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Sony Ericsson Boss Sees No Impact on Android From China Spat

(News) Sony Ericsson isn't expecting any launch delay for its Xperia X10 Android phone in China despite Android-developer Google's threat to pull out of the market.

Indian Startup Designs Tablet PC Running Android

(News) Indian startup Norton Ink is designing a tablet PC around Android and is targeting the device at the global market.

Creating Diacritics

(News) Internationalist Chris Rattan wonders how to create non-English characters. He writes:

Predictions: Microsoft: Windows 7 Leads, But Office 2010 Lags

(News) Techinciter's predictions for Microsoft SMB users in 2010.

Explore Your Font Characters

(News) A few weeks ago, while visiting the National Archives in Washington, D.C., I had the privilege of viewing the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution...

Will Chrome Breed Copycats? Internet Explorer OS, Anyone?

(News) Chrome OS is a dangerous product for Microsoft, to which the company needs to respond. Internet Explorer OS, anyone? Aand how about a Firefox OS and even Opera OS? This is a game every browser can play.

Brin: Two Google Operating Systems May Become One

(News) Brin: Two Google Operating Systems May Become One

Chrome Shines, Gore Opines, Staffs Decline

(News) Google's Chrome OS captured a lot of headlines and hype this week after the company invited the media in to have a look-see, setting off a whole lot of opinions...

Five Reasons the Google Chrome OS will Flop

(News) Five Reasons the Google Chrome OS will Flop

Google's Chrome OS: What's in it for Microsoft?

(News) Google's Chrome OS: What's in it for Microsoft?

Google Goes for Speed, Security in Chrome OS

(News) Google launched its Chrome OS, focusing on speed and security.

Google's Chrome May Shift the OS Landscape

(News) Google's Chrome May Shift the OS Landscape

Ahead of Chrome OS: 5 Questions and Concerns

(News) As Google prepares for tomorrow's Chrome OS event, inquiring minds wonder how the new operating system will play in a Microsoft-dominated world.

Google to Provide Update on Chrome OS

(News) Google may make an announcement about Chrome OS this week.

The Age of Android: Much More Than The Droid

(News) Google's operating system is for more than "just" smartphones.

Google Chrome OS: A Nice Place to Visit, But?

(News) Google's new OS, rumored to be released next week, could turn operating systems inside-out. But, will it?

Linux Will Kill Windows, Says Former Microsoftie

(News) Linux Will Kill Windows, Says Former Microsoftie

Upgrade Path to Android 2.0 Uncertain

(News) The release of the Droid will be the first real test of the potential for fragmentation on Android.

Huawei Promises Series of Android Phones

(News) China's Huawei will release a series of mobile phones using the Google Android OS in Europe, the Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Beware the Fake Google Chrome OS Download

(News) Gizmodo posted breaking news this that spread across the Web and Twitterverse like wild fire--an early version of the Google Chrome OS is available for download. Gizmodo is credible and respected, but the download turned out to be a fake.

Google Delivers SDK for Android 2.0

(News) Google released an SDK for the latest version of its Android software, revealing new features in the software.

Windows 7 and Mac Bigots Both Need To Get A Life

(News) Out in the real world, Mac and Windows get along quite nicely. Try it sometime.

Motorola No Longer on LiMo Foundation Board

(News) Motorola is no longer on the board of the LiMo Foundation, a group it helped found.

Barrelfish OS Will Speed up Future Multicore Systems

(News) Microsoft and ETH Zürich are collaborating on a new operating system called Barrelfish designed to allow applications run faster on multicore systems.

Google Plans Update to Android Market

(News) Google announced a few changes to its Android Market.

The Macalope Weekly: Lies, Damned Lies, and Statistics

(News) Are netbooks beating up MacBooks and stealing their lunch money? Don't believe everything you read. The Macalope also has two different looks at two new Apple...

Might Lawyers Ruin Open Source?

(News) Might Lawyers Ruin Open Source?

HTC to Launch Click, Two Other Android Handsets in China

(News) HTC to Launch Click, Two Other Android Handsets in China

Engineer: Microsoft Violated GPL Before Linux Code Release

(News) Code that Microsoft released Monday for the Linux kernel under the GPL was in violation of that license, according to a Linux code contributor.

Microsoft: Running Scared

(News) Were you to look at the news in the past couple days, you might be excused for thinking that we'd revved the DeLorean up to 88 miles per hour and jumped back to...

Google OS Means Actual Netbooks, Not Apple Trouble

(News) In the week or so since Google announced it's going to release its own operating system, the Web has been littered with commentary and analysis about "what this...

Can Google Learn from Microsoft's Mistakes?

(News) Can Google Learn from Microsoft's Mistakes?

More News Not Good News

(News) I'm not sure which news story was more over-the-top this week: Michael Jackson's memorial or the announcement of Google's Chrome operating system.

Chrome OS's Impact? It's Too Early to Tell

(News) So Google's going to release its own operating system, Chrome OS, targeted at netbooks and those who spend most of their time on the Web. Apparently, some people...

