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Performance Results Mixed with Vista Service Pack 1

Steven Parker — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 11:49:48 +0000

Files copied faster in our initial tests, but other performance was slightly slower with the SP1 installed. Microsoft's newly released Service Pack 1 may solve some of the performance glitches that have annoyed... Read more...

System Builders Mixed On Upcoming Intel, AMD Processors

Daniel Fleshbourne — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 11:26:35 +0000

Intel and AMD are preparing to release new multi-core microprocessors in the second half of 2007. While high-performance system builders are excited about potential performance gains, those serving broader markets are wondering when operating systems... Read more...

Biometrics Burgeoning To Mixed Reviews

Fri, 13 Aug 2004 01:54:03 +0000

Everything from fingerprint to facial patterns to iris scanners are becoming more and more prevelent in society all over the world. Once primarily used in large corporate and military settings, biometrics are showing up in... Read more...

FTC gives games industry mixed report card

Sun, 11 Jul 2004 05:35:35 +0000

In its fourth annual report on marketing violent entertainment to children, the Federal Trade Commission applauds and chides publishers. The Federal Trade Commission yesterday released its fourth report on the marketing... Read more...

Sun, Microsoft pact draws mixed reactions

Sun, 04 Apr 2004 01:31:50 +0000

The broad legal settlement reached Friday between Microsoft and Sun Microsystems could be a big boost for the companies and their customers, but any impact it may have on the European Commission's efforts to rein... Read more...

Microsoft Code-Sharing: Mixed Blessing

Wed, 09 Jul 2003 03:43:29 +0000

Microsoft's "shared-source" scheme, a response to the growing popularity of open-source software, is a "Faustian bargain," says lawyer Craig Horrocks. The shared-source approach, which lets some large users see Windows source code but not... Read more...