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Introducing VMware Workstation 6: Yesterday I upgraded to the latest version of VMware Workstation - Workstation 6. After having had the opportunity to use it now I think that this new version is a worthy upgrade.Check out the VMware Workstation installation and new features gallery here. I have a philosophy when it comes...; Tags: Virtual Machines, Thoughts, Software; Blog posts 2007-05-10
VMware Workstation 6 is released: Im use VMware Workstation a lot. In fact, after Windows, Office, web browsers and my trusty BlogJet blog authoring software, VMware Workstation is an application that I have running regularly. I often test and trash operating systems though VMware Workstation. Its a great product which saves me...; Tags: Virtual Machines; Blog posts 2007-05-09
Microsoft considered banning virtualizing all versions of Vista: Over on the Seattle PI website is an interesting article which looks at why Mac users wont be able to get their hands on Vista unless they buy the more expensive versions of Vista. But buried in that article is an interesting bombshell.Contained in the article is Microsofts justification...; Tags: Microsoft, Virtual Machines; Blog posts 2007-02-23
Ubuntu on Virtual PC 2007 - No way dude!: A number of people have asked me whether its possible to install Linux onto a Virtual PC 2007 virtual machine. Well, since I had an Ubuntu ISO on my desktop I decided to give it a go.The short answer is no. It wont. I thought that it...; Tags: Linux, Virtual Machines; Blog posts 2007-02-22
Virtual PC 2007 is out!: Microsoft has just made Virtual PC 2007 available for free download no validation required. Its available in 32-bit and 64-bit versions.The following operating systems are supported as both host and guests:Windows Vista BusinessWindows Vista EnterpriseWindows Vista UltimateWindows Server 2003Standard EditionWindows Server 2003Standard x64 EditionWindows XP ProfessionalWindows XP Professional x64...; Tags: Virtual Machines, Microsoft; Blog posts 2007-02-19

Apple tax, Microsoft tax - The virtualization tax: Why cant you run Mac OS on a Windows PC from within a VMware or Parallels virtual PC? Why does the Windows Vista EULA only allow the virtualization of Vista Ultimate and Business? Its all to do with both companies wanting to control virtualization in order to protect...; Tags: Apple, DRM, Microsoft, Virtual Machines; Blog posts 2007-02-14
Free virtual machines from Microsoft: Finally, Microsoft has started to make something of its virtualization technology. First, it made Virtual PC 2005 a free download (and Virtual PC 2007 for Windows Vista will also be free) and now it has released four pre-configured VHDs Virtual Hard Disks for Virtual Server 2005 R2.The four virtual...; Tags: Microsoft, Virtual Machines; Blog posts 2006-11-07

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Apple is not the real enemy of open source: Apple is not the real enemy of open sourceGodwin's Law is now in effectGodwin's law: whoever mentioned the Nazis has automatically "lost" whatever debate was in progress.Loser.Apple is the official NAZI PARTY of Open Source.Where is http://opendarwin.com? It's GONE.Apple SUPPORTED the whole OSx86 project, then THEY reneged- There...; Tags: Digital rights management (DRM), Linux, Digital media, Godwin, Apple Inc., open source, digital-rights management; Discussion threads 2008-07-18
Windows "Workstation" 2008 better than Vista? OK then, show me the money!: Windows "Workstation" 2008 better than Vista? OK then, show me the money!dre` typo, i think"...nothing I would lie better than to..."It's the cost, Adrianlook at the difference in price.if i paid that much for a "desktop" OS, you can bet that I'd convince myself it was faster ;)The other thing...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Desktops, workstation, Vista x64, Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, desktop, server, Vist-___; Discussion threads 2008-07-18
The potential fallout from Apple vs. Psystar: The potential fallout from Apple vs. Psystaranticompetitive argumentThe problem with the anticompetitive argument is that the company engaging in the activity has to command a substantial share of the overall market. Apple doesn't even have 8% of the market. Also, Psystar never even tried to license Apple's intellectual...; Tags: Desktops, Operating systems, Psystar, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2008-07-18
Office 2008 vs. iWork vs. NeoOffice vs. OpenOffice: The more I use these, the more I really don't care for iWork. Sure, Keynote makes some darned pretty presentations, but NeoOffice and OpenOffice for the matter cuts the mustard quite handily. For real polish, you still can't beat Office 2007/2008, as much as I hate to admit...; Tags: Suite, Apple iWork, Office 2008, NeoOffice, X11, OpenOffice, Open Source, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-07-18
