Viewing the inauguration in Moonlight
Moonlight, a clone of Microsoft's Silverlight multimedia browswer plug-in, delivered streaming video of President Barack Obama's inauguration for non-Windows computer users.
Mobile County, Ala., thinks different
The Mobile County, Ala., district attorney's office has been using Apple MacBooks and MacBook Pro computers exclusively siince 1994.
FileMaker Pro 10
FileMaker Pro 10 also allows up to 999 users to simultaneously connect to its databases, which is four times the number of earlier versions.
Wyatt's Test Article
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Microsoft releases desktop virtualization beta
The solution lets users run older operating systems and applications on newer Windows-based systems.
Unisys scores ISO cert for desktop services
Unisys achieves ISO 20K certification for its desktop management services line and programs.
Army gets lighter helmet-mounted displays
Army will receive 1,500 lighter-weight, helmet-mounted displays for its Land Warrior integrated fighting system.
Westinghouse multi-tasking monitors debut
Westinghouse Digital Electronics displays its lineup of LCD computer monitors designed to enhance business applications, as well as high-definition movies and games.
Labor Department launches digital snapshot project
Amid the presidential transition, the Labor Department undertakes an effort to take a detailed snapshot of its 1.6 million-page Web site, for posterity and future searches.
Windows 7 Remote Server Admin Tools released
Microsoft released tools last week for its Windows 7 Beta that let system administrators perform remote management of Windows servers from their desktop PCs.
GPS for inauguration-goers
Free NavigatingWashington app provides direction for visitors to Washington.
GAO gives IRS mixed grades for 2007 tax filing season
Payment inquiries boosted Web site visits but swamped phone systems, while electronic filing of tax returns remained flat.
Error correcting software from the beginning
Top 25 list of coding errors could be used to require more secure, reliable software from vendors and developers.
We feel your data management pains
GCN is experiencing the pains of tyring to move a vast store of data from one platform to another.
CES serves up Windows 7
Microsoft met with me at CES to demo some of the features of Microsoft's next-generation operating system.
Top federal IT issues of 2009
GCN asks 17 experts for their views on the most important information technology issues facing government in 2009.
Critical chain on the runway
The hottest idea to move from the think tank to the real world of project management is called Critical Chain project management.
Windows Server 2008 R2 beta released
The new R2 server may offer some advantages for database administrators who plan to run Microsoft SQL Server on it.
HP Color LaserJet CM2320
The fastidious CM2320 is a decent MFP with a good printer, scanner and fax machine for the price, unless you need it to do a lot of color printing.
Dave McQueeney, IBM Federal chief technology officer
IBM Chief Technology Officer Dave McQueeney says agencies need to get smart about IT in 2009 -- and explains how.
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