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Microsoft beats its chest about Windows 7

20. Nov 2009, 10:35

Arrrgh! Windows 7... gooood! Image: Fuyoh!/Flickr.
Arriving in the same week Google has publicly previewed an early build of its Web-based Chrome operating system (OS), market leader Microsoft has moved to reiterate its positional strength by enthusiastically beating its Windows 7 drum.

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Google Chrome OS boots in just seven seconds

20. Nov 2009, 07:35

Quick. Quick. Quick. Image: Google.
Having already established its speedy and streamlined Chrome browser as a steadily growing force in the Microsoft-dominated Web market, online powerhouse Google has this week offered up a tantalisingly brief glimpse at its upcoming Web-based Chrome computer operating system (OS).

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Samsung dumps Symbian in favour of new 'bada' platform

12. Nov 2009, 06:05

Soon to be rid of Symbian as its phones get 'bada'. Image: Cyrillicus/Flickr.
Due to arrive in December, the bada platform will offer up a ground-breaking user interface (UI) and will be simple for developers to use, making it “one of the most developer-friendly environments available,” particularly in the area of applications using Web services.

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Apple: 100,000 apps, 50 million handsets, 2 billion downloads

4. Nov 2009, 15:25

We get it, Apple, you're doing well. Image: Apple.
While there’s no denying the popularity of the trend-setting iPhone and iPod Touch handsets, Cupertino-based manufacturer Apple Inc. is always keen to underscore that success with a burst of glowing performance figures. So, without further ado…

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Mozilla unveils v3.6 beta of its Firefox browser

2. Nov 2009, 07:20

Yet another slice of Firefox. Image: sikosis/Flickr.
Users of the new beta release are unlikely to notice any really significant outward changes to their Web browsing software, not least because most of its tweaks and alterations are rooted in core elements such as improved CSS, HTML 5 and DOM technologies, along with support for Web Open Font Format (WOFF).

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New 'Get a Mac' ads attempt to undermine Windows 7

23. Oct 2009, 16:15

Apple attacks Windows 7, despite positive reviews. Image: Apple.
With Windows 7 barely settled on store shelves – and regardless of largely favourable reviews – Apple’s latest volley of smirk-covered criticism attempts to shine a humorous but negative spotlight upon Windows 7 to push disgruntled Windows users towards the secure simplicity and dependable reliability of Apple hardware. ... more


Kindle not needed as Amazon offers PC-based reading

23. Oct 2009, 15:30

The Kindle, now on PC -- no actual Kindle required. Image: Amazon.
The Seattle-based retail behemoth today revealed its plans to issue a PC-based software application for Windows that will enable non-Kindle owners to purchase, download and read Kindle edition digital books and publications directly through their home computers. ... more


IBM offers business users Windows 7 desktop alternative

22. Oct 2009, 16:00

Windows what? Microsoft who? Image: IBM.
Known as IBM Client for Smart Work, the new IBM operating platform is meant specifically for business and enterprise users (the very market Windows Vista failed to impress) and includes either Ubuntu or Red Hat Linux augmented by IBM’s proprietary Lotus Notes, Symphony and LotusLive packages.

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Windows 7 arrives as massive improvement over Vista

22. Oct 2009, 15:00

Vista, finally banished to the shadows? Image: Microsoft.
If initial assessment is anything to go by, Windows 7 should certainly be enough to banish the ghosts of Vista where RAM-hogging bloatware and sluggish performance are concerned, with critics applauding the new OS for its swift boot time along with significantly increased operational speeds that allow users to do more in less time.

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Windows 7 and Microsoft Store to arrive together this Thursday?

19. Oct 2009, 17:30

October 22... mark it! Image: Nancee_art/Flickr.
Given that Microsoft’s new Windows 7 computer operating system (OS) is set to officially launch this coming Thursday, October 22, it’s perhaps no surprise to learn that Microsoft could be looking to maximise media coverage by opening the doors of its first walk-in retail store on the same day.

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