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Tux the Linux mascot

Has Linux gained too much weight?

Linus Torvalds is unhappy with just how big Linux is getting. Is he onto something or is it just a load of hot air?

By Jennifer Scott, 24 Sep 2009 at 13:28

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

Toppling

Is Windows XP set to be toppled anytime soon?

It’s been with us nearly a decade, with no sign of disappearing just yet. So why is Windows XP still going strong, and what can Microsoft do next?

By Simon Brew, 28 Jun 2010 at 12:12

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

Lost world of Xandros

The lost world of the Xandros desktop

The latest release of the Xandros Linux desktop edition was in June 2006, which is several lifetimes in the history of Linux. Is this the end of...

By Richard Hillesley, 20 Apr 2010 at 11:49

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

Virtualisation

Virtual clients can solve real management trouble

Pairing virtualised clients and servers is one way to help IT managers meet workers' personal demands.

By Martin Banks, 29 May 2008 at 12:26

Server/Analysis & Insight

tablet computer

Desktop OS tablets vs Mobile OS tablets

The popularity of tablets has exploded in the past 12 months, but is this due to the introduction of operating system suitability?<br>

By Clare Hopping, 31 Jan 2011 at 09:00

Tablets/Analysis & Insight

Google Chrome

Clues to Chrome OS lie within the browser

Google’s upcoming operating system is built very much on the foundations of its browser. Simon Brew investigates.

By Simon Brew, 2 Dec 2009 at 16:17

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

Chrome in the clouds

Chrome OS – Lost in the cloud?

It’s no Windows killer and it'll take some belief in the cloud before Chrome OS can change things.

By Richard Hillesley, 12 Aug 2009 at 12:41

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

laptop question

In search of the Linux desktop

How can GNOME and KDE developers create the modern Linux desktop?

By Richard Hillesley, 20 May 2009 at 15:35

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

Windows 7 logo

Top business features in Windows 7

We lay out a few of the key business IT features in Windows 7 you’ll want to evaluate in the upcoming Release Candidate.

By Mary Branscombe, 27 Apr 2009 at 11:48

VPNs/Analysis & Insight

Private investigator

The hunt for Windows alternatives

Google Chrome OS is the highest profile attempt to unseat Windows in some time. Simon looks at the growing hunt for mass-market Windows...

By Simon Brew, 8 Jul 2010 at 12:05

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

Windows 7

Windows 7: When to upgrade

When is the right time to upgrade to Windows 7 and when is it likely to happen across the industry?

By Nicole Kobie, 22 Oct 2009 at 12:05

Strategy/Analysis & Insight

Windows 7 boxes

Focus on... Windows 7

Windows 7 is arriving on shelves this week. Here's everything you need to know about Microsoft's latest OS.

By Nicole Kobie, 20 Oct 2009 at 15:12

Strategy/Analysis & Insight

accessibility

Windows 7: The most accessible Windows yet?

Microsoft has taken pains to make Windows 7 a better experience for everyone, but is the new Windows ready for users with disabilities, right out...

By Stuart Andrews, 1 Sep 2009 at 05:23

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

operating system

Smoothing the move to Windows 7

Windows 7 promises to be easier to manage, more energy efficient, and more secure than previous Microsoft operating systems. But businesses need to...

By Stephen Pritchard, 27 Aug 2010 at 16:46

Strategy/Analysis & Insight

Windows 7 logo

The top 10 Microsoft Windows 7 features

As the release candidate of Windows 7 beckons, we take a look at some of the best features we can look forward to in Microsoft’s new operating...

By Benny Har-Even, 30 Apr 2009 at 08:00

Desktop Replacements/Analysis & Insight

Building blocks falling

Will Windows ever be toppled?

As Windows 7 sails successfully in the world, is Microsoft’s operating system set to dominate the market for decades to come? We take a look.

By Simon Brew, 4 Nov 2009 at 17:01

Strategy/Analysis & Insight

Windows 7 Boxes

Why is Microsoft accelerating Service Pack 1?

Rumours suggest that Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 is running ahead of schedule, and is likely to arrive this year. Simon Brew looks at why that...

By Simon Brew, 16 Mar 2010 at 17:25

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

Windows 7

What's new in the Windows 7 Release Candidate?

The Windows 7 release candidate that hit MSDN and Technet accounts is now publicly available. We take a look at what's occurred between the beta...

By Benny Har-Even, 6 May 2009 at 12:50

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

Windows Vista box shot

The quiet demise of Windows Vista

Microsoft seems to be letting its much-maligned Vista operating system die a quiet death.

By Simon Brew, 17 Aug 2009 at 09:23

Desktop Software/Analysis & Insight

How Tesco uses sat nav to deliver your shopping

Case Study: Grocery giant Tesco, faced with a logistical challenge service a massive South London delivery area, successfully integrated an...

By Chris Green, 6 Jun 2007 at 12:02

Sat Nav/Analysis & Insight

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