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What Makes Unix Special?

Why has this quirky operating system endured in the face of challenges from the likes of Microsoft? The answer is simple: Many developers find it's a refreshing alternative to monolithic tools like IDEs and languages like Java.

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The History of Unix: From Bell Labs to the iPhone

You might think your smartphone or tablet is brand new, but the technology underlying it has a long history dating back to the 1960s. Learn about the history behind the Unix operating system that powers it.

DevOps 101

Although the basic idea of DevOps is straightforward, people use and discuss the term in a lot of different ways. Here we take a look at how DevOps is used and what it means in different contexts.

Sociology 101 For Techies

Technologists can benefit from the study of sociology. This article explains some of sociology's most basic concepts, and how they apply.

An Introduction to Application Software

Application software has become a buzzword. Find out what it really is, what it does and why it's often referred to as an "app."

Slow Dancing With Technology: Debugging, the Programmer and the Machine

Thoughtful leaders have dreamed up a more fluid software release structure to bridge the development and production environments, but computer programming still has an element of sorcery to it.

Voice Recognition Technology: Helpful or Painful?

Interacting with conversational electronics is becoming increasingly common - and necessary. But so far, the results are decidedly mixed.

Windows 7 Secrets: Are You Using These Handy Hidden Tools?

Even if you've been using Windows 7 for a while, you may not have discovered all of its handy hidden tools. Here are a few to try.

Why Tech Companies Use Code Names

These code names are imbued with a sense of mystery, but what do they really mean? Here we take a look at how - and why - the tech industry is so fond of these funny little monikers.

Open Source: Is It Too Good to Be True?

This software Shangri La is still thriving, thanks in large part to the Internet and the culture of sharing that the Web has always helped espouse. But is a world of free and open software too good to be true?

X Window System 101

If you use Unix or Linux, you're probably already using X, but do you know how to take advantage of some of its more powerful features? Find out here.

The One Thing CIOs Should Understand About Windows 8

Windows 8 is a more than a desktop; it's a strategic shift for a business.

Why Businesses Will Love Windows 8

There's a lot of back and forth about whether Windows 8 is right for businesses. Here's what it has to offer.

Tech Failures: Can We Live With Them?

As we turn over more and more of our lives to intelligent systems, we must demand quality - or face the consequences.

Windows 8 for Small Business: Upgrade or Wait?

Find out what business owners are saying about Windows 8 and whether they plan to upgrade.

Forget Windows 8: Why Your Upgrade Should Be to Windows 7

Many Windows users need an upgrade, but not to Windows 8 - at least not yet.

The Windows 8 Cloud: How the New OS Embraces Cloud Technology

Is Microsoft ready to deliver in the brave new world of cloud computing? If the answer's yes, users stand to reap huge benefits.

Windows RT 101

The introduction of an operating system specifically designed for the ARM chips that power mobile devices is a good step toward the future for Microsoft.

The Four Faces of Windows 8: Edition Roundup

With just four versions to choose from, and perhaps the most clearly defined capacities of any Windows OS before it, most people should have no problem deciding which version of Windows 8 is right for them.

Windows 8: The Key Advancements

Despite a few solid criticisms, techies are still waiting to embrace Windows 8 and its array of new features.

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