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Corsair debuts Extreme Series X32, X64, X128 SSDs

Corsair debuts Extreme Series X32, X64, X128 SSDsOne question: Are these faster or slower writing than normal drives? I'd really like to know whether that is the case or not, since people kept on bashing on the poor write speeds as the reason to not go to an SSD.

Tags: X128 SSD, Corsair, X64

Discussion threads 2009-07-17

BoxedApp SDK 2.1 (Windows)

A developer library for application virtualization providing the ability to create virtual files, virtual registry entries and values. BoxedApp SDK creates a virtual file system and virtual registry. Add virtual files and your application will "think" that such files really exist. No temporary files are created! You create a virtual...

Tags: Dynamic-link Library, Microsoft Windows, ActiveX, File, Softanics, BoxedApp SDK, X64, ActiveX/COM/COM+/DCOM, .Net, C#, Programming Languages, Middleware, C/C++, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Enterprise Software, Software

Software downloads 2009-07-09

Is an IBM purchase of Red Hat inevitable?

Is an IBM purchase of Red Hat inevitable?Jboss would complement Websphere?Really? Is that like how MySQL is going to complement Oracle's flagship product? Doesn't make sense to me, these products are in direct competition with eachother.I think the biggest threat to RedHat's business model is CentOS. Smart...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Operating systems, Servers, Storage, IBM Corp., Red Hat Inc., Sun Microsystems Inc., X64, Linux, Sun T2, server

Discussion threads 2009-05-15

Why x86 is perfectly fine for now

Why x86 is perfectly fine for nowAgreed - But demand drives progressEverything you say is true, but the more people who say I want 64bit and I want it now, the more progress you will see in 64bit apps and drivers. If 64bit demand is low, companies will turn...

Tags: Intel x86, X64, x86 IS, Vista x64

Discussion threads 2008-08-05

Why x86 is perfectly fine for now

I, and most people use, a 32-bit (x86) version of Windows. "So what?" you may think, and rightly so. I've been looking into 64-bit (x64) Windows for a while now and I cannot see any advantages. Ed can, and his article has certainly made me think twice, but I can't...

Tags: 32-bit, Intel X86, RAM, X64, 64-Bit, Microsoft Windows, Network Technology, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Operating Systems, Software, Networking, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2008-08-05

Suddenly, 64-bit Windows is mainstream

Suddenly, 64-bit Windows is mainstream64bit Vista Ultimate on my ....... HTPC since Beta 1. A few minor issues with video card drivers, nVidia during beta. Other then that it has been rock solid and a pleasure to use.Going StrongI have Vista Ultimate x64 on my office, and Sadly,...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, X64

Discussion threads 2008-07-30

Windows Home Server gets a big bug fix (and much more)

Windows Home Server gets a big bug fix and much moregr8 newsThanks for the update!The next thing i would expect them to update is from WMC 2.0 to WMC 4.0 that would solve all my issues with streaming content to Xbox 360 and will position WHS not only as a...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), X64, big bug fix, Windows Home, Microsoft Windows Home Server, server, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-06-09

More Vista SP1 answers

More Vista SP1 answersA bigger question needed to be answer,Where can I download it now? I have searched microsoft.com and google, but could only find reviews and release notes, but not where I can download it. I do not want to wait until march.Vista Ultimate x64 SP1Ed; I...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Third-party driver, Kevin Remde, Adobe Premiere, Microsoft Windows Vista, X64, SP1, XP x64, Vista x64, x86-version, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2008-02-14

For some categories, Vista x64 support is still scarce

For some categories, Vista x64 support is still scarceA real shameThanks, Ed. It really is a shame. I think the fingerprint reader is great. I'll continue to use it on my x86 PC. Too bad as I really find it convenient and would love to use it...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, X64, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-12-20

