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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has done his best over the past year-plus to try to dampen expectations around Windows 7. He’s doing it again this week during his pre-launch European tour, telling press, analysts and others there that he doesn’t expect Windows 7 to provide a sudden and miracul...

barney · barney

It's a given that Windows 7, scheduled for release in two weeks, is an improvement over Vista. But how does it stack up against Apple's (AAPL) Snow Leopard? The definitive word comes in Thursday's Wall Street Journal and All Things Digital from Walt Mossberg, the diminutive dean of tech j...

barney · barney

A new version of one of the most popular Linux distributions, Ubuntu, is due in less than a month's time. The final stable version of Ubuntu 9.10 will be released on 29 October, according to their website. However, a beta for version 9.10 is available for those interested. The new version f...

barney · barney

Canonical have just released the beta of the next installment of the popular Linux distro - Ubuntu 9.10 beta “Karmic Koala.” This new release, silly codename aside, brings with it a whole raft of new features, some visible, others under the hood. Some of the new features include: * A mo...

barney · barney

This is the next version of Ubuntu Linux, for those who didn't know... While I would consider Karmic Koala to be an evolutionary improvement rather than a revolutionary one over Jaunty Jackalope and Intrepid Ibex where functionality is concerned, I can certainly see where a great deal o...

barney · barney

How old is too old? I had a chance to think about this question twice over the weekend. Once while pondering my fifty-somethingth birthday (as of today, I am the same age as Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons combined), and the other while deciding whether to upgrade my friend Lisa’s four-...

barney · barney

As it is doing on the client side of the house, with warnings about the scheduled support phase-out for Windows XP, Microsoft officials are beginning to do the same with Windows Server. In a September 15 blog post to the Windows Server Division Weblog, Microsoft officials provided an ea...

barney · barney

Whoa.... that covers it all! This October Microsoft will release Windows 7 world-wide, the successor to Windows Vista and Windows XP (again), a major upgrade that promises to further improve the user experience on different PC form factors such as the popular Netbook. For the past couple of...

NicKnayme · NicKnayme

I am doing something wrong or have forgotten something! I have totally wiped the HDD and I can boot from a Norton Rescue CD and a 98SE CD but Setup will not take-off from 2 different XP CDs or 2 different CD drives. If I load the CD drivers and type D:setup I get "can not be run in DOS-mode" This is a...

barney · barney

If you are interested: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC's system, programs and devices to check if it's able to run Windows 7. After a few minutes, the report will let you know if your PC meets the system requirements, if there are any known compatibility issues with your programs and...

barney · barney

Nice one! Like so many of the recent Windows 7 promotions, it’s a limited time offer with more than a few caveats. But, details aside, Microsoft is offering college students Windows 7 for $29.99, according to a new deal announced on September 17. The www.win741.com site has the details:...

barney · barney

Microsoft has reached the end of the road when it comes down to the evolution of Windows XP through major updates. Moving onward, the Redmond company will focus exclusively on Windows Vista and Windows 7 with service pack releases. Specifically, if you are running Windows XP and still hopi...

barney · barney

Well.... this bodes well for a clean install.... 21 Hours for an upgrade of Windows 7

Vindicated · Vindicated

Got these Updates for Windows XP today:Windows XPWindows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2009 (KB890830)Wednesday, September 09, 2009Automatic UpdatesWindows XPSecurity Update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9, 9.5 & 11 for Windows XP SP 3 (KB968816)Wednesday, September...

Moe · Moe

Hi, I've been reading a bit about this winpatrol program and would like to know if it is worth putting on my computer, would appreciate any info. Thanks Moe

barney · barney

Today Apple shipped another security update for Mac OS X, this time they published at least 33 updates according to ZDNet. The updates include various third party software updates affecting Mac OS X users. One of the updates includes a fix for Adobe Flash Player, which was shipped with Sn...

barney · barney

The Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information. Learn how the recording can be used to quickly identify problems a...

barney · barney

The biggest danger to Windows 7 and Windows Vista isn't Mac OS X or Linux --- it's Windows XP, whose windows XP the aging operating system. But it looks as if XP may finally be on the way out, which is good news for Microsoft. Computeworld reports that according to the Web measurement company...

barney · barney

Microsoft has issued a formal security advisory in response to the latest flaw discovered within its Windows operating systems, shedding a bit of light on the issue. According to CNET, Microsoft believes that the flaw will not cause any problems for Windows 7 users, and instead only for...