The Big Winner From Google Chrome OS: Telcos

(News) The coming Google Chrome Web-centric operating system could be a big boon for telecom vendors and wireless operators looking for another way to drive demand...

Google OS Could Put Squeeze on Other Flavors of Linux

(News) Google's new Chrome OS could provide more recognition for Linux, but steamroll other Linux OSes that are being used on netbooks.

Google OS May Force Microsoft to Reinvent Windows

(News) Google OS May Force Microsoft to Reinvent Windows

With OS Project, Is Google Over-extending Itself?

(News) Google's decision to build a PC operating system could be a master stroke or a colossal blunder, depending on whether the company has the resources that such an...

Google's OS Security Claims Called 'idiotic'

(News) Security experts disagree on whether Google can deliver a safe operating system.

Google's New OS Raises Privacy, Antitrust Concerns

(News) Google's new operating system will allow the company to track users all over the Web, privacy advocates say.

Google Is Already Working With PC Makers on New Chrome OS

(News) Google Is Already Working With PC Makers on New Chrome OS

Google to Launch Open-Source Chrome OS This Year

(News) Google to Launch Open-Source Chrome OS This Year

T-Mobile to Offer Huawei's Android Phone Next Quarter

(News) T-Mobile will release Huawei's smartphone running Google's Android operating system in Europe late in the third quarter.

Android Market to Work on Intel's Moblin

(News) Handheld devices running Intel's Moblin 2.0 operating system will be able to access Google's Android Market, potentially boosting carrier interest in Moblin.

Taiwanese Netbook Runs Both Android and Windows

(News) A Taiwanese organization has developed a netbook with a detachable touchscreen that runs Google's Android, but can also run Windows from another chip its body.

MIPS Ports Android, Shows Embedded Gadgets

(News) MIPS Technologies showed off devices at Computex that are based on Google's Android platform modified for MIPS chip architecture.

Google Keeps Quiet on Android Laptop Plans

(News) While two Android-based laptops debuted ahead of the Computex exhibition, Google declined to comment on whether its working on adapting Andorid for laptops.

Europe Funds Secure Operating System Research

(News) Money will ensure five more years of research into developing the Minux operating system

Five Reasons to Run Windows But Still Love the Mac

(News) Five Reasons to Run Windows But Still Love the Mac

Amazon EC2 Extends 'reserved Instances' to Europe

(News) The pricing option allows customers to pay up front to reserve computing power

The Microsoft Discount

(News) The Microsoft Discount

Nineteen Ways to Open a File

(News) You may content yourself with double-clicking on files to open them, but depending on what you're doing, there may be a...

Report: HP May Offer Android in Netbooks Over Windows

(News) HP is testing Android but remains undecided on whether to offer it, according to The Wall Street Journal

How Do I Create a Bootable Flash Drive?

(How To) How Do I Create a Bootable Flash Drive?

The Google OS Is Coming by Year's End

(News) It's not news that Microsoft will get Windows 7 out as fast as possible this year. Vista has been a complete dog, so Microsoft...

Windows 7 Leaks Continue as New Build Hits BitTorrent

(News) A second post-beta build of Windows 7 has leaked to file-sharing sites on the Web, according to searches at BitTorrent...

iPhone's Not So Hot -- Try Windows Phones, Ballmer Says

(News) iPhone's Not So Hot -- Try Windows Phones, Ballmer Says

Windows 7 Public Beta Draws a Half-Million Comments

(News) Windows 7 Public Beta Draws a Half-Million Comments

Vista SP2 Enters Final Beta

(News) Vista SP2 Enters Final Beta

Google Blocks Paid Apps for Unlocked G1 Users

(News) Google has cut off users of its Developer phone from displaying or downloading paid applications.

Microsoft, Citrix Join Forces Against VMware

(News) Microsoft, Citrix Join Forces Against VMware

Microsoft to Test Windows 7 Update Tool

(News) Microsoft to Test Windows 7 Update Tool

Is Jumping from XP to Windows 7 too Complicated?

(News) Is Jumping from XP to Windows 7 too Complicated?

1234567890. Happy Unix Time Event!

(News) 1234567890. Happy Unix Time Event!

Microsoft: Windows 7 No 'magic Bullet' for Enterprises

(News) Microsoft has warned businesses that the migration path from XP to Windows 7 won't be any easier than an upgrade to Vista.

Windows 7, Mac OS X Gain Market Share

(News) Although the beta of Windows 7 quickly grabbed one-tenth of 1% of the operating system market share last month, Microsoft...

It's Time to Customize the OS

(News) Mass customization -- the process of customizing a product to meet individual needs while leveraging mass production...

Netbook Smackdown: Linux vs. Windows 7

(News) Sure, Windows will win over the masses -- but Linux should charm budget-conscious, tech-savvy users.

Google OS Could Power Netbooks

(News) Don't look now, Microsoft: Your new competitor might just be Google.

Dip in Windows Will Be a Blip on the Radar

(News) Recent Windows market share declines should blow over shortly.

