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- AMD officially releases Phenom II and Dragon desktop platform
- AMD officially releases Phenom II and Dragon desktop platformAM2 and AM3....I wonder, since it seems that the AM3 Phenom will be backwards compatible with AM2 mobo's, why they are releasing it initially as a AM2-only variant.Mr. AMD Man is right on: "like he is the Mystery Man."This is good news...
- Tags: Processors, desktop, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., AM2, AM3 Phenom, DDR2, Phenom II, Intel Corp., Dragon, desktop platform
- Discussion threads 2009-01-08
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- Google makes Chrome OS open source today
- I like itThe ChromeOS demo looked pretty cool!I'm almost 100% webapp-based already, so I could see myself using a simple, fast & no maintenance OS like that the majority of the time.I like it too, but, for me, I need to compile and run programs locally. I would imagine that...
- Tags: Operating systems, Desktops, open source, Google Inc., Chrome, operating system, ChromeOS
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Google's Chrome OS: Will you give up desktop apps?
- I won't ntntI can'tI'm not online 24/7. I need local apps, as does everyone else. Say what you want. But network outages happen... Weather by forces of nature or human error, a network will eventually go down. It's only a matter of time. And knowing Google's past GMail outages, I...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Desktops, operating system, desktop, Google Inc., desktop app, netbook, Google Chrome
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Live from Googleplex: Chrome OS details revealed
- Ubuntu 9.10 has more immediate potentialMight I suggest trying Ubuntu 9.10? A phenominal OS with much more to offer then even Windows 7.Open source, free and ready to try today...http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/10things/?p=1122http://www.tuxradar.com/content/vista-windows-7-ubuntu-904-and-910-boot-speed-comparisonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYgWE6Svpaghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16-nad9N3pgNot that I have readI'd stick with 904immediate potential to sink in obscurityGoogle was Linux's last fleeting chance to turn...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu 9.10, Linux, Google Inc., operating system, Chrome OS, Chrome
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Hands-on with the HTC HD2, most impressive Windows Mobile device to date
- I like what HTC is doingYou've got the Hero and the HD2. I'd like to see what the difference is in performance between the two, but the Hero has a slower processor. Personally, I like the Windows Mobile platform, and it is the best option for Windows-based IT...
- Tags: Smart phones, Notebooks, Operating systems, mobile device, Apple iPhone, HTC HD2, High Tech Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Mobile
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- FAA hit with network glitch; Flight plans go manual
- Another glitch with a linux network? Its hard to believe people still use it for anything critical like the FAA and flight tracking. Its a toy OS and should not be used when the lives of people are dependent upon it.Cisco supplies the network backboneIt will be interesting to see...
- Tags: Operating systems, Sun Solaris, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, network, FAA, operating system, Flight Plan, network glitch, Linux
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- Do we need a 'beautiful mess' in operating systems? Yup
- To make a good soup, you've got to stir the pot...Ok, sure - it turns cloudy, short-term. Just be sure to filter it or let it settle, before serving.Whereas the classic 'design-by-committee' model so often fails, its always useful to have multiple, talented teams working on similar projects, independently. With...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Programming languages, Linux Distro, operating system, John Gruber, Linux, Apple Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-19
- PBX Telecom IPTV 1.03 (Mac)
- PbxTV is a multi-feature, multi-platform online video content streaming application built based on the community's suggestions and critics. PbxTV can deliver high quality full motion live TV signal at very low bitrates. This enables the product to be available on any kind of internet connection ranging from dial-up to ADSL...
- Tags: Channel, Apple Macintosh, Mobile, PBX, Fightersoft Multimedia, PbxTV, Video On Demand (VoD), Tv & Home Theater, Cellular Phones, Broadband Internet, 3G, Advertising & Promotion, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Consumer Electronics, Telecommunications, Marketing
- Software downloads 2009-11-19
- Apple's app approval revolt: Will it matter? Maybe
- Once somebody matches the ease of the App store,Create a desktop application which makes it brain-dead simple to buy, install, arrange, and sync software and multimedia content with the Droid and it will take off like crazy. That's about the only thing the iPhone has over the Droid at this...
- Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Digital music, Apple Inc., Apple iPhone, developer
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- Five ways Android could get into trouble
- the only danger lies with patents owned by Apple, M$ or other trolls.Without them, the sky is the limit!Good points! Apples success, and closed software, and AT&T exclusivity are what are giving Android a big push. Verizon ONLY accepted Android on their network to combat iPhone / AT&T for example....
- Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, OPEN SOURCE, opposite, Apple iPhone, Google Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- Adobe releases Flash, AIR betas; Gauging the potential of multi-touch on the desktop
- Not surprising ....Not surprising, considering, Silverlight already supports multi-touch, as does WPF.Silverlight has potential......but platform availability is a factor. MS need to improve that greatly if they want to take a bite out of Flash's share.Rather, catch up[i]Adobe?s platform is appealing, but it?s in a race to stay ahead...
