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Windows Vista hits the 60-million-copies-sold milestone

Windows Vista hits the 60-million-copies-sold milestoneApple's numbers?So would it be safe to say that Apple's installed base is no more than 60 Million in total? If so, wow, 1 billion compared to 60 Million.find if funny they thought they need to mention Apple at all...the 90% market share giant feels...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, O-I, new-PC, Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-07-26

Mossberg condemns "craplets" preinstalled on new PCs

Mossberg condemns "craplets" preinstalled on new PCsI would recommend you also tryOpenSuSE 10.2 and PCLinuxOS. Both are excellent, although I will admit, PCLinuxOS is far easier to set up and maintain than OpenSuSE and I have been a SuSE guy for several years! ]:)Removing the crapwareI wonder if the PC...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, crapware, new-PC, PC, Mossberg

Discussion threads 2007-04-13

Vista: Whatever happened to fast boot?

Vista: Whatever happened to fast boot?A new PC is a super computer. So I don'tthink it is hardware.It's the HardWareI think it's Primarily the hardware. I have a dual-boot set-up on a new bugdet PC and Vista is at least 20% faster.Is the hardware, look no more!I agreed...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), StartUp, new-PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, hardware

Discussion threads 2007-04-10

Live from the Windows Vista Lab in Las Vegas

Live from the Windows Vista Lab in Las VegasGlad Ryan AskedI am glad Ryan asked about the logo program.Microsoft has been pushing 64 bit systems now and a few people I have spoken too wonder why there isn't more 64bit support.Well why should there be more support if Microsoft isn't...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Linux, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, new-PC, Microsoft Corp., latest OS, operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2007-01-06

The return of PC Relocator

The return of PC RelocatorHint to Ed BottDon't hold yer breath!Better idea!d:format c: | echo yor buy a new PC:)A solution in search of a problemYou've heard it before, but: put data and preferences where you can find it, get rid of the registry, make software install modular.Then we...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Tools & Techniques, PC Relocator, software, PC, new-PC, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2006-10-25

Microsoft aims to get partners Vista-ready

Microsoft aims to get partners Vista-readyEveryone will be buying new Vista machines!All of the people will be racing to the stores and all of the readers on here will be taking home new Vista machines and enjoying the new OS.]:)Message has been deleted.I believe it...No, there won't be a mass...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Corp., partnership, Microsoft Windows Vista, new-PC

Discussion threads 2006-10-17

(Photos: Microsoft's new PC add-ons)

(Photos: Microsoft's new PC add-ons)Nice camera, keyboard, and mouse!I will jump right in to Microsoft's Hardware website to see what's new from Microsoft's Hardware department.

Tags: Microsoft Hardware, Microsoft Corp., new-PC, photograph

Discussion threads 2006-09-14

HP plans discounts for student PCs

HP plans discounts for student PCsBahThe same people who merged with Compaq?You'll get a better deal by buying a Toshiba tablet PC.What is ZDNet encouraging here?"Hewlett-Packard plans to offer student discounts on new PCs that will help get that paper done in time to take advantage of the extra beer...

Tags: Desktops, new-PC, PC, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2006-07-12

HP sets new e-waste recycling target

HP sets new e-waste recycling targetOh Goody!More recycled parts for them to sell in their new PC's. It states in their documentation that comes with the new pc that they reserve the right to use refurbished parts. To me that's not new. I now realize that is why the price...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, e-waste recycling, HP-Set, E-waste, new-PC, computer

Discussion threads 2004-07-08

Sony focuses on design with new PCs

Sony focuses on design with new PCsVGN-A190 - FINALLY!A usefull computer with a decent display that won't be a power hog!Someone deserves getting money out of my pocket.

Tags: new-PC, Sony Corp.

Discussion threads 2004-05-12

Additional Resources

Geek Sheet: A Tweaker's Guide to Solid State Disks (SSDs) and Linux

Is 20th-century conventional Winchester multi-platter, multi-head random-access disk technology too quaint for you? Want to run your PC or server on storage devices that consume far less energy than the traditional alternatives? Want a portable or mobile storage unit that will never fail due to G-forces or "crashing?". Looking for...

