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Sony laptops can't use Windows 7 XP mode thanks to disabled hardware virtualization

Are you a the brand new owner of a $2,000 Sony Vaio laptop? Were you planning to run Microsoft's XP virtualization technology in Windows 7? You're out of luck. Sony has said that...

Tags: Sony Corp., Sony Vaio, Virtualization, Microsoft Windows XP, Laptop Computer, VT, Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-08-10

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Intel desktop roadmap leaked: faster i5, i7; new i3 CPUs

Nothing to get excited aboutThe Core i3's and new i5's are dual-core only.Looking at the chart, they are only capable of 4 threads and have Hyperthreading, hence only 2 real cores.I'm betting that Intel still won't have anything close to compelling in the chipset market compared to AMD's Radeon chipsets,...

Tags: Processors, CPU, Clarksdale, Core i3, desktop, HyperThreading, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-30

PowerTerm InterConnect 9.1 (Mac)

The PowerTerm InterConnect Series is comprised of several robust terminal emulation applications supporting the host access needs of large and small organizations. It allows enterprises to standardize on a single host access solution. Each of the PowerTerm InterConnect products facilitates connection to applications running on a variety of hosts such...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Hewlett-Packard Co., Tandem Computers, IBM Corp., Wyse Technology Inc., PowerTerm InterConnect Series, Mainframes, Linux, Operating Systems, Servers, UNIX, Open Source, Hardware, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-29

AT&T launches Verizon counter-punch ad, keeps digging that hole

There's a Cr-app for that!I only have one thing to say, Sprint! Well, two things, AT&T neglects to mention 4G. Well, three things, They are the most expensive carrier for the least amount of quality delivered. Oh wait, 4 things, I had an iPhone and loved the interface. In the...

Tags: 3G, Smart phones, Cellular phones, Wireless and Mobility, AT&T Corp., Verizon Communications Inc., AT&T launches Verizon, AT&T Launches, ATT, Apple iPhone, advertisement

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

AMD turbo boosts Flash Player 10.1 with ATI Stream technology

AMD seems to be the more viable choice nowThey certainly have improved their offerings over Intel and NVIDIA, which both seem to be up in the air at the moment. Intel isn't focused on offering good mainstream performance for the dollar - they're only working on Atom and the...

Tags: Chipsets, Processors, Semiconductors, Macromedia Flash Player, NVidia Corp., Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., ATI Technologies Inc., AMD 785G, GPU, AMD Athlon, chipset

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

Yes, Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 will run on Linux

This solidifies my decisionI currently have a cluster of a dozen RHEL 5.3 Cluster Suite servers. They have been a nightmare to use, maintain, and keep working right. Red Hat's clustering software is horrendously buggy. I never have gotten virtualization to work properly with the whole mess.After...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Servers, Linux, UEC, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, kvm, cluster, Red Hat Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Seven great (and free!) applications for Windows 7

You added Windows 7 to the title for page hits...Any tech enthusiast worth their salt has long known about all these apps. Nah ... ... for page hits I'd have added XP ... bigger user base ... User base yes but Windows 7is what everyone is interested in reading...

Tags: Operating systems, Ubuntu 9.10, Linux Distro, Paint.net, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, 7-zip

Discussion threads 2009-11-10

Nexus Terminal 6.72 (Windows)

Nexus Terminal is a Telnet 3270/5250/VT/ANSI terminal emulator with: recording, a script language, host print (both tn3270 (3287, tn5250 (3812) and LPD), RS232, file transfer (IND$FILE, FTP, FTPS, SFTP and Kermit), HLLAPI, SSH, and SSL support.

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Nexus Integration, Telnet, Ssl/Tls, Authentication/Encryption, Networking, Security

Software downloads 2009-11-02

VT Contact Picture (Mobile)

finds and allows adding a Picture to Contact from Facebook. It extends Contact menu by adding new menu item "Add Picture from Facebook" . Picture is searched in Facebook Name fields. You can adjust search criteria to match the name that could be found for this person.While downloading pictures, you...

Tags: Mobile Internet, Facebook, Mobile, Picture, Veide Technologies, Internet, Advertising & Promotion, Mobile Applications, Wireless And Mobility, Marketing

Software downloads 2009-10-15

Karmic Koala: That's One Seriously Fast Marsupial

I'm having issues with VirtualBox . . .I'm having issues with VirtualBox: Even though it worked before, lately it's claiming that "VT-X/AMD-V hardware acceleration has been enabled, but is not operational" and not allowing me to run 64 bit Ubuntu :(.RE: Karmic Koala: That's One Seriously Fast MarsupialI had some...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Win 7, Ext4, Karmic Koala

Discussion threads 2009-10-01

Intel shakes up mid-range CPUs with Lynnfield Core i5 750, Core i7 860 and Core i7 870

Business Class PCs to get Core i5Last winter when the Core i7 was released, it was pretty much placed in high level consumer gaming PCs. Even the lower end Core i7 did not find its way into business class PCs.I would certainly like to see Lenovo and HP get working...

