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Why modular Windows will suck for Microsoft and suck for you
There's a consensus forming that the next version of Windows will be "modular" in some manner. Here's a look at the possibilities for a modular Windows and why they mostly suck.
A skeptical look at the Automated Content Access Protocol
Publishing companies hope that search engine providers will voluntarily comply with a broad assortment of new restrictions defined by the Automated Content Access Protocol. After a close examination of the specification, we can understand why none of the major search engines have endorsed the initiative.
Apple goes to the office: a review of iWork '08
With the latest version of iWork, Apple has added a spreadsheet to its word processor and presentation software combo. Ars dives into iWork '08 to see if it's enough to tide over Mac users waiting for an Intel-native Office—or even keep them from upgrading.
Intel's new vPro: two steps forward for x86... as well as for DRM and P2P?
Intel's launch of vPro 2007 is a major milestone for both x86 virtualization and for "trusted computing." Though vPro is currently an enterprise technology with a ton of promise for the corporate desktop, it's worth remembering that the term "trusted computing" used to set off alarm bells in the technology press.
Novell Hack Week: an experiment in innovation
The first Novell Hack Week, a hacking free-for-all sponsored by Novell, recently took place. Ars talks to some of the principals and looks at some of the projects that emerged from the week-long hackfest.
Power Plays: How power consumption will shape the future of computing
Silicon Valley has electricity on the brain: how to generate it, how to save it, and how to wring the most out of every last watt. Here's a look at how this single-minded obsession is shaping the future of computing.
Windows Vista: Under the Hood
Windows Vista has seen significant changes to its security model, networking capabilities, storage support, and more. In our continuing technical exploration of Vista, we explain and assess these improvements, plus we look at what didn't make the cut, and why.
What lurks below Microsoft's Surface? A brief Q&A with Microsoft
Ars talks with Microsoft about their new Surface touchscreen interface to find out what makes it tick. Here's a hint: it's all about the near-infrared.
The power of Sun in a big Blackbox
Sun's Project Blackbox will be commercially deployed starting this summer. Ars takes a guide tour of one of Sun's data centers inside a shipping container.
Windows Vista: more than just a pretty face
The first time you see Windows Vista in action, it's readily apparent how much different it looks compared with Windows XP. But the differences are more than skin deep. Ars takes a look under the hood to explain.
Amazon CloudFront turns S3 into content distribution network
Amazon has announced the launch of CloudFront, a new content delivery network service built on top of the company's cloud storage platform.
November 19, 2008 - 08:21AM CT - by Ryan Paul
Microsoft on the cloud: Sharepoint and Exchange go Online
The online versions of Microsoft's solution for portals and collaboration (Sharepoint) and its solution for e-mail and calendaring (Exchange) are now available to business in the US.
November 18, 2008 - 09:27AM CT - by Emil Protalinski
Google updates, smartens SketchUp 3D modeling apps
New versions of Google's SketchUp 7 and SketchUp Pro 7 bring software vector rendering for complex objects, smarter modeling components that can "understand" what they are, and more powerful tools for professional and business users.
November 17, 2008 - 01:40PM CT - by David Chartier
New enterprise-focused WAP promises 320Mbps throughput
Proxim means business with its new WAP which offers inexpensive, powerful enterprise access points that support 802.11n, and combine features that seem to be from the best of their competitors.
November 17, 2008 - 07:30AM CT - by Glenn Fleishman
Windows Small/Essential Business Server final bits released
The 2008 versions of Windows Small Business Server and Windows Essential Business Server have gone gold this week. Trial versions are available for download.
November 14, 2008 - 10:15AM CT - by Emil Protalinski
Bankrupt Circuit City doing circuits around the drain
Last week's announcement that Circuit City would be closing over 150 stores sent its suppliers into a defensive posture, exacerbating an already difficult situation for the retailer. The result:the struggling retailer has now filed for bankruptcy protection.
November 10, 2008 - 10:53AM CT - by John Timmer
Microsoft Patch Tuesday for November 2008: two bulletins
Microsoft will patch two vulnerabilities on Tuesday. One of the vulnerabilities are marked "Critical," and the other is "Important." Details on both are inside.
