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Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: The morning after

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS: The morning after

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 (Precise Pangolin)

Ubuntu 12.04 LTS (Precise Pangolin)

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
Screenshots: Windows Server 8 Beta

Screenshots: Windows Server 8 Beta

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
Windows Server 8 Beta

Windows Server 8 Beta

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
Screenshots: Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Screenshots: Windows 8 Consumer Preview

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
Windows 8 Consumer Preview

Windows 8 Consumer Preview

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
Screenshots: BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

Screenshots: BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

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 Bisson
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0

RIM 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
Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (Developer Preview)

Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion (Developer Preview)

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
A tale of two distros: Ubuntu and Linux Mint

A tale of two distros: Ubuntu and Linux Mint

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
Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot)

Ubuntu 11.10 (Oneiric Ocelot)

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 Lion Server

OS X Lion Server

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
Windows Phone 7.5 Mango

Windows Phone 7.5 Mango

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 Dolcourt

Screenshots: Windows 8 Server Developer Preview

Windows 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 Developer Preview

Windows 8 Server Developer Preview

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 Bisson

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Have there been any further updates to this story? I can't find any information on whether the hackers released the data or not.

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Jack Schofield

@Mary Microsoft could always send Mozilla a spec sheet and oblige them to meet the same standards as IE. Then Mozilla can spend millions of...

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goth1csnake3

Not before time, that people making films,dvd's get whats coming to them. Well done, Virgin Media.

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Simon Bisson and Mary Branscombe

Apex - the question then is what about letting the user choose to have a tablet where they don't have to have that responsibility? why can't the...

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Simon Bisson and Mary Branscombe

Moley, Apex, thanks; I think there's an interesting other dimension of choice - the choice to have a platform that is 'locked down' in the sense...

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Not surprised. I once used the methods to let my firewall just notify me of breaches. Not one single logged event was genuine. Once, we all...

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live realy sucks in facebook becuase people hack your profile

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Ed Macnair

If only it was that simple. When you start accessing Cloud applications you are stuck with the security model the vendor provides...........unless...

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Phil at Cloud4

Another good updaet, I have enjoyed going on the journey reading this series on SharePoint 2010 and have learned alot. Great writing.

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muteen

roumers of an ipad Mini, isnt that just an iTouch!?

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apexwm

Thanks for this article and bringing this issue to light. Unfortunately this type of activity is common not only with Adobe, but many other...

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Andy Bolstridge

there's a very thin line between tax avoidance and tax efficiency - earning £850 a month and claiming dividends to bring my income up to normal...

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Andy Bolstridge

I see that they are happy to announce these numbers.. but no-one will take any notice until they start announcing sales numbers too.

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AndyPagin

I saw a Windows phone about a year ago, haven't seen once since, and quite a few people own phones in the City of London.

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helice041

Well said. You can add the change differences between US $ and Euro for the adobe cloud subscription and the very clouded informations about when...

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John Barron

full link should be: http://piratebarron.wordpress.com/2012/05/12/escaping-the-walled-garden/ sorry

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John Barron

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Jack Schofield

@ToulouseLePlot In this case, shipments are from manufacturers to sales channels, including outlets such as DSG, which owns PC World. They're not...

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apexwm

Moley : Definitely agree with you and I think most of us draw our conclusions in haste, given the track record of Microsoft shutting out...

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