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Vista 32-bit vs. Vista 64-bit - Benchmarked

My benchmarking marathon last week seemed to generate more questions and requests for further benchmarking.  A popular request from you, Constant Reader, was to see Windows Vista 32-bit benchmarked against Windows Vista 64-bit.  You asked, I delivered.  Enjoy! The Test System ...

Tags: 32-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista, Results Let, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), 64-Bit, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-02-21

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Judge finds Oracle's Ellison withheld evidence

According to Bloomberg, in a ruling that has important implications for Larry Ellison, Oracle's CEO and the company itself, district judge Susan Illston found that Ellison: ...deliberately destroyed or withheld e-mails and failed to preserve tape recordings that should have been turned over to lawyers for shareholders suing him......

Tags: Oracle Corp., Susan Illston, Larry Ellison, Dennis Howlett

Blog posts 2008-09-05

Is Firefox faster than Chrome?

Today Mozilla hit back at claims that Google's Chrome browser outperforms Firefox by releasing benchmark results that show that Firefox 3.1 is faster at executing JavaScript that Google's offering. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Google Inc., Mozilla Firefox, Engine, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Windows, Web Browsers, Scripting Languages, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-09-05

What the fight against cancer really needs

What the fight against cancer really needsSadly this is where a problem existsCuring cancer would be great on the human level. But it doesn't make good business sense for doctors and pharmaceutical companies that rely on patients to make money. Much like many other diseases, it's more profitable to keep...

Tags: cure, pharmaceutical company, patient, government

Discussion threads 2008-09-05

Dell repair adventure, conclusion

Well, our hero's story had a happy ending. The service tech came out to my office and replaced both the motherboard and the screen on my Dell laptop. After than magic was performed, the system booted up and ran just as it did before. I appreciate the help provided by...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Supplier, Digital Equipment Corp., Channel Management, Marketing, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2008-09-05

Dolce Music Flash Cards (exe)

Get a head start or improve skills in reading music notation with Dolce Music Flash Cards. Program features dual question counters, score counter, optional timer, and results of each round may be printed with student name and time/date stamp for record keeping. Round length and card selection limited. Version 3...

Tags: Card, Music, Fast Rabbit Software

Software downloads 2008-09-05

Search Donkey Standard (msi)

Search Donkey, the Internet search tool that keeps track of your search results, so you don't have to visit the same Web pages twice. Then allows you to mark those that interest you. Your use Search Donkey when searching for the following information? Your clients; are your clients or potential...

Tags: Client, Search Donkey, Search, Internet, Web Site Development, Productivity, Regulations, Government

Software downloads 2008-09-05

Web Editor (zip)

You can easily manage your projects. A lot of management tools are included in one software: file comparer, ftp upload/download even ftp file comparer. Light weight gif animator helps you create simple animations. Application can work with ASP, PHP, HTML, CSS, Java/VB script, JSP, XML, Openlaszlo, and Python file formates....

Tags: Web, HTML, FTP, CodeService, CSS, Scripting Languages, Software/Web Development, Web Development

Software downloads 2008-09-05

Should political postings stay or go? A survey.

I've been blogging for ZD Net for several years, writing for ZD publications for almost 20 years. I've always found readers to be intelligent and thoughtful, which is why I continue to do this while doing other things as "work." My posting, A virus in your genes, think about that,...

Tags: U.S., R&D, Discovery, Blog, Politics, Survey, Creationism, Rational Rants, Research & Development, Blogging, Business Operations, Internet, Mitch Ratcliffe

Blog posts 2008-09-04

Analyst: Dollar daze around the corner for Web giants

J.P. Morgan analyst Imran Khan said Thursday in a research note that a stronger dollar will take a bite out of search, online travel and e-commerce companies. Khan's call Techmeme largely focuses on the fourth quarter given the dollar's resurgence began in the middle of the third...

Tags: Google Inc., Web, Dollar, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Operational Accounting, Sales, Finance, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-09-04

Breaking: Oracle's Andersen gone, where now for Fusion and vertical plays?

