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  • Linux kernel 2.6.32: virtualization, power management and more drivers

    Less than a week after Linux kernel 2.6.31 was released, the kernel developers are beginning to submit changes and improvements across virtualization, power management, file systems and device driver code for the upcoming 2.6.32 version.

    Written by Rodney Gedda16 Sept. 09 12:43
  • Upgrading to Windows 7 Could Be Heaven or Hell

    Windows 7 upgrades will be a cinch for most users who are now running Vista. But with older Windows XP PCs, it could get dicey, fast. Here's a no-nonsense Windows 7 upgrade guide covering pricing, installation options and that whole 32-bit versus 64-bit issue.

    Written by Shane O'Neill10 Sept. 09 03:34
  • Mac Software: Stepchild to Windows Versions No More?

    At support software company Bomgar, executives admit their products didn't support Macs very well just a few years ago. But that's been changing over the last 12 months, and last week Bomgar released the latest version of its appliance-based, remote desktop support software with beefed-up Mac features.

    Written by Tom Kaneshige19 May 09 09:04
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