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Windows 8 touchscreen devices to be priced higher, Dell says

Windows 8 tablets and touchscreen laptops will be priced higher than their non-touchscreen counterparts, Dell's CEO said yesterday. read more »

Linus Torvalds releases Linux 3.4 after smooth development cycle

Linux 3.4 has been released just two months after Linus Torvalds posted the last version of the open source Linux kernel, with the distribution now supporting new graphics processors from Nvidia and Intel, improved file system functionality and a new security module. read more »

Mountain Lion Developer Preview OS update issued by Apple

Apple has issued an update to its OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3, but has left developers using the mid-2007 MacBook Pro unable to run the new build. read more »

Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix gets 12.04 'Precise Pangolin' update

Ubuntu Business Desktop Remix, launched by Canonical back in February and based on Ubuntu Linux 11.10 'Oneiric Ocelot', has now received a major update to version 12.04 'Precise Pangolin'. read more »

RHEL 7 being readied for second half of 2013 by Red Hat

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) version 7 is set to be released in the second half of 2013, Red Hat announced yesterday, as the open source organisation also celebrated the 10th anniversary of its enterprise OS. read more »

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Windows 8 Pro: Features IT pros need to know about

Microsoft announced last month that Windows 8 will be sold in three editions: two for PCs powered by x86 processors and one for ARM-based tablets, called Windows RT. read more »

Windows - The dangers of too much tinkering

I come before you today with a Hassle-Free PC Public Service Announcement (or HFPCPSA). read more »

Why switching OS platforms is not a security fix

It has been a rallying cry against Microsoft Windows for years: to avoid malware and security issues, just stop using Windows. The mantra has traditionally been embraced by both Mac and Linux users, but as Mac OS X users deal with the fallout from the Flashback malware attack, some Linux supporters are turning the tired attack even against the Apple OS. read more »

Is iOS secure enough for the enterprise compared to BlackBerry 7?

iOS is making inroads into the enterprise right now, largely thanks to the growth of the BYOD (bring your own device) trend. read more »

Windows 8 - Five things Microsoft should fix to prevent another 'Vista'

Windows 8 marches on toward its inevitable release - not yet confirmed, but expected sometime in early fall. Judging by the Windows 8 Consumer Preview release, though, the latest version of Microsoft’s flagship operating system has some fatal flaws that could turn it into another “Windows Vista” scenario, and cause users to cling to Windows 7 as they’ve clung to Windows XP. read more »

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