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Whitepapers
A Second Generation Architecture for Linux DVB Networking
Jul 2008
IP/DVB operating system support for the second generation DVB physical carriers is still limited to the so called broadcast profile that supports only CCM mode and encapsulation of IP packets into...
Provided by Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers
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Whitepapers
A Strategy for Package Transformation for Linux Environment
Aug 2012
A Linux operating system is composed of a large number of software packages. Among packages there exist a variety of complex dependency relations, and their management is the foundation of...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Technology and Applications
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Whitepapers
Open Source Software ADOPTION: An Academic Perspective
Feb 2011
Open Source Software (OSS) is defined as a computer software that is freely provided and which permits users to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in a modified or an...
Provided by IPM
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Whitepapers
The migration equation: Making sense of the move to Windows 7
Aug 2012
Few projects instil quite the same level of pain, disruption and cost in the IT department as operating system upgrades. One problem in particular has historically proved especially troublesome -...
Provided by AppSense
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Whitepapers
10 reasons for a people-centric OS migration
Aug 2012
Migrating operating systems is proving to be one of the most costly and complex projects for any IT department, especially when combined with all other on-going IT projects. By employing user...
Provided by AppSense
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Whitepapers
Design and Implementation of the Connectionless Network Protocol (CLNP) as Loadable Kernel Modules in Linux Kernel 2.6
Apr 2012
In this paper, the authors present an implementation of CLNP ground-to-ground packet processing for ATN in Linux kernel version 2.6. They present the big picture of CLNP packet processing, the...
Provided by Cornell University
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Case Studies
Multifaceted Manufacturer Meets Business Goals Using New Desktop Operating System
Dec 2008
Based in Taipei, Taiwan, Fu Sheng Group is a diverse manufacturing company. The Fu Sheng Group believes up-to-date operating systems that support real-time access to business information are...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Jewelry Sales Consultant Saves Three Hours Weekly With New Operating System
Dec 2008
Leonard Zell travels the world coaching jewelers in sales techniques. He wanted to improve his efficiency at daily tasks, such as finding customer files and creating invoices. Zell upgraded from...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Model Checking Concurrent Linux Device Drivers
Nov 2007
The SLAM toolkit demonstrates that predicate abstraction enables automated verification of real world Windows device drivers. One?s predicate abstraction-based tool DDVerify enables the automated...
Provided by Association for Computing Machinery
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White Papers
GPU-Accelerated Computer Vision on the Linux Platform
Dec 2007
The GPUCV library accelerates computer vision algorithms using the huge computational power of modern Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). This paper presents a series of alterations to the GPUCV...
Provided by University of Canterbury
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White Papers
LinSched: The Linux Scheduler Simulator
Jul 2008
The Linux kernel 2.6.23 scheduler includes substantial changes that may entice researchers with no prior interest in Linux to attempt to understand or modify its behavior. Virtual machines and...
Provided by University of North Carolina
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White Papers
Open Source Routing in High-Speed Production Use
May 2008
In almost 10 years the author has used Open Source Routers in mission critical networking to bring Internet connectivity to many tens of thousands users. Needless to say Uppsala University is one...
Provided by Uppsala University
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White Papers
Windows Vista: Necessity and Opportunity
Sep 2008
The Vista era of Windows is here. Even if one intends to retain Vista's predecessor, Windows XP, Vista is likely to become part of your environment. If one does not yet have a plan to deal with...
Provided by Novell
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Case Studies
Manufacturer Upgrades Operating System for Easier Deployment, Cost Savings
Dec 2008
ICL Performance Products LP (ICL-PPLP) is a global supplier of phosphate salts and phosphoric acid for food and technical applications. The organization wanted to standardize its computer...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Straight Talking - To Lead, Not to Teach
Feb 2008
According to some, the use of open source software in global education is the key to many problems because it removes the issue of cost. Yet for those living in areas where the average income is...
Provided by Quocirca
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White Papers
Windows Vista: A Cyber Security Shield
Nov 2007
Hackers are constantly exploiting security vulnerabilities and users' naiveté to steal corporate and personal information with the intent of committing fraud and other crimes. Such breaches can...
