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    Indictment: Man Sold Fake Microsoft Software  May 27, 2009
    The indictment alleges that the defendants wired money to China for counterfeit Microsoft software -- including Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2003 -- and then sold it over the Internet, using the company names Wireless Now Computers and Whitebox Computers. The defendants allegedly mailed the software to customers throughout the United States, falsely representing that the software was genuine. (TheSanDiegoChannel.com, CA)

    Analyst Says Apple Is Preparing To Release a Netbook  May 22, 2009
    "In late 2008, the average price in the U.S. for a mini-notebook with an 8.9-inch screen, Microsoft Windows XP, and a 160GB hard drive was around $450," according to Angela MacIntyre, research director at Gartner. "We expect the average price of the same machine to drop to $399 by the end of this year. Mature markets continue to be the primary consumers of mini-notebooks, but as prices continue to fall, they are likely to attract increasing numbers of emerging-market buyers.". (Yahoo News -- Technology)

    Hardware News: Asus chopping Eee PC offerings  May 19, 2009
    All three versions of netbooks feature Microsoft Windows XP, a 10-inch screen, and 160GB hard drive. . (Accounting Web, UK)

    downloadable McAfee Alert Manager v4.7.1 software buy oem...  Apr 19, 2009
    downloadable retail Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64. February 20, 2009 In response to: Logging On For Must Click TV GeorgeEckland commented. (Multichannel News)

    Dell, HP drive growth for low-end CPUs  Apr 17, 2009
    The systems sold by China Mobile all use Intel's Atom and Microsoft Windows XP.. For its part, rival HP Thursday (April 16) rolled out a new line of thin-client computers, aimed as low cost desktop replacements for business users. (EETimes)

    Enlisting In America's Army 3.0  Apr 4, 2009
    Minimum Requirements:Operating System (OS) -- Microsoft Windows XP (with Service Pack 2) or Microsoft Windows Vista Processor (CPU) -- 3. 0+ GHz Single Core CPU Memory (RAM) -- 1GB RAM (Minimum) Video Card -- Direct X 9. (IGN PC Games)

    LG debuts its new Netbook in Barcelona  Feb 20, 2009
    Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition. Intel Atom N270 1. (CNET News)

    Microsoft Article: Getting Started with Silverlight for Eclipse  Feb 18, 2009
    Getting Started with Silverlight for Eclipse. Why are you visiting the RIA Development Center today. (IntranetJournal)

    Microsoft Is Sued Over Charges to Downgrade to Windows XP Operating System  Feb 14, 2009
    Emma Alvarado of Los Angeles County, California, sued Feb. 11 in Seattle federal court, asking for class-action, or group, status on behalf of consumers who want to buy computers with pre-installed Microsoft Windows XP instead of the companys newer operating system, Vista, released in 2007. Microsoft has used its market power to take advantage of consumer demand for the Windows XP operating system by requiring consumers to purchase computers pre-installed with the Vista operating system and... (Bloomberg -- US)

    Offering the power of one  Feb 8, 2009
    It runs on the Microsoft Windows XP (Professional/Home Edition) or Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business or Ultimate Edition). The Multi-PC System, which is retailing at RM1,250, includes software, a PCI/PCI-E VGA graphics card, USB Audio Hub, USB and VGA combo cables (5m long). (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)

    Corel Launches WinDVD 9 Plus Blu-ray  Mar 19, 2008
    The sophisticated graphite design blends seamlessly with a Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista desktop. The de-cluttered user interface displays a clean, sleek look where navigation controls can be hidden instantly. (PC World India)

    Asus Eec PC goes old-school  Mar 7, 2008
    According to Asus, the Eee PC with Microsoft Windows XP will be available via special tender for educational institutions and through computer resellers from March 2008. Rather than lapping up the PR spin, I think someone needs to sit down and seriously evaluate how much benefit students will get from the Eee PC as opposed to a larger notebook. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)

    The Tablet PC: Five years later  Feb 23, 2008
    A little more than five years ago, the Tablet PC, along with Microsoft Windows XP Tablet Edition, was introduced with great hype and greater expectations from vendors. At the launch event, presenters ranging from Microsoft chairman Bill Gates to author Amy Tan to actor Rob Lowe all explained how the Tablet would revolutionize our working lives. (Globe and Mail)

