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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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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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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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Back to the future: Windows 7 and its Windows XP Mode
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-25 08:29:24
Microsoft still can't shake the success of Windows XP. In a move that seems designed both to ensure backwards compatibility and to sway the Vista nay-sayers it has been revealed Microsoft’s impending Windows 7 operating system will include a virtualised Windows XP mode.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-25 08:29:24
Microsoft still can't shake the success of Windows XP. In a move that seems designed both to ensure backwards compatibility and to sway the Vista nay-sayers it has been revealed Microsoft’s impending Windows 7 operating system will include a virtualised Windows XP mode.
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The offensive Microsoft anti-Linux netbook offensive
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-21 10:52:27
Ever since the unexpected advent of netbooks – who would have expected low-powered computing to be such a winner – Microsoft has been working to push Linux out. Unlike Vista, Windows 7 will run effectively on a netbook. However, Microsoft have reminded us they’re a proprietary company with the offensive Windows 7 Starter Edition being limited to three apps only. Are they trying to insult us or what?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-21 10:52:27
Ever since the unexpected advent of netbooks – who would have expected low-powered computing to be such a winner – Microsoft has been working to push Linux out. Unlike Vista, Windows 7 will run effectively on a netbook. However, Microsoft have reminded us they’re a proprietary company with the offensive Windows 7 Starter Edition being limited to three apps only. Are they trying to insult us or what?
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The mystery of the missing Microsoft Exchange recipients
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-21 08:35:39
Any Microsoft Exchange admin will have heard at least once a user complain that someone can't be found in the global address list (GAL.) Forcing a rebuild doesn't work. It's a mystery - but it needn't be. Here's what happened to me and how I fixed it.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-21 08:35:39
Any Microsoft Exchange admin will have heard at least once a user complain that someone can't be found in the global address list (GAL.) Forcing a rebuild doesn't work. It's a mystery - but it needn't be. Here's what happened to me and how I fixed it.
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The site that rocked - Pirate Bay founders guilty
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-17 05:37:41
The Pirate Bay trial concluded today with the Swedish court reaching a guilty verdict. The four founders have been sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay SKr 30m in damages ($US 3.58m) to Warner Bros, Sony, EMI, Columbia Pictures and others.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-17 05:37:41
The Pirate Bay trial concluded today with the Swedish court reaching a guilty verdict. The four founders have been sentenced to a year in prison and ordered to pay SKr 30m in damages ($US 3.58m) to Warner Bros, Sony, EMI, Columbia Pictures and others.
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NSW Government not giving away Linux vs Microsoft details
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-16 07:54:25
The Government has been far from forthcoming when it comes to revealing any details behind the New South Wales (NSW) laptop tender choices. There are unanswered questions from Linux buffs, taxpayers, students and parents, and transparent Government advocates alike.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-16 07:54:25
The Government has been far from forthcoming when it comes to revealing any details behind the New South Wales (NSW) laptop tender choices. There are unanswered questions from Linux buffs, taxpayers, students and parents, and transparent Government advocates alike.
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Wolverine claws his way into your computer
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-15 01:07:10
Movie tie-ins aren’t a new advertising stunt, but I have to express my surprise when it comes to Wolverine RAM for your desktop or server!
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-15 01:07:10
Movie tie-ins aren’t a new advertising stunt, but I have to express my surprise when it comes to Wolverine RAM for your desktop or server!
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He's a Mac, he's a PC, but we're Linux
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-14 00:14:02
Earlier this year the Linux Foundation launched a competition for budding writers, film makers and just general Linux enthusiasts to make their own grassroots advertisement to compete with Apple’s highly-successful “I’m a Mac” series of adverts. The winner has now been announced.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-14 00:14:02
Earlier this year the Linux Foundation launched a competition for budding writers, film makers and just general Linux enthusiasts to make their own grassroots advertisement to compete with Apple’s highly-successful “I’m a Mac” series of adverts. The winner has now been announced.
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The 5 most epic computer Easter eggs
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-13 08:53:45
For most of us it's just been the Easter season, and what better way for an IT columnist to commemorate than with a collection of the most epic Easter eggs from both games and the serious side of the computer industry?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-13 08:53:45
For most of us it's just been the Easter season, and what better way for an IT columnist to commemorate than with a collection of the most epic Easter eggs from both games and the serious side of the computer industry?
