Archives for Operating systems
What is XP 64 Bit Edition?
Microsoft is making a version of this operating system for those running x86-64 processors. Currently, that means anyone running the AMD Athlon64/FX/Opteron (hence the "extended" wording in the name). The…
Real-Time and Embedded Linux, Part II
In the previous article, I touched upon embedded systems, their uses, and the importance of developed them in an open manner. Now I'd like to take a closer look at…
Real-Time and Embedded Linux
For years, there has been a sentiment throughout the industry that the desktop is where products should be targeted and that the home system is the center of personal computing.…
Opening Ports in XP Service Pack 2
If you're getting ready to update to the Windows XP Service Pack 2, Microsoft has just released a guide on application compatibility. If you're concerned about which applications you might…
Windows XP 64-bit, a virtual minefield?
Granted, you’ll have to give it to Microsoft for often being overly optimistic about their accomplishments. As honestly what other company would be pitching a product that’s been delayed by…
Windows XP X64 goes gold
MICROSOFT HAS released the final version of Windows XP 64 to manufacturing, meaning that those with machines that have 64-32 bit processors in from AMD and latterly Intel can now…
Java bug could hit PC operating systems
The discovery of a serious software bug has simultaneously opened a variety of desktop computers to potential attack. The flaw has been found in Java, which works on a variety…
Future of operating systems: simplicity
Today's operating systems are conceptually upside-down. They developed the hard way, gradually struggling upwards from the machinery (processors, memory, disks and displays) toward the user. In the future, operating systems…
A History of Apple’s Operating Systems
Introduction Mac OS X is a unique operating system in that it represents a rather successful coming together of paradigms, ideologies, and technologies that have usually resisted each other in…
Users cling to old Microsoft operating systems
Microsoft can stop selling older operating systems, and it can even stop supporting them, but that doesn't mean that customers won't still use them. Even though Microsoft said this week…
Dell and Windows Server 2003 for 64-Bit Extended Systems
Windows Server 2003 for 64-Bit Extended Systems can provide higher performance for both 32-bit and 64-bit applications running on Dell PoweEdge Servers built on Intel Extended Memory 64-bit Technology (EM64T).…
History of Operating Systems
Historically operating systems have been tightly related to the computer architecture, it is good idea to study the history of operating systems from the architecture of the computers on which…
Windows XP
In his final review of Windows XP, Dave Cook checks out a veritable host of new features. A lot of time and effort has gone into making Windows XP Home…
Linux goes Live on Gentoo CD release
Gentoo is a distribution of Linux that its developers claim is fully customisable for any application or need. According to a Netcraft survey in July 2004, Gentoo experienced the fastest…
Lindows 4.5 Developer Edition Review
Rating System This is my first review of any kind. I consider myself very comfortable with Linux but not an expert. Please remember this review is my personal opinion and…
A small distro that solves big problems
If you've ever needed a functional Linux setup that is portable and runs the same way on any hardware, read on. Knoppix packages a specialized and highly useful Linux distribution…
Application Problems in Windows XP SP2
Now that Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) is available at Windows Update for online update of both the XP Home Edition and XP Professional Edition platforms, you need to…
Athlon 64 and Windows XP 64 Bit Edition – This is the Beta
For the past week, I've been running Windows XP 64 Bit. This version is still a beta version of the OS. In other words, should you try this for yourself,…
Windows XP 64-Bit Edition
Microsoft should soon be making CD's available with the trial software. According to them it's supposed to be shipping in mid-February. If, like myself, you're the impatient type, you can…