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Non-Windows Microsoft OS Midori – "The Windows Killer"

Windows is one product that is not lacking in Nemesis candidates. From Apple's Mac OS X to the open source Linux, to RIA cloud-based operating systems, potential Microsoft Windows killers are advertised in a variety of scenarios incongruent with reality.
windows - comments - 26.8.2008

Malware Is the No. 1 Killer of Windows Explorer

Windows crashes and blue screen have become without a doubt the stuff of popular culture, with Microsoft's operating system being derided, criticized and mocked for its luxuriant variety of issues, independent of the actual version of the platform.
microsoft - comments - 21.5.2008

Is Windows 7 the Linux-netbook killer?

When it comes to PCs and laptops, Microsoft had little to fear with Linux as much as it does the Mac. But now the new threat to Windows comes in the form of 'netbooks' - lightweight, low-cost laptops that typically use Intel's low-powered Atom processor and don't come with substantial amounts of RAM or powerful graphics processors.
windows - comments - 24.12.2008

Google Android, a Windows 7 netbook killer?

Rumours are spreading that Google is in talks with leading netbook producers to offer a version of Android in anticipation of competing with Microsoft's own Windows 7, an operating system designed to be flexible enough to target everything from the basic netbook market to high-end gaming PCs.
common - comments - 7.4.2009

Ultimately, Touch Will Make the Killer Windows 7 Applications

Undoubtedly it is the ecosystem of third-party software solutions that make Windows the platform that it is today, sharing the operating system's success.
windows - comments - 12.11.2008

Is Plurk the Twitter killer?

With a lot of focus on social media sites these days one of the biggest newcomers that is becoming more and more popular is Twitter.
common - comments - 5.6.2008

Microsoft Halting Work on "Photoshop Killer"?

According to ZDNet, Microsoft is halting production work on software that had been described as a serious contender to Adobe Photoshop. Previously code named Acrylic, the software was released as a development preview last year, and is currently available for download from Microsoft (see link below).
microsoft - comments - 13.3.2006

Silverlight 2, Microsoft's Flash Killer, Gets DRM, Just Like Vista

Microsoft's Flash killer, Silverlight, is on track to get digital rights management just like the company's latest Windows client, Windows Vista. Microsoft has faced a barrage of criticism over the content protection capabilities in Vista, and the subject is bound to yet again come into play with Silverlight 2.
windows - comments - 14.4.2008

Microsoft's Flash Killer, Silverlight 2, Released to Web

Silverlight 2, the next step in the evolution of Microsoft's Adobe Flash killer, has been released to web. As Silverlight 2 has reached the RTW milestone, the Redmond giant announced that downloads would only go live on October 14, 2008.
microsoft - comments - 13.10.2008

G.E. puts 500GB on a disc - Blu-ray killer?

General Electric says its researchers have achieved a breakthrough in digital storage technology that will allow standard-size discs to hold the equivalent of 100 DVDs.
common - comments - 27.4.2009

Windows 7 can learn from OS X

An Apple user's take on what Windows 7 needs to succeed. Our hands-on Windows 7 pre-beta review shows that things are looking promising for Windows 7.
windows - comments - 28.11.2008

Windows 7 to go: New portables for the new OS

Exciting, innovative notebooks and netbooks are being built around Microsoft's latest operating system. Here's a preview.
windows - comments - 15.10.2009

Windows vs. Linux vs. Mac OS X

There has been a consistent amount of “ink” spilled over comparing Windows, Linux and Mac OS X this month. The reports have generated some controversy, because they point out that Windows delivers a more secure platform than Linux and Mac OS X.
windows - comments - 30.3.2007

How to Install Chrome OS in Windows 7

Google unveiled Chrome OS in an event yesterday where they demonstrated the upcoming cloud-based OS for the first time in public. Source code of Chrome OS was also released which folks over at gdgt have compiled in a ready-to-install .vmdk file.
windows - comments - 20.11.2009

Mac OS X Leopard vs. Windows Vista

HardwareLogic has partnering up with Newegg to sponsor the User Guide Of The Month.
windows - comments - 8.5.2007

50 Reasons to switch from Windows to OS X?

Or, a lost sheep’s ongoing struggle to stay relevant in this internet age. In a post last week, on St. Valentine’s Day no less, Pirillo states his 50 reasons to switch from Windows (any version?) to OS X.
windows - comments - 19.2.2008

