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IBM PC: A PC made by IBM. IBM created the PC industry in 1981 when it introduced its first model with 16KB of RAM. However, it was way off in...; Full IBM PC Definition >>

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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

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Nortel Demos Virtual World Platform: Nortel demoed a virtual world prototype here in a Ottowa at a day long event. Dubbed Web Alive, the virtual world is the first project to come out of Nortel new research effort that imposes a VC-like model for funding research. Like other virtual worlds, Web...; Tags: Web, Collaboration, Nortel Networks Corp., Voice, World Platform, Web Alive, Channel Management, Telecommunications, Marketing, Dave Greenfield; Blog posts 2008-05-16
WinXP on XO laptops OK as long as Linux runs, too: Microsoft's agreement to offer Windows XP on OLPC's XO laptop is appropriate and long overdue. It was pure hypocrasy for Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates to publicly decry the so-called "Digital Divide" while privately refusing to support the XO simply because Linux was a supported operating system. ...; Tags: Operating System, Bill Gates, Microsoft Corp., Laptop Computer, One Laptop Per Child Project, XO, Gates Foundation, Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Microsoft Windows, Paula Rooney; Blog posts 2008-05-16
Open Source in 2013: <satire> <source> Thank you. (Picture from Fox, America's only network. My picture at the top of this blog is expected to look much like this one in 2013, if I shave and get the combover right.) The hectic but repetitive routine of business and journalism often seems...; Tags: Job, America, World Entertainment Shortage, Recruitment & Selection, Open Source, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-05-16
News to know: XP meets XO; Yahoo; Facebook; Verdiem; DIY phishing: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: It's finally official: XP is coming to the XO. Christopher Dawson: Sugar-free Windows, as predicted Microsoft cuts backup from Windows Home Server PowerPack Larry Dignan: Icahn launches Yahoo proxy fight; Mark Cuban's return?...; Tags: Facebook, Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows XP, Yahoo! Inc., Privacy, TechMeme, Icahn, Phishing, Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Cyberthreats, Spam, Security, Viruses And Worms, Spam And Phishing, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software; Blog posts 2008-05-16
Mashups turn into an industry as offerings mature: There were a great many product announcements at Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco last month, but it was the number of announcements around Web-based mashups in particular that received a large share of attendee and media attention. By my count there were at least nine significant announcements in...; Tags: Web, Industry, Mashup, JackBe, Lotus Mashups, MashupHub, Mindtouch, Itasca, Serena, Mashup Exchange, SnapLogic, Dion Hinchcliffe; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Verdiem spruces up its Survey PC power management software: Verdiem, one of the better known developers of power management software that counts Hewlett-Packard, Intel and Microsoft among its close partners, has delivered an impressive upgrade to its Surveyor technology. According to the Seattle-based company, the focus was on providing IT managers with even more configuration flexibility than previously available....; Tags: Software, Power Management, PC, Power Consumption, Survey, Verdiem, Desktops, Hardware, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-05-15
OCZ debuts DIY gaming notebooks: Here's something that fans of building their own PCs will be interested in - OCZ has launched a build-it-yourself gaming notebook kit. The idea is simple. You buy a kit (currently there's no word on pricing but the wording on the OCZ website suggest that this will...; Tags: Game, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Microsoft delivers another update to Office Live Workspace: Microsoft rolled out quietly on May 15 its 1.1 update to its Office Live Workspace service, which is currently in beta test. The 1.1 bits are available from the Microsoft Downloads site. adds performance updates, making Office Live Workspace run faster with Microsoft Office programs, plus the...; Tags: Microsoft Office Live Workspace, Microsoft Office Live, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Office, Office Suites, Software, Mary Jo Foley; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Mobius Seattle 2008: SE, MWg, and HTC show off their devices: I was very pleased to be invited to the first Mobius event of 2008, that is actually being held here in the Seattle area. Thus, I had no travel to get to Mobius and that may have made the decision to invite me to this event...; Tags: High Tech Computer Corp., Device, Mobile, Mobius, XPERIA, SE, Panel Technology, Microsoft Windows, Advertising & Promotion, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-05-15