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2nd-generation Intel Classmates reviewed: 2nd-generation Intel Classmates reviewedAlternative OSThis laptop looks good and rugged for its intended audience. However I feel Intel should allow the user to choose the installed OS such as linux, bsd etcIt will also serve as a good thin client to run software from a central serverhttp://www.aikotech.com/thinserver.htmhttp://www.nomachine.comCRE 2nd-generation Intel Classmates...; Tags: CAD, Intel Corp., One Laptop Per Child project, Intel Classmate; Discussion threads 2008-04-02
Once again, competition breeds innovation: No sooner had the electronic "ink" dried on Chris Dawson's piece OLPC and Intel part ways that Intel confirmed that the Classmate lives on with a next generation already in the works! Well surprise, surprise! Ever since the Intel Classmate was announced see A quick update on the Classmate it was clearly superior...; Tags: Innovation, Intel Corp., One Laptop Per Child Project, Intel Classmate, XO, OLPC Foundation, Marc Wagner; Blog posts 2008-01-04
What would my ideal education ultraportable look like?: The OLPC XO, Intel Classmate, and Asus Eee all bring important features to the table and put 1:1 computing models within reach of many more districts than ever before. However, all have merits and detriments, compromises, and baggage. The XO struggles with performance, stability, and distribution models. ...; Tags: Education, ASUS, Webcam, Operating System, Intel Corp., Intel Classmate, Asus Eee, XO, Ebook Mode, E-books, Keyboards, Operating Systems, Wireless, Personal Technology, Hardware, Peripherals, Software, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-01-03
MSFT working on XP for XO: MSFT working on XP for XOMicrosoft and end-user support ?"Microsoft for trying to provide formal end-user support" Microsoft and end-user support ? Such as paying for waiting long hours on the phone to get a Microsoft product re-validated ?By "trained technical support staff" you probably mean staff hired and trained...; Tags: Operating systems, OEM-only, Classmate PC, Intel Classmate, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows XP, operating system, MSFT; Discussion threads 2007-12-06
Will you G1G1?: Will you G1G1?You already know the answer, Chris ...The Intel Classmate is a better solution. Besides, rather than G1G1, the BETTER choice is to just send OLPC $400 and deduct it from your federal taxes. If you believe in OLPC, that is the right answer. If you...; Tags: One Laptop Per Child project, G1G1, Classmate PC, Intel Classmate; Discussion threads 2007-11-13

Mandriva on the CMPC: Mandriva Linux on the Intel Classmate PC by Christopher Dawson; Tags: Mandriva, Intel Classmate, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software, Christopher Dawson; Image galleries 2007-11-08

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Talent development: Earlier this week I attended Fortune magazine's Brainstorm Tech conference which "aims to sharpen the thinking of the very well heeled attendees about the escalating impact of tech-driven change for all business and global society". There was a terrific menu of topics on offer:...; Tags: Talent, Collaboration, CEO, HCL, Workforce Management, Human Resources, Oliver Marks; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTablet (updated): Previously I speculated about the mysterious "product transition" that Apple's Peter Oppenheimer CFO mentioned no less than seven times in the Q3 2008 Earnings conference call with analysts. Some of his quotes from the call: We are working to develop new products that contains technologies...; Tags: Apple Inc., Tablets, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Offshore outsourcers likely to beef up security following Bangalore blasts: A series of bombs have exploded in Bangalore and companies that have technology operations in India are likely to need increased security precautions following what appears to be a terrorist attack. According to various reports from Reuters and Rediff.com, nine bomb blasts have rattled Bangalore, which hosts...; Tags: India, Bangalore, Rediff.com India Ltd., Sacchin Uppal, Outsourcing, Business Security, Security, It Operations, Business Operations, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-25
News to know: 'Spam king' dead; Microsoft's cloud; Dell;: Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Escapee 'Spam King' dead in apparent murder-suicide CBS Denver Video: 'Spam King' Inmate Dies Along With Wife, Daughter Mary Jo Foley: Ozzie foreshadows 'Zurich,' Microsoft's elastic cloud Microsoft to get more 'Apple-like' in PC,...; Tags: Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-25
