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Intel pushes desktops with more spunk, lower prices

Intel pushes desktops with more spunk, lower pricesOK!How much spunkier are these new systems, measured in teraspunks? I'll take that data in megawows, if it can't be expressed in teraspunks.I had a freind buy one of those celleron thingswow, was it slow, no where near the cpu it sounded like...

Tags: Desktops, Processors, Intel Corp., AMD is Cheaper, AMD IS, desktop

Discussion threads 2004-09-22

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Partnoy's Complaint

In reading Partnoy's complaint (aka "Infectious greed") I was struck by the extreme simplification of his views and moved to push them forward a bit by suggesting that companies like AMD could issue performance based derivatives in place of shares - and not only benefit from this in many ways,...

Tags: Risk, Regulator, Derivatives, Partnoy, Financial Services, Paul Murphy

Blog posts 2008-08-30

Mobile access to your SIS

Several student information system SIS vendors offer to sync data with a Palm Pilot or Windows Mobile PDA. This is a handy feature for teachers on field trips, assistant principals stalking the halls, etc. It's fairly limited in it's utility, though since it generally only provides a static...

Tags: Mobile, SiS, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-08-29

The End of SaaS? Or Just the End of Hype?

The End of SaaS? Or Just the End of Hype?Hype is not necessaryCustomers are not turning to SaaS for the financial merits of cheaper software licensing. The cost of the software is about the same as traditional software, it is the cost of maintaining the software and the hardware that...

Tags: Software as a Service (SaaS), cloud computing, Tools & Techniques, IT Services, Service-now.com, SaaS Model, software-as-a-service, software

Discussion threads 2008-08-28

Windows 7 pricing thoughts - Is Windows too expensive?

Windows 7 pricing thoughts - Is Windows too expensive?It is an apt comparison>Your Ubunutu/Vista comparison doesn't pass the common sense test. Think about what you can get with Ubuntu-- Compiz Fusion for eye candy, drive encryption, MythTV DVR app, OpenOffice.org, ect. You have to get Ultimate Windows to get all...

Tags: Construction, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), pricing strategy, window, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2008-08-28

AMD dual-core "Kuma" Phenom X2 spec in the wild

AMD dual-core "Kuma" Phenom X2 spec in the wildI really want to see AMD compete but...I have this feeling that by the time they get a 65nm processor to market Intel will make another leap ahead and AMD will go back to being the economy choice. I really hope...

Tags: Processors, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AMD Dual-Core, dual-core

Discussion threads 2008-08-28

IDC: 2Q Server units up; Price war looms; IBM keeps market share lead

IDC: 2Q Server units up; Price war looms; IBM keeps market share leadWhat about number of units?Looks like these "market share" figures are based on revenue, right? Don't you have any info on units installed? A cheaper alternative will always show a lower revenue share; a free alternative will show...

Tags: Operational accounting, revenue, International Data Corp., IBM Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-08-28

News to know: IE 8; iPhone password locks; SOA; Palm Treo Pro reviews

Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Mary Jo Foley: IE 8 Beta 2 ready for download Ed Bott: Internet Explorer 8 gets a massive makeover Gallery: Internet Explorer 8 Beta 2 ...

Tags: Apple iPhone, Password, Palm Inc., Palm Treo, SOA, Microsoft Internet Explorer, Web Browsers, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Cellular Phones, Handhelds, Internet, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-08-28

AMD dual-core "Kuma" Phenom X2 spec in the wild

German tech website Hardware-Infos claims to have discovered specs for AMD's dual-core "Kuma" Phenom X2 processors on a pricing website. by Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Tags: Dual-core, Pricing Strategy, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Pricing, Marketing Research, Web Site Development, Processors, Marketing, Internet, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-08-27

Taiwan busts hacking ring, 50 million personal records compromised

Taiwan's Criminal Investigation Bureau CIB has successfully tracked down and arrested six people in what the CIB believes to be the biggest personal data breach in Taiwan to date. Apparently, the group also managed to obtain personal data on Taiwan's current and former presidents : "The suspects are believed...

Tags: Taiwan, Hacking, Security, Financial Services, Dancho Danchev

Blog posts 2008-08-27

Patent suit alert: This time, Google and Verizon on the hot seat

Patent suit alert: This time, Google and Verizon on the hot seatgood for him - stop patent pirates! and "patent" deformdoes this not seem like an appropriate action for an inventor to take? if i copy your article without your permission, do I get a pass? probably not because you...

