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- Computer Retailer Boosts Data Warehouse Performance With Move to 64-Bit Servers
- Computer retailer CompUSA uses Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Analysis Services cubes to provide a valuable environment for business intelligence queries to help it enhance operations and customer service. But as the company brought more information into its data warehouse, the batch window for processing became an issue. The company also...
- Tags: Data Warehouse, Environment, Computer Retailer, Server, Microsoft Corp., Computer, CompUSA Inc., 64-bit Environment, 64-Bit, Network Technology, Databases, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Networking, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
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- Want To See (And Talk About) What Your Friends Are Buying? Zappos Set To Introduce 'Social Shopping'
- Zappos, the online retailer of shoes and clothing, is about to become a social networking site, borrowing aspects of Twitter and Facebook and applying them to their customers’ particular passion: buying stuff. CEO Tony Hsieh Wednesday confirmed to Between The Lines that it is working on an...
- Tags: Facebook, Customer, Twitter, Zappos, Social Networking, Online Communications, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld
- Blog posts 2009-06-24
- More questions (and even a few answers) about Windows 7 E
- More questions and even a few answers about Windows 7 E"What else are you interested in knowing about Windows 7 E?"Of course, the main question is, who will ever see this version? The EU threw a hissy about MP a few years ago, and insisted on a version of...
- Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Windows 7 E, More Questions, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-06-18
- DTV Transition? Done. Now Make My DVD Problem Go Away!
- DTV Transition? Done. Now Make My DVD Problem Go Away!Could you share more details on your Linux experiences?I've been planning to build a Linux based media center but I haven't planned out my plans on dealing with Direct TV. What did you find to be lacking on the Linux media...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, TVs, TV & Home Theater, DVD, DVD Problem, DTV Transition, digital television, CD
- Discussion threads 2009-06-15
- Brick and Click Stores: How Circuit City Could Re-Open Its Doors
- Why doesn’t a consumer electronics store work this way, in the age of the Internet? You walk into the digital photography section. On a slanted shelf sit 15 different cameras, each tied to its stanchion for security. But there’s a big screen...
- Tags: Circuit City Stores Inc., Camera, CompUSA Inc., Fiorentino, Internet, Retail, Branding, Marketing, Tom Steinert-Threlkeld
- Blog posts 2009-06-12
- Samsung debuts retro-styled WB1000 digital camera with AMOLED
- Striking a balance between digital cameras of the 21st century and film cameras of the 20th, Samsung has introduced its WB1000 compact camera, a 12.2-megapixel shooter with an ultra-wide angle lens, 3-in. 480x260 AMOLED display and retro dials. The WB1000, which comes in...
- Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Pixel, Digital Camera, Camera, Tele, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-06-11
- No penguins in Akihibara
- No penguins in Akihibarabest bet...would be to connect with the Tokyo Linux Users group and see what they recommend. You'd most likely get a list of used shops for parts and what-not but ... the mailing list seems to show only something from Dell...Did you try http://www.unixhonpo.jp/otherwise go with...
- Tags: Construction, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, windows software, window, Linux, kernel, Akihibara
- Discussion threads 2009-06-08
- UK retailer pulls Linux netbooks from stores
- UK retailer pulls Linux netbooks from stores UK retailer pulls Linux netbooks from stores LOL!! And linux gets another punch square in the face! How much more abuse can linux take before it just throws in the towel and admits defeat? Lets look at the facts here, linux...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, OPEN SOURCE, Linux supporter, Linux, netbook, retail company
- Discussion threads 2009-06-03
- New dual, triple and quad core CPUs from AMD
- New dual, triple and quad core CPUs from AMDMeh, quad cores are overkill......for most consumers, including me. I mean, last time I checked we didn't have Minority Report type touch-holographic applications, right? Why do I need a quad core system if I'm only using Word, Final Draft, Firefox...
- Tags: Processors, Operating systems, Network technology, CPU, operating system, overclocking, quad-core, quad-core CPU, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-06-02
- National Archives: What, Me Worry?
- National Archives: What, Me Worry?Legitimately do us harm??wtf do u mean"Granular levels of Access" - probably notFor the record so to speak, there is no "National Security Administration". There is the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA - the National Archives) and the National Security Agency (NSA - the communications...
