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Jump the connection revisited (Cracking Open the IBM PC Jr.)

Jump the connection revisited (Cracking Open the IBM PC Jr.)Here is a modern solutionSimply gut the JR and put an Intel Mac mini inside it.You will then have a modern computer that can run the superior MacOS X or the malware sucking Windows.IBM PC Jr.The IBM PC Jr. was...

Tags: Desktops, IBM PC, Cracking Open, PC, IBM Corp., computer

Discussion threads 2008-08-07

Is Microsoft an innovator or follower?

Is Microsoft an innovator or follower?**AHEM**"I can't see the gamer scores of players on any other system."Try the PC. PC games have had stuff like this for years.Your voting code is hosednot reporting votes properly...Companies are not innovativePeople are innovative. Bill and Steve's innovations were only business oriented -...

Tags: Leadership, Strategy, Professional development, Desktops, IBM PC, innovation, Apple Inc., innovator, PC, IBM Corp., vision, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2006-12-01

What they want, what they need

Education IT has come a long way since the first personal computers appeared on the scene.  People forget that the IBM PC wasn't the first personal computer available to the general public -- not even close!  The Apple II pre-dated the IBM PC by four years and was just one of several available...

Tags: Ed Tech, faculty

Blog posts 2006-11-01

Reciept for my first computer (IBM PC celebrates 25th anniversary)

Reciept for my first computer (IBM PC celebrates 25th anniversary)What's the real date?The comments accompnying the photos mention August of 1981 as the time IBM "officially" introduced the PC. But the date on the sales receipt shown says, if I'm reading it correctly, Jan 2, 1981. In the interest of...

Tags: Desktops, PRODUCTIVITY, Reciept, IBM Corp., IBM PC, PC, computer

Discussion threads 2006-08-18

Fuel cell offers 14 hours of laptop power

Fuel cell offers 14 hours of laptop power$4 per charge?Let's say that's worth $1 per 3.5 hours of power. You can forget it! There is no way I spend $1 to charge my laptop now!I do like the idea of being able to get a bulk fuel dispenser,...

Tags: Fuel cells, Notebooks, Desktops, IBM PC, fuel cell, laptop computer, battery, PC

Discussion threads 2006-03-09

Images: Lenovo's convertible ThinkPad tablet

Steve Ballmer gives a ringing endorsement to the first computer released by China's Lenovo Group following its purchase of IBM's PC business.

Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Lenovo Group Ltd., IBM PC, endorsement, IBM ThinkPad, Steve Ballmer, tablet, China, IBM Corp., PC, computer

Image galleries 2005-06-06

IBM enhances support for open source training

IBM enhances support for open source trainingSeems that IBM is working tobuild it's tech force...IBM pc's and laptops never came with linux preloadedso what are they talking about...supporting open source, what a laugh, they support msIBM enhances support for open source trainingThis is no better than a drug dealer giving...

Tags: Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, UNIX, Desktops, build-IT, IBM PC, Microsoft Corp., IBM Corp., open-source training, LSB, Linux, Red Hat Inc., open source

Discussion threads 2005-05-24

There must be some misunderstanding?

There must be some misunderstanding?Lacking enterprise desktop applicationsThe problem with Linux is with lack of serious desktop applications such as productivity s/w and business applications. There are too few. Even they exist they are crappy. The real problem lies with lack of MS MFC-quality-levl graphical interface systems. Currently, it's impossible...

Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, Microsoft Windows, Desktops, Linux, MSFT, IBM Corp., Commodore, IBM PC

Discussion threads 2005-01-15

IBM: Sold-off PC unit was a money drain

IBM: Sold-off PC unit was a money drainWell, let's see IBM patent that;)Shame - the best gets sold.Bar none IBM PC's were the best.Yet, they are sold while the bigget POS ever to leave a factory - Dell - has not been closed down.Shame - Dell should be the ones...

Tags: Desktops, Microsoft Windows, Operating systems, Well Let, Apple Mac OS X, IBM PC, IBM Corp., Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2004-12-31

Lenovo poised to take over IBM's PC biz

Lenovo poised to take over IBM's PC bizCall me crazy many have...but I wonderabout out so called technological advantage and just how long that it going to last. I mean when I bought me iMac G5 from the Apple Store they provided me with a tracking number so I...

