Stories about Operating systems

Google tipped to release Chrome OS this week
The lightweight open source operating system is expected to make its debut sometime this week, with ‘out of the box’ support for a wide range of Atom netbooks expected.
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Mandriva 2010 adds Moblin, rolls in full set of Eee PC drivers
The netbook-friendly edition of Mandriva Linux boasts full hardware support for every currently-available Eee PC netbook, along with a USB flash drive installer.
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HTC sets Aussie launch of Hero and Tattoo Android-phones
The aptly-named Hero and the more mainstream Tattoo smartphones will make their Australian debut next week on Optus' dual-band 3G network.
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Google builds turn-by-turn navigation into Android 2.0
The next wave of Android-powered smartphones will include free turn-by-turn navigation software powered by Google Maps and Google Street View.
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Vista: goodbye and good riddance!
Almost three years to the day of its debut, Windows Vista is shunted off the stage to make way for Windows 7. What won’t you miss about the much-maligned OS?
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RIM readies broad release of BlackBerry OS 5.0
The fresher, faster and funkier BlackBerry operating system 5.0 is just around the corner, with new builds leaking at a rate of knots – but it's not for every BlackBerry handset.
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LIVE: Windows 7 launch
APC is at the Microsoft Windows 7 launch this morning -- but you can be too, with a live video feed.
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Android bitch-slaps iPhone in new TV adverts
Prime-time TV spots critique the shortcomings of Apple’s iPhone in an attempt to position Android-powered mobiles as the better choice.
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Barnes & Noble ‘Nook’ ebook runs Android
The US$260 ebook reader launches overnight and turns out to be running Google’s Android OS...
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Microsoft: “No Windows 7 Family Pack for Australia”
Windows 7 launches next week, but don’t go looking for the three-licence Family Pack edition – Microsoft has confirmed this won’t be offered to its Australian customers.
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Dell readies Android smartphone for 2010 launch?
Reports say the PC powerhouse’s long-awaited Android smartphone will be exclusive to US carrier AT&T , which also enjoys a US stranglehold on the iPhone.
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Big patch day for all Windows versions, including 7
Windows 7 gets its first patches and its not even officially out yet as a monster bundle of fixes and updates hit the net today.
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HTC releases entry-level ‘Tattoo’ Android mobile phone
Following the high-end Dream and Magic smartphones, HTC hopes the entry-level Tattoo with its new ‘Sense’ UI will drive Android into the mainstream.
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Dell releases ‘Latitude ON’ alternative Linux OS for laptops
Tiny system-on-a-chip module combines fast-boot Linux OS and ARM processor to check email, browse the Web and run for days on a standard laptop battery.
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Dell releases world’s first Moblin netbook
A special edition of the Inspiron Mini 10v run Intel’s Linux-based Moblin OS goes on sale for US$299, but also offers the netbook image as a free download.
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