Older Software on the Newest Operating Systems
	The evolution of software and hardware technology has also determined big changes in current operating systems, therefore constant development of newer versions. The big problems are when users try to install older software apps on the newest operating systems or when the latest software version does not have the same functionalities as the older ones. There are many situations where incompatibilities get in the way of proper functionalit ... [read more >>]
	19 June 2008, 11:17GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Dell Users Should Say Goodbye to Windows XP
	All things point out time has come to pay final tribute to Microsoft’s Windows XP operating system, or at least so if you are a Dell user. The Round Rock-based computer systems vendor has recently announced that it will be rolling out its final computer systems that will come with a Windows XP operating system. According to the manufacturer, users will have only until June 18 to order the latest Windows XP Dell systems. The De ... [read more >>]
	16 June 2008, 03:55GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

MilaX 0.3.1 Launched
	MilaX 0.3.1, the latest edition of the operating system formerly known as Damn Small Solaris, was launched yesterday. It is a mini-distribution based on OpenSolaris and was created by Alexander R. Eremin. MilaX 0.3.1 is based on OpenSolaris Nevada 89 and, if you have a system with more than 512 MB of RAM, th ... [read more >>]
	11 June 2008, 10:54GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

How Virtual Memory Works
	If you ever ran a Windows operating system, then I'm most certain that you have encountered at some point in time an error saying something like "Your system is low on virtual memory..." and so on, but you have never really figured out what it meant or what virtual memory really was. The virtual memory is part of most operating systems out there. On Linux, if I'm not mistaken, the virtual memory is called 'swap ... [read more >>]
	06 June 2008, 09:10GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

VMware Fusion 1.1.3 Out. Free Update.
	VMware Fusion is a desktop product for Intel-based Macs, coming from the guys at VMware Inc. and that allows users to run x86 operating systems, such as Windows, Linux, NetWare and Solaris in separate virtual machines, all at once, along with Mac OS. The beta for this incredibly powerful piece of software has recently been updated, with ... [read more >>]
	03 June 2008, 02:39GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

openSUSE 11.0 RC1 Resolves 1.118 Bugs
	The release candidate version of openSUSE 11.0 was announced last night by the hard working people behind the openSUSE project: "The good news is that we’re closing in on the final release of 11.0, but it’s not time to relax just yet. We’re getting really close, so we need all hands on deck ... [read more >>]
	30 May 2008, 02:20GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Zenwalk Linux 5.2 Beta Available Now
	After 4 months of hard work, Zenwalk team is proud to announce the immediate availability of Zenwalk Linux 5.2 Beta: "The long awaited Zenwalk 5.2 is out in Beta. It's been 4 months since the last release, and it is time to brush off the packages" - says the Zenwalk team in the release a ... [read more >>]
	23 May 2008, 02:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

openSUSE 11.0 Beta 3 Resolves Over 700 Bugs
	The third and last beta version of openSUSE 11.0 was announced last night. Beta 3 fixes over 700 bugs, adds some new artwork and a few updated packages. Among the new technologies and applications included in the final version of openSUSE 11.0, due for release on June 19th, you'll find: • Linu ... [read more >>]
	16 May 2008, 06:24GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Alienware: 32-bit Operating Systems Cap Gaming Performance
	Quad-core processors have long since penetrated the market and lower manufacturing costs already pushed them into mainstream offerings. However, hardware upgrades seem to have lost their appeal, as lines between mainstream and high-end parts get blurred. Alienware is currently looking for solutions to increase the hardware performance in their top-notch gaming systems and faster hardware may not be the answer. According to the company, ... [read more >>]
	16 May 2008, 03:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Now Available: Ark Linux & Ark Linux Live 2008.1
	After exactly 9 months of hard work, the Ark Linux development team is proud to announce the immediate availability of Ark Linux 2008.1 and Ark Linux Live 2008.1, a version that brings KDE 3.5.9, the latest 2.6.25.3 Linux kernel, Wine 1.0 RC1, lots of bug fixes and improvements. The Ark Linux team decided to drop yet another stable system build with GCC 4.3 and powered by the latest stable version of KDE, 3.5.9. Not only that ... [read more >>]
	15 May 2008, 02:42GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Slackware 12.1 Released
	Slackware, one of the most important Linux distributions around, has reached version 12.1 today. The new release comes with many software updates and enhancements, new technologies and lots more. "This first Slackware edition of the year combines Slackware's legendary simplicity (and close tracking of original sources), stability, and security with some of the latest advances in Linux technology. Expect no less than the ... [read more >>]
	03 May 2008, 07:58GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Tiger Update (10.4.12) Coming in 2 Weeks?
	All those still using Tiger listen up and listen good 'cause this one's gonna rock your world (thought I'd use old school expressions to which you guys can refer better, if you catch my drift). Blokes over at macenstein.com say that 10.4.12 is on the way, claimi ... [read more >>]
	05 March 2008, 06:24GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Fedora 9 Alpha Released
	First alpha version of Fedora 9 (codename Sulphur) was released last night. "A funny thing happened on the way into the office today, an Alpha release of Fedora 9 happened!" Among the numerous new technologies, improvements and enhancements found in F9 we can menti ... [read more >>]
	06 February 2008, 02:37GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

