Software news
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 ...
Google Go gets going (w/ Video)
Nov 11, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Google has introduced its new experimental programming language Go, which aims to combine speedy application development through simplified coding with high-speed program execution.
Windows 7 to salvage Vista 'train wreck'
Oct 18, 2009 |
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Microsoft releases Windows 7 to the world on Thursday as the US software giant tries to regain its stride after an embarrassing stumble with the previous generation operating system Vista.
How Microsoft plans to hook users on Windows 7
Oct 15, 2009 |
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While the Europeans haggle over the Windows 7 browser scheme, everyone else may want to look at other creative ways Microsoft's new operating system will advance its business.
Chrome 4.0 beta web browser launched
Nov 04, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Google has released its latest beta version of its Chrome browser for Windows, which promises faster browsing, bookmark synchronization and more.
Worms infesting computers worldwide: Microsoft
Nov 02, 2009 |
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A Microsoft security report released Monday warns that cyber crooks are digging into computers for weak spots to penetrate with worms -- malicious software that steals control or data.
Be cautious upgrading to Windows 7
Oct 28, 2009 |
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Before you buy a copy of Windows 7, you'd do well to check whether your computer -- and you -- are ready for the upgrade.
Microsoft launches Windows 7 (Update)
Oct 22, 2009 |
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Microsoft's much-heralded Windows 7 went on sale around the world Thursday as the US software giant seeks to reboot after the disappointment of its previous generation operating system Vista.
New from NASA, an iPhone application
Oct 23, 2009 |
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NASA is coming to the iPhone. The US space agency announced on Friday that it has created a free NASA application for the popular Apple smartphone and the iPod Touch.
Microsoft's naming math: Vista plus 1 is 7
Oct 21, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Microsoft's new operating system launches Thursday, and you may be asking: How did we get to Windows 7? Did I miss 5 and 6?
Windows 7 debut a hit: NPD
Nov 06, 2009 |
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Microsoft's new-generation Windows 7 operating system hit the ground running, with US sales in its opening days blasting past those of its Vista predecessor, according to NPD Group.
Apple lets iPhone apps get down to business
Oct 17, 2009 |
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Apple said Friday that it is allowing businesses to sell content or services through applications given away for free at the iPhone maker's online App Store.
Microsoft raises cloud computing concerns
Nov 05, 2009 |
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Packaged software powerhouse Microsoft on Thursday released a paper outlining privacy concerns businesses should consider prior to leaping into the computing "cloud."
With Windows 7 and new designs, PCs looking better
Oct 21, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Although no one waits in long lines for a new edition of Windows software anymore, the debut of Microsoft's latest operating system is part of why buying a PC is starting to feel fun for the first ...
'Star Trek Online' to beam gamers to the bridge
Nov 13, 2009 |
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(AP) -- The most iconic setting in "Star Trek" almost didn't make it into the series' online video game.