Provided by International Data
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Case Studies
Custom Server Solution Design
May 2008
Companies leveraging open source software and technology need a hardware provider that understands the open source I.T. model, is familiar with the challenges they face, shares their passion for...
Provided by iXsystems
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Webcasts
Momentum Webcast: Saving Time and Money With the Optimized Desktop (Level 100)
Feb 2009
Getting the most productivity and return on investment from the desktop means making a strategic decision to move to a modern operating system. The attendee will explore what optimizing the...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Myths & Realities of Real-Time Linux Software Systems
Jan 2009
This paper addresses some of the differences between real-time and general purpose operating systems. This includes an analysis of several common misconceptions including performance issues,...
Provided by VersaLogic
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: A Tour of Windows 7 (Level 100)
Apr 2009
Windows 7 is the latest Windows Operating System, and includes a number of new UX enhancements and features for consumers, developers and IT Pros. The presenter will throw light on the latest...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Leasing Company Improves Productivity, Contains Costs With Latest Operating System
Apr 2009
XTRA Lease operations are spread across North America in 80 locations, and employees are constantly on the move developing and servicing customers and managing a fleet of more than 100,000...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Telecom Corporation Embraces Changing Mobile Market With New Operating System
Mar 2009
As a telecommunications leader, KDDI Corporation focuses on customer satisfaction through speedy service. Gaining new customers required retail staff to transfer customers' existing phone data to...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Firm Helps Global Company Convert Critical Files to Work With New Client Software
Mar 2009
A global energy company asked Catapult Systems to ensure that its business-critical trading files and applications would be compatible with new Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 programs....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Telecommunications Firm Reduces Energy Costs With New Operating System
Mar 2009
Operating in more than 170 countries, British Telecom plc (BT) is a leading provider of communications services, including, networked IT services; telecommunications services; and Internet...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
10 Myths About Running Open Source Software in Your Business
Jul 2008
When it comes to open source software, there are two camps: there are open source zealots who insist that Windows never works, and Linux is king! and then there are the naysayers who would sooner...
Provided by ActiveState
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Webcasts
The Value of the Windows 7 Logo Program
Apr 2009
Get the inside scoop on the vision and plan for the Windows 7 Logo program. The attendee of this webcast will learn about why customers care about it and why as partner one should care about it.
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Debugging User-Mode Driver Framework Drivers: Debugging Techniques
May 2009
The presenter of this webcast describes techniques for debugging commonly encountered User-Mode Driver Framework (UMDF) problems. The presenter also covers techniques for proactively identifying...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Improving Energy Efficiency With Windows 7 Power Management (Level 200)
May 2009
Energy efficiency and green IT are two of the most active current topics in computing. The presenters of this webcast details how the Windows 7 operating system helps improve energy efficiency...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
The DoD and Open Source Software
Feb 2009
When discussing Open Source Software, people often associate it with a few common characteristics. In many cases the software itself is hosted publicly by a sponsoring group or organization -...
Provided by Oracle
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Case Studies
Operating System Upgrade Prepares Product Distributor for Future
May 2009
Bhinneka.com has expanded its business lines from being a distributor of hardware and software products to being a total IT service solution provider. It recognized the need to stay at the leading...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Operating System Upgrade Helps IT Solutions Company Save Time and Increase Productivity
Jan 2009
IT solution provider Softchoice determined that it could better protect its computers from accidental or unauthorized configuration changes and simplify operating system deployment by upgrading...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Delivering a Premier Windows Vista Experience: Computer-Replacement Project
Apr 2009
The Microsoft sales force operated computers that did not work optimally with Windows Vista. Microsoft IT and the Windows product group wanted to improve that user experience to raise productivity...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Consultant Sees User Productivity, Desktop Management Efficiencies With New Software
May 2009
Installers is a Microsoft Gold Certified Provider in Denmark that deployed Windows 7 Beta to its 40 portable computers to get a head start in helping customers migrate to the new operating system....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Firm Boosts Productivity and Scalability by 20 Percent With New Operating System
Apr 2009
Productiv is an IT solutions consulting firm in Brisbane, Australia, that provides productivity solutions to government and private organizations. The company has three locations and 26 employees....