Microsoft releases handful of Vista bug fixes

Microsoft has released a number of updates for Windows Vista:Update for Windows Vista (KB931671)Update for Windows Vista for x64-based Systems (KB931671)Install this update to resolve an issue where an error message is received when placing a Windows Vista system into a sleep state while a PPP connection is active.Update for...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista, X64

Blog posts 2007-03-27

Windows Server 2003 SP2 is out

Windows Server 2003 SP2 is outx64 link is to checked versionMary Jo, I would change the link to the x64 download. Right now it's pointing to the checked aka debug version of the service pack.I couldn't find the retail (aka non-checked) version of the x64 service pack. The...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Servers, Right Now IT, Microsoft Windows, X64, Windows Server 2003 SP2, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Server

Discussion threads 2007-03-13

Choosing between Vista x86 32 bit or x64 64 bit

Choosing between Vista x86 32 bit or x64 64 bitThe benefit will come."For home users, there's no real benefit of x64. Period."It will come. Software is always getting bigger as hardware advances, and we'll hit that 4 GB barrier sooner than you think. Already with Vista 1 GB is becoming...

Tags: Network technology, PCI, Novell OpenSuse, X64, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2007-03-07

Choosing between Vista x86 32 bit or x64 64 bit

One of the more common questions I hear about Vista is which bit version of Windows Vista should one get. Do we go with x86 32 bit edition or x64 64 bit edition? Im going to try to clear that question up as best as I can and...

Tags: Intel, Processors, AMD, Desktop, Hardware, Mobile/Wireless, Vista

Blog posts 2007-03-07

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

64 is the new 32

64 is the new 32Actually, the REAL barrier is the hardware drivers"The real barrier to wider adoption of 64-bit technology isn't hardware or the OS. It's the lack of compelling software."You're right that compelling x64 software is rare for most consumer applications but I don't see that as too big...

Tags: Network technology, Operating systems, Intel Corp., irony, server, 64-bit, X64, hardware, FileSync, operating system, barrier

Discussion threads 2006-11-25

InfoWorld: Startup aims to simplify x64 Exchange upgrades

InfoWorld writes about Azaleos and theirvalue-add plans around the Exchange 12 upgrade plan. The quotes arefrom Keith McCall, who worked on the Exchange team at Microsoft as wellas with the Domino "Dot" products (.Action, .Merchant) back inthe day at Lotus::Microsoft's plan for Exchange 12...

Tags: Exchange

Blog posts 2005-12-02

Additional Resources

Michael Dell sticks to Windows 7 big bang theory

too old?"Windows XP is 8 years old"So What? If it ain't broke don't fix it!Windows 2000 is ten years old and still does almost everything I need. Everyone around me runs XP or newer, yet I have far fewer problems.What is good for the computer industry is not...

Tags: Operating systems, theory, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-20

Process Lasso x64 Edition 3.70.4 (Windows)

Process Lasso is a unique new technology that will, amongst other things, improve your PC's responsiveness and stability. Windows, by design, allows programs to monopolize your CPU without restraint - leading to freezes and hangs. Process Lasso's ProBalance Process Balance technology intelligently adjusts the priority of running programs so that...

Tags: CPU, Bitsum Technologies, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-11-19

What's next for Microsoft's Azure cloud platform?

So MS is going cloud...Well, well, isn't this interesting. Does MS concede that the era of packaged client software is over? Again, MS is the follower and not the leader, and again, MS is following Google to the clouds. My prediction is that this will be a field day...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Cyberthreats, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Corp., Azure, server

Discussion threads 2009-11-18

Office 2010 Beta 2: More than just a bunch of pretty icons

Of course its better, they stole ideas fromOf course 2010 is better, they stole (oops, innovated) most of the new ideas from Office MVPs that built add ins to previous versions. (There is a very silent revolt going on in the MVP ranks over it and many long term...

Tags: Numbering, Microsoft Office, Office MVP, ribbon, Microsoft Word

Discussion threads 2009-11-18