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Review Date: 20-JUL-2005
RRP: $199.00
4.00
Tiger is a giant leap over its predecessor, Panther. In my tests, the operating system seemed stable and relatively bug-free, and performance was excellent on both my new test system and even my ageing Powerbook.
Review Date: 29-OCT-2007
RRP: $158.00
4.50
So are 300-plus new features worth $158? That answer will vary, because no single user will ever take advantage of all -- or maybe even half -- of those 300 features. But given the impressive value of Time Machine and improvements to existing programs such as iCal, iChat, Mail, and the Finder, most active Mac users will find more than enough reasons to consider that upgrade cost money well spent. Despite a few interface missteps, particularly when it comes to the menu bar and the Dock, Leopard is an upgrade that roars.
Review Date: 17-APR-2006
RRP: $0.00
5.00
If you have an Intel-based Mac and feel the need to run Windows XP, this program will perform brilliantly
Review Date: 09-NOV-2009
RRP: $699.00
0.00
We found Snow Leopard Server to be a powerful but simple to use server solution, with the stability and power of Unix, topped with an intuitive interface familiar from Apple’s accessible Mac OS X client operating system. The adoption of open standards, along with a focus on technologies that well support the company’s expanding iPhone platform and media lab technologies, provides useful advantages over competing products. Snow Leopard Server’s extensibility and attractive pricing system alone may seal the deal, especially in education, publishing and media creation settings.
Review Date: 01-OCT-2009
RRP: $600.00
4.25
Citrix XenApp 5 Feature Pack 2, the latest version of Citrix's flagship application virtualization product, offers a host of new features to ease both user and administrative interactions. Simply put, Citrix XenApp is arguably the best example of centralized desktop computing available.
Review Date: 17-SEP-2008
RRP: $395.00 $295.00
4.25
Citrix has long been the leader in the terminal services/remote desktop game. Its ICA protocol is heads and shoulders above alternatives, and the manageability of its solutions continues to be strong. By coupling this existing technology with VDI, Citrix aims for the best of both worlds, delivering streaming and hosted applications to a small-footprint desktop VM. XenServer still lags the capabilities of the VMware ESX hypervisor, but XenDesktop does not require XenServer to function and will play nice with VMware and even Microsoft Hyper-V.
Review Date: 22-MAY-2008
RRP: $0.00
3.50
On the whole, Fedora is a solid Linux distribution that will probably serve you well for desktop usage. Red Hat can rightly claim extensive experience as a commercial Linux vendor; it practically invented the market. Installing Fedora is a good way to ensure an extensive repository of pre-built software. The hardware support is right up there with any other user-friendly distribution. But our experiences with trying a multiboot install make us leery of recommending it to anyone who wants to use it in a dual-boot environment. The distribution may be robust, but the installer needs to learn to play better with others. It's also a little too intimidating for non-geek users, so if you're going to get any less-experienced friends on Fedora, you might want to schedule an afternoon to help them out.
Review Date: 02-SEP-2008
RRP: $0.00
3.50
We're impressed with FreeNAS. Windows Home Server has more media-friendly capabilities such as Xbox 360 connectivity, but if you are looking to set up a basic NAS box using your existing hardware, for free, FreeNAS is well worth a spin.
Review Date: 29-SEP-2008
RRP: $0.00
Google Android is an exciting development in the world of mobile operating systems. It's not so much what it can do right now, as what the world's application developers can create when they get their hands on the code.
Review Date: 25-JUN-2005
RRP: $149.00
2.50
With version Five-0, Linspire has crafted a Linux operating system that just about anyone can use - but these days, such a thing really isn't all that unique. Unfortunately, Linspire Five-0 distinguishes itself only with its custom applications and its penchant for repeatedly clawing at your wallet. Better Linux alternatives are out there.
Review Date: 08-FEB-2006
RRP: $114.56
3.00
Mandriva 2006 will get the job done, but it doesn't sport any features that set it apart. Until Mandriva makes a serious DrakConf interface overhaul a top priority, the distribution's configuration toolset will be a big strike against it.
Review Date: 29-FEB-2008
RRP: $0.00
3.50
The bottom line? If you're an IT pro and need to test out Windows XP SP3 before its official launch, it's worth trying out now. Others might as well wait for the final version – there's nothing that's an absolute must-have right now, but the improved security will be worth it in the long run.
Review Date: 26-JUN-2008
RRP: TBA
3.75
Microsoft's attempt at toppling VMware VI3 is chock-full of classic embrace-and-extend goodness, including support in System Center Virtual Machine Manager 2008 (tested in beta) for managing VI3 assets. The Hyper-V hypervisor technology is sound and should scale well enough to challenge VMware's ESX Server. However, Microsoft still lags in the area of high availability, though the functionality in Virtual Machine Manager should be good enough to deliver wins in less demanding virtualization environments.
Review Date: 01-SEP-2004
RRP: Unavailable
3.50
Windows XP is probably the best operating system for the vast majority of people who want to perform basic desktop tasks. It loses to Mac OS in many regards but superior support and accessibility make Windows a viable choice.
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