Last OS Standing: Make the Most of Windows Vista

Now that Windows XP is no longer being sold by Microsoft, PC users will be stuck with Windows Vista. Here's a roundup of PC World's best tips for making Vista easier to use.
windows - comments - 3.7.2008

Microsoft will soon release 'Windows Cloud' OS

Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer revealed a few details on Wednesday of a forthcoming operating system that will help developers write Internet-based applications.
windows - comments - 1.10.2008

Trouble Ahead for Microsoft's Windows OS

There is trouble ahead for Microsoft's Windows operating system. The Redmond company's flagship product is in for a tough run because of the U.S. credit crunch and the global financial problems it generated.
windows - comments - 16.10.2008

It Will Be Windows 7 SP1 to Go Against Google Chrome OS

In the second half of 2010 Microsoft’s client operating system will have a new rival platform hungry for a piece of its market share.
windows - comments - 16.9.2009

Chrome OS beta as a Windows 7 spoiler?

Warning: This is a completely speculative post. But stay with me as I paint a possible scenario…
common - comments - 15.10.2009

Windows Vista Beta 1 vs. Mac OS X "Tiger

From Paul Thurrotte's SuperSite:

In part one of my comparison of Windows Vista Beta 1 and Mac OS X 10.4 "Tiger," I looked at three key aspects of each system: Look and feel, desktop search, and data visualization and organization. For the most part, OS X came out well ahead of Windows Vista, as you'd expect, since it's a polished finished product. Vista, meanwhile, is all knees and elbows, an awkward teenager on its way to maturity.

. Microsoft will iron out the details, I'm sure, but the end result will likely not change much. Specifically, OS X will always be elegant, and Windows will almost certainly lag behind in the fit and finish department. The only questions are how much Vista will improve when compared to previous Windows versions, and whether it will be enough to keep customers from moving to OS X.
windows - comments - 29.11.2005

Windows Vista Bitlocker encrypts only OS partition

Just had a great session on Integrity in Windows Vista from Steve Riley. This security guy from Microsoft is allways great to listen to.
windows - comments - 13.6.2006

Microsoft Restructures Its Windows Core OS Division

Microsoft has restructured its Windows Core Operating System Division into five teams in a move designed to better focus on PC hardware and provide a richer set of customer solutions.
microsoft - comments - 13.10.2006

Microsoft: Windows Vista Safer than OS X, Linux

Microsoft security strategy director Jeff Jones this week published a report comparing the security vulnerability profile for various high-profile operating systems in the 90 days of their existence.
windows - comments - 26.3.2007

Using Windows Server 2008 as a SUPER workstation OS

Vijayshinva Karnure, a IIS, ASP and ASP.NET troubleshooter as well as a consultant for developers and system admins of Microsoft India is so cool!
windows - comments - 14.2.2008

Microsoft's plans for post-Windows OS revealed

Microsoft is incubating a componentized non-Windows operating system known as Midori, which is being architected from the ground up to tackle challenges that Redmond has determined cannot be met by simply evolving its existing technology.
windows - comments - 30.7.2008

Mac OS X Snow Leopard Theme for Windows 7

Windows 7 Themes Gallery has been updated with three new themes – based on the original wallpapers pack from the upcoming Mac OS X Snow Leopard 10.6 release.
windows - comments - 12.8.2009

Test Drive Google Android OS on Windows 7

XDA-Developers forum member xda2_haseeb has managed to extract and run Android Emulator on Windows which comes as a part of Google Android SDK package.
common - comments - 2.9.2009

Apple names Mac OS X Leopard: Windows Vista 2.0

Apple’s World Wide Developers Conference that started today will apparently be the host of a surprising and clear shot at Microsoft’s next-generation OS Vista. This is probably how Steve Jobs is hoping to attract attention on his Macintosh alternative, Leopard OS.
windows - comments - 7.8.2006

Shortcovers 'Kindle killer' e-reader under way for smartphones

While hardware makers have failed to produce an "iPhone killer," a major book seller is now readying a software application for iPhone, BlackBerry and other smartphones, that will be marketed as a "Kindle killer."..
betanews.com - 12.02.2009

Is the "killer app" argument dead?

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: The other day I was talking with a bunch of other tech heads about the ongoing Windows vs. Mac vs. Linux market share war and why, from a stats point of view, that Mac and Linux were still trailing far behind Windows.



“It all revolves around killer apps,” pipes up one of the tech heads. “The problem with both Apple and Linux is that neither OS has a compelling killer app driving the user base.”



