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Top Editors Picks A killer Windows 7 bug? Sorry, no Ed Bott: The blogosphere is abuzz over a newly publicized bug in Windows 7. I read about it yesterday on a blog, where it was described as a "critical bug in Windows 7 RTM." My take? It's alarming behavior if you're unaware of what's happening. READ FULL STORY Benchmarks: Windows 7 RTM versus Vista, XP The Ultimate Windows 7 Upgrade FAQ Special Report: Windows 7 at the finish line Sponsored Live Web Event: Virtualizing Your Infrastructure with Intel, IBM and VMware Discover how to best implement virtualization to reduce costs, improve IT service and manage risk across your servers, storage devices, and networks. Apple warns of Mac attack risk via image files Ryan Naraine: In an update that contains fixes for a total of 19 documented vulnerabilities, Apple says malicious hackers could rig PNG and other images to take complete control of unpatched Mac systems. READ FULL STORY Mozilla shuts online store after security breach Absolute Software downplays BIOS rootkit claims Fake Microsoft patch malware campaign makes a comeback Windows 7 more secure than Linux and Mac OS X? Charlie Miller: Macs lacking in security A look at On2 Technologies and why Google wants it Larry Dignan: It's not very often that Google makes an acquisition of a company no one's heard of. That's what happened when the search giant bought On2 Technologies, a penny stock trading in obscurity on the American Stock Exchange, for 60 cents a share. Here's a look at On2's business and Google's grander plans. READ FULL STORY A faster Chrome for Windows but still nothing for the Mac Soldiers get priority for Google Voice OpenOffice users: Just say no to a Microsoft-like Ribbon interface Mary Jo Foley: From the "truth is stranger than fiction" desk, the OpenOffice.org camp is showing off a prototype of its rival desktop productivity suite that has a very Microsoft-Office-like interface. READ FULL STORY Microsoft privately testing Office 2010 streaming-download model Microsoft Office 2010: The odyssey continues SmartPlanet: Is high-speed rail worth it in the U.S.? Andrew Nusca: Is the Obama administration's proposed high-speed rail project a much-needed infrastructure project or an optimistic waste of financial resources? According to Harvard economics professor Edward Glaser, it's a bit of both. READ FULL STORY John Dodge: High-speed rail is worth it Sponsored Laying the IT Security Foundation Learn how to regain control of your environment and address the root cause of dangerous IT attacks. Featured TalkBack Blog Tablet devices suck, so why does Apple want to make one? Matthew Miller: An Apple touchscreen tablet iPod touch device is all the rage in the rumor mill. Wired says 2010 is the year of the tablet. I say why? Tablets are just plain awful. READ FULL BLOG What do you think? Post Your Thoughts in TalkBack Reader TalkBacks Telcos: stop wasting our time & money! "Personally, I just wait." -- Lerianis10 Firefox to hit 1 billionth download "I use it every day. I love the Fox." -- zdnetlol Elsewhere on ZDNet Photo Gallery Windows 7: RTM in pictures The official release of Microsoft Windows 7 has earned an Outstanding rating from CNET, and in this gallery you'll see why. Here's a comprehensive look at the new operating system. VIEW THE GALLERY Sony Party-shot photos MyTouch 3G gets campy launch in S.F. More ZDNet Photo Galleries ZDNet Reviews Pentax adds new Optio WS80 to its waterproof compact camera lineup Janice Chen: The new Pentax Optio WS80 is a step-down model that will be priced about $50 less than the W80, and while not as rugged as its big brother, it is dustproof and waterproof to depths of up to 5 feet (vs. the W80???s 16 feet). READ THE REVIEW Microsoft Windows 7 (Home Premium) Asus Essentio CG5270-BP003 More ZDNet Reviews Sign up for ZDNet's Product Watch Newsletter for the latest product reviews, news, and expert analysis	News and Blogs Lenovo: Enterprise demand remains weak; China a bright spot Comcast rakes in the dough; Continues to poach voice customers T-Mobile: Churn up from a year ago but myTouch 3G may change that Doing business on Facebook: What are the risks? The future of enterprise data in a radically open and Web-based world Back to school: Will you be buying productivity software for that new laptop? How virtual can your organization get? Perceived value of BlackBerry brand shifts drastically; Tour 9630 to blame Palm snags Apple veteran Zwerner to head brand design SmartPlanet: 5 tips for defending your next business deal SmartPlanet: How to keep your solar panels working efficiently Microsoft Windows XP Pro Full Rating: Vendor: Buy now, only: $115.93 SPOT Satellite Personal Rating: Vendor: Buy now, only: $149.99 Most Rated Posts Windows 7 first look: More than just "Vista, fixed" Microsoft sticker shock: Anytime Upgrade, Family Pack details Researchers find insecure BIOS 'rootkit' pre-loaded in laptops Ballmer: Ultra-thin PCs will be the answer to netbooks Beware the gotchas in Microsoft Windows 7 upgrade, family pack pricing   Videos and Podcasts Which smartphone platform should developers aim for? For start-ups without a lot of time or money, is it smarter to develop for the iPhone first or the Android OS? Panelists at the AlwaysOn Summit at Stanford discuss the pros and cons of each platform. With 65,000 apps available, the iPhone may be the most popular smartphone, but that also means that many more apps can eclipse yours. PLAY VIDEO Open-source bonuses for the big guys At the AlwaysOn Summit at Stanford University, panelists discuss benefits that huge companies like Google and Facebook could get from embracing open source, such as third-party developers integrating their products into new application versions and easier connectivity with emerging technologies. PLAY VIDEO The month ahead: Tech companies set sights on studentss As students savor their last weeks of summer vacation, parents are trying to decide which laptop will best suit their kids' needs. ZDNet correspondent Sumi Das and senior editor Sam Diaz look ahead to August and discuss what the tech companies have to offer. PLAY VIDEO How does a solar cell work? How does solar conversion work now and how do we want it to work in the future? Paul Altivisatos, interim director for Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory at UC Berkeley, explains how a solar cell works and how the solar energy of the future can become more efficient. PLAY VIDEO Freemium: The first business model of the 21st century At the Revenue Bootcamp Conference in Mountain View, Calif., Chris Anderson, author of "Free: The Future of a Radical Price," discusses how different companies use the free-to-premium, or freemium model to not only make money, but often keep customers at a higher rate than fully paid services. PLAY VIDEO Play more video and audio Recommended Items Sponsored White papers How file fragmentation occurs on Windows XP / Server 2003 This intriguing white paper looks at how Windows XP/Server 2003 handle free space and how to address fragmentation problems through regular, automated file defragmentation. (Diskeeper) Free White Paper: Making the Most of Your Data Security Budget Get practical advice on using your IT budget more effectively to prevent data leakage plus which encryption techniques offer the best data security. Enhancing desktop and laptop security performance with disk defragmentation Download this white paper to read the results of a study that was conducted to determine the impact of disk fragmentation on the performance of security scans and other anti-malware programs. (Diskeeper) Live Web Event: Virtualizing Your Infrastructure with Intel, IBM and VMware Discover how to best implement virtualization to reduce costs, improve IT service and manage risk across your servers, storage devices, and networks. PCI DSS Compliance in the UNIX/Linux Datacenter This paper discusses how creating a secure access control infrastructure in heterogeneous UNIX/Linux environments supports Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance. 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