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2008-11-30
The latest version of Canonical’s Linux distribution, Ubuntu 8.10, still outshines the Linux desktop offerings from Red Hat and Novell, and is the best open-source alternative to Microsoft and Apple operating systems. However, both Red Hat’s Enterprise Linux and Novell’s SUSE distributions are ahead of Ubuntu 8.10 in the server space.
2008-11-18
VMware Workstation 6.5, the latest version of VMware's PC or laptop virtualization tool, continues the company's trend of offering top-notch technology to developers and power users. Other vendors are following VMware's lead in this area, including Sun Microsystems with VirtualBox and, to a lesser extent, Microsoft with its Virtual PC technology.
2008-11-03
Customization and complexity go hand-in-hand with SkyRecon’s new StormShield endpoint protection solution. The product can be difficult to set up, but once rolling, SkyRecon’s offering is an impressive security tool.
2008-10-28
Microsoft shows off Windows 7, a less ambitious offering than Vista but one with more realistic goals. With its new features and improved performance, Windows 7 seems like a better version of Vista rather than a major step forward.
2008-10-20
The OpenOffice.org 3.0 desktop database application offers new features that make it better than previous versions, but it still lags behind what Microsoft Access offers. Among the key concerns is OpenOffice.org Base's limited file support for Microsoft Access database files.
2008-09-08
Unlike rivals such as Amazon.com, Salesforce.com and Google, Etelos is offering developers a way to move their LAMP-based software to the cloud with little modification needed. Etelos also has services for helping developers sell, license and scale Web applications.
2008-09-07
Microsoft's Application Virtualization 4.5 has a lot to offer enterprises, but the product comes with packaging and setup issues that need to be overcome for it to work properly.
2008-08-26
VMware application virtualization offering ThinApp 4 reduces application conflict and speeds the cycle of application deployment while boasting lower overhead than full-blown desktop virtualization approaches. However, VMware's maiden app virtualization voyage hits some stormy patches.
2008-08-04
VirtualBox is an able hypervisor for running guest OSes with a minimum of fuss and even less money.
2008-07-29
Check Point's ZoneAlarm ForceField uses virtualization, inline download scanning and DNS validation services to secure browsers, but the software leaves a lot to be desired.
2008-07-02
Jungle Disk gives the Amazon S3 storage service a solid front end for the online storage and backup needs of enterprises. The product works with systems running Windows, Linux and OS X.
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Toshiba's SSD-equipped Portege R500 packs solid performance into a slim 1.72-pound chassis without skimping on peripheral expansion options.
Lenovo's leading-edge ThinkPad X300 packs power-savings into a petite and pricey three-pound chassis.
The sub-$1,000 LifeBook S7211 could work well for mainstream corporate computing, but only with added RAM.
Review: The Satellite Pro A210 might not be well-suited for mobile workstation or gaming roles, but this sub-$1000 notebook has what it takes to serve well for mainstream business computing uses.
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