Tag: Windows
Microsoft aiming for simultaneous Vista and Xbox 360 software releases
Microsoft wants to strengthen the relationship between Vista PCs and the Xbox 360 games console by encouraging developers to release games titles for both platforms at the same time. Other intiatives include having games that are playable on both formats,…
Macworld 2007: Parallels Desktop update wins "Best in Show"
Parallels have announced that an update to their Parallels Desktop software has been named "Best in Show" at Macworld Expo, an award that is presented to the most elite of the several thousand products and services being exhibited. This…
Macworld 2007: VMWare demonstrates beta Fusion software: Windows or Linux on Mac
VMWare took the opportunity at Macworld to demonstrate a beta version of its Fusion software, which gives Intel-based Macs using OS X the ability to run Windows, Linux or Solaris virtual machines. As reported by Dr Dobb's Portal, the virtualisation…
Macworld 2007: Codeweaver unveils CrossOver Mac, lets users run Windows apps without installing Windows
CodeWeavers have announced that their CrossOver Mac software is available, allowing users of Mac OS X to run Windows applications natively without having to buy and install the expensive Windows OS, or fiddle around with dual-booting. Once loaded, the utility…
CES 2007: Network Magic offers Mac beta
While stumbling wide-eyed through CES' gigantic South Hall, I ended up watching a demo of an interesting piece of software. Actually I was looking for the Belkin booth and got lost somewhere along the way. The software is called Network…
CES 2007: Bill Gates keynote – the basics (Xbox, Vista, Windows Live)
Forget combo Blu-ray / HD DVD players, 1 terabyte hard drives and ridiculously large LCD televisions. Obviously what CES attendees were really looking forward to was hearing about Windows Vista and the Xbox 360. Securing seats within heckling distance…
CES 2007: Bill Gates keynote speech liveblog intro
They've got Elvis, white tigers, Celine Dion, and a heck of a lot of scantily-clad waitresses without trousers. But for one day in early January, they also get an entity even more special than if Celine Dion were riding a…
CES 2007: ASUS W5fe
ASUS had one of the better stands at the Unveiled session this afternoon and the W5fe was one of the first things to catch my eye. It is an enhanced version of the already successful W5, optimised for Vista…
Apple Rumour: Apple's OS X Aqua interface to be replaced by "Illuminous"
More Apple rumours are circulating the Internet surrounding a possible overhaul of the existing Aqua interface found in the latest versions of Mac OS X. The Apple Gazette received information from an Apple insider suggesting that in the forthcoming Leopard…
Vista an excuse for Microsoft price hike, basic version too basic, suggests Acer
Jim Wong, senior corporate vice president of PC manufacturer Acer, has said that the Home Basic version of Microsoft Vista is so basic that users will be forced to move up to at least the Premium version, priced at £189.99,…
