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Gateway looks to pump up direct sales

Gateway looks to pump up direct salesGateway--not only NO, but HELL no!!Gateway has made far too many "misteps." I am a former stockholder in GTW and a long time customer. I have been responsible for purchasing hundreds of Gateway's over the last several years, no more!When GTW bought...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Branding, GTW, Gateway Inc., eMachine

Discussion threads 2004-11-04

Gateway releases budget servers

Gateway releases budget serversPrice is one big problem for MS in the low end server space.You want it with Windows server, you just doubled the price.I don't think i'd be buying either...I think i'll stay away from a gateway server, it's tainted wth the emachine name now. Never know...

Tags: Servers, server, Gateway Inc., E-Machine, gateway server, emachine

Discussion threads 2004-05-04

Gateway to cut more jobs

Gateway to cut more jobsThey are still in business?Honesty I am surprised they are still in business. They haven't posted had a positive quarter in a long. Shame to see a good computer company doing so badly. :(good award![Separately, Gateway has disclosed that it will it will pay Wayne Inouye,...

Tags: Linux, Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, PRETTY MUCH, job, Gateway Inc., eMachine

Discussion threads 2004-03-02

HSP56 MR 2.3.2030.3 (Windows)

HSP56 MR

Tags: eMachine, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software

Software downloads 2001-05-16

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Walmart unveils 15.6" HP Pavilion G60 laptop for $298

hmmfor once, i agree with you. why are they still making the celeron...? shouldn't the atom replace that?Intel Celeron?is Inhel still making this 10 year old crap?surplus maybe? ntnti feel 298 is bad for celron processor..but still good option for ppl who r new to these creepy labtops..RE: Walmart unveils...

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Processors, HP Pavilion, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., laptop computer, Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

Survey: 45% of IT departments will move to Windows 7; 43% refuse to migrate off Windows XP

Survey: 45% of IT departments will move to Windows 7; 43% refuse to migrate off Windows XPPenny wise, pound foolish.XP is unsecurable. Enterprise AV, all the tools, etc, it is fundamentally broken. All these enterprises deal with constant and unrelenting security threats. It really has no place...

Tags: Operating systems, survey, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-07-01

Ubuntu 8.10 release candidate is out

Ubuntu 8.10 release candidate is outUbuntu 8.10 release candidate is outWhoopdeefriggindoo! Run linux fanboys! Go and reinstall every 6 months just to have an almost usable system. Don't forget to set aside a week of your time trying to get it installed like poor Chris Dawson. ...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating systems, Ubuntu, Ubuntu 8.10, Ubuntu 8.10 release candidate, release candidate

Discussion threads 2008-10-24

The New Adventures of Christine's Old PC

Windows XP virtualized within Vista SP1 using VMWare Player. Some of you may be aware that I have another identity besides professional technologist and tech/computer industry blogger -- I'm also passionate about restaurants, cooking, and eating (albeit with a healthier focus these...

Tags: PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, VMware Inc., Computer, Christine Nunn, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Productivity, Groupware, Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Operating Systems, Enterprise Software, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2008-09-22

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

Call for a Linux laptop

Call for a Linux laptopPssst......check it out:http://www.linuxjournal.com/video/review-hp-2133-mini-note(Tell 'em Dietrich sent you)A couple thingsThe screen on a laptop is called a panel not a monitor. No one will ever take Linux or you seriously when you are out begging for a free laptop to try. Do what the rest...

Tags: Notebooks, UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux laptop, Linux, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-07-30

Open source has yet to learn it pays to advertise

Open source has yet to learn it pays to advertiseCompanies making money from open source.Well, there's Red Hat... and there's Red Hat and, oh yes, I remember, Red Hat.There are ways to save expenses with open source, but that's different from making money with open source. If a company...

Tags: open source

Discussion threads 2008-06-17

Laptop wars: Toshiba goes thin with 128GB solid state drive

Laptop wars: Toshiba goes thin with 128GB solid state drive128GB SSD is Good NewsWith SSDs for Laptop capped at 32GB until now, this new 128GB Portege from Toshiba makes for the first serious SSD alternative to latops equiped with traditional HDD. Thanks a lot for the information.RE: Laptop wars: Toshiba...

Tags: Notebooks, Processors, Toshiba Corp., laptop computer, solid state disk, Apple Inc., SSD, Cell

Discussion threads 2008-06-17

Build a Vista-compatible office PC for $305

Build a Vista-compatible office PC for $3052GB PC5300 Corsair for $39 from...newegg. This would be a better choice in my opinion.The main board you mentioned will let you go up to 1GB of video memory with this config.Vista Capable?With 1 gig of ram- minus the graphics, don't you think...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista

Discussion threads 2008-03-08

Hey, don't throw away that old PC!

Hey, don't throw away that old PC!Donating Old ComputersI have found that most charitable organizations welcome computers, old or not so old, working or not. My charity of choice is the Cancer Federation, but I'm sure that the Salvation Army, as well as other organizations, can find a good home...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, PC!

Discussion threads 2008-01-31

Face it, Windows Ultimate Extras are history

Face it, Windows Ultimate Extras are historyIt's OK, the rebate will be on it's way soon. NTTripleIIYou are not seeing the big picture...My rep once again confirmed for me the "Ultimate Advantage" is more of a concept than a product. The media needs to understand this. You bought the Ultimate...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Media Center PC, Microsloth, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate, FACE IT, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2008-01-09

How Dell screwed up my order

How Dell screwed up my orderAlleged Dell Screw-UpHaving dealt with Dell many times over the years, I realize that out-sourcing has impacted them. However, I would remind you that credit card companies have a rather extensive history of screwing-up themselves, especially where one end (read "customer service") gets the...

Tags: Product marketing, Customer relationship management (CRM), Sales force management, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2007-12-13

Lawyers: Vista branding confused even Microsoft

Lawyers: Vista branding confused even MicrosoftThat about says it all, no?If their marketing guy couldn't figure out what it meant, until INSTRUCTED BY THE LAWYERS, what chance did gramma have in the sales room?Why can't Vista Ultimate run on low end PCs?I can understand how the distinction between "capable" and...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), branding, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Vista Capable

Discussion threads 2007-11-28

Windows Vista hits the 60-million-copies-sold milestone

Windows Vista hits the 60-million-copies-sold milestoneApple's numbers?So would it be safe to say that Apple's installed base is no more than 60 Million in total? If so, wow, 1 billion compared to 60 Million.find if funny they thought they need to mention Apple at all...the 90% market share giant feels...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Operating systems, Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, O-I, new-PC, Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2007-07-26

Will Dell stuff Ubuntu PCs full of craplets?

Will Dell stuff Ubuntu PCs full of craplets?Perhaps Nero?Nero is one company that I imagine might want to get their software on preloaded Dells.Of course they will ...We all know that "crapware" offsets the cost of OEM licenses for Windows. Well since there is no license cost for Ubuntu every...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Desktops, Games, PC, Dell Computer Corp., Ubuntu, Linux, Nero

Discussion threads 2007-05-15

Vista Hands On #8: Delay activation

Vista Hands On #8: Delay activationWhat about Installing Windows Updates?Great, but can you still download Windows Updates and apply them without activating Windows? This has been a real problem with XP-based activation periods. racingmustangMore FUD from Bott...I tell everyone to activate as soon as possible....

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows XP

Discussion threads 2007-02-28