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XP meets XO: Will Linux get an equal shot?

Updated: The One Laptop Per Child program will put XP on its XO laptop and children in the developing world will have a choice between Windows and Linux. On the surface, a little choice isn't going to kill anybody. In fact, choice is good. And if some...

Tags: Laptop Computer, One Laptop Per Child Project, XO, XP Screen, Linux, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-05-16

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Zogis GeForce 8600 GT (PCI-e, 512MB, HDCP Ready)

Card Not Compatible with XPProblems with this card are extremely hard to fix, first of the driver available on Nvidia will create havoc on your LCD screen. The best driver (2007 version) is no longer available.

Tags: Monitors & displays, PCI Express, Nvidia GeForce

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Toshiba Satellite L455-S5975

We've said it before, and we'll say it again: especially in this economy, it's hard to hate a laptop that only costs $350. It's even harder to hate a Windows 7 laptop that costs that much. The Toshiba L455-S5975 is, by 50 dollars, the least expensive notebook computer in our...

Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Intel Celeron, Microsoft Windows 7, Toshiba Corp., laptop computer, processor, Toshiba Satellite

Product reviews 2009-11-02

What to look for in a Mini-HD camcorder

Couple of thingsI have a Memorex small HD camcorder, looks similar to the Flip, bought cheap & works OK.2 annoyances: first, the digital "zoom" can't change while it is recording -- i.e., you have to set the zoom while NOT recording, then hit the record button. Not sure how...

Tags: Corporate communications, Mini-HD camcorder, Mini-HD, camcorder, video, camera

Discussion threads 2009-11-02

VirtualBox update fixes Windows 7 bugs

Sun has updated its VirtualBox virtualization software, fixing bugs related to Windows 7 and Snow Leopard. Sun has updated its VirtualBox virtualization software, fixing bugs related to Windows 7 and Snow Leopard. Virtual Box 3.0.10, released on Thursday, includes a change in the way the software...

Tags: Innotek VirtualBox, Sun Microsystems Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Desktop Virtualization, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Sun, VirtualBox, virtualization, bugs, Matthew Broersma ZDNet UK

News items 2009-11-02

Averatec D1130 All-in-One

The Averatec D1130 All-In-One is a stripped-down version of the D1133 we reviewed last month, and while this version cuts the price down to only $399, it also strips away many of the features that gave the higher-end model some value. With its puny 1.6GHz Intel Atom chip, 1GB of...

Tags: Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Monitors & displays, Averatec Inc., D1133

Product reviews 2009-10-30

A visit to Microsoft's first store

I missed an explanation as to why...I should shop there."Three rows of tables displayed hardware from Dell, HP, Sony and Lenovo."The big chains sell those already. Why would I go to a Windows store to buy Dells, HPs, Sonys and Lenovos, when there are several sources for those same computers...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Apple Inc., 64-bit, Microsoft Windows, computer, GPU, Microsoft Windows 7, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-10-30

Vidi Windows Tools 1.8.8.3 (Windows)

Rectangular, arbitrary, or freeform selections can be performed for creating widgets, making screen copy or zooming. Customize your desktop easily to the level you prefer it. Tools are optimized for use with Microsoft Internet explorer family (6, 7, and 8) and Google Chrome, and runs on windows XP with .NET...

Tags: Family, Sun Microsystems Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, .Net, Web Browsers, Productivity, Operating Systems, Application Servers, Middleware, Software, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Internet, Enterprise Software

Software downloads 2009-10-30

Kodak 5250

The ESP 5250 is Kodak's latest upgrade to last year's ESP 5 all-in-one AIO, which should be obvious from the almost identical design. Aside from looks, the printer does make improvements to print quality and most notably, output speed, but the printer still isn't perfect--it's missing an auto-document feeder and...

Tags: Scanners, Printers, Monitors & displays, Eastman Kodak Co., ESP 5, ESP, scanner, printer

Product reviews 2009-10-29

Microsoft's Windows 7 challenge: Selling Live services (without being sued)

What competitors?Other than iLife, who is competing with Live Essentials?These seem like little trivial programs to be fighting over. Besides the people complaining about bloat (Even though these programs don't take up much space), I don't think anyone would complain even if they were included in Windows to begin with.The...

Tags: Operating systems, Patches, SECURITY, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Dear Microsoft: What's the deal with Windows 7 upgrades?