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Services Provider Reduces Annual Costs by $96,426 With Operating System Upgrade
Apr 2009
Located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Wortell is a systems integrator and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. To deliver innovative solutions to customers, it adopts new technology as early as...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Optimize Your Desktop Infrastructure
Jan 2008
Windows Vista can help to reduce total cost of ownership by streamlining desktop image deployment and management.
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Find and Use Information
Jan 2008
Windows Vista gives people tools to find, organize, and use information more effectively, helping to improve productivity and to sharpen their competitive edge.
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Windows Vista Enterprise
Jan 2008
The premium edition of Windows Vista for businesses, Windows Vista Enterprise includes all the features in Windows Vista Business plus extra capabilities designed to help reduce the cost and...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Vista MUI: Multilingual User Interface
Jan 2008
Providing for multiple languages during an operating system deployment has been a challenge in the past, often requiring delays until fully localized versions are released. The limited number of...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance
Jan 2008
Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance is a dynamic desktop solution available only to Software Assurance Customers. It helps reduce application deployment costs, enable the...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Jewelry Sales Consultant Saves Three Hours Weekly With New Operating System
Dec 2008
Leonard Zell travels the world coaching jewelers in sales techniques. He wanted to improve his efficiency at daily tasks, such as finding customer files and creating invoices. Zell upgraded from...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Multifaceted Manufacturer Meets Business Goals Using New Desktop Operating System
Dec 2008
Based in Taipei, Taiwan, Fu Sheng Group is a diverse manufacturing company. The Fu Sheng Group believes up-to-date operating systems that support real-time access to business information are...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: How Microsoft Technologies and Windows Vista Improve Supporting and Maintaining the Desktop (Level 300)
Nov 2008
The Windows Vista operating system includes many advances that help IT organizations lock down the desktop environment and prevent user-generated configuration conflicts. This webcast explores how...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Deploying Windows Vista in Your Organization With Confidence (Level 300)
Nov 2008
This webcast explores how to automate the deployment of the Windows Vista operating system for small-, medium-, and large-scale deployment scenarios. The presenters look at applications that help...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Deploying Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (Level 300)
Nov 2008
This webcast looks at the improvements in the Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) operating system and how to deploy Windows Vista SP1 using a variety of scenarios. The webcast covers Windows Vista...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Swiss Energy Company Boosts Productivity and Security With Desktop Modernization
Sep 2008
Leading Swiss energy company BKW was running outdated desktop software on its employees' computers, compromising its ability to compete in an energy market where productivity and agility are...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
GISP: A Transparent Superpage Support Framework for Linux
Mar 2008
Though all of the current main-stream OSs have supported superpage to some extent, most of them need runtime information provided by applications, simulator or other tools. Transparent superpage...
Provided by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
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White Papers
Nswap: A Network Swapping Module for Linux Clusters
Jan 2008
Cluster applications that process large amounts of data, such as parallel scientific or multimedia applications, are likely to cause swapping on individual cluster nodes. These applications will...
Provided by Swarthmore College
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Webcasts
MSDN Webcast: Creating Gadgets for Windows SideShow in Windows Vista (Level 200)
Nov 2007
The attendee of this webcast will learn about Windows SideShow, a new technology that provides users of the Windows Vista operating system with quick access to data - even when their computers are...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
MSDN Webcast: geekSpeak: Windows Presentation Foundation/Everywhere With Shawn Wildermuth (Level 200)
Jan 2008
The attendee will hear about industry trends, new technology, real-world experiences, and more. The presenter of this webcast explores the new presentation technology Windows Presentation...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Consulting Firm Saves Time and Travel With New Desktop Software
Jun 2008
Australian business-process consulting firm Productiv wanted to standardize its desktop computing environment on a software platform that would help its 11 employees work together from dispersed...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Solution Provider Increases Security and Efficiency With New PC Operating System
Jun 2008
The employees of Avanade know that part of the company's success is practicing what they preach. The Seattle, Washington - based company provides IT solutions to enterprises around the world and...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Hawaiian Eco-Tour Company Increases Productivity and Freedom With All-in-One Software
May 2008
For the past 10 years, Dolphin Excursions has taken customers - ages 5 to 105 - out onto the waters off Oahu's western shore to swim with spinner dolphins, watch majestic humpback whales, and...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Boutique Chocolatier Blends Technology and Sustainability, Grows Business 75 Percent
Jun 2008
Daniel and Susan Kennedy, co-founders of Chokola'j, blend their love of chocolate with their desire to create a sustainable, environmentally friendly business. For Chokola'j, sustainability...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Energy Producer Cuts Costs With Operating System Upgrade
Jun 2008
The national oil company of Saudi Arabia, Saudi Aramco, is a petroleum enterprise that spans the globe, with affiliates and subsidiaries in several different countries. Aramco maintains a Windows...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Evaluating Open Source Software for Your Business
Jan 2008
This paper looks at the strange world of open source IT decision making that can get in the way of good decisions. The exuberant IT manager sees open source like found money or a snow day; if it's...
