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Security redesign coming in Google Chrome OS

Security redesign coming in Google Chrome OS

Details are scant on Google's planned Chrome operating system -- but there is reason to be hopeful that security will be a big part of it.
Dan Kaplan Jul 9 2009 11:27AM Security
First look at Windows 7 security

First look at Windows 7 security

USB drive encryption to become standard on business PCs.
Nate Cochrane Jun 24 2009 11:33AM Software
Best Buy memo gives hints on Windows 7 pricing

Best Buy memo gives hints on Windows 7 pricing

A leaked memo from electronics retailer Best Buy has given some indications of the pricing for the forthcoming Windows 7 operating system.
Iain Thomson Jun 8 2009 7:37AM Software
Adobe tempts web designers with BrowserLab

Adobe tempts web designers with BrowserLab

Adobe Systems has released a free preview version of BrowserLab, a hosted service for web designers.
David Neal Jun 4 2009 5:57AM Software
Windows 7 Starter opened up to more apps

Windows 7 Starter opened up to more apps

Microsoft has changed its stance on the features of Windows 7 Starter, saying the operating system won't have application limits.
Iain Thomson Jun 1 2009 6:38AM Software
Apple issues raft of fixes in Mac OS X 10.5.7 update

Apple issues raft of fixes in Mac OS X 10.5.7 update

Apple has released the latest version of its Leopard operating system, offering improved performance and fixing a number of bugs and security issues.
David Neal May 14 2009 6:10AM Software
Google sued over Android name

Google sued over Android name

Google, the Open Handset Alliance and 45 other companies are being sued over the name given to "Android", the open-source mobile phone operating system.
Rosalie Marshall May 4 2009 6:37AM Software
Users not patching third party apps

Users not patching third party apps

Research by vulnerability specialists Secunia suggests that third party applications are increasingly being used by malware writers in preference to using operating system attacks.
Iain Thomson Apr 21 2009 2:08PM Security
Windows 7 distrust spurs Ubuntu for the desktop

Windows 7 distrust spurs Ubuntu for the desktop

Ubuntu is emerging as an unlikely alternative to deploying Windows 7 or Vista on enterprise desktops as many IT managers express concerns over the upgrade path to the new Windows operating system.
Staff Writers Apr 15 2009 2:41PM Software
Verizon touts platform collaboration amid mobile OS war

Verizon touts platform collaboration amid mobile OS war

The mobile industry needs to settle on a few open, interoperable operating systems for application development to mature, according to Verizon Wireless CEO Ivan Seidenberg.
Liz Tay Apr 6 2009 5:56AM Software
Apple iPhone 3.0 cracked before release

Apple iPhone 3.0 cracked before release

Apple's forthcoming upgrade to its iPhone operating system has purportedly been cracked before it has officially been released.
Iain Thomson Apr 4 2009 9:35AM Software
Cisco releases security updates for IOS

Cisco releases security updates for IOS

Security updates for Cisco's Internetwork Operating System (IOS) have been released to shield against a number of vulnerabilities.
Chuck Miller Mar 26 2009 10:09AM Security
Apple to unveil iPhone 3.0 software upgrade

Apple to unveil iPhone 3.0 software upgrade

Apple has said that it plans to preview the new version of its operating system, iPhone 3.0, at a special event on March 17.
Iain Thomson Mar 13 2009 11:29AM Software
Windows 7 may allow Internet Explorer removal

Windows 7 may allow Internet Explorer removal

A feature spotted in beta versions of Windows 7 could be an indicator that Microsoft will allow users of the operating system to switch off Internet Explorer.
Iain Thomson Mar 9 2009 9:03AM Software
Fortinet bolsters unified threat management tools

Fortinet bolsters unified threat management tools

Fortinet today announced a major overhaul of its FortiOS operating system, designed to provide application control, data leakage protection, wide area network optimisation and Secure Sockets Layer traffic inspection to all Fortinet appliances.
Phil Muncaster Mar 5 2009 5:50AM Security
Microsoft reveals details of Gazelle browser

Microsoft reveals details of Gazelle browser

Microsoft researchers are working on a new browser called Gazelle which it promises will have some impressive new features and capabilities.
David Neal Feb 24 2009 5:28AM Software
Apple and Microsoft face new legal action

Apple and Microsoft face new legal action

Major rivals Apple and Microsoft are both involved in new legal disputes, although for entirely separate reasons.
Rosalie Marshall Feb 16 2009 2:45PM Software
Windows 7 should be out for Christmas

Windows 7 should be out for Christmas

Microsoft has given its strongest hint yet that Windows 7 will be in the shops by Christmas.
Iain Thomson Feb 13 2009 3:26PM Software
Android engineer jumps ship

Android engineer jumps ship

One of the key engineers responsible for Google’s Android operating system has decided to leave the company.
Iain Thomson Jan 21 2009 4:31PM Software
VeriSign names Mark McLaughlin as president and chief operating officer

VeriSign names Mark McLaughlin as president and chief operating officer

VeriSign has announced that Mark McLaughlin has been named as president and chief operating officer.
Dan Raywood Jan 16 2009 10:55AM Security

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