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hideMicrosoft Windows is a series of software operating systems and graphical user interfaces produced by Microsoft. Microsoft first introduced an operating environment named Windows in November 1985 as an add-on to MS-DOS in response to the growing interest in graphical user interfaces (GUIs). Microsoft Windows came to dominate the world's personal computer market, overtaking Mac OS, which had been introduced previously. At the 2004 IDC Directions conference, it was stated that Windows had approximately 90% of the client operating system market. The most recent client version of Windows is Windows Vista; the most recent server version is Windows Server 2008. Vista's successor, Windows 7 (currently at release to manufacturing), is scheduled to be released on October 22, 2009.
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Ubuntu 9.10 just released
Oct 29, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Canonical is releasing Ubuntu 9.10, the Karmic Koala, the latest version of its open-source operating system, and it aims to attract business and enterprise users to join the growing numbers ...
Social networking sites 'keep deleted photos' - research
May 21, 2009 |
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User photographs can still be found on many social networking sites including Facebook after people have deleted them, British researchers said Thursday.
Microsoft Incorporates Virtual WiFi Technology into Windows 7
May 18, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Virtual WiFi will enable Windows 7 and future operating systems to see a single WLAN adapter as multiple WLAN adapters by the operating system. This feature is available in Windows 7 RC1, ...
World gets to put Windows 7 software to the test
May 04, 2009 |
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A nearly-final version of Windows 7 is making its world debut, giving people a chance to tell Microsoft what they love or hate about the new-generation operating system.
Windows 7 to make public debut May 5
May 01, 2009 |
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Microsoft said Thursday that a nearly-final version of its next-generation Windows 7 operating system will be publicly released on May 5.
Windows 7 Virtual XP Mode
Apr 28, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Microsoft has decided to give Windows 7 users a tool that will allow them to run Windows XP applications in a virtual machine. The tool is free with Windows 7 but will only be available to ...
HP exploring using Android software in computers
Mar 31, 2009 |
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Leading US computer maker Hewlett-Packard said Tuesday it is studying the possibility of building machines based on Google-backed Android operating systems.
New homeland security tool to detect Conficker worm
Mar 30, 2009 |
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The US Department of Homeland Security released a tool on Monday to detect whether a computer is infected by the Conficker worm.
Asus Eee PC Netbook 1000HG WiMAX Coming Soon (Video)
Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets
Feb 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- At the Mobile World Congress this week, Asus has announced their up coming 1000HG netbook that comes with both WiMAX and Wi-Fi capabilities. Asus has made no commitment to a release date but ...
Apple's restriction-free music downloads create pause
Feb 11, 2009 |
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When Apple Inc. announced in January that it would sell restriction-free music files, that was supposed to mean consumers could buy songs and play them on the portable gadget of their choice.
The Raging Windows Worm has attacked over 8.9 Million Computers
Jan 19, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Last week the global internet community was hit by the Downadup worm also know as Conficker, or Kido. This worm is now using multiple ways of infecting computers, including USB sticks. If s ...
Microsoft to let Europeans pick browser in EU deal
Dec 16, 2009 |
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(AP) -- More than 100 million Europeans will get to pick a Web browser after Microsoft agreed to offer Internet users a choice to avoid fresh fines - a move that could represent a real thawing of long-standing ...
Philips electronic skin technology enables new chameleon-like ambience designs
Dec 09, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Philips Research has developed a novel color e-paper technology that opens up new design opportunities for personalizing electronic devices. This means that the color and appearance, of the ...
Google releases Chrome browser for Macintosh computers
Dec 08, 2009 |
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Google on Tuesday released a version of its Chrome Web browser for Macintosh computers in a challenge to Safari software Apple offers users of its machines.
Microsoft unleashes lawsuits, raids in piracy crackdown
Dec 04, 2009 |
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Microsoft Corp. said Thursday it has unleashed a series of lawsuits and is cooperating in criminal prosecutions worldwide in an effort to stem piracy of its software.
