Google Chrome 2 "Operating System"?

Google is developing an operating system (OS) for personal computers, in a direct challenge to market leader Microsoft and its Windows system.

Google Chrome OS will be aimed initially at small, low-cost netbooks, but will eventually be used on PCs as well.

Google said netbooks with Chrome OS could be on sale by the middle of 2010.

"Speed, simplicity and security are the key aspects of Google Chrome OS," the firm said in its official blog.

The operating system, which will run on an open source licence, was a "natural extension" of its Chrome browser, the firm said.

The news comes just months before Microsoft launches the latest version of its operating system, called Windows 7.

'Back to basics'

"We're designing the OS to be fast and lightweight, to start up and get you on to the web in a few seconds," said the blog post written by Sundar Pichai, vice-president of product management, and Google's engineering director Linus Upson.

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Fill Voice, Video and Data Service Needs with a Single SDH Platform

The ONS 15454 SDH Multiservice Provisioning Platform (MSPP) provides the functions of multiple network elements in a single platform. The ONS 15454 MSPP provides SDH solutions supporting common interfaces such as E1, E3, and DS3, data solutions including 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet solutions with STM1 through STM64 optical transport bit rates in both gray and DWDM (ITU compatible) wavelengths.

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The ONS 15454 SDH supports the following industry-leading capabilities:

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* Integrated Cisco Transport Controller (CTC) super craft management tool for simple, fast and easy operation
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Cisco ONS 15600 MSSP

Part of the Cisco Complete Optical Multiservice Edge and Transport product portfolio, the Cisco ONS 15600 Multiservice Switching Platform (MSSP) simplifies bandwidth management in the metro core by allowing service providers to integrate their metro core and metro edge networks, providing carrier-class availability, serviceability, software, and management throughout the network.

The Cisco ONS 15600 MSSP combines the functions of multiple metro systems, including SONET/SDH multiplexers and digital cross-connect network elements, together in one easy-to-use platform. It also supports all metro topologies, including point-to-point, linear add/drop, rings, and mesh.

Delivering scalability to 960-Gbps traffic in a single rack, the Cisco ONS 15600 MSSP complements the Cisco ONS 15454 SONET/SDH Multiservice Provisioning Platform. Using the same architecture and operating system allows service providers to simplify their metro networks and realize immediate cost, space, and operational benefits.

Cisco Aironet 1520 Series

Secure Wireless Mesh for Outdoor Deployments

Cisco 1520 Series Lightweight Access Points provide a flexible, secure, and scalable mesh platform for demanding outdoor environments. Designed for deployments across large metropolitan areas, the Cisco mesh solution is part of the Cisco Unified Wireless Network and can be deployed as an extension of a wired or wireless network.

Cisco Aironet 1520 Series Lightweight Access Points includes:

* Cisco Aironet 1522: Dual-band mesh access point
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Windows Essential Bussiness Server 2008

Windows Essential Business Server 2008 is an enterprise-class server solution designed and priced for midsize businesses. Windows Essential Business Server 2008 provides a unified Administration Console to manage an integrated IT infrastructure with the latest versions of management, messaging, and security server technologies. By helping to improve IT manageability and reliability, Windows Essential Business Server 2008 turns a midsize IT infrastructure into a strategic asset, boosting productivity and growth. Grow your business with Windows Essential Business Server 2008.

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Windows 7 Release

All in all, Windows 7 is shaping up well. It's a far more modest release than Vista was, but it's no worse for that. The new OS introduces a compelling combination of welcome innovations and much-needed polish, and that's exactly what Microsoft needs right now. Vista's foundation was solid, and Windows 7 just makes it better. Information about Windows 7 is preliminary and subject to change. Some product features of Windows 7, such as the ability to watch and record live TV or navigation through the use of "touch," may require advanced or additional hardware. The features and functionality you find in the pre-release product may not appear in the final version of Windows 7. If we change the software before it's released, we'll change this information accordingly. We're not making express or implied warranties with this information.