Provided by Pathfinder Development
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Case Studies
Consumer Credit Provider Boosts Employee Productivity With Desktop Software Upgrade
Jun 2008
COFIDIS is a leading provider of consumer credit in Portugal. As part of its strategy to capitalize on advances in technology, the company recently upgraded all of its 430 computers to Windows...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Momentum Webcast: Moving Forward With Windows Vista SP1 (Level 100)
Jun 2008
This webcast discusses the recently released Windows Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) operating system and the four core pillars of SP1: security, reliability, performance, and application...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Momentum Webcast: Assessment and Deployment Best Practices for Windows Vista (Level 100)
Jun 2008
This webcast explains the business value of Windows Vista and provide information to help to overcome objections to deploying the operating system. It shows how to assess the network environment...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Labour Organisation Improves Member Services With Standardised Operating System
Mar 2008
AKNO, the Federal Chamber of Labour for Lower Austria, took advantage of a planned IT refresh in 2007 to migrate to the Windows Vista operating system and the 2007 Microsoft Office system. For the...
Provided by Microsoft Tips
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Whitepapers
Running Linux on the PlayStation 3: More Than a Toy
Mar 2008
The Sony PlayStation 3 (PS3) runs Linux, but getting it to run well requires some tweaking. In this paper, first in a series, Peter Seebach introduces the features and benefits of PS3 Linux, and...
Provided by IBM
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White Papers
Managing Shims in the Enterprise: Practical Advice for Application Compatibility Mitigation
Nov 2007
When addressing application compatibility issues in preparation for a deployment of Windows Vista, among the most flexible and powerful tools available are application compatibility fixes, or...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Hotfixes and Security Updates Included in Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Feb 2008
Windows Vista Service Pack 1 includes all previously released updates for Windows Vista. Many of these updates are available to the public on the Microsoft Download Center and Windows Update,...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Notable Changes in Windows Vista SP1
Feb 2008
Microsoft continuously improves the Windows Vista Operating System by providing ongoing updates while working with software and hardware vendors to help them to deliver improved compatibility,...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
MSDN Webcast: Development of Consumer Electronics Devices With Windows XP Embedded (Level 100)
Feb 2008
Windows XP Embedded is being used in a variety of applications, from gaming machines to test equipment to industrial controls. Its support for a variety of hardware and support for multimedia...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Architecture Firm Enhances Productivity, Simplifies IT Management With New Software
Jan 2008
A rapidly-growing design firm, Martelli Architects needs to use technology innovations to stay competitive. The company became an early adopter of the Windows Vista Business operating system to...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Hire Company Cuts IT Costs With Switch From Open Source
Nov 2007
Speedy Hire currently comprises 10 companies, all of which operate under the Speedy Hire banner. But each of these ran its own Active Directory technology, and there was an urgent need to...
Provided by Microsoft
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White Papers
Overview of Windows XP Service Pack 3
Dec 2007
Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) includes all previously released updates for the operating system, in addition to a small number of new functionalities that will not significantly change...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
Application Compatibility Toolkit (ACT) 5.0
May 2006
This webcast covers a high level architecture, and feature overview of Application Compatibility Toolkit 5.0.
