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XP users rejoice as the computer software giant announced to its customers that it will continue support of its XP operating system until 2014. This extension is three years longer than originally announced.
The company has also stated that the next OS, Windows 7, is expected to be available “approximately 3 years after the January [...]

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Toshiba’s latest version of their popular Satellite line

Toshiba has updated its ever-popular line of Satellite laptops, and the new features prove to be impressive. The Toshiba Satellite P300, Satellite A300, Satellite M300 and Satellite U400 series have been updated with Intel’s latest Core™ 2 Duo processor technology, with built-in wireless connectivity, much stronger battery life and stronger performance for running intensive [...]

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After releasing a new security patch for XP and Vista on June 10, Microsoft has had to come back and fix some identified security flaws in the update. The original patch addressed a remote code execution vulnerability in XP and Vista. The update fixed the issue in Vista but not in XP.
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Based on “popular demand,” Dell has extended the Windows XP deadline to June 26th.  Previously, Dell was charging a ’surcharge’ for downgrading to Windows XP, at the encouragement of Microsoft.  Today, a Dell representative confirmed that customers can order select configurations of the Inspiron 530 or 530s desktops with Windows XP Home through June 26.
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Computer giant Microsoft has extended its deadline for its XP operating system. The hitch is that it is only extended for low-cost portables and desktops. Microsoft had already extended its intended deadline until June but now the company is stating that low-cost PC makers can integrate XP into their systems until 2010.
Microsoft said [...]

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Bestlink Alpha 400

UMPC’s seem to be popping up everywhere lately and the latest is a new Linux-based ultra-mini PC from Hong Kong that is ultra-affordable at US$250.
Bestlink’s Alpha 400 sports a 7″ 800×480 pixel resolution truecolor display screen, 32-bit XBurst 400MHz CPU, 128MB of RAM, 1-2GB of internal flash, and an ethernet port. Bestlink [...]

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AT&T customers that use the wireless company’s LaptopConnect mobile broadband service can now access free AT&T HotSpot WiFi service at over 17,000 locations throughout the country. AT&T HotSpots include participating Starbucks, McDonalds, Barnes and Noble, as well as some airports.
“The combination of the nation’s largest wireless and Wi-Fi networks is unbeatable,” said AT&T’s VP [...]

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After all the rumors, OLPC and Microsoft have finally begun distribution of Windows XP in their laptops. The launch will initially cover 5-6 countries, with a full-scale distribution in August or September. Unlike the initial reports, however, the XO will not be able to dual-boot between Windows XP and Linux. In order [...]

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Everyone enjoys a good Microsoft insulting from time to time, however it appears that the insult may hold some credibility. Simon Clausen, CEO of Anti-malware and threat-detection software manufacturer PC Tools states that “recent research conducted with statistics from over 1.4 million computers within the ThreatFire community has shown that Windows Vista is more [...]

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The new pack that offers 1,100 hotfixes and patches, including Network Access Protection and Black Hole Router Detection, can be had for as little as free at Microsoft’s website and/or through Windows Update. Service Pack 3 will breathe the last Microsoft-supported breath of life into the seven year old operating system, as it continues [...]

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