What every pro-Microsoft folk and multi-operating system user would like to see is the iPad running more than one operating system. Chris Fleck, vice president of Community and Solutions Development at Citrix, in a blog post, noted that Citrix Receiver was capable of running Windows 7 OS on Apple iPad with Citrix's XenDesktop program. We are sure this will leave a lot of Apple fans excited.

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networking and software-as-a-service (SaaS) technologies. Fleck, in the blog post, said, "It turns out the 9.7 inch display on the iPad with a 1024x768 screen resolution works great for a full VDI XenDesktop. Windows applications run unmodified and securely in the data center, and even multiple applications at once." Running Windows 7 on the 480x320 pixel resolution bearing iPhone would have been painful.

Enterprises looking to bring iPad to their premises might want to consider this feature. The iPad can be hooked to the iPad Keyboard Dock and Windows 7 on it can be used just like it can be on iMac or MacBook Pro via Boot Camp. Citrix now waits to hear from the enterprise segment, Small Office Home Office and other business professionals if they really wish to see Citrix Receiver for the iPad to run Windows 7 on it.

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operating system itself. Despite being a consumer product, iPad does manage to appeal to enterprises, thanks to software companies 

like Citrix.

The never-ending quest to ditch your cable box may become a more realistic endeavor as rumors are beginning to surface regarding ESPN showing up on Xbox Live. The New York Times first broke the story on Monday, after word got out that the Walt Disney Company and Microsoft had taken meetings regarding the subject. There hasn't been anything officially announced as of yet, but the idea seems to be similar to what ESPN 360 currently offers--the ability to stream live sports events through a fast Internet connection.

Regardless of the content, it's definitely a huge first step toward a cable box-less future. When Xbox 360 first debuted, Microsoft was very adamant about making the console the center of living room entertainment. Four and a half years later you can rent and buy movies or TV shows, stream Netflix, update and browse Facebook and Twitter, and soon (hopefully), catch an out-of-market baseball game.

Theoretically, a TV network could reach millions of people with an Xbox Live "channel." Microsoft has sold 39 million consoles worldwide, with half of those systems hooked into Xbox Live. With numbers like that, it's no wonder cable companies are looking to game consoles as another outlet.

The service, of course, will cost a premium, though it's not clear if you'll need to be an Xbox Live Gold Member as well. Also, there's always the variable of picture quality, which will solely rely on Internet speed. While it's still very early, this business model could be a sign of things to come. Wouldn't you rather pay for individual channels via something like Xbox Live instead of a lump-sum to the cable company?

Source: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10437961-1.html