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New Gateway Desktops, more 64-bit Windows Vista: New Gateway desktops, more 64-bit Windows VistaUntil...The VPN client developers (hi Checkpoint) get off their butts and give us 64-bit versions, there's no 64-bit in my future.This is the ONLY thing stopping me from going Vista 64-bit.; Tags: Network technology, 64-bit, Gateway Inc., desktop; Discussion threads 2008-05-07
New Gateway Desktops, more 64-bit Windows Vista: Gateway has overhauled its desktop line with new models ranging for the $550 budget DX series to the over-clocked FX gaming rig, which tops out at around $3,800. Some models are retail only; others are available direct from Gateway. The most noteworthy part of the announcement is...; Tags: Desktop, Gateway Inc., Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, Service Pack, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), 64-Bit, Network Technology, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Networking, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-05-07
Zune Desktop 2.5 released with TV shows and social improvements: Zune desktop 2.5 released with TV shows and social improvements"Social Improvements!?!"Sounds like a public works project or something. I don't know but I've always found the whole concept of The Social to lack any "impact" no WOW or UMPH!!! Pagan jimRE: Zune desktop 2.5 released with TV...; Tags: social improvement, Microsoft Zune, TV-shows, desktop, firmware; Discussion threads 2008-05-06
After a slow start, quad-core is catching on: This week AMD is expected to announce that it has sold more than 1 million quad-core processors, according to the site TGDaily. That sounds about right since the company previously said it had shipped 500,000 in the first quarter, and 400,000 in the fourth quarter last year. AMD announced its...; Tags: Desktop, Hard Drive, Quad-core, Memory, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., Chip, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-05-06
Off Topic: Desktop evaluation - Linux, Mac OS and Windows: Off Topic: Desktop evaluation - Linux, Mac OS and WindowsSimilar experiences to mac from windowsI tend to find that when i recommend a mac to someone they look at the price and question why? despite this I manage to convince them to get one. when they get it though I...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Desktop evaluation, Linux Mac OS, Linux, Off Topic, Microsoft Windows, desktop; Discussion threads 2008-05-02

Mobile software Monday: SplashMoney for Windows Mobile: I load up quite a few 3rd party applications on my mobile devices and a few stick around and appear on all of my devices because I find them essential for my daily life. One application that I tried several years ago on my Palm Treo was SplashMoney from SplashData....; Tags: Bank, Desktop, Device, Financial, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Data, SplashMoney, Currency Converter, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Software, Marketing, Hardware, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-04-28
If my kid doesn't like Linux now...: ...then I'll give him Vista. I finally had the chance to install Ubuntu 8.04 on his laptop last night, wiping out an unhappy 64-bit Kubuntu 7.10 installation. His final words before I took the laptop were, "Just save my music." Typical teenager. So I backed up...; Tags: Desktop, CD, NVidia Corp., Laptop Computer, Vista Business DVD, Linux, Notebooks, Productivity, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-04-28
Microsoft to expand its Office streaming service?: Computerworld is reporting that Microsoft is likely to announce the week of April 28 a new licensing arrangement for Office via which it would be available as a streamed service. The thinking, according to the report, is that this would give Microsoft, its partners and customers another...; Tags: Desktop, Softricity SoftGrid, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-04-25
Meshing the Desktop into the cloud: Meshing the desktop into the cloudMost of us in the know won't go there...Living in the "cloud" is too much like the old mainframe days.I remember having to beg for time and being told I couldn't do this, that or the other thing. I also remember paying by the keystroke/minute/program.I...; Tags: Desktops, Servers, desktop; Discussion threads 2008-04-25
Umm, Yummy: Mactel eats Lintel's Desktop: Umm, Yummy: Mactel eats Lintel's desktopDull topic today, Murph.I switch between desktop OSs; Vista, OpenSUSE, and occaisionally Mac. Desktop OS's just aren't that interesting anymore - 'cos they're all pretty good.When half your life's then spent in the browser, you cease to notice what the OS is.I agree but differ...; Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, desktop, Mactel, Microsoft Windows, operating system; Discussion threads 2008-04-23
