In Pictures: A visual history of OS desktop environments
A trip down memory lane, tracing major milestones in the evolution of the desktop environment.
Stories by Network World staff
Take the 2014 Network World Mobile Media Usage survey
Network World is running its 2014 Mobile Media Usage survey, quizzing you on your smartphone and tablet habits and media consumption.
In Pictures: 16 weirdest places you'll find Linux
Linux is everywhere, if you look for it.
In Pictures: 2014 tech merger madness
Our ongoing timeline of the biggest and most interesting network industry M&A deals
Tricks and tips that will help you get the most out of those new Xmas gadgets
Did you get a new tablet, smartphone or laptop for the holidays? If so, you'll want to tune it to your interests/needs to get the most out of it. Here is a list of resources that can help:
Target's statement to customers on massive data breach
From retailer Target on December 19, 2013
WAN specialist Talari adds $15M in venture funding
Talari Networks, a San Jose maker of WAN virtualization/aggregation appliances and software, added $15 million to its coffers via a new round of venture financing.
In Pictures: 12 must-have iPad apps for newbies
With the iPad Air now available, a fresh look apps to try for work and fun
In Pictures: The 'Bad Boys' of open source
The open source world's most notorious characters.
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's retirement announcement letter
Text of an internal email from Microsoft chief executive officer Steve Ballmer to employees regarding his plan to retire:
In Pictures: Microsoft products you may not know were acquisitions
Microsoft usually makes small purchases, but occasionally those small purchases pay off huge.
In Pictures: Who's who in the Microsoft shake-up?
Microsoft has announced its biggest reorganidation in years, and a lot of the new leaders have backgrounds in consumer businesses. Here's who's running the show.
Dropbox CEO Drew Houston's 2013 MIT commencement address transcript
Below is the prepared text of the commencement address by Drew Houston '05, the CEO of Dropbox, for MIT's 147th commencement held June 7, 2013.
In Pictures: 10 amazing Linux desktop environments you've probably never seen
One of the most amazing things about Linux is how versatile it is.
Melinda Gates tells Duke grads: It's all about your real connections
Transcript of technologist/philanthropist Melinda Gates' commencement address to Duke University graduates.