 7 RC; XP, Vista to follow suit
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-28 19:25:47
Microsoft has decided to significantly curtail Windows' AutoRun feature in order to help curtail the spread of malware. The change will appear in the Windows 7 Release Candidate and will also be applied to XP and Vista.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-28 19:25:47
Microsoft has decided to significantly curtail Windows' AutoRun feature in order to help curtail the spread of malware. The change will appear in the Windows 7 Release Candidate and will also be applied to XP and Vista.
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Are Linux netbooks becoming extinct?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-28 07:38:28
The netbook ought to have been the domain of Linux. It certainly started that way, with the inaugural 7" ASUS Eee Linux PC sporting Xandros. Then Windows XP came back into vogue and the vendors backed away. Both ASUS and Dell confirmed today that Linux features little in their future plans.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-28 07:38:28
The netbook ought to have been the domain of Linux. It certainly started that way, with the inaugural 7" ASUS Eee Linux PC sporting Xandros. Then Windows XP came back into vogue and the vendors backed away. Both ASUS and Dell confirmed today that Linux features little in their future plans.
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Another week, another Firefox update
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-27 20:38:44
Just days after the previous release, a Firefox update fixes another critical security issue.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-27 20:38:44
Just days after the previous release, a Firefox update fixes another critical security issue.
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Android netbooks to strong ARM and smash Wintel Atom?
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-27 04:08:54
Inexpensive Android netbooks running the same low-powered ARM processor found in the iPhone will be on the market within three months. The question on the lips of many is can they break the strangle-hold of Microsoft Windows and Intel Atom on the netbook and wider PC market?
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Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-27 04:08:54
Inexpensive Android netbooks running the same low-powered ARM processor found in the iPhone will be on the market within three months. The question on the lips of many is can they break the strangle-hold of Microsoft Windows and Intel Atom on the netbook and wider PC market?
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Time is ripe for Microsoft to buy Novell
Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-24 21:13:50
This week was a historic one for Microsoft with the firm reporting its biggest drop in both quarterly profits and revenue in its 23-year history as a public entity.
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Written By: Sam Varghese
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-24 21:13:50
This week was a historic one for Microsoft with the firm reporting its biggest drop in both quarterly profits and revenue in its 23-year history as a public entity.
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Critical bug - and more - fixed in Firefox 3.0.9
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-22 18:59:31
A new version of the popular Firefox browser fixes several security flaws and other bugs. This time, only one of the security issues is rated critical.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-22 18:59:31
A new version of the popular Firefox browser fixes several security flaws and other bugs. This time, only one of the security issues is rated critical.
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April a big month for Microsoft security updates
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-14 20:57:53
It's a busy month for Windows administrators, as Microsoft has released eight security bulletins addressing more than 20 vulnerabilities. Five of the bulletins are rated 'critical'.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-14 20:57:53
It's a busy month for Windows administrators, as Microsoft has released eight security bulletins addressing more than 20 vulnerabilities. Five of the bulletins are rated 'critical'.
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