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Thailand to get slimmed-down Windows

Thailand to get slimmed-down WindowsThis is all happening because desktop Linux is viable.Microsoft is in an all out war to deny Linux a critical mass on the desktop. Microsoft does not know exactly where the tipping point is and they do NOT want to find out. They will be...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, exchange rate, Linux PC, Microsoft Windows, Linux, slimmed-down Window, Microsoft Corp., software, operating system

Discussion threads 2004-06-24

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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

Google Chrome already beating Opera

Google Chrome already beating OperaWaiting for Windows Mobile 6 version... if they can create a version for Windows Mobile to rival safari on iPhone, they'll have me seriously thinking about it.Otherwise, it's just another browser for the desktop by another large conglomerate.Full screen problemI have my task bar on the...

Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, work-around, Google Inc., Chrome, Google Chrome, Opera Software

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

Is Microsoft is putting Windows 7 on a diet?

Is Microsoft is putting Windows 7 on a diet?How did we not see this?This is brilliant on Microsoft's behalf. They do get rid of the anti-trust sentiments at least the plausible ones and still have their share in the market.Now, don't misunderstand me. It's going to take a lot more...

Tags: Operating systems, SECURITY, iTune, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, diet, Microsoft Windows 7, antitrust

Discussion threads 2008-09-04

Analyst: Google Chrome 'SOA ready'

Analyst: Google Chrome 'SOA ready'Analyst: Google Chrome 'SOA ready'Google Chrome is not SOA ready. Any sites that require more than HTML will fail to fully load on Chrome. Also Chrome has had major issues with trying to click on the back button. Now if someone takes the...

Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web services, Middleware, Enterprise software, SOA, SOA Ready, Google Chrome, Google Inc.

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

GoldMail (exe)

GoldMail software lets business people quickly create personal and powerful messages by recording their voice over content copied from the Web and other programs, or from PowerPoint, PDF, TXT, and image files, which they send as a link in an e-mail. When the link is clicked, a browser window opens...

Tags: Message, GoldMail, E-mail, Online Communications

Software downloads 2008-09-04

Five reasons Chrome will take over the world

Google dipped its mighty toe into the increasingly crowded world of internet browsers today with the announcement of its open source offering, Chrome. After all the polished promises of a streamlined new way to tame the web, the blogosphere was ready to predict Chrome would inspire everything from the...

Tags: Google Inc., Operating System, Web Browser, Web Browsers, Internet, Chrome, Google, browser, Internet Explorer, Microsoft, Firefox, Nick Heath, silicon.com

News items 2008-09-03

DoS vulnerability hits Google's Chrome, crashes with all tabs

Whoa! Google Chrome has crashed. Restart now? While Google's Chrome team is cheering, Rishi Narang from Evil Fingers is typing and releasing a proof of concept for a denial of service vulnerability that is successfully crashing the Chrome browser with all tabs. According to Narang's advisory : "An issue...

Tags: Google Inc., DOS, Vulnerability, Web Browser, Google Chrome, Web Browsers, Security, Internet, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-09-03

Dutch Windmills 3D Screensaver (exe)

Open a window into medieval Europe. Dutch Windmills 3D Screensaver transfers you into a soothing atmosphere of a small village full of windmills. Relax glancing at windmills and listening to the wind. Enjoy a live, beautiful European village, and watch its inhabitants and the environment. You get a panoramic view...

Tags: 3Planesoft, Construction

Software downloads 2008-09-03

MaxiMenu for Dreamweaver (zip)

The MaxiMenu Extension for Dreamweaver allows you to create powerful Flash-based menus in Dreamweaver MX, MX 2004, 8, CS3, or CS4 Flash not required. The customization options are incredible - the possibilities are limitless. Use one of the 18 pre-built templates, or create your own design. Extensive documentation and responsive...

