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  • Macs do Windows with no streaks, tests show

    Despite Apple Computer's historic disdain for Microsoft's Windows operating system, Apple's Boot Camp software lets Windows applications run just as well on a Mac as they do on a PC, performance tests confirm.

  • Apple: Windows on a Mac is here

    Apple Computer said on Wednesday that it has released a public beta version of Boot Camp, software that enables Microsoft Windows XP to run natively on Intel-based Macs.

  • Running Linux with Office XP: Ready for business?

    Linux has made a big impact in the server room, but usability issues and lock-in to Microsoft Office have conspired to hold it back on the desktop. Has that all changed?

  • News & Tech's November Top 10

    As the IT industry slowly begins to set its sights on a more positive future, which issues and technologies will lead the charge? ZDNet Australia examines the stories that our readers found the most relevant during November.

  • OpenOffice.org versus Microsoft Office

    The OpenOffice.org office suite has come a long way since its inception--so much so that it's now a viable alternative to Microsoft Office. See how this open source application fares against the Goliath Microsoft Office suite.

  • Dual boot: IT pros' suggestions

    Running both Linux and Windows environments within an organisation isn't always plain sailing. Australian IT professionals offer some tips on getting it right.

  • Do CIOs really love dual boot?

    Staffing problems, financial woes and complaining users are all bugbears CIOs want to talk about. But why is it that the issue of dual boot Windows XP and Linux operating systems attracts such a big response from Australian IT professionals?

  • Lack of security plagues Sputnik

    The open-source community entered the wireless arena with the Sputnik Community Gateway. Find out why this product may be good in theory, but needs some considerable work in the area of security.

  • Support both OSs: Dual boot Windows XP and Red Hat Linux 7.3

    When you're asked to support both Windows XP and Red Hat Linux, but budget constraints prevent you from buying multiple test machines, dual booting may be your best option. Here's how to set up such a system.

  • Comparing four major Linux distributions

    With dozens of Linux distributions to choose from, it can be difficult to select the distribution that’s right for a particular environment. How do Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, and SuSE measure up?

  • Troubleshooting tips for failed Windows XP Pro installations

    Although Windows XP Professional is relatively easy to install, things can go wrong during the installation process. Here are some general pointers on solving installation problems.

  • Analysing Microsoft security Pt 1: Windows NT

    Today, with information security being more important than ever, it is critical to keep up with these patches on existing Windows systems and to design new systems that are secure.

  • Desktop Linux OSes: Less Pain, Many Gains

    In the past, a painful installation, an awkward interface and a lack of technical support prevented Linux from being even an option for desktop PC users accustomed to the comforts of Windows 95 and Windows 98. With their new releases, Caldera Systems Inc. and Red Hat Software Inc. have fixed most of these weaknesses.

  • Linux plunges deeper into mainstream

    The amoeboid spread of Linux continues, as vendors scramble to line up partners, certify hardware and integrate applications with the open-source software system, which they believe offers a stable, modifiable platform at low cost to the enterprise.

  • Will the Bobbsey Twins finally derail MS?

    Larry Ellison and Scott McNealy are at it again, hatching yet another scheme to cause major grief in the land of the Redmondians.

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