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Microsoft has released to manufacturers an update that would add Bluetooth support to Windows XP.
Australians won't be able to pre-order PCs with Windows XP installed until the software's official launch date, however, local PC maker Dell looks set to beat its competitors off the mark.
Microsoft will use its Passport technology to store user information so that it can help diagnose problems with Windows XP.
When creating a secure, locked down IT system for something that is directly responsible for handling cash transactions would you choose the most popular, most targeted operating system?
It takes a fair bit of nerve to charge anything to fix up a botched product, but Microsoft's $14.95 price to get a physical copy of Windows XP Service Pack 3 really takes some beating for sheer gall.
Trying to understand the logic behind Microsoft's development decisions is a bit like S&M: it's a painful activity probably best left to others. But a recent example from the storage world does suggest something about Microsoft's "people will beat up on us regardless" dilemma.
At the CeBIT exhibition in Germany this week, Steve Ballmer got on stage and told the world that Microsoft takes "green" issues seriously.
So, it seems the WOW -- for Microsoft's Windows Vista -- is not now, but sometime in the future, maybe.
Microsoft has released to manufacturers an update that would add Bluetooth support to Windows XP.
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Windows Vista Business 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.
Cluttered desktop? To instantly minimise all your open windows, press the Windows key and the letter M. This 26 second video demonstrates the action. This shortcut also works with Windows XP.
George Stathakopoulos, general manager of product security at Microsoft, tells us how Windows XP SP2 came about and why the company is not yet ready to talk about XP SP3. He also explains that UAC in Windows Vista is designed to be part of a 'defence in depth' strategy and not a standalone security solution.
Apple makes a bid for a larger slice of the browser market with a version of Safari for Windows, XP, and Vista.
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
Though it is still too early to tell how the final version of Windows XP will perform, Beta 2 provides a good glimpse at the design and features of this eagerly anticipated upgrade for both home and office.
If the state of application compatibility for Windows XP clients is in its infancy, app compatibility for the various Whistler server betas is embryonic. That fact, more than almost anything else, is a guarantee that Microsoft won't ship the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows 2002 until 2002, according to testers working with the beta builds of the product.
Microsoft has released to manufacturers an update that would add Bluetooth support to Windows XP.
This spring Microsoft will release Windows XP, its first major operating-system upgrade since Windows 95. The beta version of the OS we tested in our labs is built on the Windows 2000 kernel for increased stability (Windows 2000 is less prone to crashes while running multiple complex tasks).
While I really like Microsoft's new operating system, there are still some issues that may make it impossible for you to upgrade. And other issues may make you want to skip XP entirely. Here are a dozen potential roadblocks to consider--don't upgrade before you read this!
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