The computer's master control program. When a computer is turned on, a small "boot program" loads the operating system. Although additional system modules may be loaded as needed, the main part, known ...

Leadership Background Dimitri Gerontis founded S3 Software Solutions and developed the Crush platform, which is used by more than 200 self-service yards across the U.S. and Canada. He will serve as ...

The chief operating officer, also known as the COO, is one of the most elusive and misunderstood positions in a company. With a typical salary between $200,000-$700,000, it also can be one of the most ...

What are open-source operating systems? Underpinning an operating system, for example Windows on your PC or Android on your phone, is many, many lines of code. Allowing anyone to inspect the source ...

Microsoft's researchers are working on yet another operating-system research project which can trace its roots to the company's Singularity project. This new operating system, known as Helios, is a ...

Recently, we asked if it was possible for Europe to have a dominant smartphone again. The answer was simple: no, not unless there’s some sort of miracle. The reason behind this is multifaceted, but ...

A Better Way to Manage A Capital Intensive, Digital and Data-Driven Selling System Customers increasingly desire more compelling, self-directed and friction-free digital experiences. Today the ...

Still stinging from the competitive beating it took last year from rival Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp. today is rolling out a new version of its business-focused vPro personal computer ...

Modern operating systems are all far more secure than their historic counterparts, but which operating system is the safest? That somewhat depends on how you use it — no operating system is “safe” if ...

Unlike your typical desktop OS, home server operating systems are infamous for their steep learning curves, convoluted UIs, ...