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    With the release of Windows XP, clients will ask consultants to help them upgrade their current systems. While many companies will be tempted to skip Windows 2000 and move directly to the latest product, experts say that won't be the cost-effective, trouble-free transition it's supposed to be.

  • Could Macs mean business at last?

    Is recently released Mac OS X Jaguar just a catch-up to Windows XP features, or is there more to Apple's latest operating system than meets the eye.

  • Will Chrome endanger Android?

    With its entry into the market with Chrome OS, Google will be sending two operating systems into the netbook space.

  • First iPhone antivirus app released

    Paris-based computer security firm Intego late last week said it had released the first antivirus software for Apple's iPhone handset.

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    Apple observers are predicting that the Mac maker's next generation of iPod music players will look very similar to the company's recently released iPhone.

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    How many Windows 7s will there be?

    The internet has been awash with rumours about Windows 7, with a pre-beta release being handed out to attendees at the Professional Developers Conference in the US this week. But how many Windows 7 versions will there be?

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Does Microsoft adore Apple's iPhoto?

    Apple customers must cringe when Microsoft starts talking about Windows Vista -- after all many of the same "new" features have been available on Mac OS X for about five years.

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  • OS makers: Security is job No. 1

    New generation of software focuses as much on security as on glitzy features, as consumers get frustrated by viruses and fraud threats.

  • Taking the leap to open source?

    So you've done the math and decided there may be a good business case for Linux after all. Just make sure you don't dive into the world of open source without fastening the rope securely to the bridge.

  • Could Macs mean business at last?

    Is recently released Mac OS X Jaguar just a catch-up to Windows XP features, or is there more to Apple's latest operating system than meets the eye.

  • Going long on Longhorn

    CNET News.com's Charles Cooper explains why the upcoming OS is so important to Microsoft and the rest of the tech industry.

  • Allchin: Buy Vista for the security

    If you aren't impressed by the OS update's flash new features, consider getting Vista for its tougher defences, Windows chief Jim Allchin says.

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  • Windows Vista Home Premium

    Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. 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 Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.

  • 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.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate

    Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. 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.

  • Windows Vista Business

    Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. 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.

  • Could Macs mean business at last?

    Is recently released Mac OS X Jaguar just a catch-up to Windows XP features, or is there more to Apple's latest operating system than meets the eye.

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