It’s a multicore world alright, but the ghost of Transmeta lingers
If the free lunch is over, then few have heeded the end-of-break bell.…
Dr. Dobb’s Journal sails into the sunset – yet again
Specialist programming site will post no new content
Programming journal and website Dr. Dobb’s is ceasing publication of new content at the end of 2014.…
Microsoft says to expect AWESOME things of Windows 10 in January
Next build to be a major update
Microsoft says Windows Insider program members shouldn’t be upset that no more Windows 10 Preview builds are coming this year, because the build that’s expected to arrive in late January will be awesome – literally.…
V. R. R. Stob’s magnificent saga A Game Of Dog-and-Bones
GUARANTEED no elves and hardly any violence. Or incest
Stob Laud Satya Nadella stood at the leaded casement of his garret, contemplating the ominous, brooding sky to the south. The flag over the Maeiouster’s Hub Complex barely stirred in the still air, so that he could not only see the sigil of his once-proud house – gules and vert oblongs accroupis sur a respectant brace, azure dexter and jaune sinister, of quatrocons, conjoined to the Mark of Registered Trade – but also make out the motto VENIT FENESTRAE (which, as everybody knows, is Old Visbasian for “Windows is coming”) proudly emblazoned in the finest, most delicate Comic Sans that the T-shirt weavers of Old Redmond could fashion.…
Fedora 21: Linux fans will LOVE it – after the install woes
Purrs like a beauty once you get her running
Review As has become par for the course with Fedora, the latest – Fedora 21 – has arrived months behind schedule. To its credit, it’s well worth the wait.…
Microsoft whips out real-time translator for Skype calls
Babel Fish in your ear not required
Microsoft has rolled out a public preview of Skype Translator, its long-ballyhooed service that provides Star Trek–style real-time translation for voice calls and online chats.…
Chrome devs hatch plan to mark all HTTP traffic insecure
Browsers tell us when content is secure, but not when to feel NAKED AND AFRAID
The Chromium Project’s security team has kicked off a debate on whether browser will mark all HTTP pages as insecure.…
Microsoft opens smiley-kids jangly guitar doc-maker to all
Heir apparent to Word and PowerPoint, ‘Sway’, gains UNDO function
Microsoft has opened its new Office app, Sway, to all comers.…
Win Server 2003 custom support: That’s NOT going to be fun
Forrester: Forget profits, Microsoft just won’t want to do this
Microsoft could make a mint from charging businesses for custom support once Windows Server 2003 goes end of life next summer – but it may not make financial sense or be that easy to do so.…
Microsoft TechDays Online 2015: 3 to 5 February, 2015
Training for winning
Promo Microsoft is back with its 4th annual, online TechDays event. This three-day conference is geared towards IT pros and developers who want to get the scoop on Microsoft’s cloud-first, mobile-first products and platforms. It kicks off on 3 February, so be sure to add it to your calendar.…