    WHS receives $30K technology grant  Jan 25, 2008
    Each of the five teachers were given an HP Compaq Tablet PC with Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition, a multimedia projector, an HP digital camera, an HP PSC printer/scanner/copier, a 500 stipend and online technology training courses. Zigler said she and the other teachers have used the equipment in class during the first semester of the 2007-2008 school year and most of them are signed up for technology education training this spring. (Sebastopol Sonoma West Publishing, CA)

    New rootkit threatens Windows users  Jan 10, 2008
    Security Researchers at Symantec Corp. issued a warning this week about a new rootkit in the wild using an older method to silently attack and take over a victim's machine running Microsoft Windows XP. ... Security Researchers at Symantec Corp. issued a warning this week about a new rootkit in the wild using an older method to silently attack and take over a victim's machine running Microsoft Windows XP.. (Search Security, MA)

    Computer Memory  Jan 5, 2008
    2 GHz, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, 512 MB, 200 GB hard drive, Tower, DVD;RW Dual Layer, For: Home Use. $319 - $319 From 1 stores Tower, For: Home Use. (IntranetJournal)

    Under the Hood: Silicon TV tuners clearing hurdles  Dec 26, 2007
    In addition, Microsoft Windows XP Media Center has created a booming market for TV reception on the PC. What's more, there is a growing demand for multimedia capabilities on mobile handheld devices to allow a consumer to watch live TV or video. Added to all these innovations is the imminent worldwide transition in TV broadcasting from to digital modulation. (EETimes)

    Acer Eyes the SMB Market  Dec 21, 2007
    The notebook will come with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system, although the notebooks are Vista capable. Check out eWEEK.com's for the latest news in desktop and notebook computing. (eWeek)

    HD Photo Support Comes To Photoshop  Dec 10, 2007
    "This is the HD Photo file format plug-in for Adobe Photoshop software. The HD Photo plug-in supports a wide range of pixel formats (including high dynamic range, wide gamut formats) and numerous advanced HD Photo features. This plug-in is designed for use with the CS2 or CS3 versions of Adobe Photoshop software running under Microsoft Windows XP or Microsoft Windows Vista. Any other use is not supported.". HD Photo files created on both Mac and PC have identical features and are fully... (TrustedReviews)

    Dell Adding Penryn to its PCs  Nov 28, 2007
    The Dell workstations support Microsoft Windows XP and Vista as well as Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Check out eWEEK.com's for the latest news in desktop and notebook computing. (eWeek)

    Mass appeal and free to boot  Nov 12, 2007
    Yet Linux is still a bit scary, while seven-year-old Microsoft Windows XP remains a safe, reliable and familiar choice. The latest version, 7. (Sydney Morning Herald)

    HP, Lenovo Jump on Intel's Penryn  Nov 8, 2007
    HP will also offer both Microsoft Windows XP and Vista operating systems as well as 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS 4. Check out eWEEK.com's for the latest news in desktop and notebook computing. (eWeek)

    Lenovo Launches First Workstations  Nov 7, 2007
    For the operating system, Tobul said customers were interested in both Linux and Microsoft Windows XP. The two workstations support 64-bit Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS as well as Windows XP and Vista. Check out eWEEK.com's for the latest news in desktop and notebook computing. (eWeek)

    Little Disk: Storage Made Simple  Nov 7, 2007
    The Good: Simple, attractive design; delivers a lot of storage for the money. The Bad: Software is cumbersome for anything more involved than basic drag-and-drop file saving. (BusinessWeek)

    Still the Best  Nov 6, 2007
    Microsoft Windows XP Pro boxes on a retail display rack in October 2001. All day long, I swivel back and forth between multiple screens running multiple operating systems. (Fox News)

    Applegate charged with 14 felony counts  Nov 3, 2007
    Our site is best viewed using Mozzilla Firefox with Microsoft Windows XP. Multimedia files need a Flash application to view them. Thank you. (San Andreas Calaveras Enterprise, CA)

    Low-Cost Eee PC Laptop to Run Windows XP  Oct 19, 2007
    Asustek showed off one Eee PC running Microsoft Windows XP Professional, version 2002, service pack 2. The hardware on board was the same as for the NT$11,100 Linux-based Eee PCs the company had displayed, a 900MHz processor, 512M-bytes of DDR2 DRAM (double data rate, generation two dynamic RAM) and 4G byte flash drives. (PC World)