Tags: cloud computing, Storage management, Utility computing, Processors, CPU, Virtualization Technology, Core i7, virtualization, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., socket, processor

Discussion threads 2009-09-08

Windows 7's Achilles' heel - XP Mode

XP Mode is a crutch, for a wounded patient, that is supposed to get better.Microsoft is betting it will go away soon, and, like the Windows Ultimate Extras, disappear forever.I believe it will, as anyone serious about using XP will bypass the Windows 7 middleman.This is news?Is XP Mode not...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-08-17

Sony kills virtualization on Vaio notebooks

I wonder what recourse a buyer has?Will Sony issue a refund?This is like buying a "sports car" and not being told it won't do more than 55mph til you try it ('cause no one in New York City can drive over 30mph).Yea, I know my logic is way out there,...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, cloud computing, Utility computing, Storage management, Cyberthreats, Sony Vaio, notebook, Sony Corp., VW, virtualization, computer

Discussion threads 2009-08-11

Sony laptops can't use Windows 7 XP mode thanks to disabled hardware virtualization

I'm surprised by this quote[i]In addition, our engineers and QA people were very concerned that enabling VT would expose our systems to malicious code that could go very deep in the Operating System structure of the PC and completely disable the latter.[/i]Yes, because Sony is very much against rootkits that...

Tags: cloud computing, BIOS, Storage management, Utility computing, Microsoft Windows, Sony Corp., virtualization, hardware, Dependent, Windows 7 XP Mode, hardware virtualization, Sony Laptop, Linux, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., laptop computer

Discussion threads 2009-08-10

Windows XP Mode RC - Serious improvement over beta

Windows XP Mode RC - Serious improvement over betaSo whats their new grade rating? - NT.RAM requirements"It also requires additional 1 GB of RAM"So I'm guessing that means 2GB on a 32-bit host OS and 3GB on a 64-bit host OS (??)It also seems kind of strange that...

Tags: Operating systems, Memory, Microsoft Windows, Windows XP Mode RC, Windows XP Mode, operating system, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2009-08-04

Microsoft delivers near-final test build of Windows 7 XP Mode

Microsoft delivers near-final test build of Windows 7 XP ModeAmazing StuffWell done microsoft.RE: Microsoft delivers near-final test build of Windows 7 XP ModeI'm unclear about the use of this on other editions of Win7, such as Home Premium. Is it only the XP Mode part of the new VirtualPC that...

Tags: Operating systems, desktop virtualization, Microsoft Windows XP, XP Mode, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7 XP Mode, near-final test, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Delivers

Discussion threads 2009-08-04

Windows Server 2008 R2 Releases to Manufacturing

Windows Server 2008 R2, which released to manufacturing today, July 22nd, 2009, contains major functionality improvements in virtualization and networking over the previous version. This afternoon, Microsoft has announced the Release to Manufacturing RTM of Windows Server 2008 R2, which incorporates many hundreds...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Server, Manufacturing, Microsoft Windows Server Hyper-V, Feature, Live Migration, Hyper-V Live Migration, CSV, NTFS CSV, SCVMM 2008 R2, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Virtualization, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Semiconductors, Components, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-07-22

What do you want from your next computer?

What do you want from your next computer?I am happy with my laptop but battery too smallI have a Acer 5315-2715 which is really nice. I however hate to run this on the battery because I only have 2 hours or less depending on what I am doing.It would be...

Tags: Notebooks, Engineering, PRODUCTIVITY, Processors, GPU, laptop computer, CPU, RAM, battery, computer, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-07-17

Telnet Force (for the Pocket PC) 2.01ppc (Mobile)

Telnet Force is a telnet client for Windows CE that supports VT-100 emulation. You can use this to carry out various operations on the remote system, which include checking one's mail messages, transferring files or talking to another person.

Tags: Ruksun Software Technologies, Mobile, PC, Pocket PC, Telnet Force, Telnet, Networking

Software downloads 2009-07-11

Microsoft Windows 7 (Professional)

The best thing to happen to Microsoft's public relations in years, Windows 7 is more than just spin. The public testing process, involving one limited-availability beta and one release candidate, too, constitutes what some are calling the largest shareware trial period ever. Although the look of Windows 7 may...

Tags: Construction, Operating systems, Digital music, Digital media, Jump Lists, Microsoft Windows 7, window, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

Product reviews 2009-07-07