![]() | Reproduced with permission from Computer Desktop Encyclopedia. Copyright (c) 1981-2009 The Computer Language Company Inc. All rights reserved. |
Additional Resources
- Cooliris for Google Chrome 1.11.6.30732 beta (Windows)
- This is the first beta release of Cooliris for Google Chrome. Enjoy browsing photos and videos on the Cooliris 3D Wall, whether you're on Google Images, Flickr, Facebook, YouTube, or any other supported website. Or channel surf the latest news, TV episodes, movies, and more with the built-in Channels feature.
- Software downloads 2009-11-27
- Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0 Release Candidate 1 (Windows)
- Get the latest Mozilla Messaging beta release of Mozilla Thunderbird. Thunderbird makes e-mailing safer, faster, and easier with such features as intelligent spam filters, a built-in RSS reader, add-ons, themes, and quick search.
- Software downloads 2009-11-25
- Mozilla Thunderbird 3.0rc1 (Mac)
- Get the latest Mozilla Messaging beta release of Mozilla Thunderbird. Thunderbird makes e-mailing safer, faster, and easier with such features as intelligent spam filters, a built-in RSS reader, add-ons, themes, and quick search.
- Software downloads 2009-11-24
- Schiller: App Store isn't broken
- The truth hurtsThe truth is consumer lacks the ability to make good decision regarding the security of their data. We are regularly tricked into click-installing things while surfing the web, download trojans and other malware, give out information over the phone that we shouldn't etc ... and we never...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- Google makes Chrome OS open source today
- I like itThe ChromeOS demo looked pretty cool!I'm almost 100% webapp-based already, so I could see myself using a simple, fast & no maintenance OS like that the majority of the time.I like it too, but, for me, I need to compile and run programs locally. I would imagine that...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Google makes Chrome OS open source today
- Contrary to rumors, Google did not release a beta version of its much anticipated Chrome operating system today. And nothing is coming anytime soon: the final version is at least a year away, the mega giant web company said. But there was some significant news for the...
- Blog posts 2009-11-19
- Office Mobile 2010 beta for Windows Mobile available now for free
- Good news for enterprise users of Windows Mobile devices comes to us today at the Mobius 2009 event. Microsoft announced the beta release of Office Mobile 2010 that is available now in the Windows Marketplace for Mobile. I just downloaded it on my new HTC HD2 and will put together...
- Blog posts 2009-11-18
- Microsoft shares a few tidbits on IE9 and (lots) more on Silverlight 4
- Safari? What Safari ? :-)http://www.tgdaily.com/software-features/39495-safari-4-beta-first-browser-to-hit-100-score-in-acid3-testI know, Steve doesn't like Apple but you're supposed to be a journalist? ;-)Google chrome?IE like Microsoft is stumbling around in a new ecosystem in which spending thousands of dollars is not an option.Plus, it locks you into a insecure OS platform with...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- So where's Microsoft's Live Mesh?
- Project name changedIt's Microsoft Live Mess now under Ballmer's leadership.RE: So where's Microsoft's Live Mesh?i hope they don't get rid of or just leave it alone because i really like it. Actually, it works very well.It might be stuck in some pre-release limbo but whats already available to use does...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Opera Mobile 10 beta for Windows Mobile now available
- I was a bit surprised when Opera launched the public beta of Opera Mobile 10 first for Symbian devices since we have seen this browser always launch on Windows Mobile touchscreen devices in the past. Good news for all of you touchscreen Windows Mobile owners though as Opera announced the...
- Blog posts 2009-11-18
- Office 2010 Beta 2: More than just a bunch of pretty icons
- Of course its better, they stole ideas fromOf course 2010 is better, they stole (oops, innovated) most of the new ideas from Office MVPs that built add ins to previous versions. (There is a very silent revolt going on in the MVP ranks over it and many long term...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-18
- Mozilla Firefox 3.6 beta 3 (Windows)
- Firefox 3.6 beta 2 Namoroka is the first developer milestone of the next release of Firefox. Namoroka is built on pre-release version of the Gecko 1.9.2 platform, which forms the core of rich internet applications such as Firefox. Please note that this release is intended for developers and testers only....