DesktopBSD 1.6 Available Now
	The DesktopBSD development team proudly presents the final release of DesktopBSD 1.6. This version comes with a great number of new features and improvements over previous releases. It is based on the FreeBSD 6.3 RC2 and provides an enhanced KDE 3.5.8 desktop environment. Here are the major changes: · FreeBSD 6 as a modern and reliable ba ... [read more >>]
	09 January 2008, 06:35GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Introducing PCLinuxOS 2008 "MiniMe"
	Texstar proudly presents the 2008 edition of PCLinuxOS MiniMe, a minimalistic Live CD with KDE, that you can play with and customize it the way you want. PCLinuxOS 2008 MiniMe comes with Linux kernel 2.6.22.15, ALSA 1.0.15 and a very basic KDE 3.5.8 desktop environment. Not only that PCLinuxOS MiniMe is a Live CD, but it can be installed on your hard drive. You can add in your own background, window decoration, preferred applicat ... [read more >>]
	08 January 2008, 03:07GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

RoFreeSBIE 1.3 Available Now
	Last night, Ovidiu Angelescu announced the final release of the 1.3 version of RoFreeSBIE, a Live DVD based on the FreeBSD operating system. This version comes with improved start-up scripts, backup and restore scripts. It also includes a unique feature that allows you ... [read more >>]
	23 November 2007, 03:59GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Zenwalk Live 4.8 Available Now
	Zenwalk team announced on 6th October the 4.8 version of Zenwalk Linux operating system, and now, after more than a month, they are proud to announce the Live version of Zenwalk 4.8:"With great joy the Zenwalk Live Team presents Zenwalk Live 4.8. This new release features the speed, ... [read more >>]
	17 November 2007, 09:21GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Linux Mint 4.0 Released
	The Linux Mint developers continue their success with a brand new version of their free operating system, Linux Mint 4.0, codename Daryna. Being based on Celena and compatible with the Ubuntu Gutsy repositories, Daryna brings many new software and tools, such as: • Linux kernel 2.6.22 • GNOME 2.20.0 • OpenOffice.org Suite 2.3.0 • Mozilla Thunderbird 2.0 Other highlights of this release include: mintUpdate ... [read more >>]
	16 November 2007, 02:55GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Installing StartCom Enterprise Linux
	StartCom Ltd has announced the 5.0.1 update release of their popular StartCom Enterprise Linux two days ago and it brings the latest technologies for any mission-critical server deployments. If you want to try this distribution and don't know how to install it, here is a step-by-step guid ... [read more >>]
	14 November 2007, 02:53GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

The Werewolf Has Been Unleashed
	Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to let you know that Fedora 8 (codename Werewolf) has been released a few minutes ago and it can be downloaded here! Hey, hello... Are you still here? I hope so, because I want you to learn about the new features that Fedora brings with this new an ... [read more >>]
	08 November 2007, 10:28GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 Released
	Red Hat, the Open Source leader, is proud to announce the 5.1 release of their Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating system. Powered by the 2.6.18-53.el5 Linux kernel, Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.1 comes with the following improvements: Virtualization improvements • Completion of virtualization support on Itanium2 platforms; • Improved support for FV guests; • Update of the libvirt management layer; • New Xen 3.1.0 ... [read more >>]
	08 November 2007, 02:58GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Google Plans Free, Open Source Mobile Phone Operating System
	Google's interest in mobile phones has been obvious for some while now. Rumors on the Gphone's development have been going by for some time now. Despite the hints aiming towards a close release, the device has yet to hit the market. In the meanwhile ... [read more >>]
	09 October 2007, 03:28GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Linux Mobile Computing Platform Gets Strong Support
	ARM and six other companies decided to set the base for a collaboration that will result in the development of a Linux-based open source platform for next-generation mobile applications. The agreement has been set on the occasion of the fourth annual ARM Developers' Conf ... [read more >>]
	04 October 2007, 04:23GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

