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Linspire Chairman Frustrated By Futility Of Desktop Linux, Rebuts Carmony (TechWeb)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 18:30:00 GMT

TechWeb - InformationWeek - Michael Robertson says Microsoft's imposing lead in the desktop market means Linux should look to next-gen devices for growth.

Microsoft Hopes Office Subscription Plan Will Counter Free Software (TechWeb)

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:43:00 GMT

TechWeb - InformationWeek - Microsoft is counting on Equipt's convenience factor to help it fend off threats from Google, IBM, and others that are offering free desktop productivity suites.

Linspire Assets Sold To Rival Linux Distributor, Xandros (TechWeb)

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:00:00 GMT

TechWeb - InformationWeek - Linspire produced Click'N'Run as a way of finding, reviewing, and downloading a copy of desktop software available on the Internet, including the Linspire Linux distribution.

Alliance Aims To Welcome Macs into Enterprises (NewsFactor)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:55:11 GMT

NewsFactor - Five software companies announced Monday that they have created the Enterprise Desktop Alliance to help welcome Macs into Windows-based enterprises.

Lenovo Launches First Consumer Desktop PC in U.S. (PC Magazine)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 12:44:01 GMT

PC Magazine - On Tuesday, Lenovo updated its K-Series IdeaCentre desktops with the launch of the new IdeaCentre K210 desktop PC, its first consumer PC in the U.S. in some time.

Making desktop Linux work for business (InfoWorld)

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:00:00 GMT

InfoWorld - Today's IT managers face tough choices. PCs that run fine today have an uncertain upgrade path, now that Microsoft has chosen to discontinue Windows XP. Upgrade costs associated with Vista, coupled with the ever-escalating cost of application licenses, make switching to desktop Linux an increasingly attractive option.

Dell Launches Studio Laptop Line for Consumers (PC World)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:20:15 GMT

PC World - Dell has added substance to its laptops with the new desktop-replacement Studio line.

Consumer Tech Sales Rebound From Weak Economy (TechWeb)

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:24:00 GMT

TechWeb - InformationWeek - Leading the pack were notebook computers and LCD TVs, followed by digital point-and-shoot cameras, portable digital players, inkjet cartridges, and desktop computers.

How to Build a Superfast, Superquiet PC, Part 2 (PC World)

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 23:40:00 GMT

PC World - A great desktop is only as good as the sum of its parts, so picking the right RAM, hard drive, sound card, and speakers is key.

Apple Fixes Security Flaw In Windows Version Of Safari (TechWeb)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:39:00 GMT

TechWeb - InformationWeek - The patch changes Safari so it will first seek permission from a user before downloading an application from a Web site to the desktop.

Firefox 3 browser is nifty and packed with handy features (USATODAY.com)

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 11:17:25 GMT

USATODAY.com - Even if you're an active Web surfer you probably don't pay much attention to the browser you are using. By default, you likely employ Microsoft's Internet Explorer on a Windows machine, if only because Internet Explorer sits right there on your desktop. The Apple crowd typically sticks with Safari.

Head In The Cloud: Security Software Moving Onto Web (Investor's Business Daily)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 22:10:12 GMT

Investor's Business Daily - PCs can slow down as they slog through the rising number of security updates now necessary. So desktop security software makers are trying new ways to alleviate the burden and thwart new attacks sooner.

Run Windows Software on Linux with Wine 1.0 (PC World)

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

Patch Tuesday Includes Wireless Vulnerability (NewsFactor)

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:33:57 GMT

NewsFactor - On Tuesday, Microsoft released security fixes for desktop users and network administrators alike. Seven security bulletins address 10 vulnerabilities, three of them critical.

Microsoft Touts Virtualization At TechEd Conference (TechWeb)

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 17:30:00 GMT

TechWeb - InformationWeek - Microsoft expects big growth in server virtualization, application virtualization, presentation virtualization, and desktop virtualization.

Does sandbox security really protect your desktop? (InfoWorld)

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 10:00:00 GMT

InfoWorld - Two years ago, GreenBorder, one of the early "sandbox" browsers, received mighty applause from Wall Street Journal tech guru Walt Mossberg. The sandbox browser -- basically, a browser running in a virtual container -- promised to keep nasty code from spilling into a computer's operating system and wreaking havoc.

Desktop Virtualization: Vista's Secret Weapon? (PC World)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:20:16 GMT

PC World - As Microsoft continues to recommend that business customers not pass over Vista in favor of the forthcoming Windows 7, the...