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Global Forum Achieves Technical Success With Dedicated Support Engineer Program
Nov 2007
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum needed to be able to go into a venue and within 24 to 36 hours get the IT systems up and running. They had to be able to support their own staff,...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Global IT Service Provider Reduces Support Costs With New Operating System Deployment
Nov 2007
Based in Amsterdam, Getronics is a leading provider of information and communication technology solutions. It has 25,000 employees in more than 25 countries and generated 2006 revenues of ?2.6...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Latest Technology Supports Rapid Growth of Coffee Company
Nov 2007
First Choice Coffee is a leading coffee company based in the United Kingdom. Its products include quality coffee and beverages, coffee machines, and blenders. First Choice Coffee deploys Windows...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Travel Company Boosts Relationships and Traffic With Customer Alerts
Nov 2007
Travel company Expedia aims to make the experience of researching, planning, and purchasing their trips as convenient and enjoyable as possible. With this in mind, Expedia worked with Microsoft...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
IT Service Provider Increases Productivity With New Operating System
Nov 2007
Computacenter became an early adopter of the Windows Vista operating system by participating in a Microsoft Technology Adoption Program in 2005. After testing the new operating system in small...
Provided by Microsoft
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Book chapters
Windows XP Hacks - More Power: Registry Hacks to Speed Up XP
Feb 2005
Creating and marketing tuning and customization utilities for the Windows XP operating system is quickly becoming big business. A Google search will turn up hundreds of sites and programs...
Provided by O'Reilly Media
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Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Deep Dive Into Windows Vista Group Policy Changes and Troubleshooting (Level 400)
Oct 2007
The beauty of Group Policy changes is not skin deep. There are some basic and detailed changes lying under the hood. This webcast will show why users cannot just run gpresult.exe anymore and get...
Provided by Microsoft
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Case Studies
Fully Auditable Migration of a Document Management System
Sep 2007
Boehringer Ingelheim is currently one of the most research-intensive companies in the world and employs 37,500 employees in 143 associated companies in Germany and abroad. For a long time a...
Provided by EMC
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Case Studies
Software Company Meets Oil Exploration and Production Challenges With 64-Bit Solution
Aug 2007
Roxar, based in Stavanger, Norway, provides real-time measurement instruments, 3-D modeling software, and associated services to customers in the oil and natural gas industry. As global oil...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
MSDN Webcast: Windows Presentation Foundation Data Binding (Part 2 of 2) (Level 200)
Dec 2006
The webcast on data binding in Windows Presentation (WPF) discusses more advanced topics and explains how to create business objects that support bi-directional data binding, and how to use the...
Provided by Microsoft
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Webcasts
MSDN Webcast: Windows Presentation Foundation Data Binding (Part 1 of 2) (Level 200)
Dec 2006
Windows Presentation Foundation (WPF) provides a consistent way of connecting parts of the User Interface (UI) to a variety of data sources. This webcast shows how to bind data to the UI using...
Provided by Microsoft
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Whitepapers
A Second Generation Architecture for Linux DVB Networking
Jul 2008
IP/DVB operating system support for the second generation DVB physical carriers is still limited to the so called broadcast profile that supports only CCM mode and encapsulation of IP packets into...
Provided by Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers
-
Whitepapers
A Strategy for Package Transformation for Linux Environment
Aug 2012
A Linux operating system is composed of a large number of software packages. Among packages there exist a variety of complex dependency relations, and their management is the foundation of...
Provided by International Journal of Computer Technology and Applications
-
Whitepapers
Open Source Software ADOPTION: An Academic Perspective
Feb 2011
Open Source Software (OSS) is defined as a computer software that is freely provided and which permits users to use, change, and improve the software, and to redistribute it in a modified or an...
Provided by IPM
-
Whitepapers
The migration equation: Making sense of the move to Windows 7
Aug 2012
Few projects instil quite the same level of pain, disruption and cost in the IT department as operating system upgrades. One problem in particular has historically proved especially troublesome -...
Provided by AppSense
-
Whitepapers
10 reasons for a people-centric OS migration
Aug 2012
Migrating operating systems is proving to be one of the most costly and complex projects for any IT department, especially when combined with all other on-going IT projects. By employing user...
Provided by AppSense
-
Whitepapers
Design and Implementation of the Connectionless Network Protocol (CLNP) as Loadable Kernel Modules in Linux Kernel 2.6
Apr 2012
In this paper, the authors present an implementation of CLNP ground-to-ground packet processing for ATN in Linux kernel version 2.6. They present the big picture of CLNP packet processing, the...
