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Having reviewed Precise Pangolin (Ubuntu 12.04), we gave it the responsibility of running on a work PC rather than a beta testing system. Here are some further observations on the latest LTS (Long Term Support) release. Read more
11 May, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight
Ubuntu 12.04 LTS is an extremely solid, usable, fast and secure desktop Linux OS. It continues to hone the Unity user interface introduced in earlier releases, and also migrates to a new version of the kernel. Read more
26 April, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight
Windows Server 8 can be installed with or without a GUI, uses the Metro look-and-feel, and runs the show from the new Server Manager. Find out more in our screenshot gallery. Read more
5 March, 2012 by Simon Bisson
Private clouds are the main focus of Windows Server 8, which is now available as a public beta. However, there's something in it for everyone from the smallest home office to the largest international company. Read more
5 March, 2012 by Simon Bisson
The Consumer Preview is very close to the final Windows 8 user experience, with new touch gestures and improved support for mouse and keyboard. Our extensive gallery explores the look and feel of Windows' latest incarnation. Read more
1 March, 2012 by Simon Bisson
The Consumer Preview is a major milestone for Windows 8. Microsoft's fine-tuning makes more sense of its Metro user interface, and the result is something very close to what should be the final release Read more
29 February, 2012 by Simon Bisson
RIM's latest tablet operating system adds native email, an enhanced browser and support for some Android applications, among other features. Here's a tour of the new-look PlayBook OS. Read more
22 February, 2012 by Simon BissonRIM has finally delivered the operating system its tablet hardware deserved. If you've got a PlayBook, then PlayBook OS 2.0 is an essential upgrade. Read more
22 February, 2012 by Simon Bisson
The latest version of OS X, Mountain Lion, brings many iOS features to the Mac, and further unifies the user experience while adding new security protection. Read more
16 February, 2012 by Kent German
Linux Mint's recent climb to the top of the DistroWatch rankings and strong reactions to Ubuntu's Unity shell have led to speculation that Ubuntu's glory days could be over. We examine these two popular distros to see where they came from, where they stand and where they may be headed. Read more
10 February, 2012 by Terry Relph-Knight
The latest release of Ubuntu fine-tunes the Unity desktop, introduces a much-improved Software Centre and updates the bundle of preinstalled applications. Read more
20 October, 2011 by Terry Relph-Knight
OS X Server has long been a low-cost, straightforward option for small businesses, and this update adds support for iPads and iPhones. Other components have also benefitted from new features and facelifts. Read more
4 October, 2011 by Roger Howorth
Microsoft's updated mobile OS is a significant improvement, but can it now compete with the more mature iPhone and Android platforms? Read more
28 September, 2011 by Jessica DolcourtWindows 8 Server has a new Metro Start screen, a revamped Server Manager and lots more PowerShell commands. Check out the new look and feel in our gallery. Read more
14 September, 2011 by Simon Bisson
Windows 8 Server, now in pre-beta Developer Preview mode, contains multiple feature enhancements — including a new version of Hyper-V — that make it easier to deploy, manage and secure. Read more
14 September, 2011 by Simon BissonJust gimme a map to the fridge. :D
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20 hours ago by Roberto_Store on Samsung Galaxy S III lined up for saleIs this classic FUD? One thing I would definitely have notice is a Mozilla threat to stop supporting GNU/Linux.
22 hours ago by Paul Smyth via Facebook on Firefox rapid release improves Fedora Linux I agree with the previous commenter wholeheartedly. I couldn't say it better myself. This is very 'Big Brother'. And while I agree with protecting...
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Nice to see that Turing's idea of a general purpose computer doing once-hardware-powered tasks in software is now universal ;-) Mary
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Leslie Satenstein : Where have you ever seen Mozilla even mention this? Firefox is the most popular browser in the GNU/Linux OS, so I don't see...
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2 days ago by PatrickG on Windows 8 could speed multi-monitor uptakeMozilla has threatened to stop supporting Linux. I guess that UBUNTU is going with another browser. I indicated that if Mozilla stops supporting...
2 days ago by Leslie Satenstein via Facebook on Firefox rapid release improves Fedora LinuxMuch as I abhor Microsoft's licensing practices, this is almost certainly down to purchasing IT equipment via 3rd party consultants - you get the...
2 days ago by Andy Bolstridge via Facebook on 6 million wasted licences and £1,200 PCs: welcome to government IT
@openhgs Windows users have had multiple desktops since Linus started writing Linux. They just haven't shipped as standard because not enough...
3 days ago by Jack Schofield on Windows 8 could speed multi-monitor uptake @Phil at Cloud4 What, Microsoft gets £1,200 per PC and £1,622 per server? Gosh, I'm amazed....
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How does this impact on dual or multi booting? Seems to me to more or less prohibit this, from Windows 8 anyway. Will Grub 2 recognise Windows 8,...
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