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  • Mac OS for x86--hearsay or heresy?

    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 fixes 15 flaws in Mac OS X

    Apple Computer released an update to its Mac OS X operating system on Tuesday to fix 15 security issues in the software.

  • PC makers take slow road to XP update

    Microsoft has issued the first service pack for Windows XP, but the update may not appear on some new PCs until next year.

  • Mac clone company silent on court risk

    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.

  • Apple reveals Leopard official launch date

    After much speculation, Apple has confirmed that the next version of its Mac OS X operating system, Leopard, will hit stores on Friday, 26 October, at 6 pm.

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  • Confessions of a naked Mac user

    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.

  • Read the blog post - Renai LeMay

    Why we like Linux desktops

    In this week's Patch Monday podcast, ZDNet.com.au staffers Renai LeMay and Chris Duckett discuss why they use Linux full time where they can and what they like and don't like about it.

  • Read the blog post - Alex Serpo

    Five reasons SSDs are great

    It's rare that we see a genuinely new technological paradigm land on retail shelves, but solid state drives, or SSDs, are one such technology. Here are five reasons we're looking forward to their ascendancy.

  • Read the blog post - Liam Tung

    Banks are confusing consumers on PC security

    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.

  • 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?

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  • FAQ: Windows on a Mac

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

  • 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.

  • Linux continues desktop march

    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.

  • Armour-plated Linux gets backup

    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.

  • The secure Mac: myth or legend?

    Apple computers have built a solid reputation on being virus-free, but is the reality different from the image?

Reviews (359)

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Apple Mac OS 10.4 Tiger

    Apple's 64-bit OS rocks, with built-in features that Microsoft doesn't have, such as integrated desktop search and RSS.

  • The Linux Secret(tm)

    Commentary: Like SCO, I hold a Linux secret, but it won't be a secret for very long.

  • 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.

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