Vindicated · Vindicated

Would be a great help to dial-up users but... Microsoft Says No To Windows XP Update CD

barney · barney

Apple's latest operating system, Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), has been found to ship with an outdated version of Adobe's Flash Player (10.0.23.1). This version of Flash Player contains a vulnerability on Mac machines that could leave your system vulnerable to hackers. What could be the...

barney · barney

Microsoft created a problem for itself with Vista, prompting many users to stick with Windows XP. People have been using XP for seven years now, and regardless of how good Windows 7 might be, many might have a hard time leaving their security blanket behind. I've been using Windows 7 for mont...

Vindicated · Vindicated

Windows 7 Worse on Battery Life Than XP?

barney · barney

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barney · barney

So you have finally made the move from Windows XP to Windows 7, everything is working great, but a few things have changed. Yes indeed, there is a new look, but a familiar experience along with numerous changes and improvements since the release of Windows XP back in October 2001. For some persons, it m...

barney · barney

A Microsoft Windows 7 installation disk can be tweaked to install any version of the operating system, giving users a "try-before-buy" opportunity before upgrading to a more expensive edition, a popular newsletter revealed. By deleting one small text file from a Windows i...

barney · barney

Gotta hear both sides of the story! Landing in stores October, Windows 7 is sparking a surprisingly heated debate (in our forums, at least) on whether or not upgrading from XP is a good idea. If you’re in the “nay” camp, we’re going to lay out seven reasons why you should consider switching yo...

barney · barney

Well, you had to hear the other side, right? Windows 7, which hits stores in October, is shaping up to be the best version of Microsoft’s widely used operating system yet. But nothing’s perfect. Windows 7, like any product, has flaws — some of them big ones. Wired.com on Tuesday laid out a l...

barney · barney

Two days from now Microsoft will remove the Windows 7 Release Candidate from their website. If you want to test out Windows 7 for free, then you will need to download this before the 20th August, 2009. Windows 7 users who are currently on the release candidate will not have to worry until Ma...

