Google announces own operating system to take on MicrosoftJuly 8th, 2009 NEW YORK - Internet giant Google announced Wednesday the arrival of its own computer operating system, initially designed for use with Netbook computers. Google Chrome OS, based on the company's nine-month old browser software, is to be available to consumers from the second half of 2010, a statement on Google's blog said.
Microsoft's Windows 7 to debut on Oct 22June 3rd, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft said Tuesday that it will debut its new operating system Oct 22 as it seeks to block a growing challenge from Google, Apple, and the open-source Linux operating system. The world's largest software company is releasing Windows 7 just 33 months after launching Windows Vista which has been widely panned for its demanding hardware requirements and slow response time.
Microsoft gains momentum in mobile pushFebruary 16th, 2009 SAN FRANCISCO - Playing catch-up to rivals such as Apple and Google, Microsoft Monday beefed up its push into mobile business, touting new services and winning fresh support from handset makers. The software giant announced that at the Mobile World Congress being held in Barcelona, Spain, the company and its key mobile partners were unveiling new smartphones with upgraded Microsoft software.
Apple's latest operating system software, Snow Leopard, to go on sale FridayAugust 24th, 2009 Apple's Snow Leopard goes on sale FridayCUPERTINO, Calif. — Apple Inc.'s latest operating system software, Snow Leopard, will go on sale this Friday.
Why do IT people really bash Windows?July 21st, 2005 Angus McLaren at TechRepublic writes cluelessly:
Anyone who claims to hate Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac OS or any other operating system is not a true techie or network guru. You don't ever bash the OS, in fact if the OS crashes then it's your fault not the OS; Why didn't you make sure that it was using the right drivers, or the hardware is compatible or blah this and blah that, and so the list goes.
Sun Offers 3 Free Solaris 10 ExamsJune 13th, 2008 Sun is offering three free assessment tests for Solaris 10 operating system focusing on Unix Essential and System Administration. They are for the following certifications:
UNIX Essentials Featuring the Solaris 10 Operating System
Objectives:
Use command-line features and help resources
Manage and view files and directories and change the directory contents
Create and modify files and use basic file permissions
Create ACLs
Control the user work environment
Use commands within the shell
Perform basic process and job control
Archive files and create archives
Compress, view, and uncompress files
Perform remote file transfers
Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA) for the Solaris 10 Operating System (Part 1)
Objectives:
Manage file systems
Install software
Perform system boot procedures
Perform user and security administration
Manage network printers and system processes
Perform system backups and restores
Sun Certified System Administrator (SCSA) for the Solaris 10 Operating System (Part 2)
Objectives:
Describe network basics and the client-server model
Describe remote administration with the Solaris Management Console
Manage swap configuration
Manage crash dumps and core files
Configure NFS and AutoFS
Describe RAID and Solaris Volume Manager software concepts
Configure Solaris Volume Manager software
Configure RBAC
Configure system messaging
Configure naming service clients
Configure NIS
Configure a custom JumpStart software installation
Perform a Flash installation
Take the tests and find out how strong you are in Solaris.
Google Android OS is coming home to Netbooks through AcerJune 2nd, 2009 Acer to offer Google's Android in netbook PCs
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Small new "netbook" computers from Acer Inc. will come with Google Inc.'s Android operating system if buyers desire, instead of Windows from Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft Clamps Down on Windows PiracyJuly 27th, 2005 Microsoft Corp. has started a new program aimed at severely limiting the ways people using pirated copies of its Windows operating system can get software updates.
Free Sun Security Administrator Certification ExaminationJune 26th, 2006 Sun Certified Security Administrator for Solaris 10 OS (311-303)
If you are an expert security administrator, this is your golden opportunity to get certified for free by taking Solaris 10 Sun Certified Security Administrator exam. Sun beta exams count towards official Security Certification.
Is Vista Secure?January 31st, 2007 Bill Gates claimed that Vista was "dramatically more secure" during an interview with BBC News. He said the improved security in Vista was a reason all by itself to upgrade from Windows XP.
Why Microsoft Vista is Bad & BadVista Good (But FSF Bad)September 11th, 2007 I morally support BadVista campaign in as much as it helps educate people that:
1. Windows Vista is actually a downgrade (from Windows XP or Windows 2000) wherein you are forced to support DRM (for content producers) at your expense (CPU & Memory) forcing you to upgrade your hardware just to get reasonable performance out of Windows Vista (cost analysis).
New operating software for machine monitoring systems can work automaticallyAugust 10th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Scientists have developed a new operating software for condition monitoring (CM) systems that are used to monitor machines remotely, which can be adapted for use with various types of facility without the need for manual programming. CM systems monitor machines remotely, with sensors mounted on the equipment feeding continuous measurements back to a control box, which records and stores the data, and if an error occurs, the system alerts the operator.
How to See the Memory Map of Processes in LinuxSeptember 18th, 2009 When working in Linux system you might need to look for the memory usage in the system. Linux comes with different command to check memory usage.
The Why of Apple's BootcampApril 10th, 2006 Why did Apple, after all these years, finally decide to support Windows on their machines?
It is surely not because they have grown a friendship with Microsoft. As Bootcamp website stated: "More and more people are buying and loving Macs.
Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage Check Cracked under 24 hoursJuly 28th, 2005 Microsoft's effort to refuse access to updated versions of Windows Operating System has been foiled by hackers within 24 hours. Microsoft demanded that those who wanted Windows updates, other than security updates, will have to download an Active X program that sniffed their operating system to see if their OS copy had been pirated.