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Linux, user interfaces and copying Apple

Linux, user interfaces and copying AppleIt makes sense[i]He also stated that they have to clone less the look and feel of desktop Windows, even going so far as to state they would do better to clone the look and feel of Mac applications if they are writing applications for the...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, UNIX, Desktops, Linux Interface, Linux, Apple Inc., Linux User, KDE, Microsoft Windows, desktop, PC

Discussion threads 2008-08-12

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Macrium Reflect 4.2 build 2097 (Windows)

Macrium Reflect is an award winning backup and disk imaging solution for Vista, XP and Server 2003. Reflect can backup files and folders into a compressed mountable archive file or your entire PC into a single image. Using this image you can restore the entire disk, partition or individual files...

Tags: Disk, CD, Image, Macrium Software, Macrium Reflect, Backups, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-23

Navicat for MySQL 8.1.6 (Mac)

Navicat is an ideal solution for MySQL administration and development. This is an all-inclusive mysql front end provides a powerful graphical interface for databases management, development and maintenance. Easy installation and intuitive interface make it an irreplaceable tool for mysql on the web or your local desktop. Navicat supports all...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, MySQL, Navicat, Open Source, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2009-11-22

XBMC 9.11.b1 (Mac)

XBMC is an award winning media center application for Linux, Mac OS X, Windows and XBox. The ultimate hub for all your media, XBMC is easy to use, looks slick, and has a large helpful community. Try it now! XBMC supports viewing and playing a vast library of audio,...

Tags: Team, Apple Macintosh, Media Center PC, Media, Team XBMC, Media Center PCs, Team Management, Apple Mac OS X, Advertising & Promotion, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Management, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-22

Ballmer: Windows 7 sales on a roll

Oh boy... this should be a fun Talkback... ntntyeap...for sure we'll be hearing what everyone has already said "ad nauseum".BallSack is a MoronPlain and Simple.I'm sure Win7 sales are decent. After all, it's hard to get an OS-less computer.....It is easy enough to get linuxpre-installed.Or buy a MacHowever,...

Tags: Sales strategy, Operating systems, Mac sale, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Linux, sales, Steve Ballmer, Windows 7 sale, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Pinned tabs? (Gallery: Chrome OS revealed)

Easy to see why Google wants thisAll roads lead to Google and advertizing.RE: Pinned tabs? (Gallery: Chrome OS revealed)Aouch!! what is this crap os is??? Bad Bad Bad idea!!!RE: Pinned tabs? (Gallery: Chrome OS revealed)NO thanks. I am not in Kindergarten.RE: Pinned tabs? (Gallery: Chrome OS revealed)I think it...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows 7, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, netbook, Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, operating system, Gallery, Linux, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Google makes Chrome OS open source today

I like itThe ChromeOS demo looked pretty cool!I'm almost 100% webapp-based already, so I could see myself using a simple, fast & no maintenance OS like that the majority of the time.I like it too, but, for me, I need to compile and run programs locally. I would imagine that...

Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, open source, Google Inc., Chrome, operating system, ChromeOS

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Google makes Chrome OS open source today

Contrary to rumors, Google did not release a beta version of its much anticipated Chrome operating system today. And nothing is coming anytime soon: the final version is at least a year away, the mega giant web company said. But there was some significant news for the...

Tags: Google Inc., Web, Operating System, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Open Source, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Chrome OS: Some Early Preview Videos

google should move away from linuxI suppose they could easily take away all those messes of the current os by doing that. Haha! Crummy-um "Chromium OS and Open Source" video-- the guy is calling it Crummy-um! Sounds about right.RE: Chrome OS: Some Early Preview VideosAnd ZDNet falls hook, line,...

