Other operating systems
Android has become a popular OS choice for Internet entertainment devices and more... more
Java said to be critical, and Oracle promises to take advantage of Solaris especially for high-demand applications... more
Google hopes its new open source OS will convince users that its hosted apps are a viable business option
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Of course, the Chromebook won't be more powerful than a Windows PC. It's just different -- and that's good... more
Here's a scenario for how Redmond could combat Google's Net appliance OS before it gets out of the gate... more
Expected in late 2010, this first look at the new OS for Web appliances exemplifies Google's simple cloud approach... more
Google has lifted the veil on its new, Web-based netbook OS, but it might not be what you think it is... more
But follow the niche alpha geek adoption carefully, as it could point to more widespread Chrome OS use in the future... more
A lack of flexibility will doom Google's latest ego trip to the dustbin of history... more
Expected for Christmas 2010, these browser-based netbooks will run only Web apps... more
Android 2.0 is coming hot on the heels of the previous version, but will such rapid change leave customers wary of Google's mobile OS?... more
America's largest carrier wants to consolidate the smartphone market under its control -- and that's bad news for promising upstarts like Palm... more
Online behemoth Google marks its 11th anniversary and looks to offer viable options to Office, IE -- and even Windows
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HP also improves Serviceguard high-availability software, boosting privacy and business continuity features... more
Intel reveals plans Wednesday to support the rich Internet technology on the open source OS next year... more
InfoWorld's top picks for the most indispensable open source software of all time... more
After years of cooperating, the two Silicon Valley titans are suddenly at each other's throats. Cringely wonders how much of this conflict is real and how much is for show... more
The latest Chrome beta release shows Google returning to its piggish ways... more
Developing a bulletproof OS isn't possible, especially one that people will want to use... more
The Microsoft CEO says Google's OS efforts are unfocused... more
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