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Microsoft denies Windows 7 battery problem
Although some users have been grumbling about a variety of battery issues related to Windows 7, Microsoft says that its testing shows that nothing is amiss. Read more »
Windows 7 has lots of 'GodModes'
Head of Microsoft's Windows division tells CNET that the so-called GodMode settings folder uncovered by bloggers is just one of many undocumented developer features included in Windows. Read more »
Industry welcomes filter policy
Many in the internet industry have welcomed Communications Minister Stephen Conroy's filter report and his draft legislation to make internet service provider (ISP) level filtering mandatory, with only a few voices criticising the plan. Read more »
Microsoft dabbles in hardware
Taking a page from arch-rival Apple, Microsoft has teamed up with hardware-maker Acer to deliver a Windows 7 laptop created to its specifications. Read more »
Red Hat builds one API for many clouds
Red Hat has launched a project to create an API that will let developers write applications for use across many kinds of cloud. Read more »
Windows 7 bug likely not a 'showstopper'
Microsoft said on Wednesday that it is looking into reports of a potential bug in the final version of Windows 7. However, Microsoft's top Windows executive said in a blog posting that the issue appears to be neither widespread, nor the "showstopper" that some are claiming it to be. Read more »
Adobe gives Flash a programming boost
On Monday Adobe Systems released beta versions of three programming projects for producing online applications that run in its Flash Player, software that's widely used but also under competitive threat from other web technologies. Read more »
Apple releases OS X 10.5.7
The update to Leopard operating system includes fixes for a variety of bugs and security issues, as well as expanded hardware support. Read more »
Microsoft: Social network concepts work great in business
During an on-stage chat at Web 2.0 Expo, Steven Elop, Microsoft's president of the business division, defended himself against conference instigator Tim O'Reilly's challenge that Microsoft's traditional office apps aren't making, and may not be able to make, a successful transition to the web. Read more »
Microsoft: Azure not pie in the sky
Microsoft is trying to convince folks that its cloud operating system is more than hot air. Read more »
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10 reasons why Linux will triumph over Windows
Windows 7 may be generating some positive buzz, but the author remains sceptical. In fact, he says it's only a matter of time before Linux takes its rightful spot at the top of the OS heap. Read more »
KVM steals virtualisation spotlight
A new open-source virtual-machine project has quickly won Linux allies, but its arrival brings complications. Read more »
Fedora Core 5 Image Gallery
This image gallery walks through the Fedora Core 5 installation. Read more »
Making an open source living, part 2
Steven Noels, a Belgian consultant and member of the Apache Software Foundation claims running a business based on open source software is possible. Read more »
Making an open source living, part 1
Running a business based on open source software is possible, as we found out when we interviewed Steven Noels, a Belgian consultant and member of the Apache Software Foundation. Read more »
Servers on a budget: 4 Servers tested
Need a new server but only have AU$2500 to spend? The range of options is suprisingly good as long as you're willing to do without some of the fancy features. Read more »
Using XSLT with PHP
XSLT plays a vital role in the transformation and presentation of XML documents. XSLT provides a simple yet powerful mechanism for creating HTML web pages from XML files. You can readily harness some of that power with PHP extensions. Read more »
Grid software project goes international
Globus, a group that creates grid software to link multiple computers and storage systems, has changed its official name and governing board to reflect an international expansion it hopes will bring it new expertise. Read more »
Web services: Messiah or mirage?
Software vendors keep telling us that Web services are the answer. But what is the question? ZDNet Australia explores the state of Web services today. Read more »
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Bill Gates' last day
At CES 2008, Microsoft Chairman and CEO Bill Gates and some of his closest friends debuted a comical look at what life would be like as Bill's last day approaches. Many of entertainment's biggest heavyweights, such as Bono from U2, actor George Clooney, and director Steven Spielberg, got some laughs... Read more »
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Windows XP's last hurrah
-- The mere fact that Microsoft will stop widespread sale of Windows XP at the end of the day has been a topic here and elsewhere for months. The most immediate question is, with Windows XP moving off the stage, just where is Windows Vista? Read more »
Google plans new Internet measurement tool
-- Google is expected to unveil a tool Tuesday that measures Internet use to help advertisers identify the best places to buy ads that will reach its target audience. Read more »
Bloated code is bad for working families
-- It's hard to argue with large and bloated as adjectives, but streamlined is debatable. MinWin comes in at a hefty 25MB and for that price you don't even get graphical output. Read more »
Community for desktops?
-- Are community linux distributions likely to become the target of desktop migration instead of their commercial brethren? Read more »
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In a split decision by the judges, the winner of the W3C/WHATWG video codec consensus is H.264, taking home the future of video playback on the internet while loser Ogg goes home with nothing but thoughts of what might have been. Read more »
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Google launches Apps MarketplaceGoogle launches and app store, while Mozilla plans to re-write its open-source license. More of this week's news in the Roundup. Read more »
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TechFest, Microsoft's internal even took place this week with researchers showcasing some new interfaces the company is working on. Read more »
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Filter protesters brave Vic weather
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CNET first look at Google Buzz
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Disable Flash on your web browser
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