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- Windows 2000 Pro: Microsoft's best desktop os ever?
- When I asked if a 10 year old operating system such as Windows 98 was still an option as a desktop operating system for business today, many TechRepublic members argued (quite rightly) that although Windows 98 wasn't a viable choice, Windows 2000 Professional certainly could be. Others added that Windows...
- Tags: Desktop OS, Desktop, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Hardware, Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 2000, Operating Systems, Software, John Sheesley
- Blog posts 2008-03-12
- Time for a new desktop os
- Time for a new desktop OSOver the past 10 years, I have seen a certain disdain for any desktop operating system other than Microsoft. Windows 95 kicked it off with making the user interface more “intuitive” than many of the other operating systems. At the time, many of...
- Tags: desktop, desktop OS, hardware, operating system, re-done os's not helping in virus fight, The Admiral
- Discussion threads 2005-08-22
- protecting the desktop os
- I'm looking for the cure to desktop OS problems!I've seen a LOT of ailing system that have either been infected, corrupted with adware/spyware, wrecked by software installs/removals, misuse, etc. The number seems to be growing as more people get computers and connect to the internet. Does anyone ever wish for...
- Tags: desktop, desktop OS, electromagnet@..., hardware, LiveCD, operating system, software
- Discussion threads 2004-12-03
Additional Resources
- Flash is key to Sapotek's free OS
- Why?So let me get this straight...a free, web-based OS? All you need to access it is a working computer and an internet connection? Okay...for a computer to work, doesn't it need an OS installed? So basically, this is a service providing something computer users already have?Go to...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, kevin.dikeman@..., operating system, computer
- Discussion threads 2007-10-25
- Testing With Palm OS 5.3 Simulator
- Palm OS Simulator is Palm OS recompiled for a desktop machine processor. Palm OS Simulator combines the Palm OS applications, Palm Application Compatibility Environment (PACE), Palm OS system code, and an implementation of the Device Abstraction Layer (DAL), into a single execution environment. This paper provides conceptual, guidance, and reference...
- Tags: Palm Inc., Palm OS Simulator, Palm OS, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2003-12-11
- From Server to Desktop: Linux Standard Base Engages Application Developers Worldwide
- For many years, the open source development community has been engaged in the quest for a stable, unified, well-supported Operating System (OS) - a reliable platform to provide the foundation for large-scale adoption at the enterprise level. While the Linux OS has fulfilled many of the requirements of large-scale organizations...
- Tags: Developer, Operating System, Server, Linux, Desktops, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Hardware
- White papers 2006-05-01
- "Scanner Properties" Icon (not shortcut) Placed on Desktop
- I installed a driver for an "Epson Perfection 1260" scanner. Scanner works fine, but the "scanner properties" icon was placed on the desktop. An icon was also correctly placed in the "Camera and Scanners" folder in the Control Panel. Since the desktop icon is not a shortcut, I have...
- Tags: Scanners, deckie49@..., scanner, desktop
- Discussion threads 2007-10-05
- No Context Menus Anywhere
- I recently upgraded a PC from '98 to Win 2000.Install went through ok,but right-clicking on the desktop made the screen blink once and then giving me the option of restoring my active desktop.Restore it and you are back to normal desktop.This even happens when right-clicking inside folders.Everything else seems fine.Do...
- Tags: Desktops, Win
- Q&A 2005-11-30
- Apple Mac OS Update 9.0.4
- Mac OS 9.0.4 is the latest update for the Macintosh operating system for all computers that are compatible with Mac OS 9. It provides additional FireWire and USB support, enhances networking and power management, and improves audio, video, and graphics functionality. Note: After installing Mac OS 9.0.4 on an...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Palm Inc., Apple Inc., Mac OS 9.0.4, Apple Mac OS, Desktops, FireWire, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology
- Software downloads 2000-04-05
- Implementing the Solaris OS, x86 Platform Edition, on Your Desktop or Laptop
- The Solaris Operating System, x86 Platform Edition, while making for an optimal server platform, is often overlooked as a viable solution for a desktop or laptop environment. This paper can help the reader to get up and running with Solaris x86 on a desktop or laptop. The Solaris x86 OS...
