Is Google going to make Microsoft look good?
Why do we like Google? Is it because they are the “do no evil” company? Is it because they are not Microsoft? Is it because they make our lives easier through their search, email, and other services? The fact of the matter is that a lot of people from users, to developers, to workers, and to investors like Google. Heck, even I like google! (Look at the ads.)
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3.8.2006 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.
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3.7.2008 How-To: Remove the Windows BSOD icon in Leopard, make OS X a little less smug
It's pretty clear that Apple left no stone unturned in Leopard, making changes and fixes throughout the new operating system.
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31.10.2007 Is Windows XP too good for Microsoft’s own good?
On September 27, Microsoft has extended the cut-off as to when PC makers will be allowed to continue to sell Windows XP with new machines.
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29.9.2007 Microsoft: a "Good Enough" Windows 7 Beta with Room for Refinement
Microsoft is in no rush to deliver the first beta of Windows 7. Even according to the official time table for the delivery of Windows Vista's successor, the Redmond company is just a few months short of the final deadline, and yet there is no Beta on the immediate horizon.
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5.9.2008 Microsoft: a Good Enough Windows 7 Beta with Room for Refinement
Microsoft is in no rush to deliver the first beta of Windows 7. Even according to the official time table for the delivery of Windows Vista's successor, the Redmond company is just a few months short of the final deadline, and yet there is no Beta on the immediate horizon.
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8.9.20008 OpenOffice is definitely good enough
There is a reason that the OpenOffice.org 3.0 servers are struggling to keep up with demand.
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14.10.2008 Windows XP Departs: Good Riddance or Sad Farewell?
Two of PC World's most opinionated editors weigh in on whether Microsoft Windows XP's departure is bad for PC users or the best thing that could happen to computing.
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27.6.2008 Microsoft: Good Reception of Windows 7 Pre-Beta Build 6801
Microsoft revealed that it was happy with the way Windows 7 was received at the Professional Developers Conference 2008 in Los Angeles, at the end of October.
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17.11.2008 Vista's Transparency Is Good News
eWEEK visits with Jim Allchin, head of Microsoft Windows development, to discuss strategy for the new operating system.
I will start by stating flatly that I like Jim Allchin, who runs Microsoft Windows development. A lot. When he retires at the end of the year, the company will have lost one of its all-time great technology leaders and a very decent guy.
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29.1.2006 There Is a Good Reason to Get Vista SP1
Microsoft plans to do away with that nasty 30-day off switch. Maybe some IT organizations should rejoice and take a few darts out of their pictures of Bill Gates.
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4.12.2007 Very Good Results in Updating Vista Against Hacks and Cracks
Microsoft claims that it has seen what the company referred to as very good results in fighting Windows piracy with Windows Vista, although it has failed to elaborate on the subject.
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29.7.2008 ReadyBoost in Windows Vista: Does it Make a Difference?
USB memory keys are compact little devices that can store and transfer anywhere from 128MB to 8GB of data, all it takes is a USB slot.
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27.8.2007 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.
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12.11.2008 OneCare Death to Make Room for Free Morro Antivirus for Windows 7
A future core antimalware solution will replace Windows Live OneCare, which, considering the price of a one year subscription, has already qualified for an alternative to free security software, come mid-2009.
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25.11.2008 Do not make Win 7 too Mac-like
Blogger Paul Thurrott has written a couple of interesting posts about the difference between “simple” and “easy” in the context of Windows 7.
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4.12.2008 Why Apple does not make a netbook
As netbooks continue their inexorable rise up the wish lists of gadget hounds, businesses and ordinary folk alike, the clamor for Apple to join the market continues to increase from all sides.
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5.3.2009 Microsoft Blogs Make Room for Ads
Microsoft's MSN Spaces blogging features are set for a major upgrade to incorporate a revenue-sharing advertising option and a new partnership with Amazon.com, according to various sources.
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26.1.2006 How To Make a Custom Vista Disc AIO
odeeee report How To
Make a Custom Vista Disc All In One in our forum.
