Nicholas Kolakowski

Windows XP Mode no longer requires hardware virtualization technology to run, Microsoft emphasized in a March 18 post on its official Windows blog, the same day it announced a new partnership with Citrix Systems. “This change makes it extremely easy for businesses to use Windows XP Mode to address any application incompatibility roadblocks they might […]

The Federal Communications Commission is advocating smartphone applications for physicians, along with increased broadband connectivity to hospitals and physicians that currently lack the service, as part of its just-revealed National Broadband Plan. The FCC cites the rising need for medical professionals to transmit large files, including medical imaging, as just one reason for its recommendations. […]

Microsoft found itself subjected to yet another lawsuit by VirnetX on March 17, a day after losing a $105.7 million judgment to the smaller IT company in an East Texas court. The second lawsuit alleges that Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 infringe on the same two VirnetX patents at issue in the first […]

Microsoft has announced a partnership with Citrix Systems aimed at promoting the two companies’ end-to-end virtualization packages for businesses. One particularly aggressive facet of the new alliance has Microsoft and Citrix offering VMware View customers the ability to trade in 500 licenses at no additional cost, reflecting the increased competitiveness in the virtualization industry as […]

When the HTC HD2 smartphone goes on sale in the U.S. on March 24, it faces the same vexing question as a number of other recently-released devices running Windows Mobile 6.5: will consumers flock to purchase one, knowing that Microsoft intends to release a totally new smartphone operating system, Windows Phone 7 Series, by the […]

Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone 7 Series will not allow users to cut, copy and paste text, adding to a list of other features-including Adobe Flash support-that the company’s newest smartphone operating system will lack when it rolls out to consumers and businesses later in 2010. “Windows Phone 7 Series will not initially offer copy and […]

Microsoft will appeal a $105.7 million legal judgment in a patent-infringement case involving VirnetX Holding, a small communications and collaboration technology company. A Texas jury found March 16 that Microsoft had infringed on two U.S. patents held by VirnetX: No. 6,502,135 B1, titled, “Agile Network Protocol for Secure Communications with Assured System Availability,” and No. […]

HTC HD2 Smartphone, Running Windows Mobile, Lands in U.S. by Nicholas Kolakowski No Title The HTC HD2 measures a slim 2.64 inches wide by 4.74 inches tall by 0.43 inches thick. It weighs 5.54 ounces (with the battery) and runs Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional. No Title The smartphone is heavy on the social networking, giving […]

10 St. Paddys Day iPhone Apps to Keep You Smiling by Nicholas Kolakowski Name: YelpCost: FreeFind nearby pubs, restaurants and other significant spots with this app, which also offers up reviews. Name: iBeerCost: $0.99Does this app do anything productive? Absolutely not. Is being able to virtually “pour” a pint using your iPhone worth hours—or at […]

Samsung R480 Complements R80 Series with Portability by Nicholas Kolakowski Intel Chip The Samsung R480 features an Intel Core i3 processor. Full Keyboard The laptop weighs 5.07 pounds, with a full-size keyboard. Big Screen The Samsung R480 also includes a 14-inch LED HD screen with 1,366 by 768 resolution. A Stylish Look The new Samsung […]

Microsoft hopes to compete head-on against Google and Apple in the mobile-applications category with its upcoming Windows Phone 7 Series smartphone operating system, despite the substantial lead that both the iPhone and Google Android devices currently enjoy in their number of available apps. Starting with its MIX 10 conference in Las Vegas, Microsoft has been […]

Oracle announced March 16 the availability of its Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops Center, a platform for using physical and virtual Sun Microsystems environments. The announcement reflects what will surely be a period of Oracle focus on integrating Sun’s assets into the company’s portfolio, as that $7.4 billion acquisition heads toward completion. Oracle Enterprise Manager Ops […]