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'Cashmere': Another (possible) destination on Microsoft's embedded roadmap

'Cashmere': Another possible destination on Microsoft's embedded roadmapGee...an improved browser.You think?The BloatFarm should have had a better browser back in 2002 instead of that dissipated, shrunken, ie monopoly defender that it is been inserting. WinMo is roadkill to most other mobile Oses, particularly iPhone/iPod Touch.By the time this is...

Tags: Microsoft Windows NT, Web browsers, Strategy, Cashmere, Microsoft Corp., WinMo

Discussion threads 2009-05-27

Is Hyper-V ready for the Windows desktop?

Is Hyper-V ready for the Windows desktop?Is Hyper-V ready for the Windows desktop?By what the article says, it should be able to do the job. On the other hand, considering that Windows 7 is going to be based on Server '07 rather than an all-new platform, will it really be...

Tags: Operating systems, Hyper-V, Microsoft Windows, Windows Desktop, desktop, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-04-17

Is Microsoft pushing Windows Desktop Search via Windows Update?

Is Microsoft pushing Windows Desktop Search via Windows Update?Not seeing it on XPIs WDS for Vista only?Carl RapsonNot true!Windows Update only downloads and installs security updates automatically. Any non-security related updates are not automatically installed. Any suggested non-security updates can only be installed with the user's express permission.RE: Is...

Tags: Operating systems, SEARCH, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Update, desktop search, Windows Desktop Search, IS MICROSOFT, Windows Desktop, WDS 3.01, Microsoft Windows Server Update Services

Discussion threads 2007-10-25

What's up with Windows Desktop Search?

So far, the biggest complaint I have about using the beta of 2007 Microsoft Office system (small "s") is the abysmal performance hit caused by the current version of Windows Desktop Search WDS - the engine required to enable the Instant Search feature in Outlook and OneNote. It's a pig......

Tags: Windows Desktop, Windows Desktop Search, desktop search

Blog posts 2006-08-03

Office 2007-specific Windows Desktop Search beta

Office 2007-specific Windows Desktop Search betamultiple enginesYes I was starting to worry whether or not multiple indexers were running on my system or would be in the Office 2007/Vista timeframe. It's at least comforting to know they're addressing that.

Tags: SEARCH, Windows Desktop Search, Microsoft Office, Windows Desktop, desktop search, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2006-05-03

Office 2007-specific Windows Desktop Search beta

Microsoft has released a beta of Windows Desktop Search 3.0. This release is only for those using the beta of Office 2007 as the current builld does not include UI components to allow system-wide searches. I plan to install this on my beta test system to see what kind of...

Tags: Windows Desktop, Windows Desktop Search, Windows Desktop Search 3.0

Blog posts 2006-05-03

Additional Resources

WinInstall Desktop Availability Suite 10.0 (Windows)

WinInstall Desktop Availability Suite includes: Client Reset Templates. WinINSTALL's unique client reset technology allows IT administrators to build workflow templates around common desktop management tasks. Alternative to Imaging. Whether restoring a PC, deploying new hardware, or migrating operating systems, WinINSTALL eliminates the headaches triggered by creating, updating, and tracking images-without...

Tags: PC, Operating System, Microsoft Windows, Scalable Software, WinInstall Desktop Availability Suite, WinINSTALL, Desktops, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-06

Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are "fantastic"

RE: Ballmer: So far, Windows 7 sales are One report has at 4% market share the weekend of launch so im sure its past that already.Has Windows 7 marketshare eclipsed total OS X marketshare yet?Just wondering. :)MSFT: 1/2000 = $56. Today, $28.40Win 7 may not be the catastrophe the last...

Tags: Sales strategy, Businesses, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, stock split, Win7, recession, Steve Ballmer, sales, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

Gladinet Cloud Desktop Starter Edition (64-bit) 1.3.208 (Windows)

Gladinet Cloud Desktop GCD supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows. This is the 32-bit package. The Starter Edition can mount web storage as local folders. Users can access their web files in Windows Explorer. It delivers Web applications to desktop. To make web experience easier, it provides single sign-on to...

Tags: Desktop, Google Inc., Web, Google Docs, Gladinet, Gladinet Cloud Desktop, Backups, Channel Management, Microsoft Windows, 64-Bit, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-11-05

Windows Security Officer 7.5.5.44 (Windows)

Windows Security Officer is an autonomous provider of log-on and resource restriction security application integrated with, yet independent of, the Windows operating system. It has the capability of providing extremely strong, secure control of who can access a personal computer resources, and exactly what they can do and when they...

