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Survey: Corporations hold out on Vista: Sixty percent of IT administrators have no plans to deploy Vista despite service pack 1, which fixed the operating systems problems, according to a survey of 1,100 IT managers. The survey, conducted by KACE, which makes systems management appliances, found that there are 10 percent more holdouts...; Tags: Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Kace, Survey, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Marketing Research, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Marketing, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-23
Make the Move To Folder and Copy To Folder commands easily accessible: Two of the handiest file management tools in Windows Vista are the Copy To Folder and Move To Folder commands, which allow you to copy and move files or folders anywhere you want simply by selecting an item, a file or a folder, and then choosing the desired location from...; Tags: Folder, Greg Shultz, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software; Download resources 2008-07-23
Deals abound for back to school: I took a walk through Circuit City today to see where consumer PCs stood. We'll be back to school in a matter of weeks and parents are already asking about laptops for their high school and college-bound students. The good news is that for $700 you can pick...; Tags: Circuit City Stores Inc., Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows Vista, Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Military won't wait on EMR choice: All this reads like a decision to sunset VistA has been made. Is anyone in Congress willing to get in front of the decision train? by Dana Blankenhorn; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, AHLTA, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it so: I thought I'd left this whole Windows "Workstation" 2008 stuff behind, but it seems that I'm back for more ... by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Workstation, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-07-22

The empire strikes back: Can Microsoft's ads cure my Vista psychosis?: Microsoft is ready to launch its campaign to save Vista's reputation, which has been formed by the software giant's miscues as well as Apple's funny ads. The big question: Is this a mess that Microsoft can market its way out of? Ed Bott found the first hints...; Tags: Advertisement, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Microsoft's "flat Earth" ad falls flat for me: Maybe it's just me and the fact that my head has been warped by watching too many MST3K episodes, but Microsoft's "flat Earth" ad just doesn't work for me, and I use Vista! by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Earth, Advertisement, Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-07-22
ArenaXcape (zip): ArenaXcape is a multiplayer arena shooter game based on AlienXcape. In ArenaXcape you can battle with three of your friends over a LAN or the Internet. ArenaXcape is designed for the high-end graphics possible with Windows Vista and DirectX 10. In this three story level, you can pick up multiple...; Tags: OTS Software, ArenaXcape, Internet, Microsoft Windows, LANs, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Games, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Network Technology, Networking, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Enterprise Software, Human Resources; Software downloads 2008-07-22
First hints of Microsoft's "fight back" ads appear: A new ad at Microsoft.com tries to make the case for a fresh look at Vista by pointing out that "at one point, everyone thought the earth was flat." Aligning its most vocal Vista critics with the Flat Earth Society is a clever way to get people's attention, but can...; Tags: Advertisement, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-07-21
Sony's amazing crapware-free PC: Sony is finally taking on its crapware problem. For the past two months, I've been using an astonishingly light and agile Sony VAIO notebook and loving every minute of it. The best part of all was that this machine was absolutely, completely, unequivocally crapware-free, which meant I was able to...; Tags: Sony Corp., Sony Vaio, PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Option, Fresh Start Program, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Tools & Techniques, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Management, Hardware, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-07-21
TaskDialog.NET (zip): Microsoft Windows Vista introduced a new standard dialog box, called task dialog, to present choices in a clear and consistent way, with a standardized look and layout to replace the old message box which has often been used to create dialog boxes that are difficult to understand and use. There...; Tags: Dialog, Wintaskdialog, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), .Net, Operating Systems, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development; Software downloads 2008-07-21
Windows "Workstation" 2008 better than Vista? OK then, show me the money!: My post the other day about Windows "Workstation" 2008 (the nickname given to an installation of Windows Server 2008 that's been tweaked to be more of a desktop OS) seemed to have caused a bit of a stir amongst those who believe that the server OS makes a better desktop...; Tags: Desktop OS, Desktop, Workstation, Microsoft Windows Server, Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-07-18
Save your eyes with DPI Scaling in Windows Vista: High resolution LCD monitors are great for images, but can be less than ideal for reading text. However, with Windows Vista's DPI Scaling tool, you can use your LCD monitor at its native resolution and still make the text more easily readable and other graphical elements larger. In this edition...; Tags: DPI, Monitor, LCD Monitor, Microsoft Windows Vista, LCD, Greg Shultz, Monitors & Displays, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Software; Download resources 2008-07-17
Everyday Folder Icons for Vista (exe): Everyday Folder Icons for Vista containc 60+ amazing professional Vista folder icons. Mark important folders with image coded icons in order to make them easier to spot among hundreds of similar-looking yellow folders. Marked Vista folders catch the eye and let you see the kind of information they contain before...; Tags: Folder, Microsoft Windows Vista, ArcticLine Software, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software; Software downloads 2008-07-17
Sony's Centrino 2 laptop lineup: Details of Sony's new laptops have been trickling out for several weeks, but Sony held off on an official announcement to coincide with Intel's Centrino 2 launch this week. Sony introduced four new VAIO lines ranging from the 3-pound Z-series ultraportable with a 13.1-inch display to the...; Tags: Sony Corp., IBM zSeries, Hard Drive, Sony Vaio, Intel Centrino, Memory, Microsoft Windows Vista, Intel Core 2 Duo, Series, Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium, Graphics, Laptop Computer, Intel Corp., SP1, SR Series, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-07-16
Runes, the Ancient Oracle (exe): Runes, the Ancient Oracle is the most complete Rune Casting / Divination Tool available for the personal computer. A Complete Rune Casting program with many features. Fun and Easy to use. Seven Rune Spreads to choose from. Extensive use of menus and keyboard shortcuts. "Context Sensitive" Help throughout the program....; Tags: Program, Oracle Corp., Jon Squicciarini, Keyboards, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Hardware, Peripherals, Operating Systems, Software; Software downloads 2008-07-16
Windows Update versus Ubuntu Update: A few months ago, Steve Ballmer publicly noted that Windows Vista was "a work in progress." That inspired a predictable outpouring of Vista-bashing. After all, look how many updates Windows Vista has had since it was first released. Obviously, it was a disaster, or there would have been no need...; Tags: Ubuntu, Microsoft Windows Update, Operating System, Update, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-07-15
Should the Empire strike back?: Microsoft still has yet to show off the fruits of the $300 million plus it spent to create a new consumer-focused ad campaign designed to make Windows Vista and Microsoft "cool." But in the interim, some bloggers are weighing in with advice for the Redmondians that runs contrary to what...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-07-15
Infibia Easy Tools for Vista 2008 (exe): Infibia Easy Tools for Vista helps keep your PC optimized and running at top efficiency and speed while making your life easier. The program identifies problems and repairs your Windows Vista by itself. No learning curve. High ease of use. 10 easy to use tools for Windows Vista that will...; Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Tool, Infibia, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-07-15
Best Apple App Store apps: I'm going to assume that by now many of you will have you will be proud owners of 3G iPhones or will have upgraded your old iPhone or iPod touch devices (iPod touches???) to the version 2.0 software. This means that you now have access to Apple's new App Store....; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., App, Games, 3G, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-07-14