Netbooks with small flash drives might struggle to handle Windows 7 according to Intel blogger Josh Bancroft. He also expressed concerns that the cost of Microsoft's new operating system would make netbooks too expensive.
The case is NOT closed Don't let the techies mark their own homework
I raised a ticket with a client's support department recently, telling them that the printer in the office had jammed yet again. Now, this machine jams roughly five times a day, and it's got to the stage where you're lucky to get an entire 20-page document through it without taking it apart.
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The data integration market is one that has been left to a handful of companies, with not many competitors wishing to develop the complex software needed to crack that market. But open source development has offered a way in, as French company Talend has demonstrated.
DiVitas Client and Server
Unified communications is one of those phrases that has a variety of meanings. DiVitas take it as a way to make your mobile work overtime by doubling as your work phone too. And despite the limited number of phones that the software supports, it's a technology that works very well.
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Microsoft Azure Services Platform
It didn't take long: scarcely had Steve Ballmer announced Microsoft's own cloud computing platform before a preview version was available for download. At first glance, it seems that Microsoft has put together a worthwhile platform for cloud computing development, although judgment will be reserved until the commercial version is available.
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Parallels Virtuozzo Containers 4.0
While much attention has focused on server virtualisation, desktop virtualisation has been the poor cousin in the corner. But Parallels' take on the technology, virtual desktop integration, is set to change all that and offer a quick and simple way to virtualise your machines.
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Zeus ZXTM 5.0
ZXTM combines a whole heap of features in one box - or as one software product if you prefer - and makes installing the whole shebang a simple job. We find that the virtual appliance works a treat ... who needs a box?
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Alienware MJ-12 8550i workstation
Mention Alienware to most Internet users, and they will think of high-end games machines with every conceivable option on-board and a hefty price tag to suit. They’re less well known for it perhaps, but the company has also been carving out a similar niche in the professional workstation sector.
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Citrix XenServer - Virtualisation for every server in the enterprise
Citrix XenServer is server virtualisation that makes datacenters more agile and efficient through faster application delivery, higher levels of availability and improved utilisation of resources. Techworld has teamed up with Citrix to offer our users a free 30 day trial of the new release.
Outthink the Threat Discover how cyber-criminals are rendering traditional security solutions ineffective - and stealing your valuable business & customer data.
New Insider Threat Emerges in the New Economy To neutralize the threats posed by insiders with ample motivation, IT departments must take away the means and the opportunities to commit crimes. Understand how employees and partners are engaging with your IT assets and intellectual property.
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