A Macintosh enthusiast has apparently managed to load Windows XP on an Intel Mac, nabbing a nearly US$14,000 prize.
During 2007, Apple has patched more than ten times the number of critical vulnerabilities in Mac OS X compared to the number patched in Microsoft Windows.
One year after Microsoft officially launched its Vista operating system for business, it's fair to say that it hasn't been a smooth ride for the software giant.
Windows Vista is chugging along on strong PC sales and antipiracy efforts, but Microsoft still faces some grumbling and a long haul in corporate sales.
Apple Computer has released a beta, or testing version, of iSync, the company's latest "i" application.
Within hours of arriving at the AusCERT conference in the Gold Coast on Monday, my PowerBook decided it would rather commit suicide than listen to Microsoft's top security executives answer questions about Vista.
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?
The only people who won't eventually move to Windows Vista are the Linux and Mac enthusiasts.
There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.
Security researchers worked overtime in 2007, which turned out to be a nightmare for software vendors from day one.
Linux users can now run Office XP on Linux following the release of a commercial application that allows the package to run on the open source operating system.
Windows XP Service Pack 2 addresses many of the security problems of the past few years. But it can't do much about this year's model.
Microsoft has released to manufacturers an update that would add Bluetooth support to Windows XP.
According to Sophos co-founder Dr Jan Hruska, there is no reason why Windows XP cannot be as secure as Linux, if the security systems within the OS are used correctly
Rich DeMuro shows you how to share an Internet connection, using the Wi-Fi on your Windows XP, Vista, or Mac laptop.
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.
In which ZDNet Australia's reviews editor plays with Microsoft Mac apps, learns some interesting new terms from the Mac community, and makes a surprising swerve to the dark side.
Apple Computer has released a beta, or testing version, of iSync, the company's latest "i" application.
Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. 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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