    Sony's new Blu-ray Disc writer drive cuts burning time in half  Oct 17, 2007
    25-inch form-factor for easy installation inside a desktop PC with Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista operating systems. Interface cabling is also supplied. (Current.com.au)

    AOL closes AIM attack vector, but risks remain  Oct 17, 2007
    Core recommended that users running AIM on Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or Windows Server 2003 SP1 implement Microsoft's "Internet Explorer Local Machine Zone Lockdown" recommendations to mitigate risk, and outlined the steps users can take to do so ... Core recommended that users running AIM on Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or Windows Server 2003 SP1 implement Microsoft's "Internet Explorer Local Machine Zone Lockdown" recommendations to mitigate risk, and outlined the steps users can take to do so. (Search Security, MA)

    Dell Delivers 'Streaming' Computing  Oct 11, 2007
    The individual desktop images, Clark said, are managed by Citrix's Provisioning Server for Desktops software, which will deliver Microsoft Windows XP or Vista operating systems and Windows applications from the data center to the individual desktop. The Citrix software is based on the software streaming technology it acquired when the. (eWeek)

    Computer Deals  Oct 5, 2007
    26 GHz, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 256 MB, 40 GB hard drive, Micro Tower, CD-ROM, For: Corporate Busines. $68 - $68 From 1 stores Intel Xeon. (LinuxPlanet)

    Live Video of GW Volleyball Matches Available at GWsports.com  Sep 14, 2007
    0 on the following systems: Microsoft Windows XP Home / Professional SP2, Windows XP Media Center 2005, Windows 2000 SP4; Windows Media Player 9 or 10. Broadband connection and a processor of 1. (Gwsports.com)

    Packard Bell releases mini UMPC  Sep 5, 2007
    Called the Easynote XS, the device comes with Microsoft Windows XP, a seven inch display, 1GB of memory and a 30GB hard drive. The machine comes with built in wi-fi and a VGA webcam, a 4-in-1 memory card reader and two USB connectors. (Inquirer)

    AoE3: The Asian Dynasties  Aug 23, 2007
    Minimum Requirements:Requires Age of Empires III to play Microsoft Windows XP or higher PC with 1. 4 GHz equivalent or higher processor 256 MB of system RAM 2 GB available hard disk space 32x speed or faster CD-ROM drive 64 MB video card with support for hardware transformation and lighting required DirectX 9. (IGN PC Games)

    Georgia man gets prison time for selling unauthorized software  Aug 10, 2007
    Harrison admitted to trafficking in illicit Certificates of Authenticity intended to be used with "Microsoft Windows XP Professional" and "Windows 2000 Professional" operating system software. Such Certificates of Authenticity are commonly found within software packages or affixed to computers containing authorized licensed software. (Bizjournals.com)

    Convicted con artist sues Apple over iPhone touch screen  Aug 8, 2007
    Jerry Aug 07, 2007 15:02 Does this mean Microsoft Windows XP violates the "virtual keyboard" patent by having an "on screen keyboard" function included. Just navigate your way over to start/programs/accessories/accessibility/on-screen keyboard. (TG Daily)

    Parallels Desktop beta released for free  Aug 3, 2007
    Parallels Desktop is a program that allows Mac users to run Microsoft Windows XP or Vista right alongside Mac OS X without the need to reboot, and supports intuitive operations like dragging files from Windows to Mac OS X and vice-versa. The latest beta release brings Microsoft application windows to Expose and enhances the look of each PC-oriented window. (MacNN)

    Adobe Releases Premium CS3 Suites  Jul 3, 2007
    Production Premium and Master Collection software will support Intel-based Apple systems, Microsoft Windows XP, and Windows Vista. The full version of Master Collection costs $2,499 and an upgrade costs $1,399. (PC Magazine)

    Adobe Ships Creative Suite 3 Production Premium and Master Collection  Jul 2, 2007
    Source: Adobe Systems Incorporated. Roll-Out Completes Largest Software Release in Adobe's 25-Year History. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)

    Dell Launches Mobile Workstation  Jun 29, 2007
    Dell is also offering both Microsoft Windows XP and Vista. The M4300 weighs about 6. (eWeek)

