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Windows 8: Microsoft's New Coke moment
The latest operating systems numbers are in, and Windows 8's failure is clearer than ever. Can Microsoft, like Coca-Cola before it, bring victory out of a defeated product launch?
Windows 8 edges to 3.84 percent share; still fails to spark
The good news is that Windows 8 is increasing in market share each month. The bad news is that its gains are minimal and its overall share remains in low single figures.
Debian 7.0 Wheezy: Hands on with a pre-release build
UEFI and GPT are OK, Secure Boot not quite yet, according to my exploration of a recent pre-release build.
Whether you love or loathe Ubuntu, 13.04 'Raring Ringtail' won't change your mind
A test of the newly-released Ubuntu 13.04 release across four systems shows it's a solid release. But if you've previously been a fan of Ubuntu or feared it, this isn't the release to make you think otherwise.
What hurt are iPad sales putting on Macs?
It's a short-list question on the minds of analysts: how much are tablet sales cannibalizing the sales of full-featured computers? Here's Apple's take on the matter.
Ubuntu 13.04 Review: Linux for the average Joe or Jane
Hard core Linux fans won't care for it, but for the average user the new Ubuntu desktop Linux has a lot to offer.
Ubuntu 13.04 (Raring Ringtail) review
Some of the features that were to be included in Ubuntu 13.04 have been shelved in favour of presenting a polished and solid release, with most of the improvements residing behind the scenes. As a result, Raring Ringtail may seem a bit of a disappointment.
A Windows 8 rebuild plan for Microsoft
There's been much angst and consternation surrounding Windows 8, the big Blue update, and the missing Start button. Fear not, Windows faithful, Ken Hess is here to help with suggestions for a Windows 8 rebuild.
Apple announces WWDC 2013 details, promises new iOS and OSX builds
Tickets for Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco go on sale tomorrow for $1,599.
Ubuntu 13.04 release: Laying the groundwork for OS' phone and tablet future
The 13.04 release of Ubuntu will be made available tomorrow, with Canonical claiming the release brings improvements designed to support its future as a phone, tablet and PC OS.
Tip: Nice resolution-switching utility for Retina MacBook Pros
We can love the high-definition Retina display on the MacBook Pro laptop, but still want to change resolutions.
Ubuntu Touch betas are ready for testing
Ubuntu Touch, the version of the Linux operating system for smartphones and tablets, is now available.
My experiments with installing Ubuntu 13.04 (pre-release) with UEFI Boot
The Live image is Secure Boot compatible, but the installed system is not?
More experiments with Linux-only UEFI Secure Boot installation
UEFI BIOS and Secure Boot work perfectly well with only Linux installed according to the experiments I have conducted on my own PC.
Windows: It's over
You can think Windows 8 will evolve into something better, but the numbers show that Windows is coming to a dead end.