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26.1.2007 Users may need Vista to make most of Server 2008
Companies installing Windows Server 2008 may have to buy extra Microsoft software, such as Windows Vista, to use more advanced features, analyst firm Gartner has said.
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3.11.2007 Hollywood to make shows for Xbox 360
Microsoft, seeking to expand offerings on its Xbox 360 console, has reached an agreement with a company headed by Peter Safran, the veteran Hollywood producer and talent manager, to produce original shows for distribution on the system.
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31.3.2008 Windows 7 – 20 Features to Make Users Forget Vista SP1/SP2 and XP SP3
Microsoft is currently moving onward with the development of Windows 7, having passed Milestone 3 with the operating system.
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15.11.2008 Microsoft to eventually make Office a web application
Microsoft is leaping into hosted applications big time. InformationWeek reports that Microsoft plans to offer hosted implementations of SharePoint, CRM and ERP applications. But the best quote in that article was left till last. A "Microsoft insider" was asked which other products and services Microsoft would host and the reply was: "Everything. Hosted Office. Everything hosted."
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MS Vista to make official debut in Israel
Microsoft Windows team development head Steven Sinofsky will unveil Vista at Tech-Ed Israel 2006. windows -
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4.4.2006 NSA Helped Microsoft Make Vista Secure
Microsoft has confirmed that the U.S. government agency best known for eavesdropping on telephone calls had a hand in the development of the Windows Vista operating system.
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12.1.2007 Microsoft: Make our HD Photo format a standard
Such is the reasoning behind a step Microsoft plans to announce Thursday: it will submit its HD Photo image format to a standards body.
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8.3.2007 Microsoft Gambles One EU Customer Will Make its Case
It has been "Issues Week" all week for Microsoft, and Thursday, the company took on the dreaded interoperability issue. But its choice of message was called into question a bit yesterday after Microsoft boasted of having signed up its first official customer for its communications and interoperability IP licenses: Quest Software, the manufacturer of the Toad data modeling system.
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10.3.2007 TechEd 2007 Preview: Now It's Developers' Turn to Make Changes
With Windows Vista already a firmly entrenched product in many homes and some businesses, and with Windows Server 2008 cruising toward a final release in the second half of this year, Microsoft may feel it's time for its many partners and developers with an interest in Windows' success to stand and deliver.
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4.6.2007 Microsoft Promotion: make MSN Your Homepage & Win a Zune
How badly does Microsoft want to promote the Zune? Not badly enough to think of anything particularly ingenious. Unique? yes. Succesful? No.
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15.2.2007 Make No Mistake About It, the XP SP3 RTM Direct Download Links Are Live
Make no mistake about it, the gold bits of Windows XP Service Pack 3 are available for download straight from Microsoft, contrary to what the company is claiming.
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1.5.2008Good OS founder: 'Cloud' on netbooks to be shown at CES
Although not divulging many specifics, David Liu, the founder of Good OS, said this evening that netbooks will, in fact, be demo'd at CES running the
company's new Cloud OS...
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06.12.2008Good OS launches new cloud-oriented Linux 'Rocket'
The makers of the Good OS distribution are unveiling a Linux version with a hopefully appealing metaphor, with a focus on cloud computing...
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08.01.2008Windows 7, Mac OS make gains in January
January was a good month for both the emerging Windows 7 and the venerable Mac OS, according to Web metrics company Net Applications.
The Mac OS is now hovering around the 10 percent mark among operating systems accessing the Web.
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02.02.2009Cloud "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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02.12.2008Why Vista? Good Question
Debra Donston: In a survey conducted by Ziff Davis Enterprise Editorial Research for eWEEK, respondents indicated that they have been underwhelmed by
Microsoft Windows Vista. And, it seems the future of Windows is ... XP?
Vista? What Vista? One year after Vistas release, just 2
percent of respondents said the OS is the primary desktop OS at their company. A whopping 92 percent said Windows XP was the primary desktop OS.