Tags: Litigation, Google Inc., Verizon Communications Inc., patent, inventor

Discussion threads 2008-08-27

Can you trust kids with a Kindle?

Can you trust kids with a Kindle?Can you trust kids with a Kindle?I agree with you for the most part. An electronic book or ereader would be good for looking up information to reference. The drawback I see is the price tag of the kindle, and if someone...

Tags: E-books, textbook, locker, e-book

Discussion threads 2008-08-27

AMD/ATI Catalyst 8.8 downclocks GPU on detecting FurMark

AMD/ATI Catalyst 8.8 downclocks GPU on detecting FurMarkGood stuff! Shows the fail involved at GPU manufacturersThey just overclocking old stuff cause they cant come up with new stuff or wont pay for the proper fans to deal with real game play.When hardware performance is driven by press releases... its...

Tags: GPU, AMD/ATI Catalyst 8.8, FurMark, AMD/ATi

Discussion threads 2008-08-27

Comcast VoIP's service is no great bargain- and I'm talkin' more than just the high price

Comcast VoIP's service is no great bargain- and I'm talkin' more than just the high pricewe just for 4 CDV linesWe have comcast internet and our own VoIP Asterisk server. We do some major volume we put around 20,000 minutes per line a month. I haven't found any all you...

Tags: Telephony, TELECOMMUNICATIONS, call quality, VoIP, Comcast Corp., fax, Comcast Voip

Discussion threads 2008-08-27

AMD/ATI Catalyst 8.8 downclocks GPU on detecting FurMark

Interesting piece over on Geeks3D - it seems that the latest Catalyst 8.8 drivers released a few days ago by AMD have a built-in feature that detects when the user has the FurMark OpenGL benchmark running and downclocks the GPU on the Radeon HD 4850 and Radeon HD 4870 to...

Tags: Cisco Catalyst, ATI Technologies Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Radeon, GPU, Performance Management, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-08-27

Psystar countersues Apple for anticompetitive business practices

Psystar countersues Apple for anticompetitive business practicesOh this is going to be goodApple is going to have a tough time wiggling out of this one and MS have a great opportunity, ad-wise, to strongly differentiate themselves, not that they had any difficulty with that in the first place, but keying...

Tags: Printers, Psystar, Apple Inc., printer, Lexmark International Inc., hardware

Discussion threads 2008-08-27

Cisco buys PostPath: WebEx to compete with Exchange, Outlook, Office?

Cisco buys PostPath: WebEx to compete with Exchange, Outlook, Office?And, those costs are just the start. How about the staff to keep it running24x7?? Better to just pay somebody to host it all, and you will save a ton of money and have better uptime. Also, a lot more storage....

Tags: Groupware, E-mail, Microsoft Outlook, WebEx Communications Inc., PostPath, CAL, collaboration, Cisco Systems Inc.

Discussion threads 2008-08-27

Does Psystar have a legit argument in Apple countersuit?

Does Psystar have a legit argument in Apple countersuit?AppleIf Apple wants to grow they need to open up their OS. After using Apple computer for few weeks I realize why people choose Windows over Apple inspite of the issues like system-hang, slower wakeup/sleep, etc. Opening up would resolve such issues...

Tags: Apple Inc., EULA, legit argument, Psystar, Does Psystar

Discussion threads 2008-08-26

Does Psystar have a legit argument in Apple countersuit?

Somewhere in the news coverage of Psystar's countersuit against Apple today, I was reminded of the car analogy I use to help friends and family understand how to buy a computer. Under the hood of a car, everything is the same. There's an engine, transmission, battery and...

Tags: Car, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Psystar, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Desktops, Software, Hardware, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2008-08-26

Psystar sues Apple! Claims violation of Sherman Antitrust Act and the Clayton Antitrust Act

Psystar sues Apple! Claims violation of Sherman Antitrust Act and the Clayton Antitrust ActNice!If only Apple didn't ditch a perfectly viable platform in favor of off-the-shelf hardware for their operating system, half of which came from open source freeware, they might actually have an actual claim. Up to 4...

Tags: Apple Mac OS X, Game players, Games, PRODUCTIVITY, Operating systems, Apple Inc., Psystar, WiI Games, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-08-26