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Will Google OS reset desktop expectations? 10 July, 2009 08:34
With the Internet abuzz this week about Google's newly announced plan for its upcoming Chrome OS operating system, some analysts are wondering what exactly will set it apart from its popular -- and established -- rivals. - +
Google OS could put squeeze on other flavors of Linux 09 July, 2009 11:16
Much of the discussion around Google's new PC operating system has focused on a looming battle with Windows, but the biggest losers could be other Linux OSes that have been enjoying some moderate success on netbooks, industry analysts said. - +
Android, Chrome OS differ over voice communications 09 July, 2009 08:51
As soon as Google Inc. announced it was working on the new Chrome operating system, questions arose over how the new OS will differ from the Android mobile OS, and whether it might spell the end of Android. - +
EMC fine tunes its management software portfolio 09 July, 2009 08:06
EMC Wednesday introduced the fruit of many acquisitions, organic development and integration work with its Ionix IT management software and services portfolio, which the vendor says will help customers more easily control next-generation networks. - +
FAQ: The Google Chrome OS riddle 09 July, 2009 08:06
Google's unveiling of its Chrome OS project was akin to opening a Pandora's box of questions. Perhaps actor Joe Pesci said it best in his role as David Ferrie in Oliver Stone's "JFK": "It's a mystery wrapped inside a riddle inside an enigma". While we know a few basics -- open source, lightweight, targeted initially at netbooks, runs on x86 and ARM processors -- there are a lot more mysteries to be solved before netbooks running the Chrome OS hit the shelves next year. - +
Google is already working with PC makers on new Chrome OS 09 July, 2009 04:38
Google plans to announce within the next day or so the names of PC makers in Taiwan and China that have already signed on to work with its new Chrome operating system, a spokeswoman said Wednesday. - +
Windows 7 ramp-up will be sharp 08 July, 2009 09:06
Just more than a year after it launches, Windows 7 will account for nearly half of all the client operating systems Microsoft ships to corporate users, according to forecasts by IDC. - +
Complex firewalls cost money says new report 07 July, 2009 08:34
Most organisations are getting a poor return on their investments in firewalls due to the complex issues in managing them. This is despite the fact that enterprises are facing on average 300 network attacks every year. - +
Netbooks offered virtually free with mobile contracts in the US 07 July, 2009 06:38
Netbook prices in the U.S. are tumbling as retail stores are offering the machines virtually for free, but with caveats attached to them. - +
Suit over China's Web filter to target Lenovo, Acer, Sony 03 July, 2009 19:05
A U.S. company will seek legal action against Lenovo, Acer and Sony next week over their shipment in China of controversial software that the company says stole its programming code. - +
Bing beats Google to the punch, launches Twitter search 03 July, 2009 08:37
Microsoft Corp.'s Bing has beaten Google Inc. to the punch.
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