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Is Windows 7 a Mac OS X wannabe? That explains why I like it

no, it looks like kde but doesn't have it's functionalityjust put kde 3.5. with transparent taskbar and crystal theme and you got what win7 looks like.and kde 3.5. was way older than vista and 7.So it IS about pride after all?To Apple fans it is always important who copied who....

Tags: Operating systems, TRANSPARENCY, Apple Mac OS, task bar, Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Windows 7 vs. Ubuntu 9.10 - Strengths and weaknesses

Nice articleIts nice to see a balanced article like this. I consider myself an OS agnostic user as I used Windows for years and tried a Linux Desktop OS like Ubuntu a few times and only recently (last 2 years) has Ubuntu taken over as my primary OS.One of the...

Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, default theme, task bar, Ubuntu, Linux, Microsoft Windows, software, hardware, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

TxtEdit 4.5 (Windows)

TxtEdit is an editor for text or rich text files. It includes a spell checker. TxtEdit contains a 'send to' - feature, which is useful to have a quick view on many different may be unknown file formats. Start the Explorer, right click any file, and choose TxtEdit under send...

Tags: File, Luzius Schneider, TxtEdit, Task Bar, Scripting Languages, Microsoft Windows, Programming Languages, Development Tools, Software/Web Development, Web Development, Operating Systems, Software, Software Development

Software downloads 2002-07-19

WestCode OneClick Task Bar 2.0.1 (Mac)

The Task Bar shows a task button for each open application. At a glance, it shows you which applications are running; you can switch applications by clicking different task buttons. When you click hold down the mouse button down on a task button, a pop-up menu appears with options specific...

Tags: Application, Apple Macintosh, Button, WestCode Software, Task Bar, Mice, Desktops, Hardware, Peripherals

Software downloads 1999-11-01

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WindowBlinds 7.0 (Windows)

WindowBlinds is a program that empowers users to completely transform the Windows GUI to any they like by applying any of the thousands of free skins. Make Windows look like another operating system or something completely new. WindowBlinds can change title bars, borders, push buttons, the task bar, the start...

Tags: Skin, GUI, Stardock, WindowBlinds, WindowBlinds 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-17

NeoDownloader 2.4 (Windows)

The Web is a land of joys and wonders. Myriads of digital images, video clips and other downloadable files are waiting for you. In the past, you could use your browser to download them. But, these days, you need more powerful and more specialized tools to download files from the...

Tags: NeoWise Software, Microsoft Windows, Web Browser, File, NeoDownloader 2.4, Built-in Media Player, Web Browsers, Corporate Communications, Internet, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-11-17

Windows 7's first 100 days: So how were yours?

My windows 7 experience I had previously posted this, but my comment is more relevant to your article: After reading so much reviews praising how wonderful windows 7 was, I decided to give it a go. So here, I bought the W7 DVD and decided to upgrade my Vista SP2...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Win 7, Microsoft Windows 7, first 100-day, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-13

Trog Bar 2009.11.10 (Windows)

Seize control of your tasks, e-mail, and time with TROG: the Total, Relaxed Organization Guru. Designed by time management experts, this intelligent sidebar automatically prioritizes, manages, and coordinates your task list, e-mail, and calendars--recommending the best tasks to do next--so you spend your time being productive instead of organizing to...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Priacta, Time Management, Productivity

Software downloads 2009-11-13

Mozilla goes back to the beta with Firefox 3.6

Oh bother. Does this mean Firefox 3.5 is buggy and insecure?Having used Firefox since 0.6 I find 3.5 to be one of the less stable versions. I hope that they get the bugs out for 3.6.3 things this version must have or it may fall too far behind1. SELinux/AppArmor...

Tags: Web browsers, Mozilla Firefox, Web browser, Mozilla Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Firefox 3.6, beta, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Netbooks worth the upgrade to Windows 7? Heck yes!

my thoughts"As I wrote the day that 7 launched, 'Windows 7 is just another OS.'"An article sitting at a -1 rating (out of 33 people) as I type this, and with quite a bit of Talkback discussion. Not exactly a shining pillar of truth."Most netbooks ship with Windows XP Home...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Boot-time, Waking Up, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Netbooks worth, Heck Yes

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Colorspace 2.5.2 (Mac)

Colorspace is a universal color picker for web developers and designers. The application can be hidden in the task bar (requires Java 1.6) and lets you pick colors from anywhere on your screen.

