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Vendors Rally While Windows Sleeps

Posted by kdawson on from the metaphors-just-don't-get-any-better dept.

Anti-Globalism sends along a PCWorld article outlining two technologies from Intel and Dell that do an end run around Windows. "Dell, Intel and their partners announced last week new technologies that represent major leaps forward for mobility. The companies seem to have discovered the secret to making such bold leaps: Cut Microsoft out of the deal. One technology involves enabling users to gain instant access to a laptop's e-mail, browser and other basic functionality — without booting Windows at all. The second technology enables an Internet-based message to wake a Windows PC from sleep mode. These new technologies are perfect metaphors for what's happening in the industry... Windows is asleep while Microsoft's own partners give users what they really want."

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  1. Great... by glitch23 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    we can wake Windows remotely. This seems like a major security issue if not implemented correctly.

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  2. Re:Here's a strategy for Microsoft by LordLucless · · Score: 1, Redundant

    Well, I bet the consequences of that last conviction are sure to dissuade them this time.

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