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Windows-based cash machines 'easily hacked'
March 4, 2008
ATMs that rely on desktop PC technology--and that's a lot of them--are at risk from worms, key loggers, and denial-of-service attacks.
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AOL service aims to 'untether' desktop PCs
March 14, 2006
For $6.95 per month, Windows customers can sign up to access two "host" computers from any remote machine.
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America Online Inc.
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desktop computer
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Time Warner Inc.
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EDS automates security updates
July 15, 2004
Services giant says new product tracks patch installations to secure compliance with security updates.
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Electronic Data Systems Corp.
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Computer Sciences Corp.
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patch management
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security
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Microsoft Windows
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Microsoft Corp.
Sun battles Windows with cheap Java Desktop
December 4, 2003
It hopes to make inroads on the enterprise desktop by slashing the price of its Java Desktop System, which is designed to replace Microsoft's Windows operating system and Office suite.
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Stephen O'Grady
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Sun Java Enterprise System
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India's Kerala state goes open source
June 29, 2007
Meanwhile, a nearby state that embarked on a plan in January to put Linux in government offices, schools and villages is making progress.
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Microsoft licenses Vista for 'diskless' PCs
April 2, 2007
Redmond changes contract terms for corporate version of Vista, making way for PCs whose hard drive lives in a data center.
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Samba steps up Linux/Windows connection
September 25, 2003
The open-source development team releases an update to its Samba software for connecting Windows desktop PCs with Linux or Unix servers.
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PC
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Microsoft Corp.
AT&T looks into closing its Windows
October 5, 2004
A team of researchers is evaluating how Linux and Mac OS X stack up against Windows for internal use.
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AT&T Corp.
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IBM Corp.
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Desktop Linux thinks small
September 20, 2004
A new report sees growing opportunity for the open-source operating system to displace Windows in small offices.
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Intel more active in desktop Linux
November 24, 2004
Company begins effort to make it easier for sales partners in China, India to sell desktop computers running Linux.
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Sun to upgrade Linux desktop software
May 28, 2004
The second version of Java Desktop System will debut on Tuesday with extra features to lure developers. It's the latest part of Sun's effort to offset its server sales slump.
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Sun Microsystems Inc.
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Sun Solaris
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IBM Corp.
Adobe offers early peek at Apollo
March 19, 2007
"Alpha" version of Apollo, which can run Web applications offline, is one of a handful of emerging Web development platforms.
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Adobe Systems Inc.
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Sun cools down Linux desktop plan
June 28, 2005
Java Desktop System will continue to exist, but expect to see "less of an emphasis" on it, company's top software exec says.
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China Standard Software Co.
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Dana Gardner
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Novell Inc.
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Vienna to softly embrace Linux
January 25, 2005
Open source wins another local-government convert, with soft migrations to Linux imminent within the Austrian capital.
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IBM software geared to reduce PC costs
February 12, 2007
Big Blue's Open Client Offering spans Windows, Mac and Linux by combining Notes, Sametime, OpenOffice and Eclipse software.
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Microsoft may restrict its workers' PC rights
May 23, 2006
It's considering cutting admin rights on internal desktops, meaning employees wouldn't be able to install just anything.
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Microsoft Corp.
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Linux powers throw weight behind desktop version
November 12, 2003
Red Hat, IBM and an open-source consortium are each beginning serious work to advance Linux for use on desktop computers, possibly making the OS a more serious threat to Microsoft.
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Linux
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New Java aims to simplify
June 30, 2003
Sun releases a new version of its Java for desktops that aims to make the software faster, more familiar in appearance, and less daunting for nonprogrammers.
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Sun Microsystems Inc.
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Intel Itanium
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Gates looks to expand view beyond Windows
March 20, 2006
At Mix conference, Microsoft appeals to Web developers, commits to more IE updates. Video: Gates' Mix '06 keynote Photo: Gates shrugs at Mix '06
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IBM Corp.
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Upgrade downs 80,000 U.K. government computers
November 29, 2004
Massive PC crash for Department for Work and Pensions employees brings more headaches for Electronic Data Systems, Microsoft.
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