The rumour that Apple is developing a version of Mac OS for the x86 platform is intriguing, but Larry Seltzer thinks it makes little sense for Apple to pursue such a self-defeating strategy.
Apple Computer released an update to its Mac OS X operating system on Tuesday to fix 15 security issues in the software.
Microsoft has issued the first service pack for Windows XP, but the update may not appear on some new PCs until next year.
Psystar is currently selling Open Computers with Apple's Mac OS X Leopard preinstalled, in what appears to be a clear violation of Apple's software licence agreement.
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I caved in. I had all intentions of pre-emptively spending my $900 government handout on a $700 HP netbook this weekend. But I was pwned by a shiny little MacBook in about the time it took white hat Charlie Miller to hack its upscale brother, the MacBook Air.
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Banks obviously have an interest in making consumers feel safe. They are there to protect the customers' money. They want customers to use their online services, too, because the channel offers a lower cost per transaction than a branch. But giving away free security software to make customers feel safe is probably doing more harm than good.
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?
There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.
New generation of software focuses as much on security as on glitzy features, as consumers get frustrated by viruses and fraud threats.
The good news for Linux as an operating system for the desktop--as opposed to the server--is that it is set to become number two after Windows in the next year or so.
Two companies have announced a new version of Security-Enhanced Linux, in a bid to build business from additions to the bare-bones operating system.
Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?
Apple Computer has released a public beta version of Boot Camp, software that lets Intel-based Macs natively run Windows XP.
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.
Apple's 64-bit OS rocks, with built-in features that Microsoft doesn't have, such as integrated desktop search and RSS.
Commentary: Like SCO, I hold a Linux secret, but it won't be a secret for very long.
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.
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