Operating Systems
News, tips, techniques, best practices and management strategies for using and deploying client and server operating systems.
Aged Windows XP Costs 5x More to Manage Than Windows 7
Dell Windows 8 Tablet Specs Leak
Fri, May 25, 2012 - Don't expect any big surprises out of Dell's first Windows 8 tablet aimed at enterprise users.
Most Openoffice Users Run Windows
Fri, May 25, 2012 - Nearly 9 out of 10 downloads of the new version of OpenOffice have been for Windows machines, rather than Linux, according to recently released statistics from Apache.
Want Freedom From Vendor Lock-in? Survey Says: Choose Open Source
Fri, May 25, 2012 - It's no secret that open source software is playing an increasingly prominent role in businesses around the globe, but a recent survey has uncovered a few surprising findings about adopters' motivations for choosing it.
Microsoft Server and Tool Upgrades Demand CIOs' Attention
Fri, May 25, 2012 - Windows Server 2012, SQL Server 2012, System Center 2012 and Visual Studio 11 undergo refresh cycle
Microsoft Clarifies Ballmer's Claims of Massive Windows 8 Adoption
Thu, May 24, 2012 - Reports earlier this week that Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer predicted unprecedented sales of Windows 8 were wrong on multiple counts, Microsoft and independent analysts agreed.
Linux Mint 13 Rallies Behind Gnome
Thu, May 24, 2012 - The newly released Linux distribution comes in two variants, Cinnamon and Mate, both of which use Gnome
Windows 8 Puts End to Endless Reboots
Wed, May 23, 2012 - Microsoft yesterday promised that a feature it's added to Windows 8 will put a stop to endless reboots.
Windows 8 Touchscreen Devices to Be Priced Higher, Dell Says
Tue, May 22, 2012 - Windows 8 PCs and laptops with touchscreens will cost a bit more to buy, Michael Dell says
Microsoft: Too Old and Too Big to Survive?
Mon, May 21, 2012 - Microsoft is making lots of weird decisions; has the company reached its dotage?
Windows RT Management Could be a Key to Success for Windows 8 Tablets
Mon, May 21, 2012 - IT management executives from large corporations worry most about how to manage employee-owned devices safely and securely, according to clients of the Directions on Microsoft analyst firm.
No Price Cuts for Windows 8 Upgrades, Says Analyst
Mon, May 21, 2012 - Microsoft will not reduce the price of Windows 8 upgrades, as it did three years ago before the roll-out of Windows 7, a retail sales analyst said today.
Linux 3.4 Released Quickly, After Smooth Development Cycle
Mon, May 21, 2012 - The newest Linux kernel adds more support for the Btrfs file system, as well as graphics and security enhancements
Windows 8 Wows AT&T Mobility
Mon, May 21, 2012 - The chief of AT&T Mobility can't wait for Windows 8 tablets to hit the market because they'll fuel demand for Windows phones.
Microsoft Dumps "Aero" UI in Windows 8, "Metro-izes" Desktop
Mon, May 21, 2012 - Microsoft said Friday that it is abandoning the "Aero" user interface with Windows 8, calling the UI that debuted in Vista and continued in Windows 7, "cheesy" and "dated."