And it seems that enterprises are planning on sticking with what they have for the foreseeable future: 72 percent of respondents
said that the OS theyre currently using is the one they expect to be using in 2009. Looks like XP has a longer life than Microsoft plannedor
wanted.
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14.03.2008How to Make Windows 7 Better
Jason Cross: Recently, our tech analyst Joel Durham Jr. wrote a column listing
seven things we'd like to see in Windows 7. I agree with some of it, but of course I have my own bullet list of Windows 7 wants. I'm often
asked about the OS, and I have to tell people: nobody knows. Rumors about release dates vary, and of course this early in the game Microsoft
themselves don't really have a firm due date. It's safe to say it won't be this year, but late 2009 isn't out of the question, nor is 2010.
We don't know what it will look like, what the feature set will be, how it'll run, what new underlying technologies it will bring,
or even what the real name will be. In other words, the time is right for making our wish lists knownhis is the time when it's early enough in
Windows 7's development for Microsoft to make changes.
So what do I want in Windows 7? No, I don't want Microsoft to turn the
OS into Linux or OS X or anything. And while there are some broad-sweeping changes that I think would be good (like starting over from scratch and
dumping backward compatibility), many of them aren't very realistic (it's a lot easier to dump backward compatibility when you don't command over
90% of the OS market). If any of the bigwigs at Microsoft are listening, I present for your consideration, the following...
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08.02.2008Evidence 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.
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24.03.2008Netbooks running new 'Cloud OS' rumored for CES
At CES next month, future netbooks are likely to be on hand running Cloud OS, newly introduced software from Good OS that lets users access
lightweight applications like Google Apps in a browser...
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06.12.2008Apparently Microsoft Windows XP Is Far From Dead
At the latest budget meeting
they "fine tuned the Vista/XP
mix". This means that they
are expecting to make more
money off of the ostracized OS
than they had first predicted.
Initial expectations were of
an 85/15 split between Vista
and XP respectively. The new
numbers reflect a noticeably
higher number, 78/22.
Here's to hoping that
Microsoft realizes they have a
pretty good OS already, and
that all the eye-candy isn't
a good enough trade off for
the usability of XP. Maybe
they will change their mind
about the XP retailer sales
cut-off date that is quickly
approaching.
I for
one will cling dearly to my
precious copies of Windows XP,
I may begin venturing out and
exploring other operating
systems, but a lot is going to
have to change before I switch
to Vista.
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23.07.2007Happy New Year from JCXP!
Well, 2007 is just around the
bend and has even come for
some already, so we would like
to take this moment to wish
you all a Happy New Year! :)
2006 was quite a
year, especially in the
software world. The most
significant events of course
would be the RTM of Windows
Vista and Office 2007. It went
by fast, and sure was one heck
of a year.
We've gone through many
structural changes this year
with staff and how we operate
the site, finally I think
we've found the right
balance, one of the biggest
things we've done has been to
strongly enforce our "no
warez" policy. You can expect
a few "changes" in the
coming year of 2007 to our
site, just keep patient and
wait :P *cough 2.0*
We thank you all for
sticking with us this year and
we hope you're all going to
be here a lot longer, we've
met a good few good people
here and we hope to meet a
good few more!
So
once again, Happy New Year to
all, let's enjoy 2006 while
it lasts and let's make sure
we make the most of 2007!
Also, please remember
to drink responsibly, know
your limits and take it easy.
Make sure you and your friends
get home safe tonight (Yes,
even if it involves you
putting their keys down your
pants to make sure they don't
try and drive drunk) :)
-- David, Greg and the
rest of the staff here at JCXP
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01.01.2007Multifactor authentication in Windows “ Part 2: Preparing Devices on XP and Windows 2003
If you missed the first part in this article series please read
Multifactor authentication in Windows
“ Part 1: Smart Cards and USB Tokens In the previous article, we advised to make sure that the chip OS on a smart card or
token is compatible with the CSP you want to use. Before we get started with a deployment sample, it would be a good idea to briefly cover what a CSP
is and why its such an important component when working with multifactor authentication in Windows.
