What does Windows Vista reduced functionality mode look like?
What does Windows Vista reduced functionality mode look like? Let me tell you now, it ain't pretty!
Hardware 2.0
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes sifts through the marketing hyperbole and casts his critical eye over the latest technological innovations to find out which products make the grade and which don't.
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Adrian Kingsley-Hughes is an internationally published technology author who has devoted over a decade to helping users get the most from technology.
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showusthecode.com
The Linux community tries again to get Microsoft to come clean over claims that Linux violates Microsoft's intellectual property. This time a website set up calls upon the Redmond giant to Show Us the Code.
Alcatel/Microsoft MP3 patent row - Apple could be the next target
The MP3 patent row that erupted between Microsoft and Alcatel-Lucent could have an enormous effect on the entire MP3 industry. The Federal District Court in San Diego ruling that Microsoft must pay Alcatel $1.52bn (the largest patent award in history) could see hundreds of other firms, such as Apple and Creative, having to pay to use the format.
Another nail in the AACS coffin
A hacker has put another nail in the coffin of the HD encryption scheme AACS - the device key for WinDVD 8 has been found.
Will you pay $500 for the iPhone?
A study by online market research firm Compete Inc suggests that consumers won't be willing to pay $500 for Apple's upcoming iPhone and that in order to get users to switch to AT&T the price will have to come down dramatically.
Microsoft considered banning virtualizing all versions of Vista
Over on the Seattle PI website is an interesting article which looks at why Mac users won't be able to get their hands on Vista unless they buy the more expensive versions of Vista. But buried in that article is an interesting bombshell - Microsoft considered banning virtualizing all versions of Vista.
Sony: Overpromise and underdeliver
Is Sony looking for a new company motto by any chance? If they are, I've got one for them - "Sony: Overpromise and underdeliver."
Windows Vista - 19 months of usage and counting
I downloaded my first beta of Windows Vista on July 27th 2005. Over that 19 month period I've been making increasing use of Vista platform. What do I think of Vista? Am I hooked? Is it worth upgrading?
Why criticize Microsoft for giving away free software? It's the trend nowadays!
Why is Joe Wilcox (Microsoft Watch) criticizing Microsoft for giving away free software? Dosen't he realize that this is the modern trend?
Cisco and Apple quit squabbling over iPhone trademark
Apple and Cisco have ended their squabble over the iPhone trademark.