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Buys Macromedia, Speed Up XP's Boot Speed, More Longhorn Details
Emerge, 18 Great Computing Web Sites
Adobe Buys Macromedia
Wow. With $3.4 billion, Adobe
sweeps up Macromedia and becomes even more of a dominant player.
Since the news broke Monday, we've had a day to consider what it
really means - which is a lot. Our team coverage includes details
on the massive Adobe deal, plus a look at possible
PDF and Flash synergies. It's huge, but is it good for
customers? We go behind the scenes to talk to analysts about their
take, and explore
whether it's good for customers. Plus, a look at how one
disgruntled observer swallowed his bile and learned
to love the deal.
Speed Up XP's Boot Speed
I remember when XP first
shipped. Faster boot speed was touted as just one of many benefits.
If you're as tired of waiting for Windows XP to load as I am, you
know this is just a crock of hooey. But there is a better way! We
just posted a series of key tips that will help you get XP started
faster and get you computing, gaming or surfing in seconds, rather
than what seems like hours. Check
out our story and hack Windows yourself, for faster booting.
More Longhorn Details Emerge
What will the next version
of Windows look like? The guy at Microsoft responsible for that
question sat down with us last week, and we walked away with some
real insight - including details on new search capabilities and
how this will be "the OS for the next 10 years." Our
special report has all the details, and don't miss what our
Microsoft Watcher had to say. She read between the lines and wonders
whether the company can really deliver by 2006. Plus, a
look at why Longhorn is more than just XP version 3, and whether
developers will wait.
Norton Does Spyware (Finally)
Finally, users of
Symantec's Internet security products can rest easy - anti-spyware
technology is coming. A new free public beta exposes the technology
to the world for the first time, and it is expected to ship sometime
in June. Our
story has details on how much, what's in it, and where you can
download the free beta. And speaking of spyware, Microsoft
finally patched its Media Player to keep the nasty guys at bay!
18 Great Computing Web Sites
It starts with the Computer
History Museum, a great place to explore old technology, and ends
with YouSendIT, a way to send large files even if your ISP puts a
cap on uploads. In between are 16 more can't-miss sites offering
everything from decoding mysterious DLL files and error messages to
an online Mozilla magazine. Don't
miss our top 18 great computing Web sites.
Intel Releases First WiMax Chip
The broadband wireless
market is beginning to heat up, with Intel launching its first WiMax
chip. Code-named Rosedale, it promises to dramatically lower the
cost of home equipment, and hopefully jumpstart the new market. Our
story has details on this development, and to keep up to date on
all the WiMax happenings, bookmark our new site, ExtremeWiMax.com.
Darn Those Dumb Users
That's Dvorak's complaint today.
His take: The majority of computer users are just not properly
trained on how to use the tool. Why are so many users ignorant of
Google, for example? John takes a stab at answering that question,
blaming the government, schools, Hollywood and TV. Troubled by dumb
users? Think he should stop complaining? Read
his story, and then decide for yourself.
Three Great Hourlong Games
Sometimes you just don't have
days to devote to a killer computer or console game. What if you
just have an hour or so to while away, while sitting on a plane, or
waiting for the bus? We've wrapped up three great games that don't
take forever to play - but have infinite repeatability. So if you've
shied away from those mega-games, never fear. Good interactive
entertainment on a smaller scale is still available. Try
one of these!
iPod Charger and Speakers Perfect for Office
Do you
bring your iPod into the office, and wish you had a neat way to
listen to it? Do you sometimes find the music player dies on the way
home? Then you'll get lots of use out of Macally's latest speaker
set. It's a tower of sound that also charges the iPod. Our
review details how it works, and the very reasonable cost. This
could be the external speaker system for you!
Outsourcing Lessons from the Pioneers
Haven't started
outsourcing yet? Good move, because there are plenty of things to
learn from those who've come before. In fact, a revised model of
outsourcing seems to be coalescing, one that includes more targeted
and focused approach. We look at one company's approach, and present
12
key questions to ask before making the plunge yourself. Plus a
look at how
outsourcing may deep six Ingram Micro's customer service.
That's it for today's What's New Now. Remember, you can always
read the same stuff online at the blog--www.whatsnewnow.com.
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