- Tags: Government, Vertical industries, National Security Archive, National Archives
- Discussion threads 2009-05-26
- AMD: Intel's Otellini 'doesn't get' his consumer disrespect, has 'no remorse'
- After listening to Intel CEO Paul Otellini speak in a brief conference call this morning about the $1.45 billion fine Europe levied against the company this morning, AMD CMO Nigel Dessau has strong words for the chief executive of the world's largest chip maker: "I think he doesn't get,...
- Tags: Consumer, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., Dessau, Retail, Operational Accounting, Processors, Finance, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-05-13
- EC fines Intel record $1.45 billion in antitrust case for moves vs. AMD
- EC fines Intel record $1.45 billion in antitrust case for moves vs. AMDChoice vs. StandardizationWith respect, Dietrich, the digital world is not as simple as freedom of choice. Freedom of choice is great for hamburgers, pizza, and toothpaste. But multi-state and global companies users and developers require some level of...
- Tags: Strategic planning, Desktops, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., uniformity, Apple Inc., OS Installed, PC, Linux, standardization, Intel Corp., antitrust
- Discussion threads 2009-05-13
- Top 7 reasons people quit Linux? How about 7 reasons to try it
- Top 7 reasons people quit Linux? How about 7 reasons to try itWhy do you think people should try Linux?Leave your suggestions here, in TalkBack.Why I think people should try Linux1. It's free.2. You might like it.If it works out, then great. If not, there are plenty of other operating...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Yes Linux, Linux, Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-05-05
- Best Buy to sell vinyl records?
- The sale of vinyl records is on the rise. But why would anyone want to buy something that can't be easily popped into your car stereo, or placed in your computer to burn to your iPod? Well, apparently, people don't care about those things, or they're finding ways to transfer...
- Tags: Best Buy Co. Inc., Vinyl Record, Sales Strategy, Sales Force Management, Sales, Jennifer Bergen
- Blog posts 2009-04-28
- 10 things you should look for in a netbook
- Guest post: When you’re evaluating netbooks, you have to weigh the convenience of their small form factor against a variety of limitations. TechRepublic's Erik Eckel explains several key considerations that will help you find a suitable middle ground. For more posts like this see TechRepublic's 10 Things blog. ...
- Tags: CPU, Netbook, CPU Detail, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-04-17
- What a difference a decade makes: Barron’s proclaims Amazon best retailer
- Reading Barron's cover story on Amazon where the publication loves damn near everything about the e-tailer---the cash flow, the business model, the cloud services, the marketplace for third party sellers and even the Kindle---and you can't help but flash back to a decade ago where it was dubbed Amazon.bomb. ...
- Tags: Wal-Mart Stores Inc., Amazon.com Inc., Barron, Retail, E-books, Operational Accounting, Personal Finance, Personal Technology, Finance, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-03-28
- Gartner: PC sales to see worst fall in history
- Gartner: PC sales to see worst fall in historyPeople will be looking to pay less, and especially pay less for the OS.OEMs will be driving hard bargains with MS.RE: Gartner: PC sales to see worst fall in historyPC manufacturers may have to roll out the Windows 7 upgrade coupons early....
- Tags: Sales strategy, Desktops, Sales force management, Linux, PC, sales, Gartner Inc., PC sale, job
- Discussion threads 2009-03-02
- Would you buy a wireless plan with your Netbook?
- Netbooks, everyone's favorite diminutive, under-powered mobile whiz-kid device, continue to encroach on traditional laptop sales. But should computer manufacturers be able to capitalize on Netbooks' popularity by pushing them into the market occupied by smartphones? Just how much of a "missing link" should a...
- Tags: Smart Phone, AT&T Corp., Netbook, Wireless, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Smart Phones, Hardware, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-02-02
- Norton 360
- Norton 360Don't Waste Your Time or Your MoneyI've been using Norton 360 for over a year for two features, anti-virus protection, and an online back up service. Both of these failed.My wife's laptop with Norton 360 installed and up to date virus definitions got infected with a virus in...
- Tags: Cyberthreats, Retail, Viruses and worms, SECURITY, Norton Co., Norton 360
- Discussion threads 2009-01-29
- I am Linux (and so can you!)
- I am Linux (and so can you!)No wormsI can say the worm is not hammering it!RE: I am Linux (and so can you!)Few people can say that. By that I mean, huh?RE: I am Linux (and so can you!)There is a reason there are no linux ads, because nobody wants...
- Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux Foundation, Linux, advertisement
- Discussion threads 2009-01-27
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