    Nvidia Tackles High-Performance Computing  Jun 22, 2007
    The company's CUDA development environment is supported on both Linux and Microsoft Windows XP operating systems. The standard configuration of the Computing Server costs $12,000, while the Deskside Supercomputer begins at $7,500. (eWeek)

    Creative gives Zen Stone a Plus makeover  Jun 22, 2007
    The drawback is that the Zen Stone plus requires a PC with a minimum of Microsoft Windows XP operating system with at least Service Pack 2. No mention was made of Mac OS support. (Techlogg.com)

    Computex 2007: VIA announces new ultra-mobile device  Jun 7, 2007
    Powered by a choice of Microsoft Windows XP or Vista Basic operating systems, it comes with features including a full keyboard, a 7-inch WVGA screen with touch panel, up to 1GB DDR2 SDRAM, and a minimum 30GB hard disk drive (HDD). The NanoBook also supports 802. (DigiTimes)

     Notebooks  Jun 7, 2007
    Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP SP 2 Home Edition. Other features: 5-in-1 memory card reader, Shuttle Centre media centre software, face-recognition user authentication, 1. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Technology)

    Via touts business card sized UMPC platform  Jun 6, 2007
    The NanoBook runs on either Microsoft Windows XP or Windows Vista Basic operating systems. Features include a full keyboard, 7-inch WVGA screen with touch panel, up to 1GB DDR2 SDRAM, and a 30 to 60 gigabyte hard drive. (EETimes)

    Symantec Readies vPro Security  Jun 1, 2007
    The first release of Symantec's security application for vPro will work with Microsoft Windows XP. Later, the application will also work with the Windows Vista operating system, Sabala said. Check out eWEEK.com's for the latest security news, reviews and analysis. (eWeek)

    Guide to Online Security  May 24, 2007
    Many operating systems (such as Microsoft Windows XP and Mac OS X) include firewall protection. A computer firewall gets its name from the fireproof wall in buildings that acts as a barrier to prevent the spread of fire. (Yahoo News -- Online Privacy)

    OpenSEA Adds Open Source Spice to 802.1x  May 17, 2007
    Xsupplicant is a basic command line Linux based interface but OpenSEA will be extending the client's functionality and working on developing a graphical user interface as well as ports for Microsoft Windows XP and Apple Macintosh. The new OpenSEA 802. (Datamation)

    Dell laptop will please hard-core gamers  May 2, 2007
    Though the XPS M1710 runs Microsoft Windows XP Media Center 2005, it lacks the integrated TV tuner found on more expensive systems, such as the Qosmio G35-AV600, the Fujitsu LifeBook N6210, and the Sony VAIO AX570G. Dell sells an external, PC Card tuner for approximately $150, however ... Dell bundles a standard software package, including Microsoft Windows XP Media Center. (CNN -- Tech)

    Adobe Photoshop CS3  Apr 30, 2007
    Ars File: Application Reviews. 8 Price: Photoshop CS3: $649 (upgrade from Photoshop 7, CS, or CS2: $199); Photoshop CS3 Extended: $999 (upgrade from Photoshop 7, CS, or CS2: $349). (Ars Technica)

    Google pulls ads linked to data-swiping sites  Apr 29, 2007
    But the links instead took unsuspecting users to a site that would attempt to install software aimed attaking advantage of a security gapin older versions of the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Exploit Prevention Labs chief technology officer Robert Thompson first posted information about the problem Tuesday on the security company's blog. (CBC.ca)

    NEC Looks to Build a 'Virtual' Client Network  Apr 23, 2007
    Hertzler added that the microprocessor will also deliver a better environment for Microsoft Windows XP. (The company is working to offer the Vista OS later. . (eWeek)

    Adobe Creative Suite 3 Product Line in India  Apr 22, 2007
    0 provides to our customers across the Asia Pacific region. India is experiencing a communication explosion, and its creative industry is growing at a fast pace. (Techtree.com)

    Adobe Ships Creative Suite 3  Apr 19, 2007
    These new Adobe CS3 applications and Adobe Creative Suite 3 editions are available as Universal applications for both PowerPC and Intel-based Macs and support both Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista. Customers will experience increased levels of performance and speed running Creative Suite 3 natively on Intel-based Macintosh systems and the latest Windows hardware. (Playfuls.com)