FastScale Composerâ„¢ Suite: I just spoke with Jerry McCloud, VP of Business Development of Fastscale Technology, about the newest release of their product, FastScale Composerâ„¢ Suite. This product is aimed at reducing the complexity of creating and maintaining virtual machine images. Previous versions of the product supported VMware's ESX Server. This version adds...; Tags: Software, Environment, Image, Virtual Machine, FastScale Composer Suite Software Environment, Desktop Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Servers, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-07-18
Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router: Editor's note: Although our First Look video states that the WRT610N costs only $149, the street price may prove higher.The Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router is the first true dual-band wireless router we've reviewed, and one of only a few on the market. In our tests, it easily...; Tags: Home networking, Routers & switches, Network technology, Network-attached storage (NAS), NETWORKING, wireless router, Storage Link, WRT610N, Linksys Inc., router, Linksys WRT310N, storage; Product reviews 2008-07-17
iPhone as powerful as the Dreamcast, more powerful than the DS ... but is t: iPhone as powerful as the Dreamcast, more powerful than the DS ... but is tawesomemy buddy showed me monkey ball and i was blown away. i saw a few other games and i think it could compete on some level with other portables if they get the buttons thing and...; Tags: Games, Keyboards, Monitors & displays, game, Apple iPhone, Dreamcast; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
Citrix and Xen not versus Xen: Simon Crosby, CTO of Citrix's Virtualization Management group, contacted me after reading the post, Citrix versus the Xen community, to clear up some misconceptions that he thought were the basis of my post. After reading his message, it's clear that what he had to say was very persuasive. Thanks Simon...; Tags: Citrix Systems Inc., Xen, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-07-17
LMA (Learning Mobile Author) (exe): Hot Lava Softwares Learning Mobile Author is a mobile content authoring and publishing tool that allows the rapid design, editing and publishing of trackable mobile learning and testing content. Authors/Publishes online for mobile phones,cell phones, smart phones, podcasting, wireless devices, desktop machines, and any Internet device. Authors/Publishes stand alone for...; Tags: Desktop, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Mobile, Hot Lava Software, Hot Lava Softwares Learning Mobile Author, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Advertising & Promotion, Handhelds, Software, Marketing, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-07-17
The edge-centric Internet: Why isn't the edge of the network the center? More computes and storage gets shipped to consumers than to Internet data centers, so consumers should help power the Internet. And get paid for it. P2P vs Internet data centers A new project, spearheaded by National ICT...; Tags: Consumer, Internet Data Center, Data Center, Internet, Data Centers, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Robin Harris; Blog posts 2008-07-16
Online tools used by those who use the internet in their housing search: Take a video tour or virtual tour of a house, apartment, or neighborhood 54% Find information online about the quality of life in a community 51 Search websites of real estate companies and agents 50 Search newspaper ads online 42 Search online...; Tags: Internet, Online Advertising, Tool, Real Estate, Business Operations, NB; Blog posts 2008-07-16
New hybrid delivery security architecture: Secure Computing's Ken Rutsky tells how to integrate Software-as-a-Service SaaS, virtualization and appliance security offerings to let users get exactly what they want. “In the past, CIOs deployed their own self-contained application architectures on their own servers and storage systems. This old model is giving way to a hybrid...; Tags: Appliance, Software, Software-as-a-service, Platform, Information Technology, Advantage, Hardware, Model, Service, Architecture, Organization, Delivery Security Architecture, IT Security Professional, Delivery Platform, Software As A Service (SaaS), Tools & Techniques, Cloud Computing, Security, Emerging Technologies, Management, CIO, SaaS, virtualization, IT appliances, service delivery, IT management, Ken Rutsky, Secure Computing; News items 2008-07-16
Microsoft opens up Live Mesh to all testers: Microsoft opens up Live Mesh to all testerslive mesh open is a red herringWhen I go to the Mesh website and try and sign in I get this message:"Thanks for your interest! Our tech preview program is currently full. If you've already signed up, we'll send you an e-mail as...; Tags: Desktops, Servers, news feature, Live Mesh, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-07-16