Location?38.921473?N 77.066946?WYep, same here ...... stonewalled at every turn. With you ...... I can see, because you've been pulling on Microsoft's scab lately. But in Ed's case, I don't know why they would treat him like that.^o^Message has been deleted..Believe it or not ...... it makes little difference. The...

Tags: upgrade media, reverse engineering, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

Razer Orochi

With a recent trend toward more affordable gaming laptops, it's no surprise that peripheral-makers are jumping onto the bandwagon to create accessories for a market clearly in need of more portable gear. Razer, one of the more prominent makers of gaming mice and keyboards, has made its Orochi mouse for...

Tags: Mice, Games, Orochi, mouse

Product reviews 2009-10-26

Planning to install Windows 7 on your netbook, here's a couple tips

The problem with Windows on netbooksNetbooks need SSDs. I do not like very portable devices with a spinning disk, they are just not robust enough. Windows space requirements coupled with their poor performance so far on small, low end SSDs, makes Windows a poor choice.It seems that most of the...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

Netbooks worth the upgrade to Windows 7? Heck yes!

my thoughts"As I wrote the day that 7 launched, 'Windows 7 is just another OS.'"An article sitting at a -1 rating (out of 33 people) as I type this, and with quite a bit of Talkback discussion. Not exactly a shining pillar of truth."Most netbooks ship with Windows XP Home...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Operating systems, Boot-time, Waking Up, netbook, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Netbooks worth, Heck Yes

Discussion threads 2009-10-26

JBuddy Messenger 3.1.091026 (Mac)

JBuddy Messenger is a multi-protocol, cross-platform instant messaging desktop client. JBuddy Messenger supports popular public instant messaging protocols as well as enterprise instant messaging servers and runs on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, Solaris and other Java-enabled desktop environments. System Requirements: JBuddy Messenger requires a Java Runtime Environment JRE...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Screen Name, IM, JBuddy Messenger, Instant Messaging, Internet, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-10-26

Finally, some answers to Windows 7 upgrade questions

Except that most software is not 64-bitnor are most drivers. Also, you have a nasty Microsoft enforced warning screen if you are trying to use non-signed drivers each time you boot. Not a killer, but stupid and annoying.Also, as someone else pointed out, if you don't have at least 4...

Tags: Network technology, Microsoft Windows, 64-bit, Windows 7 Upgrade, 32-bit, Microsoft Windows 7, software

Discussion threads 2009-10-25

Ding Dong, The Vista's DEAD!

Vista is still alive here..."Vista definitely improved"Vista-preinstalled SP1/SP2 Just Works, so I have no immediate plans to upgrade to Windows 7. Right now, I don't want to tempt fate.I don't see why people get all emo over Vista's UAC. It doesn't bother me.Yes, everyone says that Windows 7 is better...

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

Discussion threads 2009-10-24

GiMeSpace Desktop Extender 1.0 (Windows)

GiMeSpace Desktop extender is a virtual desktop manager. It is a small and very simple program for Windows XP or later versions that will allow you to expand your desktop without any limits. When you move your mouse to the edge of your screen you will notice that your desktop...

Tags: Mouse, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Desktop, GiMeSpace, GiMeSpace Desktop Extender, Mice, Desktops, Desktop Virtualization, Hardware, Peripherals, Virtualization

Software downloads 2009-10-24

Windows 7 killer deals commence; 7 days of PC specials, $30 OS upgrade

That Best Buy deal ain't bad at all......stop Geek Squad at the door take the merchandise pop in the Ubuntu CD's and I'm ready to go. Thanks Win 7 for the cheap hardware.Apple should be offering deals now, tooJust to steal some thunder from the Win 7 (vista 2.0) over-hype.Fanboi...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PCs, Operating systems, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Snow Leopard, Media Center PC

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

ZhongYuan Keylogger Screen Capture 3.1 (Windows)

ZhongYuan Keylogger screen capture software is safe, easy and inaccessible utility specially designed to monitor your spouse, child or employee computer online or offline activity. Keyboard monitoring tool runs in hidden mode and periodically at equal interval of time record all typed keys including character, special character, digits and shift,...

Tags: Software, Screen Capture, Keylogger, Monitoring, Microsoft Windows, Zhongyuantech, ZhongYuan Keylogger Screen Capture Software, Keylogging Tool, Viruses And Worms, Security

Software downloads 2009-10-19