Google dipped its mighty toe into the increasingly crowded world of internet browsers today with the announcement of Chrome. We spoke to industry experts and Google's new rivals to find out why Chrome matters and whether the browser reality can deliver on the hype.
Microsoft admits the Windows operating system is "large" and concedes that it may even be described as "bloated", but Redmond is keen to prove that the Windows kernel is "pretty streamlined".
2Clix's decision to take legal action against Whirlpool means the company has already lost the battle to hide negative comments about its accounting software.
According to court documents, the founder of Microsoft's Macintosh Business Unit fought a hard battle to keep Mac Office 97 alive.
Microsoft has killed off Windows NT, but it should now release its source code to the open-source community in order to fight off the challenge from Linux.
Just a few weeks ago I took possession of a shiny black MacBook, which was running like a dream till our IT guys insisted I join the corporate Microsoft Exchange domain and dump Thunderbird for Microsoft Entourage.
Oracle has finally jumped on the "free" database bandwagon, joining the likes of IBM, Microsoft and Sybase. Will users bite?
Microsoft has killed off Windows NT, but it should now release its source code to the open-source community in order to fight off the challenge from Linux.
A big part of technology marketing is based upon pure hyperbole because the industry is selling science, and science happens to be -- for many people -- a nebulous topic.
IT professionals are gambling with the security of systems, and doing it with the odds against them stacked higher than they can imagine, according to IT security expert Peter Neumann.
We love the clear touchpad, both for its good looks and intuitive gestures, and we think the Crystal makes a good mobile phone. Shame its camera is a stinker.
This is a well-built workstation with quad-core power to spare, although it could do with more storage options...
HP's no-nonsense ultraportable laptop scores for its solid construction and some biz-friendly features, but the Compaq 2510p costs just as much as the flashy, consumer-oriented competition.
Toshiba's much-anticipated Portege R500 may be the best ultraportable laptop available right now, but mobile broadband is conspicuously absent.
With its streamlined tools, enhanced nondestructive editing capabilities, and better performance, Adobe Photoshop CS3 will look very attractive to almost any user.
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