Provided by Cornell University
-
Case Studies
Multifaceted Manufacturer Meets Business Goals Using New Desktop Operating System
Dec 2008
Based in Taipei, Taiwan, Fu Sheng Group is a diverse manufacturing company. The Fu Sheng Group believes up-to-date operating systems that support real-time access to business information are...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Jewelry Sales Consultant Saves Three Hours Weekly With New Operating System
Dec 2008
Leonard Zell travels the world coaching jewelers in sales techniques. He wanted to improve his efficiency at daily tasks, such as finding customer files and creating invoices. Zell upgraded from...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Model Checking Concurrent Linux Device Drivers
Nov 2007
The SLAM toolkit demonstrates that predicate abstraction enables automated verification of real world Windows device drivers. One?s predicate abstraction-based tool DDVerify enables the automated...
Provided by Association for Computing Machinery
-
White Papers
GPU-Accelerated Computer Vision on the Linux Platform
Dec 2007
The GPUCV library accelerates computer vision algorithms using the huge computational power of modern Graphics Processing Units (GPUs). This paper presents a series of alterations to the GPUCV...
Provided by University of Canterbury
-
White Papers
LinSched: The Linux Scheduler Simulator
Jul 2008
The Linux kernel 2.6.23 scheduler includes substantial changes that may entice researchers with no prior interest in Linux to attempt to understand or modify its behavior. Virtual machines and...
Provided by University of North Carolina
-
White Papers
Open Source Routing in High-Speed Production Use
May 2008
In almost 10 years the author has used Open Source Routers in mission critical networking to bring Internet connectivity to many tens of thousands users. Needless to say Uppsala University is one...
Provided by Uppsala University
-
White Papers
Windows Vista: Necessity and Opportunity
Sep 2008
The Vista era of Windows is here. Even if one intends to retain Vista's predecessor, Windows XP, Vista is likely to become part of your environment. If one does not yet have a plan to deal with...
Provided by Novell
-
Case Studies
Manufacturer Upgrades Operating System for Easier Deployment, Cost Savings
Dec 2008
ICL Performance Products LP (ICL-PPLP) is a global supplier of phosphate salts and phosphoric acid for food and technical applications. The organization wanted to standardize its computer...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Straight Talking - To Lead, Not to Teach
Feb 2008
According to some, the use of open source software in global education is the key to many problems because it removes the issue of cost. Yet for those living in areas where the average income is...
Provided by Quocirca
-
White Papers
Windows Vista: A Cyber Security Shield
Nov 2007
Hackers are constantly exploiting security vulnerabilities and users' naiveté to steal corporate and personal information with the intent of committing fraud and other crimes. Such breaches can...
Provided by International Data
-
Case Studies
Custom Server Solution Design
May 2008
Companies leveraging open source software and technology need a hardware provider that understands the open source I.T. model, is familiar with the challenges they face, shares their passion for...
Provided by iXsystems
-
Webcasts
Momentum Webcast: Saving Time and Money With the Optimized Desktop (Level 100)
Feb 2009
Getting the most productivity and return on investment from the desktop means making a strategic decision to move to a modern operating system. The attendee will explore what optimizing the...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
Myths & Realities of Real-Time Linux Software Systems
Jan 2009
This paper addresses some of the differences between real-time and general purpose operating systems. This includes an analysis of several common misconceptions including performance issues,...
Provided by VersaLogic
-
Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: A Tour of Windows 7 (Level 100)
Apr 2009
Windows 7 is the latest Windows Operating System, and includes a number of new UX enhancements and features for consumers, developers and IT Pros. The presenter will throw light on the latest...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Leasing Company Improves Productivity, Contains Costs With Latest Operating System
Apr 2009
XTRA Lease operations are spread across North America in 80 locations, and employees are constantly on the move developing and servicing customers and managing a fleet of more than 100,000...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Telecom Corporation Embraces Changing Mobile Market With New Operating System
Mar 2009
As a telecommunications leader, KDDI Corporation focuses on customer satisfaction through speedy service. Gaining new customers required retail staff to transfer customers' existing phone data to...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
IT Firm Helps Global Company Convert Critical Files to Work With New Client Software
Mar 2009
A global energy company asked Catapult Systems to ensure that its business-critical trading files and applications would be compatible with new Windows Vista and Microsoft Office 2007 programs....
