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  • Ozzie memo: 'Internet services disruption'

    Last week, Microsoft announced its plans for two new online services: Windows Live and Office Live. However, it is clear that Microsoft sees more work ahead as it tries to catch up with rivals offering free, ad-supported products. Chief Technical Officer Ray Ozzie, who is leading the services push, outlined the challenge in a memo he penned late last month.

  • Windows XP Reloaded muddies the SP2 waters

    XP Service Pack 2 will bring some much-needed security focus to the OS, but Microsoft still seems unsure about the revenue and roadmap implications.

  • Web services: Turning lead into gold?

    Despite having few deployments to date, Web Services have generated a wave of industry-wide excitement and bring the promise of delivering the next revolution in systems interoperability.

  • Amazing Artistic Effect

    Professional video artists rely on Adobe After Effects to generate complex overlays, 2D keyframed animations, and special effects that combine live footage with computer-generated imagery. The enhancements in Version 4.0 ($3295, Production Bundle) make the program exponentially more powerful.

  • Amazing Artistic Effect

    Professional video artists rely on Adobe After Effects to generate complex overlays, 2D keyframed animations, and special effects that combine live footage with computer-generated imagery. The enhancements in Version 4.0 ($3295, Production Bundle) make the program exponentially more powerful.

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  • Q&A: Adobe on taking on services and Microsoft

    Much of the future success of Adobe Systems hinges on the work done by its Platform Business Unit, which is headed by Kevin Lynch, the company's chief software architect.

  • Photos: Airbus A380 lands in Sydney

    Singapore Airlines, the first carrier to take ownership of the world's largest passenger jet, the Airbus A380, has flown its inaugural commercial flight from Singapore to Sydney. ZDNet Australia visited Sydney Airport to see what customers can expect from what's been dubbed the "big fella".

  • Adobe plots its path on the Web

    Best known for apps like Photoshop, Adobe is relying on Kevin Lynch to break out of the shrink-wrapped software business.

  • Is mobile Linux ready for the enterprise?

    Cutting costs by deploying Linux is a well-established strategy on the server and even the desktop, but what effect could it have on the cost of mobile computing?

  • Photo gallery: Microsoft Office 2007 beta 1

    This beta refresh reveals the suite's dynamic interface, as well as handy new tools, such as PDF creation.

Reviews (126)

  • Dell 2709W

    Dell's latest 27-inch monitor introduces an updated menu system, several new inputs and wide colour gamut. While it won't impress professionals, it's likely to please the average user who wants a big screen.

  • HP LP2465

    The HP LP2465 is a great business LCD, should your workday require a huge, wide-screen display. Trouble is, Dell has a similar display that gives you more features for a cheaper price.

  • Samsung SyncMaster 204B

    The Samsung SyncMaster 204B can handle productivity and entertainment tasks, but there are less expensive alternatives that offer comparable image quality and superior features.

  • Sony MFM-HT95 (19-inch LCD)

    Sony's MFM-HT95 is a great LCD monitor/TV hybrid, and is sure to adequately serve your IT or AV needs.

  • OLED products inching closer

    If we're lucky, the current fighting to be the top dog in OLED development could lead to better products that we'll actually see a lot sooner.

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