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- No more Ubuntu on Dell in the United Kingdom
- So what really happened? Is it a publicity stunt, or just simply a reflection of the lack of demand for pre-installed Linux at large.neither, it'sthat the brits are smart enough to realise that with no root password ubuntu is not secure :pI have been using Ubuntufor a while Jaqui,and only...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, paulmah@..., Ubuntu, Microsoft Corp., Linux, Dell Computer Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-11-07
- Microsoft working to bring Windows to the XO laptop
- What do you think are the chances of Microsoft succeeding here?I'm not sureI'm not sure what Microsoft's chances of succeeding are, but I hope they fail. I'd much rather see an OS that doesn't represent greed and a thirst for power that makes most of the world despise the...
- Tags: Operating systems, paulmah@..., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp., operating system, Linux
- Discussion threads 2007-10-26
- Updating your device drivers can result in Vista deactivating
- Updating your device drivers can result in Vista deactivatingThis is unacceptable......for any mission critical application.Once again, I think it's insanity that legitimate users be burdened with this ticking time-bomb on their computers while the supposed real target, the hacker-pirates, simply use OEM keys or just remove the lockout code alltogether.Proverbial...
- Tags: Processors, paulmah@..., device driver, CPU, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP
- Discussion threads 2007-10-25
- Dell CEO says Linux server sales increasing faster than Windows
- How many of you IT professionals out there are actually running Linux-based servers?Linux server solutions?naturally, I do not have even one MS based system at all.even my workstations are linux.using linuxWe are a microsoft shop but we use Linux servers for some functions. They can both work together in...
- Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Dell Computer Corp., sales, Microsoft Windows, paulmah@..., Linux, Linux server, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-10-15
- Thunderbird slated to compete with Microsoft Outlook
- Can Thunderbird possibly replace Microsoft Outlook?Sure...If they get it to sync with Exchange as well as Outlook does, I don't see why not.Thunderbird's spam filter is vastly superior to Outlook's, and so are the searching capabilities.Just get it to work with Exchange Calenders, Tasks, etc. And offer it as one...
- Tags: E-mail clients, Groupware, Microsoft Office, paulmah@..., Microsoft Corp., Mozilla Thunderbird, Microsoft Outlook, plug-in
- Discussion threads 2007-10-15
- iPhone saga shows that Apple is more controlling than Microsoft
- Is Apple more controlling than Microsoft?RE: iPhone saga shows that Apple is more controlling than MicrosoftAsk iPhone owners what they think of their phone. I have owned one for about 6 weeks and I am very happy with it and would buy again.I don't mind that Apple is controlling......like i...
- Tags: Product marketing, customer service, paulmah@..., Apple Inc., APPLE IS, Microsoft Corp., Apple iPhone
- Discussion threads 2007-10-11
- Microsoft willing to show it all, but no touching please
- What is your opinion of the Microsoft Reference License?
- Tags: paulmah@..., Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-10-04
- Microsoft goes after
- Microsoft announces digital phone systems for the SMBWill you consider a Response Point phone system, or would you simply go for 3Com first?
- Tags: SMB/SME, paulmah@..., Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-10-03
- No change in SQL Server 2008 pricing, says Microsoft
- What are your upgrade plans for Microsoft SQL Server?
- Tags: Databases, Enterprise software, paulmah@..., Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Corp., pricing strategy
- Discussion threads 2007-09-30
- Windows XP extended
- Microsoft bows to pressure to extend Windows XP's stayAny wagers that the June 30 date will be pushed back again?
- Tags: Operating systems, paulmah@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-09-29
- Microsoft Live Search index increased four-fold
- Microsoft Live Search upgraded, index increased four-foldJust what motivation does a seasoned Google user have to switch to Live Search?RE: Microsoft Live Search index increased four-foldHopefully this helps. So far when I use their search usually on accident, the results are pathetic compared to googleWhy try?Microsoft has to deal...
- Tags: Engineering, RSS, paulmah@..., Google Inc., Microsoft Windows Live Search, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-09-27
- Microsoft relents and allows XP downgrade
- How would the "final" cessation of Windows XP sales next year affect you?RE: Microsoft relents and allows XP downgradeWe have been ordering new office machines and laptops with the downgrade since vistas releaseso has where I workThey just ordered new laptops and they all came with xp.DanAt the place...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Team management, paulmah@..., downgrade, Microsoft Windows Vista, team, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-09-22
- New version of Microsoft Office in 2009
- Will you consider upgrading to Office 2009 when it is released?
- Tags: paulmah@..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-09-21
- Microsoft releases Office 2003 SP3
- Would you install Office 2003 SP2 in your organization?RE: Microsoft releases Office 2003 SP3Wow... a release that just blatantly shouts to you "who cares about what you want..."way to go microsoft.... ya hooSP3? More like: Use Office 2007 Or Else!Let's see.It prevents opening and...
- Tags: paulmah@..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 2003, Microsoft Corp., Office 2003 SP3
- Discussion threads 2007-09-19
- Microsoft admits to stealth updates
- Is this silent update 'ability' a major security vulnerability waiting to explode in our faces?I agree totallyIt is unacceptable. Recently, I had been forced to reboot due to an update on my system. Automatic updates was disabled. I was in the middle of something and then all...
- Tags: Patches, Microsoft Windows, paulmah@..., Microsoft Corp., security, Automatic Update
- Discussion threads 2007-09-17
- Microsoft might be eyeing for BlackBerry
- Microsoft might be looking at acquiring BlackBerryDo you think a Microsoft and RIM marriage would be possible?
- Tags: Handhelds, paulmah@..., RIM BlackBerry, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-08-31
- Human error the cause of WGA meltdown
- Does this report cause you to regain some of your confidence with WGA?Very disturbing :0.[b]Microsoft says:[/b][i]"...If our servers are down, your system will pass validation every time. This event was not the same as an outage because in this case the trusted source of validations itself responded incorrectly..."[/i]Microsoft's lack of...
- Tags: paulmah@..., Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-08-31
- Microsoft officially confirms Vista SP1 - finally
- Is your organization waiting for SP1 to roll-out Windows Vista?Good! Now we can start testing!My previous employer would never consider messing with a Microsoft product until they had released SP1, so now that we'll have a more stable product, we can begin testing.http:\www.itechtips.comEdited by moderatorEditedMessage was edited by: beth.blakely@...Yeah,...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Microsoft Corp., security, paulmah@..., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP, SP1, XP SP3, service pack, Service Pack 2
- Discussion threads 2007-08-30
- Microsoft developing double-sided device
- Microsoft developing new double-sided deviceMulti-touch styled interface aside, do you see a portable double-sided touch screen device taking off?It makes a lot of sense that a two-sided device would be....It makes a lot of sense that a two-sided device would be developed by Microsoft, a two-faced company. :^0But, I really...
- Tags: Monitors & displays, Desktops, paulmah@..., double-sided device, Microsoft Corp.
- Discussion threads 2007-08-29
- Microsoft releases beta of Office 2007 SP1
- Does your company have any plans to upgrade to Office 2007?
- Tags: Microsoft Corp., paulmah@..., Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Office
- Discussion threads 2007-08-17
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