Operating Systems


Microsoft Patching Gone Wild?

Is it better to release 31 patches or hit the front page for the latest virus attack?
Microsoft continues to face an onslaught of criticism regarding patch counts and the now infamous “patch Tuesday”.

Write Your Own

Let that be a lesson to you. If you ever release your own operating system, be sure to make it [...]

Get Windows 7 free

Microsoft is effectively giving away Windows 7 free for a year with the launch of the Release Candidate.

Windows 7 Features - Homegroups

Windows 7 is showing some promise for the average user. Early reports indicate that it is faster, cleaner and easier to use than windows Vista and that is good news for Microsoft.
What’s a Homegroup
The homegroup, is a feature recently covered on the Windows 7 engineering blog. Essentially, it is an easy to use local area [...]

Microsoft Selling Server Software Online

Microsoft has recently launched an online store. Although this isn’t incredibly surprising, it is interesting. This is particularly true if you are a Microsoft partner or distributor. 
CRN.com has this to say:
“Windows Server 2008 and System Center Essentials are the only products currently listed in the Business section of Microsoft’s Online Store, but on [...]