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Microsoft left Windows 7 open to hackers, says Sophos

'Neutered' UAC misses 7 of 8 trojans

Another massive Windows security update due from Microsoft

Patches due for most versions of Windows

Old Microsoft Office patch protects against most attacks

But Windows Update service should offer Office patches, expert says

Parallels Desktop 5 for Mac "faster than VMware Fusion"

Paralles new Mac virtualization app boasts deeper Windows integration

Microsoft issues critical Internet Explorer patch

Third update linked to October's massive Patch Tuesday

Microsoft to update Windows 7 already?

Rumours point to first Service Pack

EU pulls back on plan to mandate open standards

New draft documents appears to water down proposals.

More companies offer Wi-Fi management in the cloud

Aruba and Aerohive join Meraki

Microsoft backs down over Windows 7 upgrade trick

Workaround is inside licence terms

Google Chrome OS download a fake

Dodgy Linux distribution taken down

Current Google Android phones may not upgrade to 2.0

Android Eclair may pass early devices by

IBM to offer new cloud development services

Betas for developers

Linux on half as many netbooks as Windows

Analyst says Microsoft inflating numbers

HP printers suffer from Windows 7 driver drought

Compatible software coming 'soon'

Windows 7 speaks expats' language

Windows 7 Ultimate lets users change the interface language of the operating system

Windows pirates blamed for high malware rates

PCs running bogus Windows at most risk

Windows 7's share jumps 40 percent

But Windows continues to lose marketshare

RIM removes BlackBerry server update

Smartphone bug forces recall

Canonical updates Ubuntu Linux for netbooks

Netbook Remix 9.10 adds cloud storage, web software

Microsoft drops Family Guy Windows 7 special

Redmond backs off from controversial advertainment


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