It's a Sure Fact. Palm OS II Coming Next Year
	Palm has been currently working on a second Palm operating system for some time now. After it delayed it for the next year, the company's CEO promises that it will surely arrive during the next fiscal year. Palm OS II was announced in April, this year and was supposed to be a follow up for the Palm OS version 5.4, aka Garnet. Two months ago, company officials stated that the new version should come in 2008, although they ... [read more >>]
	02 October 2007, 11:32GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

LiPS and OMA Shake Hands for Mobile Linux
	The Linux Phone Standards (LiPS) Forum and the Open Mobile Alliance (OMA) have just partnered for making mobile Linux available on an increasing number of handsets. The market is developing towards this exact tendency, so an extra push should come as a great impulse. The popularity that mobile Linux working ... [read more >>]
	02 October 2007, 06:07GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

MontaVista Mobilinux 5.0, Most Advanced Operating System
	MontaVista Software has just released the fifth edition of MontaVista Mobilinux. This specific mobile operating system is used in 90 percent of Linux-based smartphones, which makes it by far the most popular solution. The advantages that the new version has t ... [read more >>]
	27 September 2007, 03:06GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Google to Launch Its Operating System Next Week
	A while ago, the Internet world talked about a potential GooglePhone, especially created to fight with the Apple iPhone. At that time, the Mountain View company avoided commenting on the speculation; the only thing mentioned was that Google will remain a software firm and not a hardware one. So no GooglePhone; but in the meantime, the search giant released several new mobile flavors of its products. Take the example of Gmail, Goo ... [read more >>]
	29 August 2007, 05:38GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Linux Develops Towards Becoming the Future Main Mobile OS
	A bright future lies ahead for the Linux operating system in the case of mobile phones, when considering the results of recent studies. These expectations come from the growing rate of development that it has reached over the past time and also due to the fact that more and more handset producers show enthusiasm over using Linux on their devices. The Windows operating system currently holds the majority when it comes to PCs, a ... [read more >>]
	11 August 2007, 04:11GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Forget About Windows Vista! Try the OLPC Operating System Now!
	For those of you who didn't hear about it, the OLPC (One Laptop Per Child) is an interesting campaign started some time ago that is meant to bring a laptop to every child from every corner of the world. Of course, the entire campaign is made with educational purposes so the operating system installed on the laptop bundles only special application. But what if you're able to install this operating system on your compute ... [read more >>]
	24 July 2007, 06:51GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

eyeOS 1.0 Dahlia Available Now
	What is eyeOS? Imagine that you can have a virtual computer with all your important files and all you have to do to access it, is to open a web browser and log-in into your desktop, that it's exactly how you left it when you used it from another computer. This is eyeOS! A free, cross-platform Personal Content Manager System based upon the style of a De ... [read more >>]
	04 June 2007, 09:46GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Googlephone? No! Mobile Operating System? Maybe...
	The Googlephone was denied several times since the rumors about a potential mobile device appeared on the Internet. However, the Mountain View company is still interested in the mobile market and this statement is first proved by the numerous mobile versions rolled out for its solutions. Take for example Google Calendar, Gmail and even Google Maps that are all available for mobile devices for free.The Wall Street Journal had an i ... [read more >>]
	04 June 2007, 06:20GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Microsoft Updates Windows OS for Vertical Markets
	Microsoft introduced an update to Windows Embedded for Point of Service, the company's operating system for vertical markets. According to the Redmond Company, Windows Embedded for Point of Service (POS) 1.1 Update is now available for download. The update introduces a number of enhancements including support covering even the latest industry standards, an overhauled mass storage devices installation setup process and expand ... [read more >>]
	20 April 2007, 02:59GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Damn Small Linux 3.3 Released
	Damn Small Linux was just released today and it brings a new gettime.lua to set the clock from a time server, dpkg-restore download script, mouse configuration persistence via .mouse_configuration, ALSA audio module and a lot more goodies. They have also made a lot of fixes like: • Fixed mount tool for cdrom and floppy devices • Fixed typo bug ... [read more >>]
	03 April 2007, 06:13GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia

Apple TV Operating System Available for Download!
	AppleTV was one of the most awaited products developed by Apple that allows you to view movies, shows and videos on a high-definition TV. The device was finally released last week on Tuesday and remained in the spotlights as more and more publications wrote reviews about it. As you surely know, AppleTV has a 40GB hard disk with an operating system already installed by the company, so it is technically easy to steal the application. What ca ... [read more >>]
	26 March 2007, 06:58GMT | (c) 2008 Softpedia