Basically, a Cryptographic
Service Provider (CSP) is a piece of middleware that lies between the security device and the Windows OS. Figure 1 below illustrates how this is done
in Windows XP and Windows Server 2003...
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12.02.2008Windows 7: Cheaper Than Vista (and Every Other Windows OS)
It turns out, even if you don't weigh in all the
slightly confusing Windows
7 upgrade deals, Microsoft's latest OS is its least expensive to date, and a real bargain compared to Vista.
Looking
at full (non-upgrade) pricing of consumer Windows editions really tells the story: When you compare sticker prices, you can see that most editions
hovered around the $200 mark, with a rare spike found in the $260 Vista Home Premium. When you adjust for inflation, that fairly regular pricing
becomes a downward cascade—except for that Vista price hike...
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26.06.2009LG to make Windows Mobile its primary smartphone OS
In a big win for Windows Mobile, LG -- the world's third largest mobile handset maker -- has agreed to make Microsoft's struggling and aging
operating system the primary for all its smartphones...
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17.02.2009The Five Pillars of Windows 7 (part 5 of 5)
The final pillar focuses much more on the business-oriented aspects of Windows 7 rather than the consumer additions we saw in the previous four
pillars. The scenarios covered by this particular pillar are designed to make deployment and maintenance of Windows 7 easier than any prior operating
system. Most of the scenarios in this pillar seem to be nothing more than enhancements of features which made their debut in Windows Vista, which is
good for companies looking to minimize costs while looking to deploy an improved OS since it would mean less training for both employees and IT
professionals.
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06.04.2008Palm OS "Nova" at CES
The delayed and long overdue OS from Palm will finally be showing its face at this years CES. Businessweek is reporting that Palm will show off a
device running "Nova" and that it should be released to the general population mid 2009. Over the last few years Palm has put together a
considerable group of engineers to finally make the OS happen. There is a die hard following of the Palm OS user base; any true loyalist never
opted for the Palm made handsets that ran Windows Mobile. This update proves to be a giant breath of fresh air provided it holds up to its
competitors. One has to wonder though if it's too little to late for Palm.
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15.12.2008Windows 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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12.03.2009iPhone OS 3.0 preview on March 17th
iPhone users need to set aside March 17th as that's the date Apple will take the cover off of iPhone OS 3. Not very much is known at this point
as Apple has a good track record of keeping things under wraps until the last moment. iPhone OS 3 will usher in another era for Apple and its
phenomenal iPhone. Hopefully in this update we may see copy and paste, flash, and native video recording on the iPhone. Add in those new features
and Apple may have the most robust phone on the market today.
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12.03.2009Google Chrome OS available for download
When Google finally showed off their new OS yesterday there was a lot of skepticism about working in the cloud, offline applications and many other
thoughts and concerns. The good news is that if you don't want to read others hands on impressions you can now download and install the OS
yourself. A couple of things to note, firstly the download will only work in a VM environment, second, this is pre-beta software so expect crashes,
bumps and a rough experience. But if you're willing to take the plunge you can follow the directions here.
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20.11.2009Exploring Modularity With Windows 7
Windows 7 may harken back to the days of Windows 95, when you could choose what applications you wanted to install with Windows. But with a twist, as
charging users different amounts for the various modules will be more widespread, and it opens up the possibilities of adding subscription based
software modules as well, such as anti-virus.
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.
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24.03.2008Microsoft Pledges Windows XP Support Until 2014
Although it may be moving down in availability with computer manufacturers it looks like Microsoft is going to be standing by Windows XP for a good
while yet. The company has pledged to keep supporting the OS until 2014. According to Microsoft senior VP Bill Veghte, the support will include
security patches and "other critical updates," and he adds that "customers who still need Windows XP will be able to get it," despite plans to
stop selling a retail product and stop licensing it directly to PC manufacturers after June 30th of this year. This extension means that Microsoft
will be supporting the OS for 13 years since its initial release.
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