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  • #google

    Chrome OS and Android Are Destined to Merge, Somehow

    "Android and Chrome will likely converge over time," says Google's Sergey Brin, echoing the cryptic sentiment first mentioned by a reluctant Eric Schmidt back in July. Today, it's exactly as confusing as it was four months ago. More »
    11/23/09
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    By John Herrman
  • #imagecache

    Reality Check

    Windows 7 rolls past Snow Leopard in just a week, almost everyone still runs XP, and Vista, which didn't even crack 1/3rd of its predecessor's install base, is doomed to be forgotten. This is the world outside Gizmodo, people. [Ars]
    11/06/09
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    By John Herrman
  • #apple

    Apple Applies For Free Ad-Supported OS Patent

    Some of Apple's patents become real products, but many more don't. So who knows if the "visual or audible" ads in this unearthed 2008 application will see the light of day. More »
    10/22/09
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    By Danny Allen
  • #windowsmobile

    Windows Mobile 7.0 Might Be in Beta Now, on Phones in April 2010

    Windows Mobile 7 might be sneaking into beta right now, based on the LinkedIn profile of a Chinese Senior Engineer at Motorola. I certainly hope this speculation proves true—it means less time living with Windows Mobile 6.5. More »
    09/04/09
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    By Rosa Golijan
  • #snowleopard

    Why Did Apple Drop ZFS From Snow Leopard?

    In 2008, Apple announced that we would see ZFS as part of Snow Leopard Server, but a year later our copies are shipping with ZFS nowhere to be found. What went wrong? And will we ever get ZFS? More »
    08/31/09
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    By Rosa Golijan
  • #apple

    The Mac OS X Snow Leopard Applications Blacklist

    Looks like Snow Leopard was indeed blood thirsty. So much that it kills some applications. And not only third-party, like Parallels Desktop or EyeTV, but also Apple's own software, like old versions of Aperture and Keynote. Check the full list: More »
    08/28/09
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    By Jesus Diaz
  • #review

    Snow Leopard Review: Lightened and Enlightened

    OS X Snow Leopard seems to do nothing really new. And yet, it could be their most important OS since 10.0.0. Updated the Bad Stuff section. More »
    Feature
    08/26/09
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    By Brian Lam
  • #snow

    Purported Mac OS X Snow Leopard Retail Packaging Pics Surface

    MacRumors has received what appears to be the final retail packaging for Apple's Mac OS X Snow Leopard. The packaging looks to be the Portuguese version, and if real would imply that the OS has officially entered into mass production. More »
    08/16/09
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    By Jack Loftus
  • #howto

    How To: Bake Your Own Chrome OS, Right Now

    Nobody knows exactly what Google's forthcoming Chrome OS will look or act like, but we've got a pretty good idea of what they're going for. Here's how to live out Google's online-only OS vision, right now More »
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    08/15/09
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    By John Herrman
  • #retromodo

    Failed Mobile and Desktop OSes That Time Forgot

    In the wake of the Google Chrome OS news, it's worth taking a look back at those other OSes that just didn't quite make it. Not to say that Chrome OS is doomed, but these are murky, unforgiving waters. More »
    07/11/09
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    By Dan Nosowitz
  • #windows7

    Rumor: Windows 7 Family Pack Will Offer Three Licenses for $137

    Prices for the Windows 7 Family Pack have apparently leaked, according to ZDNet, and the multi-user bundle will net you three copies of Windows 7 for $137. Also revealed were prices for the Windows 7 Anytime Upgrade products. More »
    07/09/09
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    By Adrian Covert
  • #rumor

    Are These the First Chrome OS Screenshots?

    It's hard to totally disprove these first Chrome OS shots, though there are plenty of reasons to be suspicious. Setting our skepticism aside for a second, here's what alleged leakster allegedly saw, allegedly. Update: Proven fake. More »
    07/09/09
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    By John Herrman
  • #apple

    Neat New Snow Leopard Tricks

    I like all the little tricks surfacing in Snow Leopard, Apple's next edition of OS X, from Macrumors, AppleInsider and Mac Life. Aside from the features we've already seen, here are some new favs: More »
    06/16/09
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    By Brian Lam
  • #apple

    Everything You Need to Know About Snow Leopard

    Apple is giving Snow Leopard, the next version of OS X, a proper unveiling today at WWDC. Here are all the details, as we get them. The biggest news? It's only $29 to upgrade, and coming in September More »
    06/08/09
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    By John Herrman
  • #listeningtest

    Let's Start Over: Music to Reinstall an Operating System To

    Reinstalling an operating system always feels like a herculean task, especially if your hard drive is as disorganized as mine. That's why we've created a playlist to listen to as you go through the not-so-fun process. More »
    Listening Test
    04/14/09
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    By Adrian Covert
  • #linux

    Cuba Declares Windows an Oppressive Security Threat, Develops Their Own Version of Linux

    Cuban officials this week announced they've launched their own variant of Linux. Dubbed Nova, it's an attempt to rid their computers of U.S. hegemony, a.k.a. Microsoft. Viva la (open source) revolucion, siempre! More »
    02/13/09
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    By Adrian Covert
  • #netbooks

    Intel Shows Off Moblin, Their Own Netbook-Optimized Linux OS

    We're hearing more and more about specific netbook-optimized operating systems, and Intel is joining in the game with an alpha release of Moblin, their netbook Linux OS optimized for Atom. More »
    01/30/09
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    By John Mahoney
  • #windows7

    Win 7 Tip: Now You Can Choose Which Folders to Back Up and Create System Images

    One revised feature in Windows 7 is the Backup utility. Previously with Vista, you could only designate types of files to back up. Now, you pick which folders to duplicate, plus export whole system images. More »
    01/22/09
    7,399
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    By Adrian Covert
  • #windows7

    Get the Windows 7 Look in Vista, None of Its Power

    If you are in love with Windows 7 but stuck in Vista land, we pity you, fool! But we have some help: You can ease your pain with this unofficial Windows 7 theme for Vista. More »
    01/08/09
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    By Jesus Diaz
  • #cloudcomputing

    Good OS Launches A Cloud-centric Version of Their Linux OS called...Cloud

    Good OS, who provided the $200 Wal-mart PCs with gOS, will release a cloud-based version of the OS, the pragmatically named Cloud. Cloud runs a hybrid browser/linux kernel, offering quick startups and minimal lag. More »
    12/01/08
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    By Adrian Covert
  • #rumor

    Unconfirmed: Snow Leopard Release Set For Q1 2009

    11/19/08
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