We all have an opinion about the release of Windows Vista; just like Dirty Harry said, “they are like…” well, you already know, “everyone has one.” Now that Windows 7 has been released – and there are very positive reviews on that operating system (OS) – we may as well take a realistic look back [...]
Leave a Comment September 7, 2010
We have gone through plenty of explanations for why Linux has yet to replace Windows in the world we live and work in every day. There are cost considerations, availability of personnel to manage the operating systems (OS), and compatibility, to name a few. This is a serious inquiry into this interesting situation, so we [...]
Leave a Comment July 26, 2010
Linux is still behind Windows in number of PCs infected installed in the public space. First, in Part I, we generalized the debate, and then went on to find more lurking under the surface. In Part II, we learned that the belief that Windows costs more to use as a server platform is actually a [...]
Leave a Comment June 28, 2010
In the first part of this series, we talked broadly about the reasons Linux is not often found as an option when you are purchasing a new computer. The usual obvious choice is between a Windows PC and an Apple. Most people get the Windows machine as it is the most prevalent in the world, [...]
Leave a Comment May 22, 2010
If you have never heard about the free operating system (OS) Linux (well, relatively free; it does cost to maintain it), you actually have good reason. Linux is not a mainstream OS and you will not find it at your local Best Buy store or on Amazon, at least not on most of the computers [...]
Leave a Comment May 7, 2010
Looking back on the move from Windows XP to Windows Vista, you may remember a number of changes to the graphical user interface (GUI) between the two. Microsoft, of course, attempted to improve the interface to make it easier for people to use Windows; why wouldn’t they? In that change, they made some pretty sweeping [...]
Leave a Comment April 27, 2010
Back in Part I, you should have easily seen that Windows XP Mode in Windows 7 is a useful feature included with Windows 7. It may sound redundant, talking about how useful it is, but it is with this approach that you can easily learn how to make the most use of it. As you [...]
Leave a Comment April 5, 2010
Windows 7 is now out in the world; released to the masses by Microsoft on 22 October 2009. With the new operating system (OS) from Microsoft comes a touch of an older OS from the same location. Something they call Windows XP Mode is available with the Windows 7 release. If your PC is powerful [...]
Leave a Comment March 26, 2010
Looking back on the move from Windows XP to Windows Vista, you may remember a number of changes to the graphical user interface (GUI) between the two. Microsoft, of course, attempted to improve the interface to make it easier for people to use Windows; why wouldn’t they? In that change, they made some pretty sweeping [...]
Leave a Comment January 8, 2010
In Part I, the Windows 7 feature known as Libraries was discussed in some detail. However, there are most likely some other questions to answer. These are centered on just how this new system works to allow you the ability to see so much in one central location. The next bit of useful information is [...]
Leave a Comment December 5, 2009
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