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- IE8's "best" feature broken: stick with Firefox
- The plug-ins, the add-ons, the "download and use with" programs. So many people have been on about the "porn mode" InPrivate feature, the coloured tabs and the accelerator features, but what seems to be missing from the blogosphere is the entire gallery of additional software for the product. ...
- Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Corp., Web Browser, IE8, Internet Explorer 8, Web Browsers, Internet, Zack Whittaker
- Blog posts 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
- GSA L-Backup (zip)
- This backup software will guarantee that you never lose any of your important data. With its user friendly interface, the software is easy to use, yet its complexity in data handling gives it very sophisticated functionality. For added reliability, the software has a wizard which verifies each part of the...
- Tags: Software, U.S. General Services Administration, German Sales Agency, Backups, Tools & Techniques, Management
- Software downloads 2008-09-04
- Who wins with Google Chrome
- Who wins with Google ChromeChrome adds a lot. By about any measure, Chrome will be way ahead of IE8.If there was nothing new here, there would be no excitement.Chrome Adds Nothing NewAt this point in time, Chrome adds effectively nothing new. It's little more than a late attempt to...
- Tags: Web browsers, WebKit, FF 3.1, Chrome, Google Inc., Google Chrome
- Discussion threads 2008-09-03
- Is there still an opportunity for TiVo?
- Is there still an opportunity for TiVo?TiVo & DirecTVTiVo are not competing with DirecTV by selling their own boxes since the TiVo HD box does not work with satellite, only cable. By partnering with DirecTV they would then have the cable market AND the satellite market available to them....
- Tags: TVs, TV & Home Theater, DVR, TiVo Inc., DirecTV
- Discussion threads 2008-09-03
- Chrome and why Gates was right to be paranoid
- Chrome and why Gates was right to be paranoidGo on Google, kill them off once and for alllet's rid the world of these sloppy fat liars and have technology once again !!!!RE: Chrome and why Gates was right to be paranoidThe browser came about because IE 8 really scared the...
- Tags: Web browsers, Chrome, Google Inc., Web browser, Microsoft Internet Explorer
- 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
- 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
- GOOG browser seeks to curb mounting traffic costs and cut payments to Apple and Mozilla
- GOOG browser seeks to curb mounting traffic costs and cut payments to Apple and MozillaSure, this WILL reduce traffice costs, and it could reduce the ammount thatGoogle pays Mozilla. But, Google WILL keep funding Mozilla, and the main thing Google is worried about is MS controlling the internet and the...
- Tags: Web browsers, payment, Apple Inc., Google Inc., Mozilla Corp., Web browser, Internet, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2008-09-02
- Toshiba XD-E500
- When Toshiba finally pulled the plug on HD DVD, nobody was quite sure what the next step for the company was going to be. Would it go back to making DVD players, or would it forget the tensions of the format war and release a Blu-ray player? Well, instead of...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Overall IT, Toshiba XD-E500, XDE, DVD, Toshiba Corp.
- Product reviews 2008-09-02
- What's Chrome for? Ain't it obvious?
- What's Chrome for? Ain't it obvious?Really?"I think we all know what the answer is, but we’re afraid to say it — Google is taking an entry directly from the Microsoft playbook: Embrace and Extend."Really? By basing it on open source projects? ;-)Google is going after the platform, the same way...
- Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud computing, Web browsers, Desktops, Chrome, Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2008-09-02
- Dish Network TR-40 CRA
- Editors' note: This review is nearly identical to our review of the Dish Network DTVPal, as both products offer exactly the same functionality. However, since the TR-40 CRA costs less, CNET advises all buyers to go with the cheaper TR-40 CRA.Back at CES 2008, Dish Network promised to deliver a...
- Tags: TV & Home Theater, TVs, TR-40 CRA, DTVPal, DTV converter box, digital television, Dish Network
- Product reviews 2008-09-02
- (First look at Google Chrome)
- First look at Google ChromeRE: First look at Google ChromeI guess I am an early installer of Google Chrome from South Africa, and all I get is the Aw! Snap message trying to get ZDNet and even South African sites like ananzi.co.za. I can't keep any web site...
- Tags: Web browsers, PRODUCTIVITY, Google Inc., Google Chrome, First Look, Web browser
- Discussion threads 2008-09-02
- What's Chrome for? Ain't it obvious?
- So during lunchtime today I got to play with Chrome a bit. It's got a nice clean implementation, and it's fast. Sure, it doesn't do everything that either Firefox or Internet Explorer does yet, but hey, it's a beta. I like it. The...
- Tags: Google Inc., Mozilla Firefox, Web Browser, Chrome, Web Browsers, Internet, Jason Perlow
- Blog posts 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 bats 1-for-3 for me
- Google Chrome bats 1-for-3 for meNo AdBlock Plus...no Chrome. Simple as that.what do you expect it's a beta!'Ordinary' users would never be trying to surf with a beta release of a niche browser minutes after it's release.Don't be such an arse - you know damn well that most browsers...
- Tags: Web browsers, WebKit, Google Chrome, plug-in, Google Inc., Web browser
- Discussion threads 2008-09-02
- LIVE: Google Chrome Press Conference
- LIVE: Google Chrome Press ConferenceMan, the publicity is nothing short of AMAZING. The mainstream press hasalready picked it up. The news is everywhere, there are already thousands of articles written. Seems like the whole world is buzzing about it.Firefox does NOT use WebKitFirefox uses Mozilla's Gecko rendering engine, which is...
- Tags: Web browsers, mainstream press, Google Chrome, 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
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