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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 XP... [28 Oct 2009]
Mind the details with Windows 7
Comment Sure there have been a few missing drivers here and there but in every case the resulting machine worked and almost always performed better than under Vista and XP. Gartner's Stephen Kleynhans has been happy with his... [23 Oct 2009]
Vista jilted for Windows 7 midway through upgrades
News The companies include engineering firm Atkins, airport operator BAA, business advisors Baker Tilly, Deutsche Bank and drinks maker innocent - all of which are upgrading from a mix of Windows XP and Vista. [22 Oct 2009]
Windows 7: Who's adopting it, when and why?
News Quocirca's Longbottom said: "Microsoft advise to do a clean install to go from Windows XP to Windows 7. But for some CIOs on older OSes, the cost impetus to adopt Windows 7 is already stacking up, thanks to the aging... [21 Oct 2009]
Photos: Microsoft sweetens Aero for Windows 7
Photo Users coming to Windows 7 from XP will like the fact the Alt+Tab hotkey shows previews of the actual open program windows, and not just their icons. Windows 7 is officially released tomorrow, here's a walkthrough of what... [21 Oct 2009]
Windows 7 to trump Snow Leopard?
Comment Vista predecessor XP is now long in the tooth but remains the overwhelming choice of consumers and businesses alike. We've seen this with Vista, XP and the other Windows operating systems going all the... [20 Oct 2009]
Photos: Windows 7 - getting inside security
Photo Windows XP users who upgrade should notice it's much easier to both backup and create a system restore disc. Although AutoPlay was improved in Windows Vista, the granular control over it provided in Windows 7 is another... [20 Oct 2009]
Windows 7 will be business standard by next year
News Currently, eight out of 10 new PCs run Windows XP, nearly eight years after the operating system was first released. Today, Windows XP is installed on four out of five new PCs. When we asked IT... [20 Oct 2009]
Photos: Google Android dual boots with Windows 7 on Acer netbook
Photo The laptop will feature two OSes: Google's open source Android will sit alongside a choice of either Windows 7 or XP. This week saw hardware maker Acer announcing the latest additions to its laptop and smartphone ranges. [16 Oct 2009]
How File Fragmentation Occurs on Windows XP / Windows Server 2003
White Paper A while ago there was a little research project to find out exactly how fragmentation occurs on Windows XP. Well, it turns out that Windows XP/2003 fragments files whether or not all the free space is... [16 Oct 2009]
Windows 7: The five things you need to be thinking about now
News According to analyst house Gartner, there are a number of issues companies should already be considering ahead of any planned switch - including the need to put an end to Windows XP. The looming end of support for... [15 Oct 2009]
101 Microsoft Windows XP Tips, Tweaks, and Hacks You Need to Know
White Paper Keep Windows XP machines running at peak performance with these tips, tweaks and hacks! These tips will help you achieve better performance, troubleshoot problems, and properly configure your Windows XP... [14 Oct 2009]
Why CIOs are saying no to Macs
News Until it shakes off that image, very few IT heads are likely to carry out a wholesale replacement of their Windows XP/Vista operating systems to the Snow Leopard OS," Turning Point's Adebayo said. Apple's desktop market... [02 Oct 2009]
Achieving Federal Desktop Core Configuration Compliance (FDCC) with Lumension® Solutions
White Paper All federal agencies that utilize or plan an upgrade to either Windows XP or Vista must report compliance, with FDCC reporting requirements dictated by the standard FISMA reporting guidance. The Federal Desktop Core... [02 Oct 2009]
Microsoft: 'Windows 7 XP Mode code is ready to go'
News Microsoft announced yesterday it has finalised the code for Windows 7's XP Mode. The mode, which was announced back in April, will allow XP programs to run in Redmond's upcoming operating system.... [02 Oct 2009]