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Oracle expands Linux compatibility

The list of hardware compatible with Oracle's Linux distribution continues to grow, with the software maker certifying six new configurations this week. Read more »

Microsoft Hyper-V 'virtually there' but not

The long wait is almost over for Microsoft's Hyper-V virtualisation software for Windows Server 2008 -- it has reached the feature-complete release-candidate stage placing it in limbo between beta-stage development and a final release. Read more »

XP a quietly official alternative to Vista

Despite its big push for Vista, Microsoft is quietly allowing PC makers to offer an option that lets users "downgrade" to Windows XP, allowing customers to purchase new PCs but stick with the older operating system. Read more »

Acer gives mixed message on Linux line-up

Acer won't commit to pre-installing Linux on its line-up in Australia, despite hinting that it would do so in the UK. Read more »

Ubuntu 'Feisty Fawn' released, hit by traffic

Canonical on Thursday released version 7.04 of Ubuntu Linux, nicknamed Feisty Fawn, but the company's Web site was unable to keep up with the demand for the software. Read more »

Lenovo to pre-install Linux on ThinkPads

Lenovo has announced it will offer a pre-installed version of Linux on selected ThinkPad notebooks. Read more »

Microsoft: Set your systems for Vista

Microsoft is still working to finish Windows Vista, but the company wants consumers to "Get Ready" now. Read more »

Microsoft: Use virtualisation to try software

Microsoft "test drive" program lets customers try out software in unobtrusive virtual machines. Read more »

Industry veterans bet on open-source model

A team of computer industry veterans, including a former Microsoft executive, are launching an open-source company that aims to be the Dell of the software industry. Read more »

Developer aims for Dtrace on FreeBSD

One of the most useful tidbits from the basket of code released into the public domain this year by Sun Microsystems is likely to make it to the FreeBSD platform. Read more »

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Building high-capacity backups on a limited budget

When faced with high-priced options from vendors, one IT team decided to develop its own high-speed backup network. Find out how they did it. Read more »

Remaking my server environment: blade servers, virtualisation, terminal computing

My staff and I will be making some relatively significant changes to the computing environment at Westminster College. I thought I'd use this post to describe what we're doing and why and maybe give you some ideas about your own workings. Read more »

Assessment uncovers a consultant's incompetence

When one firm orders a business assessment, this consulting firm discovers a troubling history. Here's how the consulting firm tracked down the problems, including an IT consultant's blatant disregard for good business practices. Read more »

Windows' HTML converter vulnerability rated Critical

A problem has been discovered in the way Windows handles HTML file conversion during cut-and-paste. This buffer overrun could allow an attacker to run rogue code. Read more »

What's new in Windows Vista?

Don't want to take Windows Vista for a test drive until you know what it has to offer? Join Windows expert Deb Shinder for a visual tour of Beta 2 as she points out some of the more dramatic changes and shares her impressions of the new OS. Read more »

Five reasons for slow PCs

When you've checked for common problems and the PC is still slow, where do you look next? The problem could lie in one of these five less commonly checked areas. Read more »

Almost as good as being there

Virtual machines gained popularity as a way to emulate Windows on Mac OS or Linux. ZDNet Australia looks at the two most popular packages. Read more »

An introduction to Miva scripting

If you're building an e-commerce presence via sites like Yahoo, you should learn Miva's scripting language. We'll show you the basics of this powerful Web application server. Read more »

Explore Flash on a Pocket PC

Getting Flash to run on a Pocket PC requires a developer's touch. See how to set up a Flash Player and develop Flash content for Pocket PC devices. Read more »

VPN users: The weak link in network security?

VPNs made it easier for remote workers to connect to the corporate network. But those remote workers also pose a security risk. Follow these tips to mitigate that threat. Read more »

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