Tags: PC, Security Officer, Computer, SSS Lab, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-05

Google Chrome 3.0.195.32 (Windows)

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the Web faster, safer, and easier. Use one box for everything--type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and Web pages. Thumbnails of your top sites let you access your favorite pages...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Windows, Google Chrome, Channel Management, Desktops, Marketing, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-05

Parallels Desktop 5.0 (Mac)

Parallels Desktop for Mac is the first solution that gives Apple users the ability to run Windows, Linux or any other operating system and their critical applications at the same time as Mac OS X on any Intel-powered iMac, Mac Mini, MacBook or MacBook Pro. Unlike dual-boot solutions, in...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-04

Acer adds Core i7 to its desktop replacement

Another laptop has been added to the Core i7-Windows 7 roster. Acer's Aspire AS8940G is an update to the company's desktop replacement with a massive 18.4-inch display. by John Morris

Tags: Desktop Replacement, Acer Inc., Desktops, Hardware, John Morris

Blog posts 2009-11-03

BB FlashBack Standard Edition 2.6.5.1314 (Windows)

This easy-to-use screen recorder creates compact, high quality movies for tutorials, demos and presentations. Enhance your recordings with text, sound, images, webcam and special effects. Easy sharing with quick upload to Youtube and other video hosting sites. Save to common file formats: Flash, QuickTime (H264), AVI, WMV. Captures Vista's 'Aero'...

Tags: Consultant, PC, Video, Corporate Communications, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Marketing, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-03

Google Chrome beta 4.0.223.16 (Windows)

Google Chrome is a browser that combines a minimal design with sophisticated technology to make the Web faster, safer, and easier. Use one box for everything--type in the address bar and get suggestions for both search and Web pages. Thumbnails of your top sites let you access your favorite pages...

Tags: Google Inc., Microsoft Windows, Beta, Google Chrome, Channel Management, Desktops, Marketing, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-03

Maingear unleashes Shift desktop, child-sized 'personal supercomputer' for $2,199 (or $13,394)

Without demonstrated Linux or OSX support......what's the point? Who does video stuff on Windows?Plenty do.....You just don't get out much. My XP system with cakewalk software did me just fine and that was on a P4 system that couldn't keep itself cool, ever. But my audio quality...

Tags: Desktops, Maingear, personal supercomputer, supercomputer, desktop

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

Keynote Internet Testing Environment 3.0 (Windows)

The KITE software resides on the users Windows desktop and provides a local and Internet testing environment to record, playback, and collect detailed performance metrics. KITE allows advanced scripting, detailed network performance and DOM analysis and more, and coupled with the ability to gather data from test locations in North...

Tags: Web, Performance, Environment, Web Application, Keynote Systems Inc., Microsoft Windows, KITE Software, Performance Management, Cloud Computing, Internet, Human Resources, Workforce Management

Software downloads 2009-11-02

Internet Server Monitor 10.0.13 (Windows)

Internet Server Monitor is a network monitoring tool enabling Systems Administrators to monitor network servers, services, and applications for failures as well as recoveries enabling issue identification and resolution before users report them. Internet Server Monitor handshakes with network resources and calls specific functions enabling Internet Server Monitor to determine...

Tags: Network, Microsoft Windows, Internet Server, Corner Bowl Software, Internet Server Monitor, Internet, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-02

Chris PC-Lock 2.90 (Windows)

Chris PC-Lock is a useful Windows application with keyboard locking functions. Now you can enjoy your spare time without any worry that somebody unauthorized will access your computer. Chris PC-Lock is doing this job for you. Chris PC-Lock has a lot of nice features like: Locks the keyboard of your...

Tags: Password, Computer, Chris P.C., Chris PC-Lock, Keyboards, Microsoft Windows, Productivity, Operating Systems, Hardware, Peripherals, Software

Software downloads 2009-11-02

Yes, based on Mac history, Windows 7.5 will suck less

Ummmm..."Windows 1: Shipped in 1985 and nobody cared.Windows 2: Shipped in 1987 and few cared.Windows 3: Came out in 1990 and PC users cared, especially with Windows 3.1 in 1992 (And I include here the introduction of Windows NT, which I believe was given a 3.x number.)Windows 4: Windows 95....

Tags: Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Windows 7.5, Mac history, Apple Macintosh

Discussion threads 2009-11-01