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Install and configure a DHCP server in Windows Server 2008

Install and configure a DHCP server in Windows Server 2008

Photos Learn how to install and configure a DHCP server in Windows Server 2008, and explore some of the advanced features DHCP has to offer.


The Myths of Innovation review

The Myths of Innovation review

Review The best way to get a good idea, according to this book, is to have lots of ideas and be prepared to accept failure. It may not be so romantic, but Archimedes-like 'eureka' moments are the exception.

Rating: 7.5 Editors' Rating


Running Mac OS X on standard PCs

Running Mac OS X on standard PCs

Tech Guide Apple's operating system is officially available only for Mac hardware. However, it's possible, if legally questionable, to run Mac OS X Leopard on standard PCs.


Actinic Business 9 review

Actinic Business 9 review

Review Our only criticism of Actinic Business is that it could be overwhelming for newcomers and overkill for sole traders. But if you have delusions of e-commerce grandeur, jump right in.

Rating: 8.5 Editors' Rating


Ubuntu 8.04 LTS review

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS review

Review Hardy Heron is an incremental set of advances on earlier versions, but all the advances are in the right direction. Unfortunately, a known and unfixed bug means we can't currently recommend it for enterprise use.

Rating: 7.6 Editors' Rating


Photos: Inside the Hardy Heron

Photos: Inside the Hardy Heron

Photos Ubuntu 8.04 LTS, otherwise known as Hardy Heron, is released today. Check out some of its new features here, and stand by for our full review.


Photos: Inside Windows XP SP3

Photos: Inside Windows XP SP3

Photos Windows XP SP3 provides support for WPA2 and the Peer Name Resolution Protocol used in Windows Vista, among other things. See how our install of the RTM code went.


The Future of Reputation review

The Future of Reputation review

Review The internet provides unlimited opportunities for freedom of speech and self expression, but how can privacy legislation ensure the right balance is struck?

Rating: 7.5 Editors' Rating


WordPerfect Office X4 review

WordPerfect Office X4 review

Review Corel WordPerfect Office X4 best fits those who prefer traditional interfaces for word processing, spreadsheets and presentations. We found the features rich, but the execution sometimes clumsy.

Rating: 7.0 Editors' Rating


USB CopyNotify! 1.3 review

USB CopyNotify! 1.3 review

Review For small businesses looking for a simple data security tool, USB CopyNotify! is a good buy. However, managers of larger networks should consider stepping up to something more capable.

Rating: 6.5 Editors' Rating


Zoho Show 2.0 review

Zoho Show 2.0 review

Review Zoho Show 2.0 is great as far as it goes, but don't rely on it exclusively: you'll need an internet-connected PC to use it, and the feature set is still relatively limited.

Rating: 7.5 Editors' Rating


Photos: Windows Mobile 6.1

Photos: Windows Mobile 6.1

Photos Windows Mobile 6.1 has some useful new features, but is essentially a stop-gap while we wait for version 7.


Windows Mobile 6.1

Windows Mobile 6.1

Video Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 is a small upgrade to the mobile operating system that brings easier setup and improvements to Interenet Explorer


New features in OpenOffice 2.4

New features in OpenOffice 2.4

Photos The latest version of the free office-productivity suite boasts several enhancements to make it more competitive with rivals, like Microsoft Office.


Run Windows on a Mac

Run Windows on a Mac

Video Use Boot Camp, included in Mac OS X Leopard, to install Windows



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