Andy Patrizio
Andy Patrizio is a freelance journalist based in southern California who has covered the computer industry for 20 years and has built every x86 PC he’s ever owned, laptops not included.
Are You (And Your Apps) Ready For Vista?
It's been five years since Microsoft released a new client-side operating system. Although consumers will have to wait...
Windows CE Gets a Refresh
Microsoft today introduced Windows Embedded CE 6.0, an update to its real-time operating system (RTOS) for non-computer devices, and...
More News For Your Blackberry
As the old cliché goes, timing is everything. Credit mdog.com with some very good timing.
Just days ago, a...
Webroot Adds Antivirus Detection
Webroot will introduce an update to its popular Spy Sweeper anti-spyware product today that fully integrates the Sophos antivirus...
Oracle Muscles In on Red Hat’s Support Channel
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. -- Only Larry Ellison could be so bold. It wasn't enough to convince the city officials...
New Microsoft License Ties Vista To Hardware
Microsoft may be capitulating to complaints from other software firms and European governments, but it's getting pretty rough with...
PC Makers Ready For Vista
NEW YORK -- Windows Vista won't be available to consumers in time for Christmas, but Microsoft wants to make...
Google Acquires YouTube For $1.65 Billion
YouTube went live in December 2005. Today, Google announced it bought the company for $1.65 billion in stock.
Ever get...
Microsoft Ships Final Test Version of Vista
Microsoft on Friday released Windows Vista Release Candidate 2 (RC2), build 5744, which it expects will be the final...
Get Ready For SaaS 2.0
SAN FRANCISCO -- Like products, it seems concepts are getting version numbers. First there was Web 2.0. Now there...