Tags: Linux, Disk, File System, Solid State Disk, Mandrake, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-07-25

Software makers may sue eBay

Tired of being "stiff-armed" by eBay, the Software and Information Industry Association is signaling its ready to sue over pirated software sales on the dominant online auction site, PC World reports. SIIA has offered eBay several suggestions for stemming the sale of pirated software on...

Tags: Software, Software Information Industry Association, eBay Inc., Tiffany, Tools & Techniques, Piracy, Sales Strategy, Management, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Sales, Richard Koman

Blog posts 2008-07-25

Gateway stops selling PCs direct

Gateway, one of the early PC makers that sold their wares direct, said Friday it will sell its systems completely through channel partners and retailers. The company, now a part of Acer, said shifting to a channel-based distribution model will simplify its business and cut costs. ...

Tags: Gateway Inc., PC, Acer Inc., Retail, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-25

Microsoft may need an IBM moment of clarity

Microsoft's financial analyst meeting was a tale of a technology conglomerate: You heard a lot about search, a decent bit about the enterprise and all sorts of projects in between. But amid all the coverage--see Mary Jo's laundry list of stories--I can't help but wonder if Microsoft's...

Tags: Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., Enterprise, IBM Corp., Game Players, Virtualization, Tools & Techniques, Enterprise Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Management, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-25

Scrabble-Scrabulous standoff spells L-A-W-S-U-I-T

Hasbro said it has filed suit in the Southern District of New York against Rajat Agarwalla, Jayant Agarwalla, and RJ Softwares, better known as the creators of the popular Facebook application Scrabulous. It was only a matter of time before the Scrabble-Scrabulous feud came to a head, and that...

Tags: Facebook, Hasbro Inc., Games, Intellectual Property, Personal Technology, Research & Development, Business Operations, lawsuit, Scrabulous, Hasbro, Tom Magrino, GameSpot

News items 2008-07-25

Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Aug/Sep 08

OK, it's time once again for The Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Aug/Sep 08. Here I've put together a list of the best high-end and mid-range components currently available, with some decent budget parts listed too, along with a few honorable mentions. So if you're thinking of buying, building...

Tags: ASUS, Card, Video Card, Performance, Board, Motherboard, Price, CPU, List, RAM, Graphics, Intel Corp., Radeon, LGA775, Q9300, DDR3, XFX GeForce GTX 280, PSU, Western Digital Raptor/RaptorX, Galaxy EGX1000EWL, Corporate Governance, Video Cards, Processors, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Hardware, Components, Semiconductors, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-07-25

Hardware 2.0 Best Kit List for Aug/Sep 08

OK, it's time once again for The Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Aug/Sep 08. Here I've put together a list of the best high-end and mid-range components currently available, with some decent budget parts listed too, along with a few honorable mentions. So if you're thinking of buying, building...

Tags: Hardware, List, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, cpu, gpu, nvidia, ati, intel, amd, wd, velociraptor

Image galleries 2008-07-25

News to know: 'Spam king' dead; Microsoft's cloud; Dell;

Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Escapee 'Spam King' dead in apparent murder-suicide CBS Denver Video: 'Spam King' Inmate Dies Along With Wife, Daughter Mary Jo Foley: Ozzie foreshadows 'Zurich,' Microsoft's elastic cloud Microsoft to get more 'Apple-like' in PC,...

Tags: Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-07-25

Dell opts for performance with R5400 data center-hosted desktop

Dell unveiled its data center-hosted desktop product line on Tuesday. Unlike rivals Hewlett-Packard and IBM, Dell didn't build its solution on blade servers but instead opted for a high performance system using a 2U box called the Dell Precision R5400 Rack Workstation. "By not putting the solution...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Performance, R5400, Workstations, Desktops, Servers, Hardware, Jason Hiner

Blog posts 2008-07-24

Vista: Whose 'reality' do you believe?

Vista: Whose 'reality' do you believe?Microsoft Search sucks.Now they are hijacking your PC to gain search share. Vista, XP, and anything else Microsoft is leaving this organization at every chance.RE: Vista: Whose 'reality' do you believe?This studies almost alway fail to note that XP's business penetration was no better after...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Forrest

Discussion threads 2008-07-24