Tags: Macromedia Dreamweaver, DWUser, Customization Option

Software downloads 2008-09-03

Chrome (beta)

Google has released the beta version of a new browser, Chrome. In its comic-book preannouncement, Google stated correctly that watching videos, chatting, and even playing Web-based games didn't exist when browsers were first invented. Google wants the browser to help users focus on the applications and pages they are...

Tags: Web browsers, WebKit, Chrome, Google Inc., Web browser, Omnibox

Product reviews 2008-09-02

First look at Google Chrome

First look at Google ChromeDownloaded and took a look at chromeAnd was immediately struck by just how much annoying advertising crap ZDNet puts on their site.Inadvertently? I vote on purpose.Inadvertently? I vote on purpose. I'd believe "inadvertently" if Chrome were released a month later - but a [b]day[/b] later? No,...

Tags: Web browsers, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Google Chrome, First Look, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-09-02

Google Chrome is insanely fast ... faster than Firefox 3.0

Google Chrome is insanely fast ... faster than Firefox 3.0how about with Safari 3.x /4.x & OperaI would like to see comparison chart with with Safari 3/4 & operaRE: Google Chrome is insanely fast ... faster than Firefox 3.0Fast, yes, but without adblock or equivalent, too painful to use.Well,...

Tags: Web browsers, Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Mozilla Firefox 3.0, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-09-02

Google Chrome: Steal this browser

Google Chrome: Steal this browserMemory Usage not commendableFirefox 3 uses lesser memory than Google Chrome. The base browser itself uses about 75MB and with 5 tabs opened, the total memory usage is around 200MB. Firefox with the same number of tabs is less than 100MB. Makes me wonder how efficient...

Tags: Web browsers, Google Chrome, Web browser, Google Inc., Mozilla Firefox

Discussion threads 2008-09-02

LIVE: Google Chrome Press Conference

I'm here at the Googleplex for a press conference to announce the new Google browser, called Chrome. The service will go live at 12 Noon PT today and is available for Windows Vista and XP - for now. Mac and Linux versions are coming soon. It will launch in 122...

Tags: Google Inc., Web Browser, Google Chrome, Web Browsers, Internet, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-09-02

Google Chrome: Steal this browser

Google announced a new web browser today called Chrome. Analysts who wonder if this spells "doom" for Firefox, or if it's an "IE killer" are missing the point. Like Gears, Chrome is Google's latest attempt to lead by example, and push the envelope of the web experience. ...

Tags: Google Inc., Web Browser, Google Chrome, Web Browsers, Internet, Ed Burnette

Blog posts 2008-09-02

Google's new Chrome browser based on WebKit (updated 3x)

One of the biggest tech news story coming out of the Labor Day holiday here in the U.S. is that Google is going to be releasing an open source operating system in the form of a Web browser. Google's new Web browser – Named "Chrome" – is...

Tags: Google Inc., Open Source, Web Browser, Web Browsers, Internet, Jason D. O\'Grady

Blog posts 2008-09-02

Could Google's Chrome be death blow to Firefox?

No doubt, Google's forthcoming open source browser -- known as Chrome -- is going to challenge other open source browsers, most notably Firefox. It could be a devastating blow to Firefox, which has amassed and taken roughly 18 percent of browser market share away from Internet Explorer in a short...

Tags: Google Inc., Mozilla Firefox, Web Application, Web Browser, Mozilla Corp., Chrome, V8 Javascript Virtual Machine, Web Browsers, Cloud Computing, Open Source, Internet, Paula Rooney

Blog posts 2008-09-02

Data center energy use

Data center energy useHmmmm....1. It's still a positive contribution, even if it is a small one. 2. And I think real enterprises are seriously eying desktops a real money sinks when it comes to power.3. The same argument could be applied to oil. We shouldn't...

Tags: Data centers, Operating systems, Servers, hardware, Data Center Energy, Sun Microsystems Inc., data center, Process Protection

Discussion threads 2008-09-02