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Yes, based on Mac history, Windows 7.5 will suck less

Ummmm..."Windows 1: Shipped in 1985 and nobody cared.Windows 2: Shipped in 1987 and few cared.Windows 3: Came out in 1990 and PC users cared, especially with Windows 3.1 in 1992 (And I include here the introduction of Windows NT, which I believe was given a 3.x number.)Windows 4: Windows 95....

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7.5, Mac history, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-11-01

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Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their money

SilverLight draws circles around Google's gimmickCompare SL's demo w/ that of ChromeOS and see it for yourself the truth: The former completely owns the latter.RE: Chrome OS will give Microsoft a run for their moneyWhat kool aid are you drinking? NOTHING is secure, and Google wants to take over everything....

Tags: Operating systems, Google Chrome OS, Chrome, Google Inc., Chrome OS, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Ford Motor Co.

Discussion threads 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

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

Squirrel 0.8.2b3 (Mac)

Squirrel is a simple finance application for Mac OS X. It has been designed for users who want a simple way to track and plan their finances. Features: Budgets: Plan how much you allow yourself to spend on some categories History graph: full color graph that shows you the history...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Pacific Turtle, Squirrel, Personal Finance, Financial Accounting, Finance

Software downloads 2009-11-19

QIF Master 7.22 (Mac)

QIF Master makes it easier to enter banking, credit card, and investment transactions into Quicken or other programs that accept Quicken Interchange Format QIF. Bank and Credit Card Transactions: Many online banks and credit card companies allow you to download recent transactions (checks, deposits, credit card charges, etc.) into a...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Transaction, Credit Card, Quicken, John Woodward, QIF Master, QFX, OFX, Investment Information, Sales Channel, Financial Services, Sales, Finance

Software downloads 2009-11-19

GV Connect 1.8.1 (Mac)

Are you looking for an easy way to call or send SMS messages to your contacts using your Google Voice number right from your fingertips? GV Connect is your answer: Call or send SMS messages to anyone from your computer's Address Book database or your Google Contacts (or by...

Tags: Google Inc., Apple Macintosh, Phone, SMS, Andreas Amann, GV Connect, Text Messaging/SMS/MMS, Telephony, Telecom & Utilities, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Online Communications, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-19

File Courier 1.0.2 (Mac)

File Courier is a digital delivery solution for FTP and local destinations with advanced professional features. Key features: Deliver to FTP locations Deliver to folders on local network Attach files to e-mail Automatic e-mail delivery notifications Destination codes for automatic delivery Automatic zip/dmg compression Create lo-res PDF automatically...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, FTP, Zevrix Solutions, E-mail, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-11-19

BackupLoupe 1.8.3 (Mac)

Have you ever wondered, why Apple's TimeMachine takes so long to backup your files? Where all that free space on your backup drive went? Or just want more control over your backups? BackupLoupe is for you. Features: Quickly identify the items which take up the most space History: Show...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Item, BackupLoupe, Backups

Software downloads 2009-11-19

R10BatchMail 1.9.3 (Mac)

R10BatchMail is a simple to use Bulk Email Sending program for Macintosh OSX. R10BatchMail is useful for sending a newletter, informing of change of address, marketing or any one of a thousand other reasons for contacting your customers, prospects or suppliers. With R10BatchMail there is no need to...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Supplier, Arten Science, R10BatchMail, Channel Management, Desktops, Marketing, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Avenue Flo 1.0 (Mac)

Avenue Flo is an exciting, hands-on adventure set in DinerTown, home of the Diner Dash series. Mysterious events are threatening DinerTown's biggest wedding in history. As Flo, you will explore the town, interacting with neighbors that help you solve puzzles, collect missing items, and complete activities to set things right....

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Macgamestore, Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-18

Stock Investment Guide 3.0.9 (Mac)

The Stock Investment Guide SIG is a stock analysis tool for new and experienced investors. The software provides investors easy-to-use tools to analyze a company's earnings history to help forecast what earnings could be in five years. SIG can then tell the investor if the current PE ratio is in-line...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Stock, Investor, Churr Software, Stock Investment Guide, Investment, Finance

Software downloads 2009-11-18

HP Pavilion Elite owner resorts to lawsuit over 'inherently defective' PC

My HP Pavilion Elite... / HP quality controlMy HP Pavilion Elite came with an obviously defective, and defectively designed, video card. After about eight months, the video card model was finally recalled.My previous HP desktop computer went for about five years without a problem.HP's quality control is clearly going down...

Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows XP, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Hewlett-Packard Co., HP Pavilion Elite, HP Pavilion, Linux, Core i7, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., PC

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Apple contemplating free, ad-supported iPhone?

Apple has no tasteOh, wait, no, that was Microsoft that had no taste because there are Windows 7 desktop themes available that have images of Coke cans in them. Isn't that right tigertank? For some reason that I can't wait to hear, this move by Apple, however, is very tasteful.Cue...

Tags: advertisement, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

CRM+ 5.1.4 (Mac)

CRM+ is a user-friendly, easy-to-understand customer relationship management CRM software for getting your company's data centralized and organized. It supports the invoicing, contact management, project management, business history, business tasks, reminders, knowledge base and many more customer related functions. It was built using the award winning FileMaker database engine...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Idealisator Hungary, CRM+, CRM+ Software, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Mac OS X, Tools & Techniques, Operating Systems, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Software, Management, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-16

TrailRunner 2.1v446 (Mac)

TrailRunner is the perfect companion for runners, bikers, hikers, and all people wandering under the sky. Plan routes on a geographical map. Import GPS or workout recordings and journalize your activities in a diary. Features: View Maps and Elevation Data from Internet mapping services like USGS topo...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Garmin Ltd., Workout, Berbie, TrailRunner, GPS, Handhelds, Digital Music, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-15

LaTeXiT 2.0.1 (Mac)

LaTeXiT is a small utility that allows you to quickly typeset LaTeX equations, without bothering with file creation, preambles, and so on. The PDF image obtained can then be exported by drag'n drop to any application supporting it. This is very useful to insert equations in presentations made with Keynote...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Adobe PDF, Equation, Pierre Chatelier, LaTeXiT

Software downloads 2009-11-15

AudioFinder 4.9.8 (Mac)

AudioFinder is the digital musician's workflow accelerator, sample management system, and music production hub. AudioFinder gathers all the most useful tools in one quick and intuitive application, enabling you to be more creative by handling all the time consuming tasks that slow down your music production. AudioFinder can build a...

Tags: Playback, Apple Macintosh, Tool, Iced Audio, AudioFinder, Productivity, Business Process Automation, Digital Music, It Operations, Personal Technology

Software downloads 2009-11-15

An interesting exchange on politics and IT

Was just thinking about thisExcept I was thinking about what I've heard Linux advocates say in the past, that most consumers make dumb technology choices, and whether this squares with advocating for free markets? Yes, I think it does. People will buy products that they can relate to and feel...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, PRODUCTIVITY, information technology, Linux, computer, software

Discussion threads 2009-11-14

Google: Firms can get rid of Office in a year

In other words, Google Appsare still at that 1 to 2 percent mark.Good Riddance!It won't be missed.Man, so true, MS Office is a big hairball of baroque features to format for8.5x11. MS Office will be on a downward slide from here on out.In terms of what is need for the...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-13