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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. TAGS: ATM, bank, safe, business development, denial of service, risk, patch management, U.K., desktop computer, security, researcher, PC, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: LogMeIn, America Online Inc., desktop computer, Time Warner Inc., Microsoft Windows, PC

EDS automates security updates

July 15, 2004 Services giant says new product tracks patch installations to secure compliance with security updates. TAGS: Electronic Data Systems Corp., Computer Sciences Corp., patch management, security update, desktop computer, security, virus, information technology, Microsoft Windows, 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. TAGS: Sun Java Desktop System, Stephen O'Grady, Sun Java Enterprise System, desktop computer, Ximian, Sun Microsystems Inc., Scott McNealy, StarOffice, Linux, Java, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, operating system

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. TAGS: SuSE Linux, SuSE, open-source software, Linux, India, school, open source, Red Hat Inc., desktop computer, information technology, leader, training, operating system, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: data center, Microsoft Windows Vista, virtual machine, desktop computer, Microsoft Corp., PC, hard drive, Microsoft Windows, server

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. TAGS: Samba, Unix server, LDAP, desktop computer, Linux, open source, Unix, Microsoft Windows Server, server, Microsoft Windows, PC, 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. TAGS: desktop software, AT&T Corp., Linux, CIO, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, IBM Corp., Apple Macintosh, desktop computer, researcher, open source, operating system, Microsoft Windows, security, PC, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: small business, Linux, desktop Linux, desktop computer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, operating system, PC, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Linux, Intel, desktop computer, desktop Linux, kit, China, Intel Centrino, India, component, Sun Microsystems Inc., PC, server, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Sun Java Desktop System, desktop Linux, Linux desktop software, Sun Microsystems Inc., programming tool, desktop computer, Linux, SuSE, Linux desktop, Java software, Sun Solaris, desktop software, SuSE Linux, programming, Java, 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. TAGS: Kevin Lynch, Web application, Adobe Systems Inc., Web development, Internet application, desktop computer, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Sun Java Desktop System, China Standard Software Co., Dana Gardner, Sun Microsystems Inc., Scott McNealy, desktop computer, StarOffice, Linux desktop, Linux, Sun Solaris, Novell Inc., server, Microsoft Corp., operating system, PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Vienna, Debian, OpenOffice, productivity-application, Linux, department, OpenOffice.org, open-source software, distribution, information technology, desktop computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, open source, PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: TCO, IBM Lotus SameTime, Linux, IBM Corp., IBM Lotus Notes, OpenOffice.org, desktop computer, open source, Apple Macintosh, operating system, Microsoft Windows, PC, server, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Microsoft Windows Vista, feedback, patch management, Microsoft Corp., desktop computer, worker, security, information technology, PC, Microsoft Windows

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. TAGS: Open Source Development Labs, desktop Linux, Linux, Red Hat Inc., desktop computer, consortium, IBM Corp., data center, open source, Boston, conference, threat, work, operating system, Microsoft .NET, Microsoft Corp.

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. TAGS: Java, Sun Microsystems Inc., Intel Itanium, JavaOne, desktop computer, Intel, Linux, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Corp.

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 TAGS: web technology, Bill Gates, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, Web application, RSS, Microsoft Internet Explorer, desktop computer, IBM Corp., conference, Microsoft Corp., developer, chairman, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, photograph, PC

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. TAGS: Electronic Data Systems Corp., software upgrade, Microsoft Windows NT 4.0, department, desktop computer, representative, staff, supplier, U.K., Microsoft Windows NT, information technology, Microsoft Corp., PC, Microsoft Windows
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