The conversation then went off on to discuss apps such as Photoshop and AutoCAD and how with Windows you have a single unified platform that’ll run almost any professional grade package that you can think of, while with Mac and Linux your choices are restricted.




winbeta.org - 19.08.2008

Bigfoot Networks shows off $179 Killer Xeno network card

If you've managed to laugh in the face of the recession and feel the need to go overboard with every aspect of your PC, then Bigfoot Networks has you covered. The company, known for it's first "Killer" network card, has announced the latest version of their high priced networking hardware. The Killer Xeno will offer more on-board memory, a faster network processing unit (NPU), and integrated audio designed to handle all of your VOIP needs. Bigfoot Networks promises that by allowing the Killer Xeno to handle your software firewall and voice chat, your CPU will be free to give you better performance in your favorite games.

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neowin.net - 23.03.2009

Seamlessly Run Linux Apps on Your Windows Desktop

Adam Pash: There's no doubt that Linuxparticularly Ubuntuis a killer operating system full of excellent apps, but for about a million reasons, you're stuck running Windows as your main operating system. We understand, these things happen. But what about all those killer Linux apps you've left behind when you decided to live the Windows life? Sure you could dual-boot or run Linux in the confines of a virtual machine window, but wouldn't it be great if you could run those apps side-by-side with your Windows appslike Linux users can do with WINE or OS X can do with Parallels or VMWare? You can, and today I'll show you how to seamlessly run your favorite Linux applications directly in Windows with a free software called andLinux.




winbeta.org - 21.02.2008

October Debut for Microsoft 'iPod Killer'

Microsoft's so-called "iPod killer" could be unveiled as early as late next month, with the company preparing to build momentum towards an October launch, sources close to the situation have told BetaNews...
betanews.com - 21.07.2006

Google Android, a Windows 7 netbook killer?

Rumours are spreading that Google is in talks with leading netbook producers to offer a version of Android in anticipation of competing with Microsoft's own Windows 7, an operating system designed to be flexible enough to target everything from the basic netbook market to high-end gaming PCs. The Wall Street Journal is reporting that HP and others are working with Google to develop netbooks starring Android. Claims that Google would be getting into the operating systems business go back at least three years, but the current rumours could well prove to be true. Android is well developed, some key players appear to be in place, and the Google name resonates more strongly with the public.

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neowin.net - 01.04.2009

Cocoa for Windows + Flash Killer = SproutCore

RoughlyDrafted Magazine has posted an in-depth article that examines Sproutcore, an Apple-backed Javascript framework that approximates Cocoa on the web. The article examines why using HTML, Javascript, and CSS just may win the battle with Flash, Silverlight, and Java for rich internet application deployment. Sproutcore enables web developers to create full-featured cross-browser web apps an in a Model, View, Controller convention, much like Rails. The Sproutcore site has some great tutorials that show off the framework.




winbeta.org - 16.06.2008

Is Windows 7 the Linux-netbook killer?

When it comes to PCs and laptops, Microsoft had little to fear Linux as much as it does the Mac. But now the new threat to Windows comes in the form of 'netbooks' - A lightweight, low-cost laptops that typically use Intel 's low-powered Atom processor and don't come with substantial amounts of RAM or powerful graphics processors. They're designed mainly for browsing the Web, handling e-mail, writing memos, and taking care of simple word-processing or spreadsheet chores. Netbook sales will reach an estimated 60% growth in 2010, compared with 18% growth for standard notebooks says a September BNP Paribas report. So obvious is the future in Netbooks.

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neowin.net - 23.12.2008

Windows 8 already cooking, beyond Windows 7

After almost 3 years since Microsoft released Windows Vista, we are now heading for a wonderful release of Windows 7, the next version of Windows OS. Windows 7 RC is expected to be released next month, April 10th. But, what about the next version of Windows OS? Let us call it Windows 8 for now. Soni Meinke, a senior program manager in the Windows Server group in an interview with Channel 9 revealed very little info that the next version of Windows OS is already in its planning stage and her work being engaging with various customers and partners, she is already discussing the plan and strategy around them.

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neowin.net - 12.03.2009

AT&T to offer LG's next Windows-based 'iPhone killer'

On the eve of availability from Verizon Wireless of the BlackBerry Storm, AT&T -- the exclusive provider of Apple's iPhone in the US -- has announced a Windows Mobile-based phone from LG with a now-familiar profile...
betanews.com - 19.11.2008

Windows 7 - Revolutionary or evolutionary?

Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: A couple of weeks ago Ed Bott and I decided that we’d each write a piece offering up our view of what’s new in Windows 7. This is my piece. You can find Ed Bott’s thoughts on the subject here. I think that it’s interesting that we both agree on two things - that performance is key in Windows 7, and that the new OS has no single killer feature.




winbeta.org - 20.01.2009

Cloud "instant on" OS coming to netbooks

Cloud, made and distributed by Good OS, will be coming to a touch screen Gigabyte net book. The OS will consist of a web browser as its main interface and will integrate with Skype, YouTube, and the Google family of apps. The OS will ship along side a pre-loaded Windows installation, which will will allow the netbook to dual boot either OS. The foundation for the Cloud OS is of course Linux and offers a quick and functional way to the internet and other user essential apps. If you would like to try out the Cloud OS you will be able to install it on your own computer in the near future.

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neowin.net - 02.12.2008

Evidence mounting: Windows 7 going modular, subscription

When Windows 7 launches sometime after the start of 2010, the desktop OS will be Microsoft's most "modular" yet. Having never really been comfortable with the idea of a single, monolithic desktop OS offering, Microsoft has offered multiple desktop OSes in the marketplace ever since the days of Windows NT 3.1, with completely different code bases until they were unified in Windows 2000. Unification isn't necessarily a good thing, however. Windows Vista is a sprawling, complex OS.



A singular yet highly modular OS could give Microsoft the best of all possible worlds: OSes that can be highly customized for deployment, but developed monolithically. One modular OS to rule them all, let's say.




winbeta.org - 24.03.2008

Company Offers Windows in Mac OS

While Apple has given its users an option to choose between Windows or Mac OS X at startup, other companies are working to give Mac users the ability to run Windows from directly within Apple's operating system using virtual machine technology...
betanews.com - 06.04.2006

Why are Windows products moving to Apple's Mac OS?

Although you can run Windows applications on Apple's Leopard anyway, many vendors at Macworld are debuting Mac OS editions of products originally designed for Windows...
betanews.com - 18.01.2008

Using Windows Server 2008 as a SUPER workstation OS

Vijayshinva Karnure: Windows Server 2008 is the best OS to be released till date from Microsoft's stable. And the moment I got hold of the RTM build I could not resist installing it on my workstation. I always prefer running a Server OS on my workstation... I have been running Windows 2003 disguised as XP (with all the themes and stuff) all these days.



So here is my tale of how I went about setting up Windows Server 2008 to look and fell like its desktop counterpart Windows Vista.




winbeta.org - 12.02.2008

Palm: Palm OS is Not Going Anywhere

Palm CEO Ed Colligan has reiterated his company's support for the Palm OS, responding to the recent barrage of Internet posts suggesting the company may be abandoning its namesake operating system. Colligan said Palm will support both Windows and Palm OS for the foreseeable future...
betanews.com - 10.11.2005

Windows Server 2003 - XP Conversion Pack

Windows Server 2003 is well known for its superior speed, stability, and security when compared to Windows XP. This fact is proven by Microsoft's use of the Windows Server 2003 kernel in both Windows x64 Edition and the upcoming Windows Vista. Given this fact, it's no wonder that many Windows users have already switched to Windows Server 2003 to gain such improvements. However, these users will have no doubt also discovered that compatibility issues are common when using Windows Server 2003 as a primary home-use OS. Until Now... We are proud to present version 2.0 of Windows X's popular Windows Server 2003 - XP Conversion Pack. This tool will convert the Windows 2003 codebase from ServerNT to WinNT, which will enable locked features and transform Windows Server 2003 into a more compatible, and usable OS like Windows XP. After converting, your OS will perform like Windows XP Professional x64 Edition. Finally you can gain all the advantages of running Windows Server 2003, without the compatibility headaches!..
windowsvistax.com - 21.08.2006

CEO Reiterates Commitment to Palm OS

Pledges long-term allegiance to Palm OS even as company starts to release Windows products...
pcworld.com - 09.11.2005

Microsoft Previews its Flash Alternative

As expected, Microsoft on Monday released a Community Technology Preview of WPF/E, the company's so-called "Flash killer." But perhaps more important than the implication for Flash is Microsoft's contention that the difference between Windows and the Web is disappearing...
betanews.com - 05.12.2006