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- Is it time to go quad-core?
- Quad core, Chris?You have told us over and over that all you need is Google. You don't need a real OS, real apps, or any processing power to speak of. All you need is a browser, preferably Chrome. Why on Earth would you need a quad core...
- Tags: Processors, cloud computing, quad-core, laptop computer, virtualization
- Discussion threads 2009-11-23
- Cray XT5 Jaguar bests IBM Roadrunner as world's fastest supercomputer
- What operating systems are they running on?Just curious. :-)RE: Cray XT5 Jaguar bests IBM Roadrunner as world's fastest supercomputerFrom:http://www.nccs.gov/jaguar/#fragment-1Each node runs Cray's version of the SuSE Linux operating system. Cray has tuned the Linux kernel to remove unnecessary services from the compute nodes. The result is that the operating system...
- Tags: Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, IBM Corp., Cray Inc., Linux, operating system, supercomputer
- Discussion threads 2009-11-16
- TR Dojo: Five reasons why Windows 7 XP Mode will encourage upgrades
- In all honesty though . . .In all honesty though - I'm not seeing anything that runs in XP but won't run in Vista/7. The only things that had issues where antiviruses and firewalls - but all of those offered upgrades eventually.It's the UI now more than anything elseI've been...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Windows7, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Win7, XP Mode, Win 7
- Discussion threads 2009-11-10
- Computers have speed limit as unbreakable as speed of light, say physicists
- A pair of physicists have shown that if processors continue to accelerate in accordance to Moore's Law, we'll hit the wall of faster processing in roughly 75 years. The curtain will eventually come down for silicon in today's manufacturing methods once engineers can no longer further shrink...
- Tags: Processor, Physicist, Speed, Computer, Moore, Productivity, Chris Jablonski
- Blog posts 2009-10-15
- First Clarksfield reviews: Core i7 laptops look impressive
- Since Intel unveiled its Core i7 quad-core mobile processors at IDF a couple weeks ago, several PC companies have announced mainstream and desktop replacement laptops using these Clarksfield chips. Many sites have reviewed the new platform--known as Calpella--in whitebox notebooks, but so far I haven't seen many reviews of real...
- Tags: Game, Alienware, Nvidia GeForce, Memory, Graphics, Laptop Computer, Intel Corp., Toshiba Qosmio, Clarksfield, Alienware M15x, Envy 15, Asus M60J, Studio 17, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, John Morris
- Blog posts 2009-10-07
- HP's newest supercomputer geared for energy and environment
- The newest supercomputer in town isn't for simulating nuclear explosions or the human brain, but rather take on arguably more pressing problems in areas such as climate science, hydrogen storage and molecular chemistry. Built by HP, the $21.4 million Chinook is a custom-made machine specifically designed for...
- Tags: Researcher, Hewlett-Packard Co., Supercomputer, Environment, Chemistry, Chinook, Chris Jablonski
- Blog posts 2009-07-28
- Lenovo IdeaPad S12 (Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz, 1GB RAM, 160GB HDD, XP Home, black)
- When we first heard Lenovo had an IdeaPad S12 on its way, we were expecting the long-anticipated Nvidia Ion-packing version, which will include graphics power decent enough to accomplish HD video and even some demanding gaming. Instead, we got a configuration that includes an Intel Atom N270 processor and GMA...
- Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Processors, Notebooks, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, IdeaPad S12, netbook, Lenovo Group Ltd., Intel Corp., Intel Atom
- Product reviews 2009-07-24
- What do you want from your next computer?
- What do you want from your next computer?I am happy with my laptop but battery too smallI have a Acer 5315-2715 which is really nice. I however hate to run this on the battery because I only have 2 hours or less depending on what I am doing.It would be...