    Review: SanDisk's Sansa Connect Portable Media Player  Apr 13, 2007
    The Connect is a PC-only device you'll need Microsoft Windows XP SP2 or Vista. It plays MP3, WMA and protected WMA files and supports all Microsoft PlaysForSure subscription music (such as Rhapsody) via a PC connection, but only Yahoo. (FOX News)

    All-in-one printers have merit  Apr 3, 2007
    Insert the disc, and when you see the Welcome to Microsoft Windows XP screen, click Perform Additional Tasks. Click Browse this CD, double-click the ValueAdd folder, then Msft, and then Ntbackup. (San Francisco Chronicle)

    HP Offers a Lean, Green Desktop  Mar 29, 2007
    0 with an AMD Athlon processor, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, an 80GB hard drive, 512MB of memory and DVD/CD-RW combo drive starts at $609. While our test machine may not have passed Energy Star 4. (eWeek)

    Download: HP SureSupply Software Utility. This utility automatically identifies your installed HP printers & sets you up to order the exact ink or toner cartridge you need. Download this free software!  Mar 27, 2007
    Operating system(s): Microsoft Windows XP. Download file size: 1. (LinuxPlanet)

    UNM To Introduce New Men's Basketball Coach Today  Mar 23, 2007
    Microsoft Windows XP Home / Professional SP2, Windows XP Media Center 2005, Windows 2000 SP4; Windows Media Player 9 or 10. (Golobos.com)

    HP Goes Green with New Business PCs  Mar 15, 2007
    The HP Compaq dc5750 business desktops come with AMD Athlon processors, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, 80-GB hard drives, 512 MB of memory, and DVD/CD-RW combo drives. The AMD-powered PC is priced at $609. (NewsFactor Network)

    HP Launches Energy Star-Compliant PCs  Mar 14, 2007
    Both will ship with Microsoft Windows XP Pro and will be priced starting at $899 and $959, respectively ... Featuring an 80-Gbyte hard drive, it will also come with Microsoft Windows XP Pro, and start at $609. (PC Magazine)

    Adobe Adds Two Editions to Photoshop Product Line  Mar 9, 2007
    The beta version of Photoshop CS3 is available now as a universal binary for the Macintosh platform as well as for Microsoft Windows XP and Windows Vista computers. Photoshop CS3 is expected to be formally released this upcoming spring. (eWeek)

    Adobe releases full version of Photoshop Lightroom  Feb 21, 2007
    3, or Windows XP. It also requires 1 GHz PowerPC G4 processor or Microsoft Windows XP SP2, Intel Pentium 4 Processor, and 768 MB RAM and a 1024x768 resolution screen. Being a Universal Binary application, Photoshop Lightroom will run natively on PowerPC and new Intel-based Macintosh systems. (The Money Times)

    DEMO: Wi-Fi sans browser arrives  Jan 31, 2007
    It already works with Microsoft Windows XP PCs and Windows Mobile 5 phones, as well as two other devices: the Nokia 770 Web tablet and the Cisco Linksys WIP 300 VoIP phone. It's relatively easy to develop software for those two devices because of available interfaces, but most nonbrowser devices would require a licensing deal, Fraser said. (InfoWorld)

    VMware Seeks 'Virtual' Success with New Software  Jan 29, 2007
    In addition, the VMware has expanded its software support to include the 32- and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows XP and Server 2003, as well as Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4 SP4. Charles King, an analyst with Pund-IT Research, said 2007 will shape up as an interesting year for VMware as other virtualization software makers, such as Virtual Iron, Microsoft with its Virtual Server software and IBM with the virtualization capabilities in its Power 5 processor, look to chip away at the x86... (eWeek)

    Cybertrust Offers EV SSL Certificates for Safer Online Transactions  Jan 26, 2007
    Global information security company on Jan. 25 launched its extended validation secure sockets layer certificates for Microsoft Windows XP and Vista users. ADVERTISEMENT. (eWeek)

    Final Boot Camp To Be Offered To Tiger Users For $30?  Jan 22, 2007
    Boot Camp, currently in public beta, allows Intel Mac owners to boot their machine into Microsoft Windows XP. The terms of the public beta expire upon the next release of the software or September 30, 2007, whichever comes first. If true, the move would be reminiscent of Apple deciding to offer for a $29. (Mac Rumors)


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