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Microsoft's magnificent 7 open source options
Insight commentary Joining the open source club has many benefits. How many Microsoft receives depends on how far it wants to go.
Tags: Linux, Open source, Windows Mobile, Microsoft Windows, Antivirus software, Security, device driver, Windows Mobile, API, JavaScript
Closer look at Microsoft's Linux code shocker
News Software giant is contributing codes for three drivers for inclusion in the open source operating system, in bid to make Windows a better host for Linux.
Tags: Business applications, Virtualization, GPL, device driver, Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Linux, CNET Networks Inc.
Open source challenges students to think
News Access to source code of open source software facilitates hands-on lessons so students can get practical development experience, say the technology's exponents.
Tags: Open source, IT training, Personal development, Red Hat Inc., Open-source Software, Philippines, Singapore, Academy, device driver, Sun Microsystems Inc.
Windows Server 2008 drops RDP console option
Techguide Although remote desktop is one of the Windows administrator's most essential tools, some functionality is removed in Windows Server 2008. Rick Vanover dives into what this means and explains why this is not exactly bad news.
Tags: Servers, Microsoft Windows, Server platforms, remote desktop, device driver, USB hub, Server, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Hardware, console
Windows Vista RTM
Product Reviews Windows Vista RTM
Tags: Microsoft Corp., Graphics, Microsoft Windows Vista, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista Business, Start, Hardware, hard drive, Laptop Computer, Microsoft Windows
Uninstalling and disabling drivers in Device Manager
Techguide Learn how to update or uninstall a device driver that is no longer necessary or is not performing as expected within Windows Server 2003.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003
Open-source encryption software gets update
News Latest version of the popular TrueCrypt software for Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Linux is now available for download.
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Software
Using the Device Manager snap-in
Techguide Windows Server 2003 supports devices large and small, both as internal cards and external USB devices, which can be cumbersome for admins.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003
Roll back device driver updates in Windows Server 2003
Techguide Fortunately, there is a safeguard for situations where driver files are not performing as required, after they have been updated.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003
How secure are your wireless device drivers?
Techguide Even with the emphasis on securing wireless devices and how they communicate with operating systems, flaws have still surfaced, and attackers have exploited them.
Poor Wi-Fi drivers can expose laptops
News Wi-Fi devices are shipping with weaknesses which hackers are all too happy to take advantage of, security researchers warn.
Tags: Components, Notebooks and tablets, 802.11/Wi-Fi, Data security, Security, Hacking
Linux Foundation tackles power concerns
News The organization wants to push with its work groups toward making Linux 'green' in the mobile, desktop and server environments.
Tags: Linux, Open source
Sony claims innocence in latest rootkit debacle
News Sony claims the rootkit-like behaviour of a device driver used to run its biometric MicroVault USB drive, was unintentional.
Tags: Data security, PC security
Intel: Driver flaws no major threat, yet
News Vulnerabilities in kernel-level Windows device drivers are scarce and tough to exploit, so there is no reason for alarm, company says.
Tags: Processors, Microsoft Windows, windows alerts
Microsoft's plug-and-play biometrics
News AuthenTec, a U.S.-based maker of fingerprint-recognition sensors, has signed a deal with Microsoft to integrate software support for biometrics into Windows.