Mac Gains on Windows

(News) Windows' market share dives again as the Mac approaches 10% of users.

Use Key Commands to Speed Up Basic Tasks

(How To) Instead of constantly reaching for menu commands, blaze through Windows with keyboard taps.

2008: A Year in the Clouds

(News) If there was one big trend in 2008 -- and by that we mean the buzz phrase on the lips of every analyst and vendor -- it was cloud computing.

OS Showdown: Linux vs. Mac OS X vs. Windows

(News) Windows' market share has dropped below 90 percent; should you join those who've switched to Mac OS X or Linux?

The Difference Between Vista, XP, Linux and Mac OS Explained

(News) Wherein a middle school student asks me to explain the difference in simple terms. I do just that.

Windows' Grip on Market Share Slips

(News) Posts biggest one-month drop in the past two years; Mac OS X gains ground.

Microsoft Haters, Mac Daddies and Linux Lovers

(News) Now that the elections are finally over, let's focus on something even more contentious -- the holy war over operating...

Business Takes a Shine to Apple

(News) So many Apple products; so many places to find them. Once merely the darling of the art department, now Macs are infiltrating...

Intel Joins Taiwan on Linux OS for Netbooks

(News) Intel and the Taiwan government will open a development center to promote the Linux-based Moblin OS for netbooks and other...

Free (As in Beer) CodeWeavers CrossOver Linux and Mac

(News) CodeWeavers offers free downloads and registrations for programs that will enable you to run many popular Windows programs.

Shuttleworth: Canonical May Need 3-5 More Years of Funding

(News) Billionaire Mark Shuttleworth is prepared to keep funding Canonical for three to five more years, he said Monday.

Antitrust Case Against Apple Still On, Says Mac Clone Maker

(News) Contrary to media and blogger reports, Apple Inc. and Mac clone maker Psystar Corp. have not suspended their legal wrestling...

The G1 Is No IPhone, but Android Has Promise

(News) Most G1 reviewers will probably agree that, in a nutshell, the software is nice but the hardware underwhelms.

The Android Fine Print: Kill Switch and Other Tidbits

(News) An uproar erupted when iPhone users discovered a so-called remote kill switch on their phones -- will it spur the same...

Why Microsoft's 'I'm a PC' Ads Won't Attack Apple

(News) Microsoft says there are "some pervasive misperceptions" it needs to address but it will move on quickly to Windows' strengths.

T-Mobile, Google and HTC Introduce First Android Phone

(News) T-Mobile, HTC and Google introduced the first Android phone on Tuesday at a launch event in New York.

IBM Exec on Linux Apps: 'I'm Tired of Waiting'

(News) Open-source software may not make major inroads into industry-specific enterprise applications, an IBM open-source guru said.

Wine Pops Its Cork After 15 Years

(News) After years of despair, developers celebrated the release of the open-source Wine 1.0 software by uncorking wine bottles.

Run Windows Software on Linux with Wine 1.0

(News) The long-awaited stable version of Wine allows Windows applications to run almost seamlessly on the Linux desktop.

Ending the Hardware/Software Rat Race

(News) Could Microsoft's decision to extend the sales deadline for Windows XP signal a major strategic shift?

Microsoft to Appeal US$1.3 Billion EU Fine

(News) Microsoft is appealing the US$1.3 billion [b] (€899 million [m]) fine imposed on it by the European Union for failing to honor...

VMware focusing on higher tolerance for hardware failure

(News) VMware plans to improve virtual infrastructure through technologies such as high availability, automatic restart, better tolerance and masking of hardware failure, and site disaster recovery, the company's chief scientist and co-founder, Mendel Rosenblum, told reporters in Bangalore on Monday.

Android just another Linux platform, says Symbian CEO

(News) The CEO of Symbian says he's already spoilt for choice with Linux-based cell phone platforms and that Google's Android software unveiled Monday appears to be another to add to the list.

HP tries to assure OpenVMS users that OS still has a future

(News) Hewlett-Packard Co. officials are marking the 30th anniversary of the OpenVMS operating system's introduction by telling users of the software that it still doesn't have an expiration date.

Microsoft offers 'release candidate' of Windows Server 2008

(News) The long march to the release of Windows Server 2008, aka Longhorn Server, continued on Monday, as Microsoft Corp. announced that it is making the first Release Candidate version of the upcoming operating system available for public download.

Chrome OS Strives to Replace Desktop Culture

(News) Chrome OS Strives to Replace Desktop Culture

Chrome OS to Achieve Windows Support through "Chromoting"

(News) Chrome OS to Achieve Windows Support through "Chromoting"

Asus Tablet: Hello Android, Bye Windows?

(News) Asus Tablet: Hello Android, Bye Windows?

Windows 7 Tablets: Just Say No, Microsoft

(News) Windows 7 Tablets: Just Say No, Microsoft

Five Ways Android Will Defeat iPhone and BlackBerry

(News) Five Ways Android Will Defeat iPhone and BlackBerry

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