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Microsoft makes Longhorn in modules

Longhorn - code name for the next version of Windows - will be built in modules to increase Microsoft profits and help with patch distribution Read more

27 May, 2003 by Michael Kanellos

...10 new XP SP2 flaws' revealed

A security company has warned that hackers can 'silently and remotely take over any SP2 machine', but Microsoft has rubbished the claims Read more

12 November, 2004 by Jo Best

Microsoft scoffs at '10 new XP SP2 flaws

Can hackers 'silently and remotely take over any SP2 machine'? Read more

12 November, 2004 by Jo Best
Windows 7 Ultimate

Windows 7 Ultimate

Windows 7 is more than what Vista should have been: it's where Microsoft needs to go. How much damage Vista did, and whether Windows 7 will persuade people to finally abandon Windows XP, remains to be seen. Read more

4 August, 2009 by Seth Rosenblatt
Windows 7 Release Candidate: a first look

Windows 7 Release Candidate: a first look

After four days assessing the RC of Windows 7, what's our verdict on Microsoft's latest milestone? Read more

5 May, 2009 by Simon Bisson

XP is dead; long live XP

Windows XP was supposed to be discontinued on Monday, but a series of concessions by Microsoft have ensured that is no longer the case Read more

30 June, 2008 by David Meyer

PC makers find ways to extend XP's life

...but right now, we have a plan for end-of-life for new XP shipments." ZDNet.co.uk has asked Microsoft to clarify Ballmer's... Read more

28 April, 2008 by Ina Fried

The slow road to Windows XP

Use of Microsoft Windows XP has grown inside companies, but a new study shows that nearly half of business PCs are still running the older Windows 2000 Read more

16 June, 2005 by Ina Fried

Windows XP SP2 nightmares

...fool you, SP2 is major -- it breaks some applications. We tackle five new XP SP2 nightmares. Our tips and hints will help you deal with... Read more

29 October, 2004 by Gregg Keizer

Apple, Microsoft near OS updates

Testers using beta versions of Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Mac OS X 10.2 have indicated that Apple and Microsoft are nearly ready to release the updates Read more

24 July, 2002 by Joe Wilcox

Microsoft puts PCs into heart of home entertainment

...Show in January. But consumers will not be able to buy the new XP version and install it on existing PCs. Digital media aficionados will... Read more

16 July, 2002 by Joe Wilcox

XP makeover highlights antitrust tweaks

Microsoft is readying an update to Windows XP that will make it easier for PC makers and end-users to choose competitors' applications Read more

24 May, 2002 by Joe Wilcox
XP Icons 2.0

XP Icons 2.0

...Also allows choice of Desktop Icons text colors. The new version features new XP Style GUI and 10 additional icon changes. Restarting the computer is... Read more

12 March, 2002

Things about MS Outlook that bug me

...as my most common ActiveSync failure occurs because my desktop system (a new XP box) is unable to recognize my Pocket PC device (a Compaq... Read more

13 February, 2002 by David Coursey

HP customers furious over missing XP recovery disks

...that HP is putting out a raw deal when you buy their new XP systems and you don't get any recovery CDs. What happens... Read more

10 January, 2002 by Sally Watson

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pjc158

So let me get this straight just because a consultant has oberved that mobile companies who get in trouble never recover, well we all might as well...

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Jake Rayson

@191706> *their* own Mac Thank you for picking up the errant spelling :) @apexwm > Mac OS X for Intel machines is supposed to run in VirtualBox...

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archerthom

I'm imagining Batman-style sonar imaging that will detect the cat and Lego bricks in the dark - I'm going to be disappointed aren't I?

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unlockworldwide

May I quote Horace Dediu, who runs the consultancy Asmyco who has repeatedly observed that mobile phone companies that fall into loss – even once...

3 hours ago by unlockworldwide on RIM to lay off 2,000 on 1 June, says report
NarayanaIyyappan

It is useful for their lifes,and also this matters are important for networking students.

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DarkDown

yeah! all we want free software

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Jack Strain

Just gimme a map to the fridge. :D

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Sungwoo

do You know that? it can install 4G Ram. So i buy 4g and install It work! I can run call of duty 4,6,7 [Modern war... 1,2,3] Call of duty 1 was...

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itsajob

2. Bad idea. Making up patch cables loses you your commission from the cable supplier. 3. If you tidy up, other people can understand where the...

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Paul Smyth

Is this classic FUD? One thing I would definitely have notice is a Mozilla threat to stop supporting GNU/Linux.

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UnderINK

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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Simon Bisson and Mary Branscombe

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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Jason Burchell

seriously now. I've only bothered to read a small bit of the comments. do me and the rest of the world a favour. stop saying it does not work or...

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Philip Charles Cohen

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apexwm

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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songmaster

SHleG: Do you remember building a clockwork scorpion kit (I'm pretty sure I have a photo of it somewhere) — I think it was called something like...

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Chris Wortman

Good I love Yahoo! Their search engine is getting better than Google as of late. I find more of what I want on the first page, and usually within...

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PatrickG

openhgs has made the point for Windows 8 multiple monitors without realising it! With Windows 7 you have to switch the mouse and so your focus...

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Leslie Satenstein

Mozilla has threatened to stop supporting Linux. I guess that UBUNTU is going with another browser. I indicated that if Mozilla stops supporting...

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Andy Bolstridge

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