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Microsoft preps StartKey: A 'Windows companion' on a USB stick: Microsoft preps StartKey: A 'Windows companion' on a USB stickRE: Its not an OS on a stick......So it doesn't have stand alone functionality. It will always depend on finding a computer with Windows. Sounds more like a gimmick than a tool. As for KDE, you do know...; Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Portable Apps, Scandisk, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Windows companion, StartKey, OS-on-a-stick, KDE, Microsoft Corp., desktop; Discussion threads 2008-03-02

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Saying that Windows "Workstation" 2008 is faster than Vista doesn't make it so: I thought I'd left this whole Windows "Workstation" 2008 stuff behind, but it seems that I'm back for more ... by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Tags: Workstation, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-07-22
The empire strikes back: Can Microsoft's ads cure my Vista psychosis?: Microsoft is ready to launch its campaign to save Vista's reputation, which has been formed by the software giant's miscues as well as Apple's funny ads. The big question: Is this a mess that Microsoft can market its way out of? Ed Bott found the first hints...; Tags: Advertisement, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Microsoft hints about new profile-centric Win Live wares: The blogosphere was atwitter pun intended over the past day or two about Facebook's recent revamp designed to make user pages more profile-centric. But Facebook isn't the only one going this route. It sounds like Microsoft is going more profile-centric in a couple of different ways with its upcoming Windows...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Live, Microsoft Corp., Mobile Portal, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Do we need to wipe the slate with x86?: Â A few days ago an industry colleague and I were having a discussion about Linux and whether or not it is necessary for it to be application compatible or simply just "interoperable" with Windows from a protocol and data exchange standpoint. His view is that Linux...; Tags: Intel X86, Architecture, IBM Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-07-22

News to know: Apple, Crapware; Icahn and Yahoo; Brocade: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook; Jobs health worries Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Apple reports record Q3 08 Does Apple need to announce a post Steve Jobs plan? Dennis Howlett: Apple chaos theory Jason O'Grady: Apple Q3 2008...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Sony Corp., Facebook, Larry Dignan, Yahoo! Inc., Brocade Communications Systems Inc., Apple Inc., Mice, Utility Computing, 3G, Open Source, Hardware, Peripherals, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Blog posts 2008-07-22
How do I... Use BootVis to improve XP boot performance?: Windows XP was designed to optimize the boot process so users can boot their machines and access the operating system as quickly as possible. For the most part, XP is successful. There is, however, almost always room for improvement, and BootVis.exe, a free Microsoft utility, can help you get the...; Tags: Performance, Jim McIntyre, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software; Download resources 2008-07-22
First hints of Microsoft's "fight back" ads appear: First hints of Microsoft's "fight back" ads appearPerception IS reality.The damage is done. Apple is #3 in US home computer sales today. Perception [b]is[/b] reality and unfortunately for microsoft they've got battered, much of it being well deserved. This is the proverbial finger to plug a dyke breach.RE: First hints...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., advertisement; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
First hints of Microsoft's "fight back" ads appear: A new ad at Microsoft.com tries to make the case for a fresh look at Vista by pointing out that "at one point, everyone thought the earth was flat." Aligning its most vocal Vista critics with the Flat Earth Society is a clever way to get people's attention, but can...; Tags: Advertisement, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Ed Bott; Blog posts 2008-07-21
Please tell me an actual Apple netbook is on the way: Please tell me an actual Apple netbook is on the waymac as thin client ?Somehow I don't think so Apple will go the netbook route as they have prided themselves an premium quality notebook makerStill it would be great if they release a low cost netbook which is a thin...; Tags: Thin clients, Apple Inc., Please Tell; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