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BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5 docs online
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-09 00:22:20
Research In Motion (RIM) have been keeping tight-lipped on just precisely when the highly-awaited BES 5 will be available, but it must be imminent with RIM today loading administration and migration manuals onto their web site, as well as an interactive demo.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-09 00:22:20
Research In Motion (RIM) have been keeping tight-lipped on just precisely when the highly-awaited BES 5 will be available, but it must be imminent with RIM today loading administration and migration manuals onto their web site, as well as an interactive demo.
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Bono selects RIM, rejects Apple, for U2 360 world tour
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Smart Phones
2009-04-08 19:23:31
Infamous post-punk rocker Bono has partnered with Research in Motion (RIM) to produce something special for the BlackBerry during U2's coming 360 world tour. It appears Apple missed the opportunity to promote the iPhone, with Bono saying RIM were more accommodating.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology Lifestyle
Category: Smart Phones
2009-04-08 19:23:31
Infamous post-punk rocker Bono has partnered with Research in Motion (RIM) to produce something special for the BlackBerry during U2's coming 360 world tour. It appears Apple missed the opportunity to promote the iPhone, with Bono saying RIM were more accommodating.
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The best looking Linux is nearly here - and it's not Ubuntu
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-08 07:46:32
Ubuntu Linux 9.04, otherwise known as Jaunty Jackalope, will be released later this month. Forget Windows 7, this is going to be the hottest operating software release of 2009. Yet, the muddy brown and orange theme doesn't do it for me which is why this time I'm eyeing off something else from Canonical's stable.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-08 07:46:32
Ubuntu Linux 9.04, otherwise known as Jaunty Jackalope, will be released later this month. Forget Windows 7, this is going to be the hottest operating software release of 2009. Yet, the muddy brown and orange theme doesn't do it for me which is why this time I'm eyeing off something else from Canonical's stable.
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Pricing revealed for Telstra mobile broadband shared plans
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-04-07 20:05:22
Last week I spilled the beans Telstra were about to announce new shared data plans for their range of NextG modems. This is a major plus for business users seeking to control costs but yet provide their workforce with mobile working options. The pricing has now been announced.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-04-07 20:05:22
Last week I spilled the beans Telstra were about to announce new shared data plans for their range of NextG modems. This is a major plus for business users seeking to control costs but yet provide their workforce with mobile working options. The pricing has now been announced.
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Telstra introducing group data plans for mobile broadband
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-04-05 07:17:05
The use of portable USB, or built-in, 3G modems with laptops is becoming increasingly common in today's highly online society. Yet, such service comes at a cost - for many, a disturbingly high cost. Telstra are soon to announce new group NextG data plans to help enterprises better manage their costs.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Telecommunications
Category: News
2009-04-05 07:17:05
The use of portable USB, or built-in, 3G modems with laptops is becoming increasingly common in today's highly online society. Yet, such service comes at a cost - for many, a disturbingly high cost. Telstra are soon to announce new group NextG data plans to help enterprises better manage their costs.
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Enquiring minds want to know - why no Linux for NSW high school laptops?
Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-05 06:17:10
It comes as both a surprise and not a surprise that the New South Wales (NSW) state government chose a "safe bet" of Lenovo and Microsoft to supply many thousands of taxpayer-funded laptops to secondary school students. Was Linux ever on the short list?
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: The Linux distillery
Category: The Linux user and switcher blog
2009-04-05 06:17:10
It comes as both a surprise and not a surprise that the New South Wales (NSW) state government chose a "safe bet" of Lenovo and Microsoft to supply many thousands of taxpayer-funded laptops to secondary school students. Was Linux ever on the short list?
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Pronto release major update of flagship ERP system
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-05 03:37:40
Melbourne based enterprise software house, Pronto Software, have released a major new version of their flagship ERP product, dubbed PRONTO-Xi Phase 6. Included, among other features, is greater integration with Microsoft Outlook and support for Google Analytics.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-04-05 03:37:40
Melbourne based enterprise software house, Pronto Software, have released a major new version of their flagship ERP product, dubbed PRONTO-Xi Phase 6. Included, among other features, is greater integration with Microsoft Outlook and support for Google Analytics.
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Colossal open source mobile framework lets you write code once, run on many devices
Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-03-31 21:08:10
The claim is so impressive you might mistake it for an April Fool's prank, but this time it is true: Rhomobile have released version 1.0 of their open source mobile framework - "Rhodes" - to build native mobile apps for any smartphone.
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Written By: David M Williams
Section: Technology feature
Category: Server
2009-03-31 21:08:10
The claim is so impressive you might mistake it for an April Fool's prank, but this time it is true: Rhomobile have released version 1.0 of their open source mobile framework - "Rhodes" - to build native mobile apps for any smartphone.
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