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Multicore chips require OS rework, Windows architect advises

Microsoft's Dave Probert sees the OS kernel of the future acting more like a hypervisor in order to better harness the power of multicore processors... more
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Microsoft says its contentious relationship with open source is changing

At OSBC, a company exec noted that Microsoft relies upon a diverse ecosystem that includes open source to satisfy customers... more
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Microsoft announces Windows 7 SP1

The update will contain primarily minor fixes and does not yet have a set release schedule ... more
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IT's 'love affair' with Windows XP coming to an end, says survey

System admins are divorcing the aging operating system and hooking up with sexier Windows 7 trophy... more
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Microsoft reportedly moves up Windows 7 SP1 release date

Analyst argues that Microsoft should delay SP1 to maintain momentum of fast-selling OS ... more
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Windows turns table on Mac OS X, gains share

Only third time in last 12 months that Microsoft's share climbed ... more
Oracle's Ellison excited about Sun technologies

As the Oracle CEO expressed high hopes for the future of the newly merged companies, he criticized reports of mass layoffs... more
IBM steps up Sun conversion program

New software tools automate migrations from Sun to IBM... more
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Sony Ericsson: No delay for Android phone despite China spat

Sony Ericsson's president says its Xperia X10 smartphone launch will not be impacted by Google's threat to pull out of China... more
First looks from CES: Google Nexus One and Motorola Backflip

Two days, two new Android smartphones ... more
Microsoft's Ballmer touts Windows 7's big holiday

Windows 7 desktop sales 'through the roof,' says NPD Group ... more
Android Madness at CES: Fad or Future?

Major hardware manufacturers have announced plans to launch consumer products, including smartphones and TV set-top boxes.... more
Microsoft preps Windows 7 for SP1 testing

Blogger Rafael Rivera finds SP1-related keys in Windows 7's registry ... more
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Windows market share slide resumes

Windows 7, mobile operating systems make biggest gains for Web-browsing devices ... more
The Most Hated PCWorld Articles of 2009

Not surprisingly, the most hated articles of 2009 usually involve Apple discussions.... more
Google Chrome OS may be security hotspot in 2010

New OS sure to be 'poked' by hackers, says antivirus firm McAfee ... more
Chrome Netbook Specs Stretch Believability

Google's plans for its mobile OS are again the subject of illogical speculation.... more
The Greatest Windows Tips of All Time

If you don't know every one of these 26 tricks and shortcuts, you're not getting your money's worth out of Windows.... more
Essential Windows Tricks

Whether you run Windows 7, Vista, or XP, these 25 tricks will make your PC faster, safer, and even more fun to work with.... more
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Google and Microsoft to escalate war in 2010

The two behemoths will battle over search, operating systems and enterprise applications ... more

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Microsoft's Dave Probert sees the OS kernel of the future acting more like a hypervisor in order to better harness the power of multicore processors... more

At OSBC, a company exec noted that Microsoft relies upon a diverse ecosystem that includes open source to satisfy customers... more

The update will contain primarily minor fixes and does not yet have a set release schedule ... more

System admins are divorcing the aging operating system and hooking up with sexier Windows 7 trophy... more

Analyst argues that Microsoft should delay SP1 to maintain momentum of fast-selling OS ... more

Only third time in last 12 months that Microsoft's share climbed ... more

As the Oracle CEO expressed high hopes for the future of the newly merged companies, he criticized reports of mass layoffs... more

New software tools automate migrations from Sun to IBM... more

Sony Ericsson's president says its Xperia X10 smartphone launch will not be impacted by Google's threat to pull out of China... more

Two days, two new Android smartphones ... more

Windows 7 desktop sales 'through the roof,' says NPD Group ... more

Major hardware manufacturers have announced plans to launch consumer products, including smartphones and TV set-top boxes.... more

Blogger Rafael Rivera finds SP1-related keys in Windows 7's registry ... more

Windows 7, mobile operating systems make biggest gains for Web-browsing devices ... more

Not surprisingly, the most hated articles of 2009 usually involve Apple discussions.... more

New OS sure to be 'poked' by hackers, says antivirus firm McAfee ... more

Google's plans for its mobile OS are again the subject of illogical speculation.... more

If you don't know every one of these 26 tricks and shortcuts, you're not getting your money's worth out of Windows.... more

Whether you run Windows 7, Vista, or XP, these 25 tricks will make your PC faster, safer, and even more fun to work with.... more

The two behemoths will battle over search, operating systems and enterprise applications ... more

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