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  • Dual boot: IT pros' suggestions

    Running both Linux and Windows environments within an organisation isn't always plain sailing. Australian IT professionals offer some tips on getting it right.

  • Do CIOs really love dual boot?

    Staffing problems, financial woes and complaining users are all bugbears CIOs want to talk about. But why is it that the issue of dual boot Windows XP and Linux operating systems attracts such a big response from Australian IT professionals?

  • Can't decide on an OS? Run them all!

    IT administrators, try Linux or OS/2 without buying a whole new PC (or losing your current OS). System Commander 7.0 runs multiple OSes with ease.

  • Itanium gives OpenVMS new lease on life

    Hewlett-Packard says it will offer the popular OpenVMS operating system on its new Itanium-based servers.

  • VMware brings Windows apps to the Mac

    Virtualisation vendor VMware has announced the general availability of VMware Fusion, a software product that allows Apple users to run Windows-based applications on the Apple Mac platform.

Blogs (2)

  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Boot Camp: an expensive downgrade for your Mac?

    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?

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Other shoe still hasn't dropped for Boot Camp

    There were some interesting responses to my analysis piece last week about Apple's new Boot Camp Windows-on-Mac software, but all the evidence still points in one direction...

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  • Dual boot: IT pros' suggestions

    Running both Linux and Windows environments within an organisation isn't always plain sailing. Australian IT professionals offer some tips on getting it right.

  • Do CIOs really love dual boot?

    Staffing problems, financial woes and complaining users are all bugbears CIOs want to talk about. But why is it that the issue of dual boot Windows XP and Linux operating systems attracts such a big response from Australian IT professionals?

  • FAQ: Windows on a Mac

    There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.

  • Making the OS decision

    CIOs and IT managers deciding which operating system will suit their enterprise face a tough task. ZDNet Australia looks at some tips to help you make the decision.

  • Itanium gives OpenVMS new lease on life

    Hewlett-Packard says it will offer the popular OpenVMS operating system on its new Itanium-based servers.

Reviews (97)

  • Apple Boot Camp (beta)

    Apple gives the people what they want: Windows on Macs. Geeks proved it could be done through a variety of complicated hacks and now Apple makes it a breeze with a free download. We take Boot Camp for a test run.

  • 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.

  • Can't decide on an OS? Run them all!

    IT administrators, try Linux or OS/2 without buying a whole new PC (or losing your current OS). System Commander 7.0 runs multiple OSes with ease.

  • 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.

  • First Take: Microsoft Windows Vista

    Microsoft has released the first public beta of its Windows Vista operating system. We examine the new features.

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