November 07, 2008 - 12:21PM CT - by Emil Protalinski
AT&T squeezes 18Mbps U-verse DSL out of last-mile copper
AT&T has announced its attempt to keep up with its competitors' rollouts of fiber and fast cable connections. Its U-verse Max 18 package will allow download speeds of up to 18Mbps, but the company is still bumping up against the limits of copper wiring—not to mention its competitors' 50Mbps offerings.
November 06, 2008 - 06:20PM CT - by John Timmer
AMD puts 500 more employees out to pasture
AMD adds another 500 to the ranks of the unemployed, following up May's layoffs with another round. Also, one AMD employee is fired and under federal indictment for allegedly stealing Intel secrets.
November 06, 2008 - 02:27PM CT - by Jon Stokes
With Google deal dead, Yang looks to what might have been
With the prospect of antitrust regulation having caused Google to back out of its ad deal with Yahoo, the latter company's CEO, Jerry Yang, suggests that Microsoft might not be such a bad partner after all.
November 06, 2008 - 11:30AM CT - by John Timmer
IBM looks to beat identity thieves with a USB ZTIC
IBM has announced a new USB device that's aimed at making online banking transactions more secure. The new ZTIC ("stick") device allows a user to detect man-in-the-middle attacks by doing a little man-in-the-middle work of its own.
November 05, 2008 - 07:00AM CT - by Jon Stokes
Rumors say Google, Yahoo agree to limit ad deal revenue
The latest round of rumors to emerge from the negotiations among Google, Yahoo, and the Department of Justice suggest that the two web companies are willing to limit the revenue flowing to Yahoo in order to win antitrust approval.
November 04, 2008 - 01:20PM CT - by John Timmer
EndNote reverse-engineering case looks headed to courtroom
Thomson Reuters, publisher of EndNote, is suing George Mason University over allegations that GMU reverse-engineered aspects of EndNote for their open source Zotero project.
November 04, 2008 - 07:35AM CT - by Jonathan M. Gitlin
Dash Express woes highlight Silicon Valley challenges
Dash Express made huge waves with its innovative, Internet-connected GPS unit. But now the VC-backed company has fallen victim to the downturn-induced belt tightening that will affect more such startups in the coming months.
November 03, 2008 - 09:35PM CT - by Jon Stokes
Google tries brinksmanship with DOJ in fight over Yahoo deal
Google may be getting worried that the Department of Justice will be distracted by the presidential transition, and not get around to approving its deal with Yahoo in a timely manner. No one from the company has actually said this, of course, but it's likely to be behind an uptick in rumors that the search giant is ready to walk away from talks.
October 31, 2008 - 11:11AM CT - by John Timmer
Windows 7 management features will make IT admins grin
Regardless of whether they're on XP or Vista, IT departments will have a lot to look forward to with Windows 7. Ars got to check out some of the new enterprise-friendly features to ship with Windows 7, including in-place imaging with a USB key, a problem recorder, remote access security and performance enhancements.
October 30, 2008 - 08:30AM CT - by Kurt Mackey
Gaming performs better for Sony as it ekes out a profit
The sprawling electronics and media giant gets hit by poor exchange rates and financial problems, but that didn't prevent a couple of its divisions from showing signs of life.
October 29, 2008 - 01:09PM CT - by John Timmer
Quantum key distribution meets the real world, fails
Canadian researchers demonstrate that it's possible to successfully hack a commercial quantum key distribution system. The efficacy of the attack is a real threat to quantum key distribution.
October 29, 2008 - 08:43AM CT - by Chris Lee
Darkstrand lights up LambdaRail for commercial use
For the first time, commercial entities will be able to hop on board the top-end academic networks, as a startup company called Darkstrand will sell access to the National LambdaRail.
October 27, 2008 - 11:00PM CT - by John Timmer
Microsoft has head in the clouds with new Windows Azure OS
As expected, Microsoft announced a Windows-based "cloud OS" during the first day of PDC. Windows Azure offers virtualized computing, automated service management, and scalable storage and will compete against cloud-based offerings from Amazon and Google.
October 27, 2008 - 12:28PM CT - by Kurt Mackey
Opposable Thumbs weekend gaming for 11/23/08
The great weekends of gaming continue as the Opposable Thumbs staff shares what it intends to play this weekend. Come tell us your weekend gaming plans in the comments!
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