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  • Windows users: Patch now or turn off Bluetooth

    Microsoft's June Patch Tuesday release included a critical fix affecting all Windows Vista and XP systems, which could allow attackers to wirelessly steal confidential information from laptops by exploiting a flaw in the Bluetooth stack.

  • Sydney welcomes new Vista

    After more than three years in the making, Windows Vista will be unveiled to corporate users on Thursday by vice president, Microsoft Australia and New Zealand, Steve Vamos.

  • NSW Education Dept in Vista licensing jam

    Unresolved licensing issues have put on hold mass adoption of Microsoft Windows Vista at the New South Wales Department of Education and Training, IT head Tim Anderson said in an exclusive interview.

  • US federal agencies ban Windows Vista

    As Microsoft is out touting the "wow" of Windows Vista, two US federal departments are among those saying "whoa."

  • Intel, Dell hold off on internal rollout of Vista

    Intel will roll out Vista internally only once the first service pack of the operating system has been released, and Dell is likely to do the same.

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  • Read the blog post - Munir Kotadia

    Six different Vistas, same old view

    As we slowly creep closer to the launch of Windows Vista, it seems that the six different versions of Microsoft's new operating system are for the benefit of the company's PR machine rather than its customers.

  • Read the blog post - Scott Mckenzie

    Vista take-up hits bumpy patch

    So, it seems the WOW -- for Microsoft's Windows Vista -- is not now, but sometime in the future, maybe.

  • Read the blog post - Angus Kidman

    Other shoe still hasn't dropped for Boot Camp

    There were some interesting responses to my analysis piece last week about Apple's new Boot Camp Windows-on-Mac software, but all the evidence still points in one direction...

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    When creating a secure, locked down IT system for something that is directly responsible for handling cash transactions would you choose the most popular, most targeted operating system?

Features and Case Studies (164)

  • UPDATE: Microsoft puts price, date on new Office

    Microsoft has set an October 22 Australian release date and announced US pricing for the next version of its Office software package.

  • How Service Pack 2 affects Wi-Fi

    When it comes to wireless networking, Windows XP Service Pack 2 has managed to improve ease of use but does the mega patch cause any problems with wireless connectivity?

  • SP2 vs. the plug-ins

    With the introduction of Service Pack 2 for Windows XP, sites and software that depend on ActiveX may falter under Microsoft's new security regime.

  • IT Manager's September top 10

    Management dilemmas, drive-by spamming, Linux and security risks were all high up the list of concerns for IT Manager's readers this month. What is it that makes these topics crucial for Australia's CIOs?

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    Microsoft warns of new flaws that could let hackers manipulate database servers and steal data from users' PCs.

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  • Commentary:99 Flavours of Windows

    Just because there are many different Windows variants doesn't mean that everybody's happy.

  • Microsoft Outlook 2007

    If you work with Microsoft Outlook on a daily basis, this upgrade can make scheduling simpler and e-mailing more interesting. Still, we wish Instant Search and e-mail rendering were better.

  • Windows XP: Are you experienced?

    Though it is still too early to tell how the final version of Windows XP will perform, Beta 2 provides a good glimpse at the design and features of this eagerly anticipated upgrade for both home and office.

  • UPDATE: Microsoft puts price, date on new Office

    Microsoft has set an October 22 Australian release date and announced US pricing for the next version of its Office software package.

  • Upgrading to XP: Timing is key

    Now that Windows XP is here, professionals are debating whether to proceed with upgrades to previous versions or go for the newest version to avoid being "leapfrogged" by technology. Three technology experts agree that it's an issue of timing.

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