Please tell me an actual Apple netbook is on the way: I've said it several times before: I want a netbook. An Asus Eee would be great, the HP MiniNote is a bit pricey but looks very slick, Dell's proposed netbook is still vaporware but worthy of excitement, and I'm still waiting for US OEMs to pick up on the...; Tags: Apple Inc., Productivity, Notebooks, Apple Mac OS X, Keyboards, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Peripherals, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-07-21
Apple Q3 2008 earnings: revenue up 38ï20Mac shipments up 41ò0(updated): Apple Q3 2008 earnings: revenue up 38ï20Mac shipments up 41ò0updatedWhat hardware/software configurations are used at Apple?Has Apple switched to Vista yet?Not surprisingThis is a matter of adjustment after the value is inflated by speculation and the stock is so obviously over-valued. With the maturation of the mp3 market, there...; Tags: Investment, Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple Q3 2008, Apple Q3, stock; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
Microsoft delivers Home Server data-corruption fix in Power Pack 1: Microsoft delivers Home Server data-corruption fix in Power Pack 1Trouble getting to Windows Update.Are they down?; Tags: Power Pack 1, Power Pack, Microsoft Delivers, Microsoft Corp., server; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook again: Apple's Mac shipments surge; Lowballs on outlook againApple on the MoveApple continues to impress both in unit sales and marketshare gains. It has taken Steve Jobs awhile to make significant inroads into PC marketshare, but you are now witnessing the fruits of his perseverance. If Apple only had a development...; Tags: Development tools, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
Sprint and Verizon release Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrades for existing devices: Sprint and Verizon release Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrades for existing devicesHow??How does one upgrade to 6.1, both upgrade methods via the phone itselfs Sprint Touch come up blank.RE: Sprint and Verizon release Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrades for existing devicesThankshere's the linkhttp://www.htc.com/us/FAQ_Detail.aspx?p_id=76&act=sd; Tags: Operating systems, Handhelds, Sprint Communications, Windows Mobile 6.1, Microsoft Windows Mobile, Verizon Communications Inc., Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
Sprint and Verizon release Windows Mobile 6.1 upgrades for existing devices: My neighbor was quite proud to show me his Sprint Touch a few months ago and I have some great news to tell him now as Sprint announced major updates for the Sprint Touch and Mogul earlier today. The update brings Windows Mobile Professional 6.1 and EV-DO Rev. A to...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Mobile, Verizon Communications Inc., Sprint Communications, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Software, Hardware, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-07-21
Dear OEM: Ditch the crapware, you'll make up the revenue elsewhere: Dear OEM: Ditch the crapware, you'll make up the revenue elsewhereSony can afford to.They aren't selling $299.00 desktops or $399.00 laptops. There systems sell for a premium. Other OEMs are forced to subsidize the hardware with these offers.Reactions"First reaction: That's great that Sony is moving the needle on...; Tags: Broadband Internet, OEM, crapware, Crapware; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
2008 Pwnie Award nominees announced: 2008 Pwnie Award nominees announcedNot bad butI have to give Lamest Vendor Response to Apple for the Safari carpet bomb flaw.Ok, Nate, so here's a solution to your QuickTime problemDon't run your browser with administrative credentials... yeah, yeah you're going to counter with something that is probably mostly FUD based....; Tags: Digital music, SECURITY, Operating systems, Nate, Pwnie Award; Discussion threads 2008-07-21
iPhone 3G Pwned: From the "It was only a matter of time" department... Over the weekend, the iPhone Dev Team released PwnageTool 2.0.1, a free jailbreaking and unlocking tool for Apple's iPhone and iPod touch devices â€“ including the iPhone 3G. The new version, which can be downloaded from the...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple iPhone 3G, Firmware, Sparkle AppCast URL, PowerPage, Team Management, Management, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-21
Microsoft delivers Home Server data-corruption fix in Power Pack 1: On July 21, Microsoft announced that the final version of the Power Pack 1 update for Windows Home Server is available for immediate download. by Mary Jo Foley; Tags: Data Corruption, Microsoft Windows Home Server, Microsoft Corp., Power Pack 1, Microsoft Windows, Servers, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-07-21