July 22, 2009
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By the time you read this, Windows 7 may have been RTM (released to manufacturing), so it’s time to take a first peek at what Windows 7 brings to the table, and what it doesn’t. First, let me shock the … Continue reading
June 22, 2009
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I was running Windows, and before it came along, MS-DOS, applications on Unix and Linux for ages. It was never especially easy, but experts could do it. With CodeWeavers’ latest CrossOver Linux 8, though, it’s become so easy that anyone … Continue reading
June 8, 2009
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As I write this, the new Mac news is coming out and Microsoft just decided to back down from limiting Windows 7 Starter Edition to no more than three applications. So, why do I think you may want to buy … Continue reading
May 15, 2009
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I love Google Chrome. It’s faster than fast and I really like the clean, but still helpful, interface. But, since it only runs on Windows and it didn’t support extensions, I usually recommend Firefox. Google is making big changes to … Continue reading
March 25, 2009
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Before jumping into my own list, I should say up-front that not all of these systems are dead, or really even obsolete. My first two, OS/2 and NeXTStep, actually live on in evolved versions. 1) OS/2 Warp – Put aside … Continue reading
March 10, 2009
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There is nothing, I repeat nothing to the rumor that Apple is going to release a netbook. There may be a tablet-sized iPhone/iTouch, but that’s an entirely different kettle of fish. Why not? First, there’s no proof what-so-ever that Apple … Continue reading