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Microsoft skips 'too good' Windows 9, jumps to Windows 10

Deeming Windows 9 'too good to release,' Microsoft execs shelve follow-up to Windows 8 and proceed to Windows 10

Will BlackBerry win back the enterprise with Balance and BES10?

Blackberry also appears to be embracing the BYOD trend with plans to make Balance available on Android and iOS

Fedora Linux 18 'Spherical Cow' - Five notable new features

In addition to including the MATE desktop, this latest release also adds UEFI Secure Boot support

Ubuntu and Firefox line up to take on iOS and Android in 2013

BlackBerry 10 and Windows Phone 8 will also be taking part in the smartphone battle

Why Windows To Go is perfect for BYOD

The Windows To Go feature of Windows 8 Enterprise eliminates many of the concerns and headaches of allowing users to bring their own PCs.

Make 2013 the year you switch to Linux

Now that Windows 8 is here, there's no better time to embrace a more free, open, and desktop-friendly alternative

Red Hat: Most companies are still not cloud-ready

Big firms need to get their enterprise applications ready for the cloud era, says Frederik Bijlsma

80% customers choose Windows 7, says PC builder in US

Given the choice, Puget Systems' customers ignore Windows 8 and buy Windows 7 machines instead

Ubuntu 12.10 - Ten reasons to choose open source OS over Windows 8

Canonical has touted its new OS as a good way to 'avoid the pain of Windows 8' - Here's why you should take up the challenge

Open source Java for Android? Don't bet on it

Industry observers aren't optimistic, despite chatter about the possibility in OpenJDK circles

Android strengthens smartphone OS dominance on 5th birthday

Operating system has survived challenges like legal battles and platform fragmentation

Windows 8 tablets comparison

A look at some of the first tablets running Windows 8

Windows 8 security focuses on early malware detection

Security experts say Windows 8 is the most secure Microsoft OS to date, but that doesn't mean malware won't evolve to exploit it

Apple's and Microsoft's secret pact for tech domination

15 years ago, Steve Jobs and Bill Gates agreed to let Apple own the client and Microsoft the back end to thwart antitrust probes, newly discovered emails say

Fedora Linux 19 - Will Cinnamon be the default desktop?

Also on the table for the popular distribution is the possibility of replacing MySQL with MariaDB

BlackBerry 10 - Things you need to know

Here's a look at what you should know before the BlackBerry 10 mobile OS launch event on January 30

OpenStack cloud backers hope 2013 is the year of user adoption

OpenStack is growing, with more than 600 developers working on the project

Cool gadgets and hot tech that will shine at CES 2013

Here's an early look at some tech trends and hot products to watch for during the massive trade show.

Windows Server 2012 cannot be ignored - Tech to watch in 2013

Server upgrade is crammed with new features and can enable greater networking possibilities

How Windows 8 threatens to undermine Software Assurance

The launch of a new product presents the vendor with a golden opportunity to change how they charge their customers for it by revising the licensing model

Windows 8 sales numbers disagreements

Microsoft, analysts don't see eye to eye on popularity of new desktop OS.

Linux Mint 14 'Nadia' - Seven reasons to try new distribution

Based on the new Ubuntu 12.10, this user-friendly operating system packs numerous updates, fixes, and new features

Why isn't Microsoft's answer to Siri built into Windows 8?

Windows 8 is supposed to be Microsoft's majestic OS reset, but intelligent voice control is conspicuously absent.

Linux Lite 1.0.0 - A new distribution for beginners

Based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS, this brand-new distribution uses the lightweight Xfce desktop and offers five years of support

Windows RT tablets comparison

A closer look of some of the first tablets running Windows RT


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