- Tags: Notebooks, Engineering, PRODUCTIVITY, Processors, GPU, laptop computer, CPU, RAM, battery, computer, desktop
- Discussion threads 2009-07-17
- AMD: Creating the building blocks for cloud computing
- I met with Margaret Lewis, she is director of commercial solutions and software at Advanced Micro Devices. She spends a lot of time talking with data center managers about their needs and the transition to cloud computing. Here are some notes from our conversation: ...
- Tags: Software, Processor, Cloud Computing, Data Center, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Netbook, Data Centers, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Tom Foremski
- Blog posts 2009-06-25
- ZDNet Readers' Choice: Top 25 free, lightweight apps
- In February, I asked ZDNet readers for the free, lightweight applications they simply can't live without. After tallying the suggestions in the comments and via e-mail -- and there were an awful lot of good suggestions, believe me -- here are the 25 most popular. ...
- Tags: Apple Macintosh, Open Source, Site, Evernote, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-06-25
- Samsung Jet 'fastest full touch handset'; has 800MHz CPU, 3.1 in. AMOLED
- Not content to just release four new OMNIA handsets, Samsung also unveiled today its Jet smartphone, which it says is the fastest full-touch handset on the market today. Why so fast? The Jet pairs an 800MHz application processor with a slick 3.1-in. 16M...
- Tags: Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., Handset, CPU, Jet, Cellular Phones, Smart Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 2009-06-15
- AMD grabs "impressive" market share from Intel in Q1
- AMD grabs "impressive" market share from Intel in Q1AMD will do well to become very pro Linux.With the purchasing power of FOSS builders and installers behind them, they could take another huge chunk whilst doing FOSS a service at the same time.The New AMDEvery time I see Adrian "what's his...
- Tags: Linux, Processors, OPEN SOURCE, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp.
- Discussion threads 2009-06-10
- News to know: Pre; NetApp; Bartz; Windows 7; Netbooks
- Here are today’s notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily. For continuous updates see BNET’s around-the-Web tech coverage. Ed Bott: From Starter to Ultimate: What's really in each Windows 7 Edition? Matthew Miller: Palm Pre reviews appear; can it beat the...
- Tags: NetApp Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Twitter, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Microsoft Windows, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan
- Blog posts 2009-06-04
- Intel Core i7 975: 'World's fastest processor' reviews, aggregated
- Intel's new Core i7 975 Extreme Edition is the world's fastest desktop processor, a "monster CPU" and "eye-wateringly expensive." Does it stand up to the test? I've assembled the best reviews so you can judge for yourself. by Andrew Nusca
- Tags: Intel Core Microarchitecture, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Andrew Nusca
- Blog posts 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
- Intel delays Core i5 launch
- Intel delays Core i5 launchThe disparity between AMD...and Intel processors is greater than I can ever remember. It's hard to believe AMD's best offering compares to Intel's lowest offerings. Your take on the i5's holdback is probably right on.What in the way of architecture besides multi threading is giving Intel...
- Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, Phenom II 955, Intel i7, Intel Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc.
- Discussion threads 2009-05-26
- Living with a netbook: The performance penalty
- No one claims that netbooks can match the performance of laptops that cost hundreds or even thousands more. The real question is whether the performance of a netbook is good enough. Over the past few weeks, I've been doing some testing on five netbooks with 10-inch displays:...
- Tags: Performance, Netbook, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Hardware, John Morris
- Blog posts 2009-05-19
- Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for May/Jun 09
- Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for May/Jun 09Extreme - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295Oh yeah. I got one of those. It's ok I guess.Personally I would take AMD processorsover Intel, but that is just my opinion. I prefer a company that will stand behind its product for more...
- Tags: Processors, Very Best Kit List, May/Jun 09, Hardware 2.0, processor, hardware
- Discussion threads 2009-05-07
- What to expect from Windows 7
- What to expect from Windows 7MS didn't dial-back UAC prompts, they crippled themIf you're in the mode where you get fewer UAC prompts -- i.e. the default mode -- then you might as well turn UAC off. Anything that wants to can bypass UAC in that mode via the backdoor...
- Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista
- Discussion threads 2009-05-05
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