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Educating IT decision makers

When you tell a user decision maker that thing X will work better for some job than thing Y, are you an educator or an advocate? Think you know? try it with specifics: "Linux is better than Windows for web services." Education or advocacy? that is indeed the question...

Tags: Information Technology, Linux, Professional Development, Microsoft Windows, Cloud Computing, Web Services, Operating Systems, Software, Career, Enterprise Software, Paul Murphy

Blog posts 2009-11-21

Who's afraid of the big bad cloud?

Tech news has been dominated this week by Google's announcements regarding their upcoming Chrome OS. Plenty of geeks are excited; so are plenty of industry insiders and business analysts. You know who aren't excited? Those who say we aren't ready for an OS dependent upon "The Cloud." by...

Tags: Tech New, Operating Systems, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-11-20

MobileTechRoundup show #190; Should we call them Pocket PCs again?

I spent a couple of days at the Microsoft Mobius event here in Seattle, but couldn't share much of what was discussed on MobileTechRoundup show #190 due to NDA agreements. However, each attendee did receive an HTC HD2 from HTC so I shared a few thoughts about that device. As...

Tags: MobileTechRoundup, High Tech Computer Corp., PC, Pocket PC, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Will Microsoft's Silverlight dampen the appeal of Google's Chrome OS?

I'm not one of those ready to write Windows an RIP certificate now that Google has finally taken some of the wraps off its Chrome OS. In fact, after reading through industry watchers' questions and Google's answers about it, I'm thinking that Chrome OS may not look quite so appealing...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Silverlight, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Google Chrome, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Chrome OS - The good, the bad and the ugly, and how it fits in with Windows, Mac and Linux

After yesterday's Google Chrome OS announcement I've had a little time to think about Google's vision for the OS and how it fits in with Windows, Mac and Linux. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Google Inc., Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Desktops, Open Source, Software, Hardware, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Ballmer: Windows 7 sales on a roll

Delivering opening remarks at Microsoft's shareholder meeting on Thursday, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said that Windows 7 was off to a "fantastic start." Delivering opening remarks at Microsoft's shareholder meeting on Thursday, Microsoft chief executive Steve Ballmer said that Windows 7 was off to a "fantastic start." ...

Tags: Steve Ballmer, Microsoft Corp., Sales, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Windows 7, Microsoft, Ballmer, Ina Fried CNET News

News items 2009-11-20

Michael Dell sticks to Windows 7 big bang theory

Dell chief Michael Dell is projecting a Windows 7 upgrade cycle that could put PC growth "well into the teens." What's unclear is whether Dell will be able to grab a bigger share of the revenue pie. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Revenue, Dell Computer Corp., Theory, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operational Accounting, Operating Systems, Software, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Google Chrome OS has arrived as free VMWare download

Just awhile ago, news reports were popping up with sneak peak videos and details about the much-awaited, upcoming Google Chrome OS release. But as of a few hours ago, it looks like we can sample it for ourselves. by Rachel King

Tags: Google Inc., Operating System, VMware Inc., Google Chrome, Google Chrome OS, Corporate Communications, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Marketing, Software, Hardware, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-20

News to know: Google Chrome OS; Dell; AOL; Microsoft

Google's Chrome OS from security to Web apps, Dreamforce wrap, AOL, Dell, and government IT lead today's headlines. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Google Inc., Dell Computer Corp., America Online Inc., Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Google Chrome, Government, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Ashampoo Magical Security 2.02 (Windows)

Encode files with sensitive contents so that instead of text and numbers they simply contain an incomprehensible mix of letters. The algorithm is so strong that it isnt possible for anyone to crack the code in a justifiable time period, even if they are able to draw on a very...

Tags: Security, File, Ashampoo, E-mail, Microsoft Windows, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Online Communications, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment

Software downloads 2009-11-20

Gallery: Chrome OS revealed

Google is releasing its first official look at its upcoming operating system - Google OS. by Andy Smith

Tags: Google Inc., Operating System, Operating Systems, Software, Google OS, Andy Smith

Image galleries 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

Google Chrome OS announcement

Highlights from the Google Chrome OS announcement today. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Google Inc., Operating System, Google Chrome, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Hands-on with the HTC HD2, most impressive Windows Mobile device to date

We wrapped up the Mobius 2009 event last night and since we spent most of the time talking about topics under NDA there isn't much of anything I can share with your at this time. I recommend you check out Jason Dunn's post on his new Windows Phone Thoughts site...

Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Device, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Microsoft Windows, Mobile Operating Systems, Operating Systems, Smart Phones, Mobile Applications, Handhelds, Wireless And Mobility, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Matthew Miller

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Microsoft designs laptop for developer giveaway

Windows division president Steven Sinofsky took his Windows team through the process of designing and building a Windows 7 laptop in conjunction with Acer. LOS ANGELES--As a software guy, Windows division president Steven Sinofsky readily admits that he had little idea of all that goes into building a laptop....

Tags: Microsoft Corp., Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Notebooks, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Microsoft, Acer, laptop, Ina Fried CNET News

News items 2009-11-19

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

Should PC makers and other hardware players each cook up their own operating systems in an effort to emulate Apple's success? The short answer: Yes. The more operating systems the merrier the user. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Operating System, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-19

Special Report: Google gives a peek at Chrome OS

Google holds a "technical announcement" about the status of its game-changer operating system Chrome OS. But Google also teases with a few demos - as well as detailing its launch plans for next year.

Tags: Google Inc., Operating Systems, Software, Google, Microsoft, Chrome OS

Articles 2009-11-19

RunAlyzer 1.6.1.24 (Windows)

RunAlyzer is an autostart and configuration manager that allows you to view and edit all the spots where Windows looks for programs or services to start. It is a combination of a standard configuration manager and an advanced tool to locate and remove places where hijackers, spyware and other malware...

Tags: Safer Networking, RunAlyzer, Microsoft Windows, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Productivity, Viruses And Worms, Security, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-19

WinCDEmu 3.0 (Windows)

WinCDEmu is an open-source software that allows mounting CD/DVD images. It supports both Windows XP and Vista, and is open-source. Each mounted image will be represented by a separate virtual CD device. To unmount an image, double-click the corresponding file in Explorer again, or simply eject the corresponding CD drive...

Tags: CD, SysProgs, WinCDEmu, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-19

Process Lasso x64 Edition 3.70.4 (Windows)

Process Lasso is a unique new technology that will, amongst other things, improve your PC's responsiveness and stability. Windows, by design, allows programs to monopolize your CPU without restraint - leading to freezes and hangs. Process Lasso's ProBalance Process Balance technology intelligently adjusts the priority of running programs so that...

Tags: CPU, Bitsum Technologies, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-11-19