- Tags: Desktop, Operating System, Intel X86, Laptop Computer, Solaris-x86 OS, Sun Solaris, UNIX, Operating Systems, Servers, Software, Hardware
- White papers
- Palm Desktop SDK
- The Palm Desktop software provides 1:1 mirroring of data on Palm OS handhelds. Users can enter, print, import, and export their data from their desktop operating system. Palm Desktop software can also act as a window to the handheld, drawing in information from resources on the desktop or from the...
- Tags: Operating System, Palm Inc., SDK, Palm Desktop Software, Microsoft Windows, Palm OS, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Software, Hardware
- Software downloads
- Show Desktop (dmg)
- Show Desktop is a small OS X application that will hide all applications and shows the desktop when clicked. It can run in the menu bar or the dock depending on your preference. Furthermore, shift-clicking on the icon will show all applications for quick access. Show Desktop can also be...
- Tags: Application, Show Desktop, Apple Mac OS X, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Apple Mac OS, Hardware
- Software downloads 2006-07-12
- Adobe Reader (exe)
- Adobe Reader for Palm OS software lets you view Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on handheld devices running Palm OS. Now take your eBooks, documents, and Adobe Photoshop Album slide shows from your desktop with you on your Palm OS device. Adobe Reader for Palm OS conveniently reflows Adobe...
- Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Operating System, Palm Inc., Adobe Acrobat Reader, Reader, Palm OS, Operating Systems, Handhelds, Software, Hardware
- Software downloads 2004-01-29
- Linux Desktop: Distributions
- Linux is really just the core of an operating system, not particularly useful for the desktop by itself. The other components that make it a usable OS are developed by thousands of individuals and groups. Because there is no single point of control exerted on the entire OS, as Microsoft...
- Tags: Desktop, Linux Desktop, Operating System, O'Reilly Media Inc., Linux, Operating Systems, Open Source, UNIX, Software
- Book chapters 2005-09-22
- coloured boxes under the desktop icons
- hello,l used to have just letters under the desktop ikons and the background but l've done something and now the letters are appearing in coloured boxes and l can not get rid of it can anyone suggest something?Somone has been messing with your desktop. Your Icon font...
- Tags: desktop, ergunok@..., windows, Somone
- Q&A 2006-09-24
- my computer icon is deleted
- i deleted "my computer" icon in the desktop accidently and now it is no more appearing in the desktophow i can retrieve itam using xp pro as osRight click on desktop then properties then desktop tab then customize desktop button and on general tab check the icon for my computerOr...
- Tags: Desktops, desktop, computer
- Q&A 2005-10-07
- would like an opinion
- At the moment, for one of my classes, I have to list 5 advantages and disadvantages of the following OS:FedoraFreeBSD (UNIX core)MacOSWinXPWinVistaI've done that, but I now have to choose what I think would be the best OS above to use for:Corporate Web ServerHome desktop computerMedium size office networkMedia studioI'm...
- Tags: Operating systems, dma69593@..., operating system
- Discussion threads 2007-05-31
- ClearDock (dmg)
- ClearDock removes the semi-transparent white background from the Dock so the Dock icons are "floating" on top of your desktop picture. Additionally, it can change the colors of application triangles and of the Dock background to customize your desktop!New in version 1.3: This version is compatible with Mac OS X...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, ClearDock, Apple Mac OS X, Apple Mac OS, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware
- Software downloads 2007-11-21
- Desktop cleanup
- how can i create a batch file on my network so that everytime a user logs in, all the files on the desktop is deleted without deleting the mains files, example work, excel, my computer etc. only files the user has saved on the desktop should be deleted.What OS are...
- Tags: Desktops, desktop
- Q&A 2005-01-10
- Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack
- Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack is a dynamic desktop solution which reduces application deployment costs, enables delivery of applications as services and allows for better management and control of enterprise desktop environments. It helps reduce the TCO of the entire Windows desktop lifecycle by accelerating OS and application management, and enhancing...
- Tags: Optimization, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack, Desktops, Hardware
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