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News

  • Novell finalises OpenSuse 11

    Novell has released the last public version of OpenSuse 11.0 for testing -- but significant problems still need to be ironed out before the software's final release later this month.

  • Will Mozilla get a world record for Firefox 3?

    Mozilla is hoping to set a Guinness World Record for the most number of downloads of an application in a day, on the release of its Firefox 3 Web browser.

  • Mozilla: Final Firefox 3 expected in June

    Firefox fans looking for a major update to the open-source Web browser probably will get a final version of it next month.

  • 2007: How was it for Microsoft?

    2007 was an eventful year for Microsoft, with the company playing what it considered to be its trump card (only to discover Vista wasn't trumps, XP was). But the lovable giant had its fingers in many other pies -- making for a year of management changes, entry into unclaimed markets and new alliances.

  • Windows Server 2008 RC1 available for download

    Microsoft has kicked off what it claims will be the "largest enterprise launch" in the company's history by releasing Windows Server 2008 RC1.

  • Microsoft counts to zero for Windows Server 2008 launch

    The software giant has announced the release of Windows Server 2008 Release Candidate 0.

  • Is Firefox still gaining on IE?

    One recent set of statistics shows Firefox increased its market share against Internet Explorer, while other figures suggest Microsoft is fighting back.

  • Microsoft sends out final test version of Vista

    Microsoft on Friday in the US issued what it hopes will be the last public test version of Windows Vista, as it works to put the final program in the hands of some businesses by next month.

  • Longhorn Server updated

    Microsoft has released an update to the second beta of its Windows Server "Longhorn" software, offering bug fixes and improvements in performance and reliability.

  • Near-final Windows Vista version issued

    Microsoft's Jim Allchin announces Release Candidate 1 of Windows Vista with "a lot of improvements."

Features and Case Studies

  • Torvalds gets tough on kernel coders

    Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux and the maintainer of the development kernel, is cracking down on developers who add last-minute changes to the kernel.

  • Virtual wars: VMware vs Microsoft

    With one new product released, and one about to be, server virtualisation is becoming a reality in the low-end server space. How can virtual servers help you?

  • Make or break with Windows XP SP2

    Learn about the plethora of security enhancements that Microsoft has included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, and how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications.

Reviews

  • Internet Explorer 7 RC1

    No new changes in this latest build of IE 7 from Microsoft, except for more stability and application compatibility, but this browser still is not ready for prime time.

  • Intel catches up with its 64-bit competitors

    Intel's latest Pentium 4 processors bring long-awaited 64-bit support to the desktop, along with -- in the 600 series -- notebook-style cooling technology.

  • Windows XP Professional x64 Edition RC1 tested

    Release Candidate 1 (RC1) of Windows XP Professional x64 Edition is now available: ZDNet has put Build 1289 through its paces.

  • Server hassles are virtually solved

    With one new product released, and one about to be, server virtualisation is becoming a reality in the low-end server space. How can virtual servers help you?

  • First Look: Windows XP Service Pack 2

    The forthcoming Service Pack 2 for Windows XP is actually a significant upgrade for Microsoft's OS, delivering much-needed security enhancements. We highlight the key changes.

  • Keeping the outside out: Seven desktop firewalls tested

    We all know about firewalls protecting your network from outside attacks, but what can you do when those pesky users keep taking their computers outside your network? And what if the attack isn't coming from the outside at all?

  • Mozilla 1.0 RC 2: Still waiting

    Been waiting long for Mozilla 1.0? Well, the wait for this open-source browser just got a bit longer.

  • Mozilla steps up the IE challenge

    Mozilla isn't quite at full release 1.0 status yet. But it's achingly close. What's more, if it continues to improve, Internet Explorer may have quite a battle on its hands.

  • XP spells controversy

    Microsoft has released a new preview version of its forthcoming OS, but as the final release date approaches, Windows XP has become a lightning rod for the company's many detractors.

  • Is your system Windows XP compatible?

    Microsoft issued Windows XP Release Candidate 1 (RC1) last week, and although it looks like XP's far from finished, the candidate does give us a better sense of Windows XP's hardware requirements.

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    Sometimes, a well-placed and well-timed letter can make all the difference. Other times, it can make no difference at all — and even hurt your case. This week's missive by the Competitive Carriers' Coalition, I would suggest, falls into the latter category.
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