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Telecommunications Firm Reduces Energy Costs With New Operating System
Mar 2009
Operating in more than 170 countries, British Telecom plc (BT) is a leading provider of communications services, including, networked IT services; telecommunications services; and Internet...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
10 Myths About Running Open Source Software in Your Business
Jul 2008
When it comes to open source software, there are two camps: there are open source zealots who insist that Windows never works, and Linux is king! and then there are the naysayers who would sooner...
Provided by ActiveState
-
Webcasts
The Value of the Windows 7 Logo Program
Apr 2009
Get the inside scoop on the vision and plan for the Windows 7 Logo program. The attendee of this webcast will learn about why customers care about it and why as partner one should care about it.
Provided by Microsoft
-
Webcasts
Debugging User-Mode Driver Framework Drivers: Debugging Techniques
May 2009
The presenter of this webcast describes techniques for debugging commonly encountered User-Mode Driver Framework (UMDF) problems. The presenter also covers techniques for proactively identifying...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Webcasts
TechNet Webcast: Improving Energy Efficiency With Windows 7 Power Management (Level 200)
May 2009
Energy efficiency and green IT are two of the most active current topics in computing. The presenters of this webcast details how the Windows 7 operating system helps improve energy efficiency...
Provided by Microsoft
-
White Papers
The DoD and Open Source Software
Feb 2009
When discussing Open Source Software, people often associate it with a few common characteristics. In many cases the software itself is hosted publicly by a sponsoring group or organization -...
Provided by Oracle
-
Case Studies
Operating System Upgrade Prepares Product Distributor for Future
May 2009
Bhinneka.com has expanded its business lines from being a distributor of hardware and software products to being a total IT service solution provider. It recognized the need to stay at the leading...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Operating System Upgrade Helps IT Solutions Company Save Time and Increase Productivity
Jan 2009
IT solution provider Softchoice determined that it could better protect its computers from accidental or unauthorized configuration changes and simplify operating system deployment by upgrading...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Delivering a Premier Windows Vista Experience: Computer-Replacement Project
Apr 2009
The Microsoft sales force operated computers that did not work optimally with Windows Vista. Microsoft IT and the Windows product group wanted to improve that user experience to raise productivity...
Provided by Microsoft
-
Case Studies
Consultant Sees User Productivity, Desktop Management Efficiencies With New Software
May 2009
Installers is a Microsoft Gold Certified Provider in Denmark that deployed Windows 7 Beta to its 40 portable computers to get a head start in helping customers migrate to the new operating system....
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Case Studies
IT Firm Boosts Productivity and Scalability by 20 Percent With New Operating System
Apr 2009
Productiv is an IT solutions consulting firm in Brisbane, Australia, that provides productivity solutions to government and private organizations. The company has three locations and 26 employees....
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Case Studies
IT Services Provider Reduces Annual Costs by $96,426 With Operating System Upgrade
Apr 2009
Located in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, Wortell is a systems integrator and Microsoft Gold Certified Partner. To deliver innovative solutions to customers, it adopts new technology as early as...
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Webcasts
Optimize Your Desktop Infrastructure
Jan 2008
Windows Vista can help to reduce total cost of ownership by streamlining desktop image deployment and management.
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Webcasts
Find and Use Information
Jan 2008
Windows Vista gives people tools to find, organize, and use information more effectively, helping to improve productivity and to sharpen their competitive edge.
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Webcasts
Windows Vista Enterprise
Jan 2008
The premium edition of Windows Vista for businesses, Windows Vista Enterprise includes all the features in Windows Vista Business plus extra capabilities designed to help reduce the cost and...
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Vista MUI: Multilingual User Interface
Jan 2008
Providing for multiple languages during an operating system deployment has been a challenge in the past, often requiring delays until fully localized versions are released. The limited number of...
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Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance
Jan 2008
Microsoft Desktop Optimization Pack for Software Assurance is a dynamic desktop solution available only to Software Assurance Customers. It helps reduce application deployment costs, enable the...
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