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Windows 7: Not perfect - but ready for prime time
Comment The biggest issue for many organisations with Vista was that existing apps just didn't run on it: using 'compatibility modes' didn't help, and the thought of having to replace an application that worked fine under... [28 Oct 2009]
Using Encrypting File System to Protect Microsoft Dynamics CRM Data on a V3c Client Running Windows XP Professional
White Paper This white paper describes how to use EFS with the Microsoft Dynamics® CRM clients for Outlook Compatibility Update on a computer running Microsoft Dynamics CRM laptop client for Microsoft Office Outlook. [28 Oct 2009]
Mind the details with Windows 7
Comment For individuals this means running Microsoft's compatibility checker before starting an upgrade (and actually paying attention to what it might tell you). Sure there have been a few missing drivers here and there but in... [23 Oct 2009]
Vista jilted for Windows 7 midway through upgrades
News Businesses have been reluctant to install Vista because of software compatibility problems and its powerful demands on hardware and, as a result, it is installed on only about 15 per cent of business PCs in the UK. [22 Oct 2009]
Microsoft: 'Windows 7 XP Mode code is ready to go'
News Microsoft hopes XP Mode will combat any compatibility problems users have when upgrading to the latest version of the operating system - one of the major gripes users had with Microsoft Vista. Microsoft... [02 Oct 2009]
Bank of Shanghai Reforms Its Core Banking System With HP Superdome Servers, HP XP Storage, HP Virtualisation Solutions and T24 Core Banking Solution
White Paper It needed to overhaul the legacy IT environment into an integrated core banking system and align existing systems with international standards for global compatibility. Bank of Shanghai is one of the most dynamic and... [01 Sep 2009]
Windows 7: When will businesses really be ready to make the move?
News Among the things that should appeal to businesses about Windows 7, Cherry said, are its improved compatibility and performance, Windows XP Mode and a DirectAccess feature that allows for automatic... [28 Aug 2009]
Hands-on with Windows 7: How it worked for me
Comment In comparison to when Vista first came out, Windows 7 did not seem to need a massive amount of system resources; it didn't seem to suffer from a dearth of device drivers; and application compatibility - while not... [13 Aug 2009]
Windows 7 Compatibility
White Paper This webcast provides information on compatibility issues involving Windows 7, including comparisons with both Vista and XP. Code examples are discussed, and information is provided on... [01 Aug 2009]
Windows XP Mode for Windows 7 (Part 1)
White Paper This paper says most people think of Windows 7's Windows XP Mode solely as a backward compatibility mechanism. What one might not realize though is that Windows XP Mode is much, much... [31 Jul 2009]
The Weekly Round-Up: 17.07.09
Round-Up However, Apple does not provide support for, or test for compatibility with, non-Apple digital media players and, because software changes over time, newer versions of Apple's iTunes software may no longer provide... [17 Jul 2009]
What does Google's Chrome OS mean for Android?
News Android was specifically designed for smaller devices and screens and therefore has limited scope for different applications, hardware and device compatibility, she added. Asked whether Google's Chrome OS has a chance to... [09 Jul 2009]
Microsoft's Patch Tuesday unleashes record number of updates
News Other affected software includes Office Excel Viewer; Office Word Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats; Works 8.5 and 9.0; and Office SharePoint Server. The updates also... [10 Jun 2009]
Windows 7: 'It's not you, it's just bad timing'
News Vista was never a popular OS, with compatibility issues and a perceived lack of benefits compared to XP dogging the OS. It seems Windows XP is still performing adequately for many... [10 Jun 2009]
Windows, IE, Word, Office, and Excel all getting patched
News Other affected software includes Office Excel Viewer; Office Word Viewer; Office Compatibility Pack for Word, Excel, and PowerPoint 2007 File Formats; Works 8.5 and 9.0; and Office SharePoint Server. Affected products... [05 Jun 2009]
