Everything you do on your computer is the direct result of hardware and software working together. The hardware provides the raw power and functionality that enables the computer to work, and the ...

At HP World this week, HP is expected to unveil the latest version of its HP-UX operating environment, provide faster processor performance for its AlphaServers, and introduce virtualization ...

Intel Corp. yesterday signed on another supporter for its Itanium 2 processor: Linux operating system maker Red Hat Inc. Through a partnership with Hewlett-Packard Co., Red Hat said it has committed ...

Computer hardware maker Hewlett-Packard acknowledged Thursday that the company plans to use the Debian distribution of Linux as the basis for future development. The company's decision to focus on the ...

HP Palm unveiled a 9.7-inch tablet Wednesday called the TouchPad that could be a serious challenger to Apple's iPad. No pricing was given for the tablet, which is expected to be available this summer.

A computer cannot function without an operating system unless it is an embedded system. An operating system is a collection or suite of programs that manages and controls the computer. It keeps the ...