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Windows 7's XP Mode is CYA at its best

Microsoft has been lambasted in the media for Windows Vista and is doing everything possible to make sure that Windows 7 doesn't meet a similar fate. With application compatibility remaining an area of weakness for Vista, Microsoft has taken the step of announcing their development of a virtual XP Mode that will run in Windows 7 and host Windows XP-compatible software. While XP Mode presents some challenges for IT staff, it also present a terrific opportunity for Microsoft.



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Macs rarely belong in the enterprise

For years, Apple fans have told us that Macs are easier to use, result in less tech support, are more stable and have fewer virus issues than their Windows counterparts. As such, some people believe, Macs should be the logical first choice when it comes to an enterprise deployment, especially since they can easily run Windows software. I'm here to commit a cardinal sin by dispelling this idea.



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HP to do it right by doing it itself?

Or: What happens when you suddenly realize that your business depends on somebody else's.

| Opinion | Operating systems | Personal tech | Windows | 09/05/08 at 12:28 pm |


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