The truth about Desktops and laptops: The truth about desktops and laptopsWell, I would not call it a failure. We have the industry engaged onbuilding cheap computers for the rest of the world. So, even if OLPC goes under, it at least pushed us into action. Sometimes, being first is not so good, especially when you...; Tags: One Laptop Per Child project, desktop, laptop computer; Discussion threads 2008-04-22
The truth about Desktops and laptops: The failure of One Laptop Per Child (and it is a failure) to mass market its $100 Linux laptops made me realize something important about that market. There is something cheaper than free. It's called subsidized, bundled, marketed and supported. Subsidy comes in many...; Tags: Desktop, Handheld, Laptop Computer, Handheld Internet Terminal, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-04-22
Game Machines Screensaver (zip): If you like the transport in games, such as massive tanks, super-fast jets and other aerial vehicles, then you will go ga-ga over this free game screensaver. Images can even be set as your desktop background with a click of a button (F2).; Tags: Desktop, Screensaver, Wallpaper Screensavers, Games, Personal Technology; Software downloads 2008-04-22
1,788 entries compete for $5mil Android prize money: 1,788 entries compete for $5mil Android prize moneyThe excitement is building!! Can't wait to see the best applicaitons. Stevehow does that go????Developers, Developers, Developers . . . . Too bad they don't want to write for Windows Booooooorrring Mobile.The most interesting entry is the one that ...... reflashes your phone,...; Tags: Telecom & Utilities, phone; Discussion threads 2008-04-20
The ever-changing definition of RIAs and how people are killing it: There's a long and mostly good article about various RIA technologies over at eWeek. I say mostly good because the author, Jim Rapoza, gives a pretty unbiased view of a lot of technologies. It's a rundown that we (the entire space) needs more of and that I don't feel qualified...; Tags: Desktop, Microsoft Silverlight, Adobe AIR, Rich Internet Application, Web Browser, Mozilla Prism, Ryan Stewart; Blog posts 2008-04-18
No SUSE or RedHat consumer Linux OK for Ed Tech: Several outlets have reported that both Red Hat and Novell will not plan to market or develop versions of their Linux distributions for the consumer desktop. Both companies have cited limited opportunities in this market due to domination of a particular brand. My first reaction was...; Tags: Desktop, Red Hat Inc., Desktop Linux, SuSE, Linux, Open Source, UNIX, Operating Systems, Software, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-04-18
News to know: Google; AMD; Desktop Linux; Green IT; Psystar: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Google delivers; Maybe paid clicks weren't such a big deal Charles Cooper: Google settles a score with ComScore Techmeme AMD posts loss; sees seasonally down quarter ahead Sixth straight quarterly loss for AMD...; Tags: Desktop, Google Inc., Red Hat Inc., Green IT, SOA, Amazon.com Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Desktop Linux, Linux, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Open Source, Web Services, Operating Systems, Software, Enterprise Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-18
Is it Microsoft of Ubuntu that scared Red Hat away from the Desktop?: Is it Microsoft of Ubuntu that scared Red Hat away from the desktop?Does Red Hat's exit now leave the desktop Linux field open to Ubuntu?Red Hat was never really in the desktop field to begin with, and has stated so rather pointedly on many occasions, so I don't see how...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Operating systems, UNIX, Blizzard, Eve-Online, Red Hat Inc., Ubuntu, desktop, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-04-17
Red Hat's right move: Red Hat's right moveAlmost a good argument.But your reference to an "ecosystem" for Linux doesn't acknowledge that there are exactly two - 2 - commercial Linuxes, Red Hat and SuSE. When discussing where the money to buy Linux is likely to go, that's the essential point.Unless you mean the...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Operating systems, Red Hat Inc., Linux, desktop, LINUX IS; Discussion threads 2008-04-17
Mark Dowd's null pointer dereference exploit and advanced Flash ActionScript techiques proove definitively: Aliens Do Exist!: Mark Dowd's null pointer dereference exploit and advanced Flash ActionScript techiques proove definitively: Aliens Do Exist!Afraid of missing an ad?Who's stilling running with Flash? What are you worried you'll miss an ad or get information overload from browsing the web too fast? It's hard to even read ZDNet with Flash...; Tags: Desktops, advertisement, desktop, Mark Dowd, ActionScript; Discussion threads 2008-04-17