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RSS xp macsLeader: Why the BBC must do more with iPlayer
Leader The BBC is in the process of developing a video streaming version of iPlayer, its online on-demand TV service, for both Windows XP and non-XP platforms.iPlayer is currently only available as a download... [19 Oct 2007]
Are 'naked PCs' cheaper for businesses?
News We also run a few Macs now that use Parallels to provide a Windows OS - and of course this means purchasing Windows XP as a stand-alone option, which seems disproportionately expensive. Gates: Vista... [27 Sep 2007]
Vista sales failing to sparkle
News Swenson credited the large number of people switching to Macs as part of the reason for the spike in Mac Office sales. Sales of boxed copies of Windows Vista continue to significantly trail those of Windows... [12 Sep 2007]
BBC iPlayer row: The government speaks
News The BBC has already said it wants to make its content as widely available as possible and that an iPlayer for Apple Macs and Microsoft Vista is on its "critical path" for this year. The 10 Downing Street e-petition,... [07 Sep 2007]
16,000 back iPlayer petition
News The statement added that developing an iPlayer for Apple Macs and Microsoft Vista is "absolutely on our critical path for this year". A beta version of iPlayer was released for public testing on 27 July but the service... [20 Aug 2007]
Stories of the month - July 2007
News The age-old Mac vs PC debate was reignited this month when half of the silicon.com CIO Jury decided the cost of upgrading to Microsoft's latest OS - Windows Vista - is encouraging companies to consider investing in Macs... [30 Jul 2007]
BBC iPlayer petition hits 10,000
News The BBC added that developing a version for Apple Macs and Microsoft Vista is "absolutely on our critical path for this year". It will be available for public download on 27 July - but only for Windows... [23 Jul 2007]
Minority Report: Macs gaining enterprise cred
Comment Over the past few years Apple has done a lot to make Macs more appealing to corporations - and, says Seb Janacek, it looks like its hard work may just be starting to pay off. Other factors which have appeared over the... [19 Jul 2007]
Macs versus PCs - the battle continues
News In a recent interview, the CIO of property asset management company Capital & Regional kicked off the debate, telling silicon.com Macs are "smarter money and cheaper" than Microsoft's newest OS - a view that seems to be... [18 Jul 2007]
Mac versus PCs - the CIO verdict
News The cost of upgrading to Windows Vista is forcing more organisations to evaluate alternatives including Apple Macs and Linux for the desktop. Half of silicon.com's 12-strong CIO Jury IT user panel said the Vista factor... [12 Jul 2007]
Mac desktops are "smarter money", says CIO
News Property asset management company Capital & Regional is evaluating Linux desktops and Apple Macs as a way to reduce its dependency on Microsoft. Zone and The Mall shopping centres - could potentially run on Suse Linux... [10 Jul 2007]
Macs not safe from viruses, says Sophos founder
News It gives a false impression that somehow Apple Macs are all virus free. According to Hruska, there is no reason why Windows XP cannot be made as secure as Linux, if the security systems within the OS are... [08 Jun 2007]
Apple offers glimpse of Leopard
News Other features include enhanced videoconferencing options, improved Mail and the inclusion of the Front Row media software and PhotoBooth picture-taking programs that have previously only been available on new Macs. [08 Aug 2006]
Will Mac security fears rise in line with growth?
News Mark Sunner, CTO of MessageLabs, said: "Now, as Macs become more popular, we're seeing an increase in attacks targeting OS X. Clearly, as the number of Macs increase, it becomes more appealing to target... [01 Aug 2006]
Minority Report: Apple changing its spots
Comment The software allows Windows XP to be installed on a separate partition on Intel-based Macs. This is despite the fact Macs are now operating on a level playing-field with PC competitors... [11 Jul 2006]