Tags: Corporate communications, Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, ChromeOS, Chrome, Chrome OS, early Preview Video, operating system, Preview Video, video

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

GIMP dropped from default Ubuntu 10.04 Lucid Lynx installation

I use the GIMPThe user interface stinks, but the GIMP is a powerful application. I use it regularly for editing pictures. F-spot on the other hand, I don't like much. I use gThumb for organizing my photos (gThumb was F-spot's predecessor in early Ubuntu versions). gThumb also allows some simple...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, GIMP, Ubuntu

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

Do we need a 'beautiful mess' in operating systems? Yup

To make a good soup, you've got to stir the pot...Ok, sure - it turns cloudy, short-term. Just be sure to filter it or let it settle, before serving.Whereas the classic 'design-by-committee' model so often fails, its always useful to have multiple, talented teams working on similar projects, independently. With...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Programming languages, Linux Distro, operating system, John Gruber, Linux, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

FileSalvage 7.0 (Mac)

FileSalvage is an extremely powerful data recovery tools designed to restore files that have been accidentally deleted, have become unreadable due to media faults, or were stored on a drive before it was re-initialized or formatted. It is device and file system independent, allowing the users to recover files from...

Tags: Data Recovery, Apple Macintosh, Disk, Intel Corp., SubRosaSoft, FileSalvage, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Storage Management, Databases, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Storage, Enterprise Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Xshell 3.0 build 0261 (Windows)

Xshell is a powerful SSH, TELNET, and RLOGIN terminal emulator for Windows platforms. It allows users to gain access to Unix/Linux hosts easily and securely on a Windows workstation. SSH Secure Shell protocol supports encryption and user authentication for secure connections over the Internet, and it replaces legacy protocols such...

Tags: SSH, Xshell, Telnet, Microsoft Windows, Networking, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Mozilla locks out rogue Firefox add-ons

Firefox has conquered IEIt is evident that Firefox free has conquered IE, plus the fact the majority of sites work regardless of browser.The days of this old bait & switch from MS are over.But I thought the whole point behind "open source"......was to allow ANYONE to put code in their...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Web browser, open source, Mozilla Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

OpenSUSE Education announces Li-f-e 11.2

Its still linux and still has the same issues and the same lacking software you would want in an education environment. But you don't care about that because your agenda is to push linux, not educate.Bow before the manLoverock Davidson is a skilled worker, he holds several M$ certifications...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Loverock Davidson, Linux, Li-f-e 11.2, Novell OpenSuse, OpenSUSE Education

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

DialogBlocks 4.35 (Windows)

DialogBlocks is an essential adjunct to programming with the free wxWidgets GUI toolkit. It helps you create dialogs and other user interface elements quickly, resulting in good-looking, resizable windows that work on Windows, Mac, and Linux. Edit complex dialogs in situ, such as wizards, property sheets and frames, and then...

Tags: Dialog, Anthemion Software, DialogBlocks, Microsoft Windows, Linux, C/C++, Development Tools, Programming Languages, Operating Systems, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2009-11-17

My new daughter is a lot like Linux

Windoze is a boys smelly diaper, Linux is a girls one, that's the messageI guess some people will never be mature enough to get it.Handling the learning curve...is not very hard. Particularly when you let them use the simple Gnome user interface which the standard Ubuntu has.Maybe this website of...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, diaper

Discussion threads 2009-11-16

NetKiller ITAM 2.1.6 (Windows)

If your company has more than 20 computers, it is time to use IT Asset Management ITAM to manage your resources more efficiently. NetKiller IT Asset Management ("ITAM") 4 is a web browser based online IT asset management service that consolidate computer hardware and software assets in real time to...

Tags: Software, IT Asset Management, Information Technology, Microsoft Windows, NETKILLER Software, NetKiller ITAM, Strategy, Tools & Techniques, Management

Software downloads 2009-11-16

AuctionSieve 2.0.0 (Mac)

The best way to find bargains on eBay! AuctionSieve helps you rapidly filter through the auctions in ebay searches or categories. Especially designed for collectors, the quick, easy to use interface helps you exclude the stuff you're not interested in and target items of real value. Save an unlimited number...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, eBay Inc., Bargain, Auction, Hashbang

Software downloads 2009-11-14

Office 2010 Beta 2 bits leak to the Web

Professional Plus?Good luck home users - this is the KMS version last time I looked. In other words, corporate version requiring a Key Management Server to activate... weekly?NO longer needed with Cloud infrastructureLook out Google used Linux derived success willconquer the MS Office with it solution forbusiness.Companies will save...

Tags: Office 2010 Beta 2, Microsoft Office, Office 2010, Web

Discussion threads 2009-11-13