Breaking: Oracle's Andersen gone, where now for Fusion and vertical plays?Jesper AndersonUh-oh PeopleSoft customers! Get ready for Fusion apps with no PTools, PCode, etc....RE: Breaking: Oracle's Andersen gone, where now for Fusion and vertical plays?As a former leader among the Fusion Applications technology group I can assure you that Jesper...

Tags: Leadership, vertical play, Andersen, Oracle Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

Ten key differences between Linux and Windows

Ten key differences between Linux and WindowsRe: Shouldn't this be titledNot everything; for example 1) hardware support - not all closed source OS has the same level of hardware support. 2) Command line vs no command line : Many closed source OS has fully functional command line support.3) Multilayered run...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Microsoft Windows, hardware

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

Ten key differences between Linux and Windows

Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Before debating the relative merits and shortcomings of Linux and Windows, it helps to understand the real distinctions between them. Here are the key differences distilled into one list....

Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Software, Jack Wallen. TechRepublic, Jack Wallen. ZDNet.co.uk, Windows, Microsoft, GNU Public License

News items 2008-09-04

FRS Money Math (exe)

Learn to identify US coins, practice counting, and perform basic math operations with money in this fun and easy to use program. Exercises include: Identifying heads up coins only, tails up coins only, or mixed heads/tails, totaling values of specific coins totaling values of various coins, comparing totals (practice with...

Tags: Coin, Teacher, Fast Rabbit Software, Productivity, Networking

Software downloads 2008-09-04

IntelliGolf Eagle (Palm OS) (zip)

Use this golf software to automate golf scoring, wagering, and shot tracking on the course with your Palm OS-based handheld or smartphone. View shot distances with GPS accuracy using industry-leading GPS receivers and smartphones. Upload results to the included Windows desktop software to approximate your handicap, view performance charts, and...

Tags: Handicap, Operating System, Palm Inc., Karrier Communications, GPS, Palm OS, Smart Phones, Handhelds, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Software, Hardware, Management

Software downloads 2008-09-04

IntelliGolf Eagle (Windows Mobile) (zip)

Use this golf software to automate golf scoring, wagering, and shot tracking on the course with your Windows Mobile-based Smartphone Standard or Professional edition. View shot distances with GPS accuracy using industry-leading GPS receivers and smartphones. Upload results to the included Windows desktop software to approximate your handicap, view performance...

Tags: Handicap, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Karrier Communications, Microsoft Windows, GPS, Tools & Techniques, Handhelds, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Management, Hardware

Software downloads 2008-09-04

Forms in Google Docs

Google has been getting a lot of attention in the last couple of days for its Chrome browser. As a Google devotee, I'm particularly bitter that the Mac port of Chrome hasn't made its way out of development yet. However, I did discover a slick new Google feature...

Tags: Google Inc., Google Docs, Spreadsheet, Productivity, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-09-03

Is there still an opportunity for TiVo?

I used to watch TiVo. There's actually a double-meaning there. As a consumer, I loved my TiVo box and the TV-viewing flexibility that it introduced to my household. As a journalist, I watched the company, as well. No contest: I liked the service far more than I...

Tags: TiVo Inc., DirecTV, TVs, Tv & Home Theater, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-09-03

Fourth quarter IT hiring outlook: The helpdesk is hot

Fourth quarter IT hiring outlook: The helpdesk is hotRe: 4Q IT Hiring is Hot - I'll believe it when I see it !It is strange how employment hiring forcasts vary so much between research firms.Robert Half claims a big swing increase in IT hiring, yet Network World runs a brief...

Tags: Call centers, Strategy, Recruitment & Selection, IT Hiring, information technology, help desk

Discussion threads 2008-09-03

Windows 7: Can Microsoft get boot time to under 15 seconds?

Windows 7: Can Microsoft get boot time to under 15 seconds?Where has this been?Oh, hello, MS, is that you? Did you remember that little OS side-project that you've had going on for a couple decades now? I'm so glad to see a renewed interest, please stick around to...

Tags: Operating systems, Boot-time, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-09-03