Ten reasons Windows 7 could flop
Comment Many expect Windows 7 to triumph where Vista failed, but there are good grounds for doubt, says Jack Wallen [09 Oct 2009]
- Another pointless "10 reasons" MS knocking article - evansdg1
- ...stop the futile 10!!! - GaryVarga
- I only have one reason - muller6
- Compare!! - muller6
- What about the gamers? - SeanTheMac
- And why it may not... - AlanK
- Post 2 is incorrect. In fact its miles out. - JoeJTaylor
- No it doesn't - SeanTheMac
- No, you're missing nothing - evansdg1
- I see your point but, it's cause and effect - SuperDistro
Windows 7 v Ubuntu 9.10: an illustrated guide
Tech Guide Is Windows 7 good enough to halt the move to desktop Linux in its tracks? We compare and contrast Microsoft's new OS with the latest version of Ubuntu. [26 Oct 2009]
- illustrated guide - tHeClAw
- KUBUNTU! - 1000272134
- Blue Screens? - tHeClAw
- BSOD and Devices - J.A. Watson
- bad luck! - 1000272134
- Lets not forget that... - CA
- Windows XP -> 7 easier than Ubuntu? - carl0ski
Microsoft releases Windows 7 worldwide
News As Microsoft launches its 'best operating system ever', analysts predict Windows 7 will see significant enterprise uptake and have a positive impact on the PC industry [22 Oct 2009]
Study: Windows 7 can boot more slowly than Vista
News A software specialist's lab unit finds Microsoft's new operating system can take longer to get started than Windows Vista [08 Oct 2009]
- Windows 7 can boot more slowly than Vista - Moley
- Watch The Auto Runs - roger andre
Microsoft announces 'Starter' version of Office
News An ad-supported, limited-feature version of Office will come preloaded on certain new PCs to take the place of Microsoft Works [09 Oct 2009]
- Too Little, Too Late - J.A. Watson
- Scavenging Marketshare - Xwindowsjunkie
Windows, OS X, Ubuntu: Maturity or stagnation?
Leader Windows 7 is nothing new, but it is not alone — all desktop operating systems are looking in the wrong direction [22 Oct 2009]
Microsoft: Windows 7 trumps Vista for battery life
News A laptop running Windows 7 can get as much as 20 per cent more out of a battery compared with one based on Vista, Microsoft has claimed [02 Sep 2009]
- 7 vs Vista... - ator1940
- Where have I seen this before? - Richard Chapman
- MS-BS Quotient Off the top of the Charts. - Xwindowsjunkie
Intel's Light Peak aims to replace today's cables
News IDF 2009: Intel wants to replace today's multitude of copper cables with a single type of optical connection, and hopes standardisation will help it catch on [24 Sep 2009]
'Polished' Moblin adds 3G support, plug-ins
News The latest version of Moblin, the Intel-sponsored Linux distribution for Atom-based netbooks and nettops, includes a new web browser and allows Bluetooth pairing [05 Nov 2009]
- A different polish. - ator1940
Howard Schmidt sees SME appeal in Windows 7 
Video The Information Security Forum CEO talks to ZDNet UK at the RSA Conference in London about how businesses will greet Windows 7 [21 Oct 2009]
Windows 7 to spur 64-bit adoption
Analysis With the release of Windows 7, 64-bit computing is set to boom. CNET News.com's Dong Ngo looks at reasons to move to the 64-bit platform [11 Aug 2009]
Screenshots: Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala 
Photo Ubuntu 9.10 Karmic Koala is released on 29 October. New additions include the Ubuntu One service, a new boot sequence, and the Ext4 filesystem by default. [28 Oct 2009]
Microsoft halts Windows 7 tool after GPL code claims
News A tool aimed at making it easier to put Windows 7 on netbooks has been pulled after questions were raised about whether the software improperly uses open-source code [11 Nov 2009]
Apple's Snow Leopard to get early release
News The new version of the OS X operating system, which marks Apple's move to 64-bit support, will be made available ahead of its original September schedule [24 Aug 2009]
Microsoft Windows 7: ZDNet UK special report
Roundup Learn about Windows 7 highlights — and potential pitfalls — and find out what the new operating system could mean for your organisation [21 Oct 2009]
- Vista was Exactly what Microsoft Intended it to be - J.A. Watson
Why you should care about Apple's Snow Leopard
FAQ Mac OS 10.6 is coming soon, with some small changes that should prove popular. Here's what you need to know about the OS 'refinements' [17 Aug 2009]
Microsoft finalises Windows 7 'XP Mode'
News The software maker says it has wrapped up work on an add-on to Windows 7 that lets users run a virtualised copy of the older operating system [02 Oct 2009]
Gartner: PCs, handsets to lead electronics recovery
News The analyst firm says it has seen the first signs of economic recovery in the electronics industry, with the mobile phone and consumer PC markets leading the way [13 Oct 2009]
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Review Intel Mac users will like Snow Leopard's smartly designed interface enhancements, while its Exchange support is a must-have (especially with Outlook for Mac on the way). With a ton of technological improvements, Snow Leopard is worth the £25 upgrade fee. [28 Aug 2009]
Windows 7 not affected by flaw, says Microsoft
News Following up on a vulnerability disclosed in the past 24 hours, Microsoft has said the flaw affects Vista and Windows Server 2008, but not the final version of Windows 7 [09 Sep 2009]
Acer sails past Dell in PC shipments
News IDC's PC tracker report for the third quarter of 2009 shows the Taiwanese manufacturer has overtaken Dell in terms of PCs shipped [15 Oct 2009]
