Tag Archives: OS
Windows 7 Comes in 6 Flavors
This almost sounds like a Baskin-Robbins commercial. Microsoft has finally confirmed that there will be six editions of Windows 7, just like there were for Windows XP and Windows Vista. Customers will be able to choose from Windows 7 Starter Edition, Windows 7 Home Basic Edition, Windows 7 Home Premium Edition, Windows 7 Professional Edition, [...]
Full StoryBah Humbug Microsoft!
I was hoping to receive a beta version to load up on my test PC and give Windows 7 a test drive, but that isn’t going to happen. Bah humbug! Microsoft sent to a select group of testers on December 16 invitations to participate in Windows 7 Beta 1. Individuals who received the invites are [...]
Full StoryIs Apple Hiding from the Truth?
Apple has changed its stance that Macs require antivirus software. Yesterday, the computer maker received a lot of negative press after an article was discovered on the company’s site encouraging Mac users to install antivirus software. Less than 24 hours later, Apple has quietly removed this recommendation from its Knowledgebase. Is Apple projecting a false [...]
Full StoryWindows 7 Beta in January
Will Windows 7 be lucky? You can get a copy if you attend one of the many MSDN conferences scheduled. I know I will be in attendance to get my copy. Windows enthusiasts were buzzing on Tuesday over a Microsoft blog posting that makes it seem as if a beta version of Windows 7 should [...]
Full StoryVista Vulnerability Found
A flaw in Vista’s networking has been found that can crash the system, but no fix is expected until the next service pack. A flaw has been found in Windows Vista that could allow rootkits to be hidden or denial-of-service attacks to be executed on computers using the operating system. The vulnerability was found by [...]
Full StoryWindows 7 was the real Vista
Whether you’re a fan of Vista or not, the current Windows will soon be called a dinosaur OS. After the negative reception Vista received, Microsoft is putting a rush on Vista’s follow-up, known currently as Windows 7. At this point Windows 7 seems to be the OS that Microsoft wanted to release as Vista, but [...]
Full StoryVista Opens Door For Linux Distributors
This could result in Microsoft losing some of its market share with pre-loaded Windows Vista on new PCs. This looks like the tide is changing and it could be good for all consumers PCs become cheaper with Linux preloaded instead of Windows Vista. On Tuesday, IBM put its reputation and strength behind Linux distributors Canonical, [...]
Full StoryToday Marks The Death of XP
After delays and rumors, the Windows XP era has finally reached its end. Microsoft has made it official: Monday, June 30 will be the last day Microsoft sells XP to the masses. In fact, some companies have already stopped offering XP as an option on new machines as they prep for the switchover. There were [...]
Full StoryMore Businesses Using Mac
The Mac is growing steadily in the business world as almost 80% of businesses are using Macs in the workplace today. This is almost double the percentage that said they had users running Mac OS X two years ago, a research firm said. A recent survey conducted by Laura DiDio, a research fellow at Yankee [...]
Full StoryIs XP Support from Microsoft Flat-Lining?
Once again the minds over at Microsoft are debating on when they will decide to put an end to the popular Operating System XP. The plan was to end the XP life cycle in June 2008 which would force customers to purchase the newest OS, Windows Vista, if they intended to continue receiving support and [...]
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