- Tags: Network technology, Web browsers, desktop, 64-bit, Adobe Systems Inc., multi-touch
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- AMD turbo boosts Flash Player 10.1 with ATI Stream technology
- AMD seems to be the more viable choice nowThey certainly have improved their offerings over Intel and NVIDIA, which both seem to be up in the air at the moment. Intel isn't focused on offering good mainstream performance for the dollar - they're only working on Atom and the...
- Tags: Chipsets, Processors, Semiconductors, Macromedia Flash Player, NVidia Corp., Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., ATI Technologies Inc., AMD 785G, GPU, AMD Athlon, chipset
- Discussion threads 2009-11-17
- Is it a sound business decision for Nokia to buy Palm?
- It could be a great way to gain some market share, and cover more bases.And, Nokia could market it in other markets.Just like breakfast cereal, saturating the market could be a good strategy.Nokia wouldn't put out a Palm phoneBut they'd be very happy to own Palm's IP - patents et...
- Tags: Telecom & Utilities, Mobile operating systems, Operating systems, Palm Inc., Microsoft Corp., Nokia Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- Dell's answer to Apple's Mac mini - The Inspiron Zino HD
- People Actually Buy These Things?Almost a $1000.00 for a cutsey, low powered designer computer? Do people actually buy these things? Maybe they should check out your Very Best Kit list.adrian please 959$ you dont put 959 for a low-end entry level machine you can have...
- Tags: Desktops, Apple Mac Mini, Dell Inspiron, Dell Computer Corp., Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- My new daughter is a lot like Linux
- OK...I promise, this will be my last post this week about my new little daughter. Really. No matter what cute things she does, I'll limit my oohing and ahhing to Twitter. However, as I was changing her diaper for the umpteenth time today, I got to thinking...
- Tags: Linux, Operating Systems, UNIX, Open Source, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Software, Hardware, Christopher Dawson
- Blog posts 2009-11-15
- Android army keeps growing as Dell enlists; Will the mobile OS war follow PC history?
- Well, this is exactly what MS wanted to do with Win Mobile - that fizzled.I think that was mostly due to that fact that Win Mobile was is so bad.But, Android is the real thing, and is a great OS, to the point that nobody is even talking about Win...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Manufacturing, Operating systems, PC, Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Corp., Win Mobile, mobile, operating system, manufacturer
- Discussion threads 2009-11-13
- Friday Challenge: What's your take on OS/browser market share trends?
- Firefox is taking over...With Firefox the days of vendor lock-in withIE required are over, like banking sites theyare cross-platform as they should be.I use CentOS/Fedora/RHEL and use I am able todo all of my job functions and use any applicationI want without the fear of security holes andthreats from a...
- Tags: Web browsers, Operating systems, COMPANIES, Other Countries, Web browser, Friday Challenge, operating system, Mozilla Firefox, browser market share, security hole, security, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows
- Discussion threads 2009-11-13
- Microsoft opens up Windows 7 to advertisers via downloadable themes
- Windows for freeI think a lot of consumers and businesses also would not object to their desktop being used as an advertising space by Microsoft if this would let them use Windows at no charge. I believe Google is going in the same direction with their ChromeOS.Its an operating system!!Windows...
- Tags: Operating systems, Windows 8, advertisement, advertiser, downloadable theme, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7
- Discussion threads 2009-11-13
- News to know: HP-3Com; AMD; Google; Blockbuster; Bing 2.0
- News to know intro: Sam Diaz: HP announces $2.7 billion acquisition of 3Com; raises outlook Larry Dignan: Cisco vs. HP: 3Com acquisition ups the ante John Morris: AMD updates roadmap, promises "supercomputer in your lap" ...
- Tags: Google Inc., Larry Dignan, Andrew Nusca, Blockbuster Inc., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Sam Diaz, Games, Linux, Open Source, Personal Technology, Operating Systems, Software
- Blog posts 2009-11-12
- Microsoft delivers new Zune HD games; Twitter and Facebook still to come
- RE: Microsoft delivers new Zune HD games; Twitter and Facebook still to comOH BOYY!! CHECKERS??!! OMFG AWESOME!!Message has been deleted.can't you sample tonnes of music for free on radio?broadcast or on internet radio if you want to listen to very specific song.. or just sample for free via internet downloads.....
- Tags: Twitter Inc., Facebook, pickup truck, Microsoft Zune, flaw, Apple iTunes, Microsoft Corp., radio, Apple iTunes Music Store, Apple Inc., game
- Discussion threads 2009-11-11
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