New and Noteworthy: Windows emulation software gets G5 optimization; Lawmaker blasts Microsoft over spam

Windows emulation software gets G5 optimization WinTel 1.0.1 for Mac OS X 10.2.6 is a tool for configuring and utilizing the proven open source ?Bochs? software, that allows x86/Pentium-based operating systems on Macintosh computers. This newest edition delivers increased performance on the new PowerMac G5, according to its creators. The product also features a customizable single-click installer with separate disk images of 10 ready-to-use, popular open source x86 operating systems pre-installed, including RedHat Linux, FreeDos and FreeBSD. WinTel has been successfully tested running Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2K, Windows NT 4.0 and Windows XP Professional. More.

Lawmaker blasts Microsoft over spam California state Senator Debra Bowen says "trusting Microsoft to protect computer users from spam is like putting telemarketers in charge of the do-not-call list. More.

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