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Windows 7 security default worries experts

How many Windows 7 does it take...How many dribble articles about Windows 7 canthere be in one week.I heard Windows 7 is now helping the economy andit has changed global warming to global cooling.So the polar bears are now SAFE!!! Way to go Windows 7 it is like the messiah...

Tags: Operating systems, Ubunutu, Microsoft Windows 7, security, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., Win7

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

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Microsoft pushes business users to start Windows 7 upgrades now

I would betthat not nearly as many businesses will bite as MS wants, but that more businesses than usual will bite.RE: Microsoft pushes business users to start Windows 7 upgrades nowAs with many we are still running XP on all of our machines and Server 2003 with no money in...

Tags: Web browsers, Quality, Microsoft Windows 7, Web browser, standards, Acid3 Test, compliant browser, web standard, IE 8, GNU/Linux, Web, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-14

Reporters Without Borders lists repressive regimes

Reporters Without Borders lists repressive regimesWhy isn't Australia on the list?I am shocked that Australia is not on the list as the new Australian Federal Government Labor Party are trying to implement a nationwide filter of the Internet and they actually believe it is a good idea!More details on this...

Tags: Government, Vertical industries, AUS, repressive regime, Reporters Without Borders

Discussion threads 2009-03-13

Would you buy a Linux desktop?

Would you buy a Linux desktop?Would you buy a Linux desktop?Absolutely not! There is no place for linux on the desktop, especially in education. It can't even run Reader Rabbit or Lemonade Stand! How are these kids going to have fun learning if the system doesn't run...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Desktops, Linux, desktop, Linux desktop

Discussion threads 2008-09-09

Windows 7 pricing thoughts - Is Windows too expensive?

Windows 7 pricing thoughts - Is Windows too expensive?It is an apt comparison>Your Ubunutu/Vista comparison doesn't pass the common sense test. Think about what you can get with Ubuntu-- Compiz Fusion for eye candy, drive encryption, MythTV DVR app, OpenOffice.org, ect. You have to get Ultimate Windows to get all...

Tags: Construction, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), pricing strategy, window, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2008-08-28

IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on Vista

IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on VistaHoo that could be painful very painfulibm ,red hat, ubuntu working together..... ough Microshot may feel this a bitRE: IBM, Ubuntu, Novell and Red Hat gang up on VistaUnless they make programs and hardware as easy to install &...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Driver Installation, Linux, IBM Corp., Ubuntu, Novell Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Red Hat Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-08-05

Why 2008 will be a bad year for Microsoft's Ed Tech market share

Why 2008 will be a bad year for Microsoft's Ed Tech market shareMore problems from AppleAs a worker at a government agency in the U.S. I'm astounded by the number of MacBooks I'm seeing. If you are right about what people using in school being what people want at work...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., Ed Tech market share

Discussion threads 2008-01-01

Microsoft's mobile team reorgs, focuses on Live services

Microsoft's mobile team reorgs, focuses on Live servicesWhere's ProtonBut where is the next version of Windows Mobile. The platform hasn't changed much for 5 years or more.Sounds PromisingAny mobile OS on the market that can compete with the big two (Palm, Microsoft) is a welcome thing. Both Microsoft...

Tags: Advertising & Promotion, Operating systems, Handhelds, Microsoft Corp., mobile, Microsoft Windows Mobile, mobile team, Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc., team

Discussion threads 2007-10-11

Revised WinXP policy dooms Linux desktop prospects without real OEM marketing efforts

Revised WinXP policy dooms Linux desktop prospects without real OEM marketing effortsYou forgot that MS PAYS For those Ads on Dell's siteThere are TONS of "marketing funds" available from MS for vendors to push MS products over their competitors.Ever wonder why everyone says "XXX recommends Windows Vista"? It's not...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Linux desktop, Linux, Dell Computer Corp., marketing, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., desktop

Discussion threads 2007-09-25

Problem with Automatix?

Problem with Automatix?Have you tried using Synaptic?The tool that came with Ubunutu? I have never used Automatix so I can't really answer, but I find that sticking with the tools designed for the the distribution greatly reduces installation headaches. ]:)Works for meNo problems either on 32 or 64 bits (two...

Tags: libdvdcss, Automatix, Ubuntu, codec, plug-in

Discussion threads 2007-06-22

The open source story of the year

The open source story of the yearUbuntuOut of nowhere, Ubunutu has rocked the Linux world. Clearly, the open source story of the year is Shuttlesworth's Ubuntu.http://opendomain.blogspot.comThe real open source story of the year[a href="http://blogs.zdnet.com/Ou/index.php?p=140"]George Ou now dual boots Desktop Linux.[/a] ;)Not an open source story, strictly speakingbut I think you'll...

Tags: Microsoft Corp., open source, open-source story

Discussion threads 2005-12-28

Microsoft provides the Vista-Office advantage punch list

Microsoft provides the Vista-Office advantage punch listSo...I am not really seeing any compelling reasons to switch from XP to Vista. But that is probably just me :)You will not upgrade, it will be shoved tru...Your troat while you will buy a new system.It will hapen like that, no matter...

Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Apple Mac OS X, Operating systems, Apple Inc., MS Documents, Apple Macintosh, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2005-09-19