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PC makers offer firms XP lifeline as Microsoft moves to axe OS in favour of Vista

Major PC makers are offering ways for firms to continue buying Windows XP after Microsoft officially cans the OS after 30 June.

Microsoft might reconsider shelving XP, says Ballmer

Microsoft might re-think its plan to phase out the Windows XP operating system by 30 June.

Recession could force UK software firms out of business

The UK computer software market is moving towards recession and one in five companies could disappear, according to analyst Plimsoll.

Novell slashes cost of Linux offering for IBM mainframe

Novell has reduced the cost of its Linux offering for the IBM System z mainframe platform.

Gartner identifies seven ‘Grand Challenges for IT’

"Seven grand challenges" facing IT over the next quarter of a century have been identified by analyst Gartner.

Early adopters will make the most of IIS 7.0

What is it? Following the launch of Windows Server 2008, adventurous Internet Information Services (IIS) professionals are turning their attention to IIS 7.0, which ships with the new server and with Vista.

Microsoft extends life of XP for portable PCs

Microsoft is to extend the life of its Windows XP Home operating system until 2010, specifically for ultra-low-cost computers (ULCPCs).

Vista ignored as businesses wait for Windows 7

Business are deferring upgrades to Microsoft Vista in favour of the next release of the Windows operating system...

Hot skills: Eclipse takes the RAP for Ajax-based projects

The Eclipse Foundation's Rich Ajax Platform (RAP) enables Java developers to build Ajax-enabled web applications and desktop-based rich client applications from the same code-base.
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