Downloadable versions targetted at netbooks

For those wanting to install Windows 7 on a computer which has no CD/DVD drive, Microsoft has introduced Windows 7 for Netbooks, which can be downloaded only from their online store.

Network World - Federal Communication Commission net neutrality rules have the potential to save businesses money in ways that range from heading off potential new Internet access charges to opening up low-cost, high-bandwidth services distinguished by superior quality of service.

By Tim Greene
October 23, 2009 11:01 AM ET
Computer World

While the FCC won't make final decisions until next spring at the earliest, its rule-making agenda that was approved Friday  prompts speculation on what the outcome might yield, and that includes the possibility of high-quality access at a low price. [Comments...]

Experts express consternation over early vulnerabilities, UAC configuration issues

Oct 22, 2009 | 05:02 PM
By Tim Wilson


The global launch of Microsoft's next-generation Windows 7 operating system today was greeted with fanfare -- and some grumbling from security professionals who worry the new OS already has too many holes.

Chrisbard gives us a look at what his new GTS250 video card can do, take a look in the forum.

From ZDNet UK:

Enterprise IT managers, frustrated for the last three years by Windows Vista, have recently begun to move Linux from its traditional home in the datacentre out to user desktops. However, it's still very much a minority option and Linux's progress could be halted in its tracks by the release of Windows 7, which is widely seen as the logical upgrade for those still running XP.

From Economic Times:

The Communist regime in China with the help of a elite hacker community is building its cyber warfare capabilities and appears to be using a long-term computer attack campaign to collect US intelligence.

From AusGamers:

Adding to your weekend reading agenda here on AusGamers, we have our in-depth Borderlands review for your perusal.

For anyone who hasn't picked up the game yet through being unsure just what's on offer and if it's worth your hard-earned dollars, we break down the mechanics of both single-player and multiplayer, letting you know just what sort of experience you're in for.

A war has been raging between different web browsers for a long time now.

Shane McGlaun (Blog) - October 19, 2009 9:29 AM

The two main combatants in the battle are Microsoft's Internet Explorer and Firefox from Mozilla. Microsoft is still in the lead in marketshare with IE, but Firefox is grabbing up a large portion of the market for itself.

Firefox hit the one billion download mark in August and has 32% of the browser market while IE holds about 60% of the market.

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has taken the first step toward creating formal net neutrality rules, despite a huge lobbying effort from opposing groups in recent days.

By Grant Gross
October 22, 2009 11:38 AM ET


The FCC voted Thursday to open a rulemaking process and begin receiving comments on a proposal to create new net neutrality rules following a contentious debate on whether new regulations are needed.

From Xbit:

It no secret to anyone anymore that in about 6 months AMD and Intel will roll out their six-core processors for desktop platforms. However, we decided not to wait until then and put together a system with a six-core processor today. It is built around a six-core AMD Opteron 2435 from Istanbul family.