Katherine Noyes - Author - PC World Australia

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Article | 1/10/2010 5 things Linux does better than Mac OS X

Were it not for Windows' long-standing installed base and overwhelming market dominance, it seems unlikely that anyone would argue seriously for the m...

Article | 1/10/2010 Ubuntu 10.10 approaches with 'Meerkat' Release Candidate

Ubuntu 10.10, or "Maverick Meerkat," is just one step away from its final version, thanks to the release on Thursday of the Linux software's official ...

Article | 30/09/2010 Linux roundup: Fedora 14 gets MeeGo, Madriva is reborn

There's never a dull moment in the land of Linux, and recent weeks have been no exception. Since no outlet can hope to give full coverage to every dev...

Article | 22/09/2010 Linux kernel exploit gives hackers a back door

Linux is well-known for its security advantages over many other operating systems, but that doesn't mean it's immune to problems.

Article | 22/09/2010 Android app offers new flexibility for IT admins

Information workers are increasingly demanding to use consumer-friendly Android and iOS devices on the job, so it stands to reason that IT administrat...

Article | 21/09/2010 Galaxy Tab to use Chrome OS, not Android?

Samsung's Galaxy Tab may have just barely arrived at the starting gates, but the rumor mill is already gearing up with speculation about what changes ...

Article | 18/09/2010 Galaxy Tab will soar on Android's key strengths

As the details of Samsung's Galaxy Tab are gradually revealed, it's becoming increasingly clear that many of the tablet's most desirable features deri...

Article | 16/09/2010 Why Android is good for business

It's lonely at the top, as the old saying goes, and that appears to be just as true for technologies as it is for people.

Article | 14/09/2010 Steep price drop for T-Mobile's new G2 Android

When T-Mobile announced its Android 2.2-powered HTC G2 phone last week, it made no mention of pricing.

Article | 14/09/2010 Firefox 4 revs its JavaScript engines with JägerMonkey

Microsoft may be on the verge of releasing the public beta version of Internet Explorer 9, but Mozilla has been busier than ever fortifying its Firefo...

Article | 11/09/2010 Linux Wi-Fi gets easier with new Broadcom driver

Wireless chip maker Broadcom on Thursday announced good news for Linux users in the form of a fully open wireless driver that's compatible with the op...

Article | 11/09/2010 'Here You Have' Is a Windows Problem

Every time a virus like the current "Here You Have" worm comes around, people shake their heads, wring their hands and wonder how "computer security" ...

Article | 10/09/2010 Fact or fiction? Top 8 Linux myths debunked

If the idea of using Linux in your business is one that makes you nervous, chances are you've fallen prey to one or more of the many myths out there t...

Article | 9/09/2010 Leak: HTC's New Android Targets Global Business Travelers

An upcoming Android-powered phone from HTC and Verizon will support both CDMA and GSM, according to documents leaked in the past few days by the Feder...

Article | 8/09/2010 Why Android is stealing share from iOS

Hardly a week goes by without some fresh evidence of Android's growing success.