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	Virtual PC and Windows XP mode RTM on MSDN/Technet (Preview) [url=http://bink.nu/news/virtual-pc-and-windows-xp-mode-rtm-on-msdn-technet.aspx#160;%20%20Windows%20XP%20Mode%20(x86,%20x64...	barney	0	175	Oct 11, 2009 by barney
	Ballmer: Testers didn't ring Vista warning bells; Could the same happen with Windows 7? (Preview) Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has done his best over the past year-plus to try to dampen expectations around Windows 7. He’s doing it again this week during his pre-launch European tour, telling press, analysts and others there that he doesn’t expect Windows 7 to provide a sudden and miracul...	barney	1	228	Oct 9, 2009 by Vindicated
	What's wrong with Windows 7 (Preview) It's a given that Windows 7, scheduled for release in two weeks, is an improvement over Vista. But how does it stack up against Apple's (AAPL) Snow Leopard? The definitive word comes in Thursday's Wall Street Journal and All Things Digital from Walt Mossberg, the diminutive dean of tech j...	barney	0	161	Oct 9, 2009 by barney
	Ubuntu 9.10 due on October 29 (Preview) A new version of one of the most popular Linux distributions, Ubuntu, is due in less than a month's time. The final stable version of Ubuntu 9.10 will be released on 29 October, according to their website. However, a beta for version 9.10 is available for those interested. The new version f...	barney	0	159	Oct 5, 2009 by barney
	First Look: Ubuntu 9.10 beta "Karmic Koala" (Preview) Canonical have just released the beta of the next installment of the popular Linux distro - Ubuntu 9.10 beta “Karmic Koala.” This new release, silly codename aside, brings with it a whole raft of new features, some visible, others under the hood. Some of the new features include: * A mo...	barney	0	169	Oct 3, 2009 by barney
	Karmic Koala: That's One Seriously Fast Marsupial (Preview) This is the next version of Ubuntu Linux, for those who didn't know... While I would consider Karmic Koala to be an evolutionary improvement rather than a revolutionary one over Jaunty Jackalope and Intrepid Ibex where functionality is concerned, I can certainly see where a great deal o...	barney	0	167	Oct 3, 2009 by barney
	Can you upgrade an old XP PC to Windows 7? Should you? (Preview) How old is too old? I had a chance to think about this question twice over the weekend. Once while pondering my fifty-somethingth birthday (as of today, I am the same age as Saturday Night Live and The Simpsons combined), and the other while deciding whether to upgrade my friend Lisa’s four-...	barney	9	243	Oct 2, 2009 by Vindicated
	WinXP, 2000, Win2003 Support Light is Fading... (Preview) As it is doing on the client side of the house, with warnings about the scheduled support phase-out for Windows XP, Microsoft officials are beginning to do the same with Windows Server. In a September 15 blog post to the Windows Server Division Weblog, Microsoft officials provided an ea...	barney	0	169	Oct 1, 2009 by barney
	Windows 7 (32 and 64-bit) 70 page review (Preview) Whoa.... that covers it all! This October Microsoft will release Windows 7 world-wide, the successor to Windows Vista and Windows XP (again), a major upgrade that promises to further improve the user experience on different PC form factors such as the popular Netbook. For the past couple of...	barney	0	166	Sep 24, 2009 by barney
	Need Help With XP Fresh Install (Preview) I am doing something wrong or have forgotten something! I have totally wiped the HDD and I can boot from a Norton Rescue CD and a 98SE CD but Setup will not take-off from 2 different XP CDs or 2 different CD drives. If I load the CD drivers and type D:setup I get "can not be run in DOS-mode" This is a...	NicKnayme	34	619	Sep 24, 2009 by NicKnayme
	Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor (Beta) (Preview) If you are interested: Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor scans your PC's system, programs and devices to check if it's able to run Windows 7. After a few minutes, the report will let you know if your PC meets the system requirements, if there are any known compatibility issues with your programs and...	barney	2	203	Sep 20, 2009 by Vindicated
	Microsoft's newest Windows 7 promotion: $30 price tag for students (Preview) Nice one! Like so many of the recent Windows 7 promotions, it’s a limited time offer with more than a few caveats. But, details aside, Microsoft is offering college students Windows 7 for $29.99, according to a new deal announced on September 17. The www.win741.com site has the details:...	barney	0	172	Sep 20, 2009 by barney
	No More Service Packs for XP 32-bit(x86) or 64-bit (x64) (Preview) Microsoft has reached the end of the road when it comes down to the evolution of Windows XP through major updates. Moving onward, the Redmond company will focus exclusively on Windows Vista and Windows 7 with service pack releases. Specifically, if you are running Windows XP and still hopi...	barney	0	167	Sep 19, 2009 by barney
	Windows 7 Can Take Up To 21 Hours to Upgrade (Preview) Well.... this bodes well for a clean install.... 21 Hours for an upgrade of Windows 7	barney	8	264	Sep 15, 2009 by Vindicated
