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News (6)

• Microsoft confirms next XP service pack

  Microsoft has revealed plans to release a third service pack for its Windows XP operating system.

• Windows Vista SP1 weighs in at 1GB

  Microsoft will release the first service pack for Windows Vista in Q1 2008 and the company has revealed that test versions of the update are currently 1GB; Redmond also admitted it is working on Windows XP SP3.

• XP SP3 puts AMD users into endless reboot loop

  Owners of some AMD-based computers are finding that the move to Windows XP Service Pack 3 has sent their systems into an endless reboot cycle.

• XP SP3 makes Vista SP1 a laughing stock

  New tests have revealed that XP with the beta SP3 has twice the performance of Vista, even with the long awaited SP1.

• XP receives kiss of death, long live Vista

  Monday was the last day on which Windows XP will be sold as a boxed product or licensed to PC manufacturers.

Reviews (5)

• Windows Vista Home Basic

  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.

• Panasonic ToughBook CF-U1

  Panasonic has created a new paradigm in rugged notebooks with the CF-U1, which is a nice balance between portability and functionality. However businesses should be aware of its limited performance, and note that protection comes at a premium price.

• Citrix XenServer 5

  Early releases of the Xen hypervisor showed promise but had lots of rough edges. Citrix's XenServer 5, however, is very much a production-class virtualisation solution with features that match, and in some cases exceed, what's available on rival platforms.

• Dell Latitude E4300

  Dell's Latitude E4300 shares many of the exciting features of its larger siblings, but also sacrifices a lot in exchange for portability.

• Windows Server 2008

  Windows Server 2008 is easier to install and manage than previous versions, and has many new and improved features that should encourage organisations to upgrade.

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