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Windows 7 v Ubuntu 9.10: an illustrated guide

Is Windows 7 good enough to halt the move to desktop Linux in its tracks? We compare and contrast Microsoft's new OS with the latest version of Ubuntu.

Benchmarks: Windows 7 RTM versus Vista, XP

Microsoft is hoping Windows 7 will succeed where Vista failed. Our tests with the RTM build suggest that, at least in terms of performance, Windows 7 may deliver the goods.

Assessing cloud providers

Many businesses are looking to the cloud to replace in-house client/server applications, yet the path to hosted applications and services is littered with failed attempts, budget overruns and unmet expectations. Luckily, there are plenty of tips and tricks to smooth the path to success.

Internet Explorer 8: features & benchmarks

With Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft is looking to stem the loss of market share to rivals like Firefox, Safari, Chrome and Opera. The browser has had a serious revamp, but has Microsoft done enough?

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