Dell opts for performance with R5400 data center-hosted desktop: Dell unveiled its data center-hosted desktop product line on Tuesday. Unlike rivals Hewlett-Packard and IBM, Dell didn't build its solution on blade servers but instead opted for a high performance system using a 2U box called the Dell Precision R5400 Rack Workstation. "By not putting the solution...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Performance, R5400, Workstations, Desktops, Servers, Hardware, Jason Hiner; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Ozzie foreshadows 'Zurich,' Microsoft's elastic cloud: Ozzie foreshadows 'Zurich,' Microsoft's elastic cloudniceveryniceMicrosoft's elastic cloudGee, we had elastic Wow!Now we are going to get the elastic cloud.Metaphor watch anyone?Get ready for a whole new blob of Bloat from the people who invented Bloat.Rule of thumb: If Microsoft promises something, the promise is, with near certainty, false.The credibility...; Tags: elastic cloud, MSFT, Microsoft Corp., Ozzie; Discussion threads 2008-07-24
Intel launches new chip for consumer electronics: In its latest bid to expand beyond PCs and servers into industrial and consumer electronics applications, Intel has announced a new family of embedded processors. These chips are not based on the Atom processor already used in netbooks and Mobile Internet Devices MIDs--those versions won't arrive until...; Tags: Consumer Electronics, Electronics, Intel Corp., Chip, Atom, SoCs, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Processors, Hardware, Networking, Components, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Apple's coming notebook transition: Apple's coming notebook transitionBarking up the wrong tree?I think it might be something else.I think Hell may have frozen over again.What if this 'transition' is actually Apple making MacOS X available for the general PC public as a purchasable product?Think about it. Everyone said Apple would never use Intel....; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Desktops, Notebooks, Operating systems, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, PC, notebook, OSX, hardware; Discussion threads 2008-07-24
Forrester: Vista is 'New Coke' in the enterprise; Firefox, Apple gain a little: Forrester: Vista is 'New Coke' in the enterprise; Firefox, Apple gain a littleNew Coke?Actually, given the way it has been and is being sold, is it not the New Kool-Aid?With Vista selling so well already ...... as shown in revenues from the previous quarter, Microsoft can expect to gain substantially...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Mozilla Firefox, Forrester Research Inc., Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Mac OS X, Mendel, Apple Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-07-24
Apple's coming notebook transition: Apple is readying a major product transition. We know because they told us so. In the quarterly financial crime call chief financial Officer Peter Oppenheimer referred several times to a "...future product transition which I can't discuss today". That was interesting for two reasons. First, the...; Tags: Notebook, Apple Macintosh, Apple Inc., Blu-ray, Product Transition, Portable Growth, Desktops, Hardware, Robin Harris; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Forrester: Vista is 'New Coke' in the enterprise; Firefox, Apple gain a little: Vista adoption in the enterprise is mired in the single digits, but is an option for companies that have Windows releases before XP. Nineteen percent of enterprise users use Firefox. And the Mac OS is making some headway in the enterprise, but Apple lacks a coherent strategy to pitch business...; Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple Inc., Enterprise, Forrester Research Inc., Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Parallels releases Parallels Server for Mac: I almost missed Parallels' announcement of Parallels Server for Mac. I didn't speak with company representatives. All I saw was a press release. It was nearly lost in a huge pile of other mail in my inbox. Although there are several virtual machine software products that support...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Operating System, Virtual Machine, Parallels Server, Parallels Management Console, Toolset, Desktops, Apple Mac OS, Desktop Virtualization, Operating Systems, Servers, Hardware, Software, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875: Editors' note: This review is part of our Back-to-School 2008 roundup, covering specific configurations of popular laptops that can be found in retail stores.The Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875 is a thoroughly average, entry-level laptop. It wasn't too long ago that an average, entry-level laptop meant one that was underpowered and shabbily...; Tags: Notebooks, Toshiba Corp., Toshiba Satellite, Toshiba Satellite L305-S5875, laptop computer; Product reviews 2008-07-23
Apple hints at lower prices as iPod, notebook refresh on tap: Apple hints at lower prices as iPod, notebook refresh on tapWinner if they don't sacrifice qualityThis move would be a winner as long as Apple doesn't sacrifice quality. If they lower prices by making lower quality products, game over. If they just shave off price overhead, that's great. If they...; Tags: Notebooks, Desktops, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple iPod, notebook; Discussion threads 2008-07-22