Entries in 'operating system' (20)
Comet responds to Microsoft lawsuit
NEWSComet has issued a statement in response to the news that Microsoft is to take legal action over the production of counterfeit recovery discs.
Microsoft: ?We made a lot of mistakes?
NEWSMicrosoft made a number of mistakes with Windows Mobile, one of the firm’s directors has admitted.
Nokia says no to Windows Phone 7 and Android
NEWSNokia executives have been facing a barrage of questions recently about why the company doesn't abandon Symbian and MeeGo mobile operating systems in favour of Google's Android OS.
Windows 7 to push up IT service rates
NEWSIT service specialists could be set to cash in next year, as businesses rush to migrate to Windows 7.
Microsoft courts developers for Windows Phone 7
NEWSMicrosoft is continuing its efforts to ensure a strong start for Windows Phone 7 OS, with senior director Todd Brix confirming that app developers are being offered financial incentives to ...
Windows 7 shifts 150 million copies
NEWSTaking just two months to go from 100 to 150 million licenses, Windows 7 has become fastest-selling operating system of all time.
Dell ponders Google's Chrome OS
NEWSDell's Asia chief says the company plans to be at the forefront of new devices based on Google's Chrome OS.
Microsoft to patch longstanding bug
NEWSMicrosoft will fix a 17-year-old vulnerability in Windows in its latest security update.
Microsoft updates not to blame for 'black screen of death'
NEWSMicrosoft has denied that recent security updates were what has been causing Windows 7 to go into a ‘black screen of death’ during boot-up.
Reports yesterday suggested that the problem ...
Windows 7 boosts DGSi and Acer sales
NEWSPC vendor Acer and retail group DSGi have both seen a rise in sales thanks to Windows 7, despite reporting relatively flat results in the period leading up to the ...
Microsoft revives Family Guy sponsorship
NEWSMicrosoft has reinstated its advertising deal with US cartoon Family Guy, judging by four new clips that have appeared on YouTube.
Chrome OS and Android 'will likely converge over time'
NEWSGoogle’s two operating systems will probably merge in future, the firm’s co-founder Sergey Brin has said.
Google Chrome OS 'will load in a few seconds'
NEWSGoogle’s new Chrome OS will boot up a computer in “a few seconds”, the internet giant has said.
Windows 7 student deal goes live
NEWSCash-strapped students are now able to pre-order Windows 7 for less than half the £80 price tag, ahead of the operating system’s official release later this month.
Release date set for new Apple OS
NEWSApple has announced that its new operating system, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard will be released on Friday.
Google announces OS partners
NEWSAcer, Asus, HP, Lenovo and Toshiba are among the vendors that have pledged to build computers running Google's newly announced operating system, Chrome.
Microsoft loses out to netbooks
NEWS Microsoft has reported that despite selling more copies of Windows, revenues for the company actually decreased, which the company has attributed to the rising sales of netbooks.
Windows 7 less than a year away
NEWS Software giant Microsoft will be launching its latest operating system Windows 7 in the middle of next year, in time for mass adoption on PCs in time for Christmas.
HP may be creating own OS
NEWS According to reports, HP is investigating the possibility of building its own version of Linux, designed for "mass market" systems.
Microsoft launches Windows 7 blog
NEWS In a new blog set up to provide ongoing information on the forthcoming Windows 7, Microsoft has said that it will unveil the first technical details of the new operating ...