Tags: Web Developer, Apple Macintosh, Bar, Teppefall, Colorspace, Programming Languages, Java, Software Development, Software/Web Development

Software downloads 2009-10-26

WinPIM 10.20.2080 (Windows)

WinPIM is a professional personal information manager PIM. It is the best software to manage your contacts, diaries, appointments, tasks, notes, emails or any other information. WinPIM also gives you an easy and low cost network solution for sharing all data simultaneously with everyone in your workgroup. Users can login...

Tags: Diary, Microsoft Windows, YQSoft, WinPIM, E-mail, Construction, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Samsung Blue Earth

Photo gallery:Samsung Blue EarthAs it does with most trends, Samsung is pursuing eco-friendly cell phones with vigor. It already gave us the Samsung Reclaim, and now we finally have a chance to review the Samsung Blue Earth. Forgive us if we're a bit excited, but Samsung has been holding this...

Tags: Keyboards, Cellular phones, Blue Earth, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd.

Product reviews 2009-10-23

New Apple ads slam Microsoft and Windows 7

No mentionJust as Microsoft haven't mentioned the tens of hours it'll take up upgrade your Vista machine, and the known bug that could cause your upgrade to hang at 62%http://support.microsoft.com/kb/975253LameThese "I'm A Mac" ads have gotten Rather lame. Again, can't Apple come up with something that promotes OSX rather than...

Tags: Operating systems, Start Menu, Microsoft Corp., advertisement, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Apple Inc., Win7, operating system, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-23

Verizon Wireless Razzle

Though we sometimes question the outcome, we do like it when cell phone manufacturers take a different approach to designing a phone so it stands out from the rest. The Verizon Wireless Razzle is certainly one such phone, straddling the line between a messaging phone and a music phone with...

Tags: Keyboards, Telecom & Utilities, Verizon Wireless, Razzle, phone, Qwerty-keyboard, keyboard

Product reviews 2009-10-22

Was Windows 7 totally your idea?

W7: Whose ideas?It is pretty clear that Apple and Microsoft "borrow" from each other. I don't think that's a problem, all competitors "borrow" each others' ideas and the consumer wins.What is clear, though, is that Microsoft did listen to alot of people but it wasn't those people that use...

Tags: Desktops, Crispin, Microsoft Corp., PC, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

(Windows 7's Aero in pictures)

YuckyuckWindows 7Looks alot better than the Windows Vista inteferface. Cannot wait to upgrade!Re: Pics 3, 5, & 6 description mistakesAero Peek is the feature that lets you peek at windows and the desktop when you hover over a task bar thumbnail, an alt+tab thumbnail, or the show desktop panel at...

Tags: visual noise, Microsoft Windows 7, Aero Glass, Microsoft Windows, desktop, Aero Peek

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Rogue security programs are 'ongoing threat'

The sites of these 'rogue security programs'Should be immediately shut down when they are found, by doing a DDoS attack if necessary.There is no reason to allow these bastards to shill their break-ware on the rest of us in the world.Getting worse...I've seen a hugh increase in infections from these...

Tags: rogue security program, ad system, security program, Rogue security program, advertisement, ongoing threat, security, Web browser

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

iTaskX 2.6.1 (Mac)

iTaskX is a full featured, MS Project compatible project management tool for Mac OS X. It helps you carry out large business projects, media activities or detailed time schedules. It adapts to your working processes and ensures an overview on you targets, dates, costs and the current status of your...

Tags: Project, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., iTaskX, Microsoft Project, Apple Mac OS, Document Management, Desktops, Operating Systems, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Enterprise Software, Finance, Managerial Accounting, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-10-14

Preview Party: Windows 7 makes a big splash in a Mac house

Did you hear the one about the Mac family that opened its doors - and its mind - to Microsoft Windows? For one night, Windows 7 took center stage in my living room as a half-dozen or so friends stopped by for one of the official Windows...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Raquel, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-10-09