Microsoft to stop selling Windows XP on 6/30/08
Posted by ReMeDy on: 2008-07-01 23:22:15
News Source: Technologyreview.com
For the lovers of Windows XP Home,Pro and Media Center. As of 6/30/08, the company has mentioned that it will no longer sell the XP product to mainstream vendors and retailers. I know for a lot of members of this forum, they'll be sorely disappointed.
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Weekend Topic: The Technicians Tool Kit?
Posted by ReMeDy on: 2008-06-27 21:45:33
News Source: Forums.2cpu.com
A while back we had a discussion about PC tools for the Technician in our forum here. But, just to refresh the topic, I figured it would be good for a weekend topic. Let's share some ideas below about tools, tips, and tricks for the technician below.
Enjoy.
Enjoy.
Mozilla fires off FireFox 3
Posted by ReMeDy on: 2008-06-17 23:22:51
News Source: Mozilla.org
We've been waiting for a long time for Mozilla's FireFox version 3 browser to hit the market. Today marks a new fight for the Application Developers over at Mozilla group. The company has launched off the browser.
For those of you who ave downloaded and installed it already. Post your comments below.
Currently, the Mozilla site is down due to heavy amounts of network congestion.
For those of you who ave downloaded and installed it already. Post your comments below.
Currently, the Mozilla site is down due to heavy amounts of network congestion.
AMD Pushes 'Budapest' to Market
Posted by ReMeDy on: 2008-06-11 22:02:17
News Source: eWeek.com
For single socket users, Advanced Micro Devices has you covered. The company introduced a selection of 3 new single socket processor Opterons. Opteron 1352 (2.1GHz), the Opteron 1354 (2.2GHz) and the Opteron 1356 (2.3GHz). All Quad-Core solutions with, 512KB of Level 2 cache for each core and, 2MB Level 3. Check out the blurb here.
IT Certifications Declining in Value
Posted by ReMeDy on: 2008-06-11 21:31:38
News Source: eWeek.com
There was a time when certifications were all the rave. You had to be MCSE, or you had to be A+/N+. Don't forget CCNA as well. But, it seems those times are fading. We had a discussion last year about IT Certifications for us. However, fast forward to 2008, and the industry has taken an about face on the whole ordeal.
According to eWeek writer, Ms. Perelman. IT Certs are declining in value.
Wow, check out the article here.
According to eWeek writer, Ms. Perelman. IT Certs are declining in value.
"Certifications count for zero," one IT manager at a large retail company told eWEEK, insisting that they only proved someone was good at taking a test. "They correlate little with what kind of asset they'd be."
Wow, check out the article here.
IBM developing miniature pipes of water for chip cooling
Posted by ReMeDy on: 2008-06-06 17:49:55
News Source: Technology Review.com
With today's processors pushing out high clock frequencies, also comes tons of heat. International Business Machines has developed a way to keep heat out by using mini pipes integrated into processor itself. Very interesting engineering coming from the big blue. Check out the article here.
Gartner: HP Edges Out IBM in Server Revenue, Shipments
Posted by ReMeDy on: 2008-06-04 20:17:51
News Source: eWeek.com
There was a time when no one ever got fired for buying IBM. There was also a time where, You can't go wrong buying Dell. Now, it's a different ball game. In 2008, HP overpowered IBM in shipments and revenue for the x86 Server market. With close to 50% more systems shipped in the first quarter than IBM, HP has surpassed all other companies in 1Q'08 for the server market according to Gartner.
Check out the story here.
Check out the story here.
Sun Latches on to AMD Opteron `Barcelona`
Posted by ReMeDy on: 2008-05-24 09:07:25
News Source: eWeek.com
Sun and Advanced Micro Devices have been making moves together since the socket 940 Opteron. Now, Sun is (last) back on the bandwagon with AMD's Quad-Core Server processor, Barcelona. Sun announced the SunFire X4440, a 2U server that supports Dual sockets, for upto 8 processing cores, 128GB of DDR2 DRAM, and up to 16 SAS based drives.
Check out the article here.
Check out the article here.
Verizon Wireless says Linux will become 'preferred' OS on phones
Posted by ReMeDy on: 2008-05-15 07:34:37
News Source: Technology Review.com
We all love the idea of Open Source and the community behind it. However, many are not familiar with linux as they are with Windows and Macintosh operating systems. But, Wireless carrier Verizon thinks that Linux for the Cell phone market maybe the future and are willing to support it. Could it be, a Wolf in Penguin clothing? Check it out here.
AMD Offers Low-Watt Opterons
Posted by ReMeDy on: 2008-05-14 20:56:14
News Source: eWeek.com
Advanced Micro Devices, a company who have been in the red zone performance wise with their Barcelona product may have a new trick up their sleeve for customers. The company announced today the list of server processors that target the energy efficient market.
The 8300 series, and 2300 series Opteron Quad core processors will now feature 55w TDP to match up against their rival, Xeon processor. The highest clocked model is 1.9Ghz. For $209, the 2344HE (1.7ghz) becomes an attractive model to customers.
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The 8300 series, and 2300 series Opteron Quad core processors will now feature 55w TDP to match up against their rival, Xeon processor. The highest clocked model is 1.9Ghz. For $209, the 2344HE (1.7ghz) becomes an attractive model to customers.
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