Windows 7 would have a version for Netbooks
Microsoft has announced that they plan to release a version of Windows 7 that would run fine on Netbooks.
Netbooks are laptops which are designed to be small in size. They come with less powerful processors and are meant to be used as second computer at home.
They are [...]
Microsoft turns to Jerry Seinfeld to take on Apple
The Wall Street Journal has reported that Microsoft is planning to spend close to around USD 300 million on their new advertising campaign to take on Apple.
Apple has done well with their Windows vs. Mac advertising campaign which practically mocks the Windows platform and their users.
The company [...]
Microsoft Windows Live SkyDrive launched
Microsoft has finally opened up its free online storage service named Windows Live SkyDrive. It has been under beta testing since last couple of months.
The company said that the service provides up to 5 GB of free storage in password-protected servers.
Users have the option to save the files privately or share [...]
BBC iPlayer now compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux platforms
UK based Media Company BBC has finally made available their iPlayer online TV on-demand service for non-Windows platforms.
This is the first time that this service is compatible with Mac and Linux OS.
However, the download feature is currently available only for Windows users. Streaming works on all [...]
Red Hat plans to bring Linux to Primetime Desktop Machines
Continuing the trend of staying in news since the last couple of weeks, Red Hat took the next step to heat up the desktop operating system market. The Linux Company appointed former Sun Microsystems VP Karen Tegan Padir as VP of Red Hat’s new desktop infrastructure [...]
