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    So Apple has launched Boot Camp, which is a piece of software that allows its customers to choose between Windows XP and OS X when booting up. But if you have OS X, why would you downgrade?

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    Linux users can now run Office XP on Linux following the release of a commercial application that allows the package to run on the open source operating system.

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    Microsoft has released to manufacturers an update that would add Bluetooth support to Windows XP.

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  • Image gallery: Windows on a Mac with Boot Camp

    Apple Computer has released a public beta version of Boot Camp, software that lets Intel-based Macs natively run Windows XP.

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    In which ZDNet Australia's reviews editor plays with Microsoft Mac apps, learns some interesting new terms from the Mac community, and makes a surprising swerve to the dark side.

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    Apple Computer has released a beta, or testing version, of iSync, the company's latest "i" application.

  • Windows Vista Home Basic

    Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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