Tags: Desktops, IBM Corp., Lenovo Group Ltd., PC, IBM PC

Discussion threads 2004-12-07

IBM renews its emphasis on PCs

IBM renews its emphasis on PCsIt's been a whileSince I worked on a IBM PC, but I remember one of the things I didn't like was all the parts were proprietary. This is a mistake and they need to get over it. It makes the PC expensive and difficult to...

Tags: Desktops, BIOS, OPEN SOURCE, IBM Corp., PC, Sony Vaio, IBM PC, mobo, Linux, Compaq Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2003-11-19

IBM PC Card 56K Modem GSM 5.0.2167.1 (Windows)

IBM PC Card 56K Modem GSM

Tags: Card, 56K Modem, PC, IBM PC, Microsoft Windows, IBM Corp., Desktops, Hardware

Software downloads 1999-06-04

Additional Resources

dataComet 10.2.0 (Mac)

dataComet for Macintosh OS X offers fast, reliable terminal emulation for local Shell sessions, Telnet, and serial devices such as modems Emulates VT100, VT220, VT320, PC-ANSI, SCO-ANSI, and IBM-3278 and IBM-3279 for mainframe access Extensive file transfer support: X/Y/ZModem, IBM IND$FILE Edit windows for off-line composition with easy paste-thru...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Window, Construction, Telnet, Modems, Networking, Hardware, Components

Software downloads 2009-11-17

dataComet-Secure 10.2.0 (Mac)

dataComet-Secure for OS X offers fast, reliable terminal emulation for local Shell sessions, SSL / TLS Telnet / TN3270, SSH1 & SSH2, and serial devices such as modems Telnet sessions offer Kerberos 5 and SOCKS v4 security options Supports both SSH1 and SSH2 sessions with strong encryption + SCP...

Tags: Apple Macintosh, Window, Session, Telnet, Construction, Kerberos, Ssl/Tls, Security, Networking

Software downloads 2009-11-17

Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask Microsoft

RE: Is it OK to use OEM Windows on your own PC? Don't ask MicrosoftI built my current desktop in July and purchased/installed an OEM version of Vista Home Premium. I also took advantage of Microsoft's free upgrade to Windows 7 Home Premium which I installed on the same PC....

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Desktops, Operating systems, cost difference, Microsoft Corp., OEM, Is it OK, Microsoft Windows, PC

Discussion threads 2009-11-15

An interesting exchange on politics and IT

Was just thinking about thisExcept I was thinking about what I've heard Linux advocates say in the past, that most consumers make dumb technology choices, and whether this squares with advocating for free markets? Yes, I think it does. People will buy products that they can relate to and feel...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, PRODUCTIVITY, information technology, Linux, computer, software

Discussion threads 2009-11-14

Intel to pay AMD $1.25 billion as companies end litigation war; Is it a new chip era?

Inhell got off cheaplyProbably AMD needed the cash now because it would have gotten a lot more in a trial.This is good news for computer usersGood news all around. The cross licensing will allow advancements with a minimum of lawyer intervention.Won't matter, AMD is toastThey haven't produced a CPU worth...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, litigation, phenom, amd, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., chip

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

UK Santas getting gadget training before the holidays

Shopping List for regular readersExcellent idea training: then you can select with confidence from ZDNET bloggers' recommended XMAS gifts:1. Ed Bott: Windows Secrets by Paul Thurrott. You might get a signature on that because Ed is on a world tour fixing Vista PC's one at a time. Oh, you wanted...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, RAID, PRODUCTIVITY, Memory, UK Santas, gadget training, Xmas Gift, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

Bing 2.0 debuts

Bing Image SearchSpeaking of Bing, I recently did some Bing Image Searches, and found that they produced better results than Google Image Searches.Just keeps getting better.I don't know how anyone using Bing could find anything to complain about. In fact all the complaints I do see come from people...

Tags: SEARCH, Bing, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-11

News to know: Logitech-LifeSize; Macworld; Droid sales; Tandberg; e-book readers

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.: Larry Dignan: Logitech gobbles up LifeSize; Enters video conferencing Dave Greenfield: Logitech Buys LifeSize. Now what about Polycom?...

Tags: Larry Dignan, Dana Blankenhorn, Mary Jo Foley, Sales, Ryan Naraine, Sam Diaz, E-book Reader, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, E-books, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Operating Systems, Software, Personal Technology, Hardware

Blog posts 2009-11-11