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Windows 8 touchscreen devices to be priced higher, Dell says

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Agam Shah — Wed, 23 May 2012 10:17:00 GMT

Windows 8 tablets and touchscreen laptops will be priced higher than their non-touchscreen counterparts, Dell's CEO said yesterday.

Linus Torvalds releases Linux 3.4 after smooth development cycle

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Joab Jackson — Tue, 22 May 2012 06:04:00 GMT

Linux 3.4 has been released just two months after Linus Torvalds posted the last version of the open source Linux kernel, with the distribution now supporting new graphics processors from Nvidia and Intel, improved file system functionality and a new security module.

Mountain Lion Developer Preview OS update issued by Apple

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Ashleigh Allsopp — Fri, 18 May 2012 12:30:00 GMT

Apple has issued an update to its OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, but has left developers using the mid-2007 MacBook Pro unable to run the new build.

20 best Windows 8 features

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (J. Peter Bruzzese — Thu, 17 May 2012 15:19:00 GMT

Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix gets 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' update

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Katherine Noyes — Thu, 17 May 2012 13:21:00 GMT

Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix, launched by Canonical back in February and based on Ubuntu Linux 11.10 'Oneiric Ocelot', has now received a major update to version 12.04 'Precise Pangolin'.

RHEL 7 being readied for second half of 2013 by Red Hat

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Mikael Ricknäs — Wed, 16 May 2012 09:37:00 GMT

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) version 7 is set to be released in the second half of 2013, Red Hat announced yesterday, as the open source organisation also celebrated the 10th anniversary of its enterprise OS.

Microsoft preparing June Windows 8 upgrade deal for Windows 7 PCs

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Gregg Keizer — Mon, 14 May 2012 10:07:00 GMT

Microsoft will kick off a Windows 8 upgrade program for buyers of Windows 7 PCs in early June, according to a report.

Windows 8 Pro: Features IT pros need to know about

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Shane O'Neill — Fri, 11 May 2012 16:30:00 GMT

Microsoft announced last month that Windows 8 will be sold in three editions: two for PCs powered by x86 processors and one for ARM-based tablets, called Windows RT.

Microsoft improves ChkDsk ability to detect and fix hard disk problems in Windows 8

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Juan Carlos Perez — Fri, 11 May 2012 08:59:00 GMT

Microsoft has revamped the way Windows 8 monitors hard disk operations and detects problems in an effort to make the diagnostic and repair process less intrusive and disruptive, even as disk capacity continues to balloon.

Windows Server 2012 to feature remote desktop improvements

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Juan Carlos Perez — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:51:00 GMT

Windows Server 2012 will feature improvements in its hosting capabilities that end users can tap into remotely from a variety of client devices.

Windows Server 2012 to feature remote desktop improvements

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Juan Carlos Perez — Thu, 10 May 2012 10:51:00 GMT

Windows Server 2012 will feature improvements in its hosting capabilities that end users can tap into remotely from a variety of client devices.

Google files for new trial on Java copyright claims in Android suit

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Chris Kanaracus — Wed, 09 May 2012 15:14:00 GMT

Google is seeking a new trial on copyright claims in Oracle's intellectual-property lawsuit against it over the use of Java in the Android mobile OS, according to a filing made last night in US District Court for the Northern District of California.

Microsoft security patches include 23 fixes for Word, Office, Windows

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Juan Carlos Perez — Wed, 09 May 2012 09:53:00 GMT

Microsoft has fixed 23 vulnerabilities in its software products, including several considered critical, the company said on Tuesday in its monthly security patch report.

Android ported from Java to C# by Xamarin

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Mikael Ricknäs — Thu, 03 May 2012 14:40:00 GMT

Android has been ported to C# by Xamarin in an effort to improve its own development tools and show that the OS doesn't have to be dependent on Java.

Microsoft to retire Windows Live ahead of Windows 8 OS

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Juan Carlos Perez) — Thu, 03 May 2012 09:51:00 GMT

Windows Live will be retired as Microsoft gets ready to release what it describes as a more connected set of online consumer services with the launch of its Windows 8 operating system.

Windows 8 less popular than Windows 7 at same development stage

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Gregg Keizer) — Tue, 01 May 2012 14:30:00 GMT

Windows users appear half as interested in trying out the new Windows 8 as they did three years ago when they jumped at the chance to test drive Windows 7, data shows.

Windows 8 available as 'Release Preview' in early June

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Jay Alabaster) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 08:53:00 GMT

Windows 8 will become available during the first week of June in a 'Release Preview' of the operating system, a Microsoft executive said in Tokyo this morning.

Windows - The dangers of too much tinkering

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Rick Broida) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:17:00 GMT

I come before you today with a Hassle-Free PC Public Service Announcement (or HFPCPSA).

Windows 8 Enterprise to deliver easier BYOD management

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (John E Dunn) — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 08:30:00 GMT

Microsoft has bowed to the age of consumerisation and ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD), announcing features in the next version of its business OS, Windows 8 Enterprise, it hopes will fit in with the trend towards device hopping and home working.

Microsoft to release server software OS Windows Server 2012 this year

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Gregg Keizer) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:07:00 GMT

Microsoft has given its newest server software a name - Windows Server 2012 - and said it would release the operating system this year.

Microsoft to release server software OS Windows Server 2012 this year

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Gregg Keizer) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 10:07:00 GMT

Microsoft has given its newest server software a name - Windows Server 2012 - and said it would release the operating system this year.

Windows 8 offered in standard, Pro and 'RT' ARM versions

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (John E Dunn) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:11:00 GMT

Windows 8 will be offered to PC users in standard and Pro editions, backed up by a pre-installed 'RT' version for tablet computers based on the ARM chip, Microsoft has announced.

Why switching OS platforms is not a security fix

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Tony Bradley) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 16:30:00 GMT

It has been a rallying cry against Microsoft Windows for years: to avoid malware and security issues, just stop using Windows. The mantra has traditionally been embraced by both Mac and Linux users, but as Mac OS X users deal with the fallout from the Flashback malware attack, some Linux supporters are turning the tired attack even against the Apple OS.

Is iOS secure enough for the enterprise compared to BlackBerry 7?

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Ben Camm-Jones) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 15:11:00 GMT

iOS is making inroads into the enterprise right now, largely thanks to the growth of the BYOD (bring your own device) trend.

Microsoft Vista retired from mainstream support

cwukfeedback@idg.co.uk (Gregg Keizer) — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 07:01:00 GMT

Windows Vista has been shifted into what Microsoft calls extended support.