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- Installing pre-beta Vista SP2 (Pre-beta Vista SP2)
- Installing pre-beta Vista SP2 (Pre-beta Vista SP2)All questions up front, then just do it!This is another example of a lot of software that asks question on separate dialogs, each after some processing, so that you end up having to wait around while each part is complete.For example, I could accept...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Pre-beta Vista SP2, Vista SP2, pre-Beta, service pack, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2008-10-23
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- 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
- Relax, kids...Windows 7 is just another OS
- finally...someone with sensefor all this noise and fireworks, finaly someone here says something reasonable7 is just another OSand yes it is.amen.give this man a raiseIt doesn't have to rock to be successfulIt merely needs to be fast, stable and secure. If that's all it does, then there's no reason to...
- Tags: Operating systems, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-10-22
- Windows 7 OEM pricing emerges ... some serious discounts available
- You forgot to mention ...... That OEM means it must be pre-installed on the machine that was purchased by the end user ... meaning it cannot LEGALLY be purchased for installation by your average Joe ... I own a small IT company in Canada, and I have a...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, pricing strategy, Microsoft Windows, OEM, Microsoft Windows 7
- Discussion threads 2009-09-28
- 7 RTM vs. Vista SP1 vs. XP SP3 - Shootout, Part 1
- 7 RTM vs. Vista SP1 vs. XP SP3 - Shootout, Part 164 Bit32 bit tests seem to be somewhat limiting given the advancement in 64 bit tech these days. Any plans for similar comparisons in 64 bit? Better yet, take a more real-world example. Since the majority of XP desktops...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Windows XP, Shootout, operating system, SP3
- Discussion threads 2009-08-05
- Windows 7 Family Pack, Anytime Upgrade prices leak
- Windows 7 Family Pack, Anytime Upgrade prices leakFamily pack - which family?The most silly thing about the family pack is that it allows 3 upgrades. Our family of 4 has 7 computers (2 netbooks, 3 notebooks and 2 desktops) with 3 of them also running virtual machines from time to...
- Tags: Is it Microsoft, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 Family, Microsoft Windows 7, Home Premium, Home Premium Upgrade
- Discussion threads 2009-07-08
- Critical Adobe Shockwave flaw affects millions
- Critical Adobe Shockwave flaw affects millionsAnotherIt seems everytime I turn around now Adobe is having a critical flaw in one program or another. If it weren't for PDF files I think even acrobat would be gone.Windows Update...Microsoft should be working with Adobe to get this crap patched via Windows...
- Tags: SECURITY, Patches, Adobe Shockwave flaw, Adobe Systems Inc., Adobe Shockwave, Shockwave, flaw
- Discussion threads 2009-06-24
- WWDC 2009 live
- WWDC 2009 liveCommon baby!And here comes the 240GB iPod classics, *keeps fingers crossed*Or alternatively, a 80GB or so flash iPod classic - you can keep that touch feature and large screen - I need all my music with me at all times, with lots of battery life and that On...
- Tags: Network technology, Digital music, 64-bit, Apple Inc., WWDC 2009, official opinion, Apple iPod
- Discussion threads 2009-06-08
- News to know: Firefox patch; Windows 7; Facebook; RIM's app store
- Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ryan Naraine: Mozilla plugs Firefox code execution holes Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft hedges its Windows 7 bets with new...
- Tags: Facebook, Research In Motion Ltd., Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows 7, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., Matthew Miller, Sam Diaz, Amazon Kindle, Microsoft Windows, Web Browsers, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Hardware, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-03-05
- The Mac at 25: GUI battles in business
- The Mac at 25: GUI battles in businessSystem 7 was the worst OS I've ever usedShudder, that thing was S...L...O...W... Well, that's not totally true. It would crash really fast, really often. The whole System 7, 8, 9 line was absolutely terrible. It wasn't until Apple gave up trying to...
- Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., GUI
- Discussion threads 2009-01-23
- As attacks escalate, MS readies emergency IE patch
- Microsoft is planning to ship an emergency Internet Explorer update tomorrow (December 17) to counter an escalating wave of malware attacks targeting a zero-day browser vulnerability. [ SEE: Hackers exploiting unpatched IE 7 flaw to launch drive-by attacks ] The out-of-band...
- Tags: Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Attack, Microsoft Windows, Web Browsers, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Ryan Naraine
- Blog posts 2008-12-16
- Microsoft: Free anti-malware for all (Windows users)!
- Microsoft: Free anti-malware for all Windows users!um...[i]Microsoft: Free anti-malware for all [b]Windows users[/b]![/i]Were you expecting them to make it available for OS X? Adding the "Windows users" seems a bit redundant to me, but hey.. to each his own.Should be part of the OSPutting malware protection in a separate...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Operating systems, Apple Mac OS X, Spyware, adware & malware, Viruses and worms, Free anti-malware, WINDOWS USERS, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, virus
- Discussion threads 2008-11-20
- Zombie PCs: 'Time to infection is less than five minutes'
- Zombie PCs: 'Time to infection is less than five minutes'Ok, agreed, OpenBSD is more secure.But, NOT Windows!!!Have to agreeJust stay away from Porn and warez, and you are pretty much immune to this stuff, regardless of what platform you are using.you ought to read the articlebefore posting. The article...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Cyberthreats, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, Zombie PC, infection, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, UAC
- Discussion threads 2008-10-21
- The New Adventures of Christine's Old PC
- Windows XP virtualized within Vista SP1 using VMWare Player. Some of you may be aware that I have another identity besides professional technologist and tech/computer industry blogger -- I'm also passionate about restaurants, cooking, and eating (albeit with a healthier focus these...
- Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, VMware Inc., Computer, Christine Nunn, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Productivity, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Operating Systems, Enterprise Software, Jason Perlow
- Blog posts 2008-09-22
- Linux's dirty little secret
- Linux's dirty little secretNice commercial! How much did it cost you?Strange, you publish it under the heading of "Dirty Little Secret"."Upload, design and build dynamic multimedia training courses. We charge a small fee to deliver the courses to the students online. For a few dollars per student, you...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Ubuntu, package manager
- Discussion threads 2008-06-30
- Windows updates galore: The latest on SPs, FPs and UEs
- Windows updates galore: The latest on SPs, FPs and UEsSo let me get this straightMicrosoft will release new features for Vista, but the only ways to get them are to either buy a new system from an OEM partner with those features included, or wait until a CD is for...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows updates galore, galore, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-04-24
- Interview with the Vista Pwn2Own contest winners
- Interview with the Vista Pwn2Own contest winnersSo NO, we did not duplicate it on any other platform.What Nate states is this is a compiler issue with a polymorphism/name mangling bug. Therefore, it is not a Adobe coding issue. So my questions still remain:1) Have you duplicated this on...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), data execution prevention, Vista Pwn2Own, Nate, flaw, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2008-04-02
- Early Adoption of Windows Vista Yields Strong Returns for Midsized Companies
- IT departments in midsize organizations are expected to improve the quality of services to PC end-users, cut IT support costs, and increase business flexibility. Compared to large enterprises, midsize companies have tighter IT budgets and fewer IT resources. With the release of the Windows Vista operating system at the...
- Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Security Benefit, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software
- White papers 2008-04-01
- Mozilla Thunderbird 2
- The Thunderbird 2 e-mail application comes from Mozilla, the same organization responsible for releasing Firefox, the popular open-source Web browser. Firefox has become the preferred surfing tool for many people who reject Microsoft Internet Explorer. However, will users seeking a Microsoft e-mail alternative turn to Thunderbird?The answer for open source...
- Tags: E-mail clients, Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Windows, e-mail, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Outlook
- Product reviews 2008-03-27
- Malware pain for my users
- Malware pain for my usersI agree wholeheartedlyPeople always ask me if linux will be ready for the desktop, or rather, if this is the year of the linux desktop. I usually respond with a 'hope not.' I'm one of a few avid linux enthusiasts who like linux the...
- Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Port 22, malware, Linux, SSH, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2008-03-18
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