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- PreMinder 0.8.7 (Mac)
- PreMinder is an easy to use calendar program. It features monthly, weekly, yearly and custom week views. You can store styled text and small images in your reminders, and set events to be a certain typeface or color. Other features include import and export of iCal or vCalendar files, the...
- Software downloads 2009-11-18
- Flash Player 10.1 Beta (Windows)
- Adobe Flash Player 10.1 prerelease version of Flash Player 10.1 is now available for Windows, Macintosh and Linux operating systems.It is being made available for developers and consumers to test their content to ensure new features function as expected, existing content plays back correctly, and there are no compatibility issues.Consumers...
- Software downloads 2009-11-17
- Office 2010 Beta downloadable by MSDN, Technet subscribers today
- MS was rightThe leaked 14.0.4514.1009 isn't Beta 2. It's actually 14.0.4514.1004! If that page is right, Beta 2 is actually older. This isn't the first time this sort of thing has happened.http://windows7center.com/forums/office-2010/4949-office-professional-plus-2010-beta-x64-x86-now-msdn.htmlAgreed...just downloaded it with the same info. nt...RE: Office 2010 Beta downloadable by MSDN, Technet subscribers todayThe build...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- Is imminent Chrome OS launch reckless?
- First Impressions"first impressions are extremely important."Yup, Vista SP1/SP2 is a good operating system. Microsoft botched the initial release of Vista, and it gave a good operating system a permanently bad name.reckless not sure dangerous surely i may sound stupid or ill inform but ...What will be Chrome...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-14
- Sony to charge $24.95 for Bravia owners to rent "Chance of Meatballs" before DVD release
- Meteor, please!I'm still hoping for an early arrival of the meteor that will finally make dinosaurs like Sony extinct! ;)These companies just don't get it. And I doubt they ever will.Sony when will you learnNo wonder Sony is bleeding money, they live in a fantasy world where they think...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- Microsoft Office 2010: An overview of the core applications
- Office 2010 has generated a lot of positive feedback from those who have been working with the Technical Preview. Now, with the release of the public beta just around the corner, it's time for some serious evaluation: Do the enhanced features in Office 2010 warrant adoption? This...
- Download resources 2009-11-10
- Why I'm letting someone else run my Exchange 2010 server
- Why ironic?Given that exchange is the de facto standard in business email/cal having their products working as perfectly as possible with exchange is a must. Not only that, they advertise this functionality. Did you expect it to fail miserably? Your expectations must have been low. Heh.It took yearsNative Exchange support...
- Discussion threads 2009-11-09
- Thunderbird 3: Near-final version due next week
- Thunderbird 3, an update to the email software Mozilla hopes will give it some of the advantages its Firefox browser has enjoyed, is due to arrive in near-final form next week. Thunderbird 3, an update to the email software Mozilla hopes will give it some of the advantages its...
- News items 2009-11-06
Neighboring Terms
Premier Vendor Content Whitepapers, webcasts & resources from our Power Center Sponsors
- Save time with automated shipping solutions
-
The Business Essentials Guide provides you useful tools and templates to help grow your business and save you time with automated shipping solutions.
- Visit the UPS Business Essentials Guide
- Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online - Free Six-Month Trial for Eligible Organizations
-
Microsoft Dynamics CRM Online provides fast online access, simple contact management and better sales performance for a low monthly cost - the best value on the market today.

- Learn more about the free, six-month trial offer>>
- Reduce risk. Reduce complexity. Increase reliability.
-
A simplified IT environment isn't just less complex. It's also more reliable. Standardize on a single Linux platform with SUSE Linux Enterprise from Novell, and get the world's most interoperable Linux
- Learn more >>
Enterprise Applications
- Check out some of the easiest and most powerful ways to boost productivity while saving money on your application infrastructure. See ZDNet's comprehensive Enterprise Application resource center, now!
- New Online Dashboard
- Read about top issues IT decision-makers face every day, plus get cost effective solutions to real life IT problems. Oracle Topline









