Operating Systems

Fri, May 25, 2012 - Don't expect any big surprises out of Dell's first Windows 8 tablet aimed at enterprise users.

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.

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.

Fri, May 25, 2012 - Windows Server 2012, SQL Server 2012, System Center 2012 and Visual Studio 11 undergo refresh cycle

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.

Thu, May 24, 2012 - The newly released Linux distribution comes in two variants, Cinnamon and Mate, both of which use Gnome

Wed, May 23, 2012 - Microsoft yesterday promised that a feature it's added to Windows 8 will put a stop to endless reboots.

Tue, May 22, 2012 - Windows 8 PCs and laptops with touchscreens will cost a bit more to buy, Michael Dell says

Mon, May 21, 2012 - Microsoft is making lots of weird decisions; has the company reached its dotage?

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.

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.

Mon, May 21, 2012 - The newest Linux kernel adds more support for the Btrfs file system, as well as graphics and security enhancements

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.

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."