	Windows XP Updates Available (Preview) Got these Updates for Windows XP today:Windows XPWindows Malicious Software Removal Tool - September 2009 (KB890830)Wednesday, September 09, 2009Automatic UpdatesWindows XPSecurity Update for Windows Media Format Runtime 9, 9.5 & 11 for Windows XP SP 3 (KB968816)Wednesday, September...	Vindicated	3	264	Sep 14, 2009 by Moe
	Winpatrol (Preview) Hi, I've been reading a bit about this winpatrol program and would like to know if it is worth putting on my computer, would appreciate any info. Thanks Moe	Moe	2	230	Sep 14, 2009 by Moe
	Apple fixes 33 security holes (Preview) Today Apple shipped another security update for Mac OS X, this time they published at least 33 updates according to ZDNet. The updates include various third party software updates affecting Mac OS X users. One of the updates includes a fix for Adobe Flash Player, which was shipped with Sn...	barney	1	391	Sep 13, 2009 by Vindicated
	Windows 7 Problem Steps Recorder (Preview) The Problem Steps Recorder in the Windows 7 operating system is a feature that enables users to record their interactions with an application and provide a detailed screen-by-screen view with accompanying information. Learn how the recording can be used to quickly identify problems a...	barney	0	173	Sep 12, 2009 by barney
	Windows XP: Finally on its Way Out? (Preview) The biggest danger to Windows 7 and Windows Vista isn't Mac OS X or Linux --- it's Windows XP, whose windows XP the aging operating system. But it looks as if XP may finally be on the way out, which is good news for Microsoft. Computeworld reports that according to the Web measurement company...	barney	1	205	Sep 10, 2009 by estraya_01
	Microsoft: Windows 7 is not affected by zero-day flaw (Preview) Microsoft has issued a formal security advisory in response to the latest flaw discovered within its Windows operating systems, shedding a bit of light on the issue. According to CNET, Microsoft believes that the flaw will not cause any problems for Windows 7 users, and instead only for...	barney	1	221	Sep 10, 2009 by Vindicated
	Windows XP Update CD -- NOT! (Preview) Would be a great help to dial-up users but... Microsoft Says No To Windows XP Update CD	Vindicated	3	258	Sep 9, 2009 by Vindicated
	Snow Leopard shipped with flash vulnerability (Preview) Apple's latest operating system, Mac OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard), has been found to ship with an outdated version of Adobe's Flash Player (10.0.23.1). This version of Flash Player contains a vulnerability on Mac machines that could leave your system vulnerable to hackers. What could be the...	barney	1	263	Sep 4, 2009 by Vindicated
	Five Reasons Some XP Users Should Hold Off On Windows 7 (Preview) Microsoft created a problem for itself with Vista, prompting many users to stick with Windows XP. People have been using XP for seven years now, and regardless of how good Windows 7 might be, many might have a hard time leaving their security blanket behind. I've been using Windows 7 for mont...	barney	0	178	Sep 3, 2009 by barney
	Windows 7 Netbook Battery Life (Preview) Windows 7 Worse on Battery Life Than XP?	Vindicated	3	265	Sep 2, 2009 by Vindicated
	Apple Mac OS Snow Leopard Reviewed (Preview) http://reviews.cnet.com/macintosh-os/apple-mac-os-x/4505-3673_7-33676737.html?tag=contentMain;contentBody	barney	0	188	Aug 29, 2009 by barney
	For Former Windows XP Users: Welcome to Windows 7 (Preview) So you have finally made the move from Windows XP to Windows 7, everything is working great, but a few things have changed. Yes indeed, there is a new look, but a familiar experience along with numerous changes and improvements since the release of Windows XP back in October 2001. For some persons, it m...	barney	0	175	Aug 29, 2009 by barney
	Try Windows 7 for Free Through a Tweak (Preview) A Microsoft Windows 7 installation disk can be tweaked to install any version of the operating system, giving users a "try-before-buy" opportunity before upgrading to a more expensive edition, a popular newsletter revealed. By deleting one small text file from a Windows i...	barney	0	192	Aug 25, 2009 by barney
	7 Good Reasons to Switch to Windows 7 (Preview) Gotta hear both sides of the story! Landing in stores October, Windows 7 is sparking a surprisingly heated debate (in our forums, at least) on whether or not upgrading from XP is a good idea. If you’re in the “nay” camp, we’re going to lay out seven reasons why you should consider switching yo...	barney	0	172	Aug 22, 2009 by barney
	7 Reasons to Avoid Windows 7 (Preview) Well, you had to hear the other side, right? Windows 7, which hits stores in October, is shaping up to be the best version of Microsoft’s widely used operating system yet. But nothing’s perfect. Windows 7, like any product, has flaws — some of them big ones. Wired.com on Tuesday laid out a l...	barney	0	169	Aug 22, 2009 by barney
	Reminder: Last day to download Windows 7 RC in two days (Preview) Two days from now Microsoft will remove the Windows 7 Release Candidate from their website. If you want to test out Windows 7 for free, then you will need to download this before the 20th August, 2009. Windows 7 users who are currently on the release candidate will not have to worry until Ma...	barney	2	225	Aug 19, 2009 by barney
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