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- Beyond hybrids, more Intel nods to AMD?
- Beyond hybrids, more Intel nods to AMD?Offuscation maximusCyrix was the first chipmaker to give up on megahertz numbers and give "equivalent" numbers to InHell chips. AMD scoffed at the idea at the time and happily branded their chips with megahertz numbers. Oh how times have changed! I guess Cyrix had...
- Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, Noone, Intel EM64T, Sun Microsystems Inc., chip, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., memory controller, Intel Corp., CPU
- Discussion threads 2005-07-29
- Performance Characterization of BLAST on 32-Bit and 64-Bit Dell PowerEdge Servers
- The Dell high-performance computing team recently explored the effect of Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) on the performance of the basic local alignment search tool BLAST, comparing BLAST performance on 32-bit and 64-bit architectures. This paper discusses the performance results obtained when the team tested Dell PowerEdge servers using...
- Tags: Dell PowerEdge Server, Intel EM64T, 32-bit, Dell Computer Corp., Performance, Dell PowerEdge, Servers, Performance Management, 64-Bit, Processors, Hardware, Human Resources, Workforce Management, Semiconductors, Components
- White papers 2005-02-01
- EM64T: A Bridge to 64-Bit Computing
- In this white paper, IDC examines the current environment surrounding the development of the Intel Xeon-based Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) chip, code named "Nocona," for the x86 server market. In addition, this paper also reviews the adoption of 64-bit computing in the x86 market, how this technology further enables...
- Tags: Intel EM64T, 64-bit Computing, International Data Group, 64-Bit, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
- White papers 2005-01-01
- Evaluating the Performance of 64-Bit Oracle9i Database Release 2 on the Intel EM64T-Based Platform
- Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) is designed to allow the 64-bit register extensions available in Intel Xeon processors to enable a larger flat memory address space, compared to 32-bit processors. This paper describes testing conducted by Dell engineers to evaluate and compare the performance of database workloads on a...
- Tags: Intel EM64T, Dell Computer Corp., Performance, Oracle9i, Oracle9i Database, 64-Bit, Processors, Network Technology, Databases, Servers, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Networking, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management
- White papers 2004-10-01
- Preparing for Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology
- The recent introduction of Intel’s new Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T) marked a major milestone in the evolution of enterprise and workstation technology. The move from 32-bit Intel architecture (IA-32) to 64 bits actually squared available memory, theoretically providing the capability to name each grain in a cubic mile of...
- Tags: Intel EM64T, Workstation, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
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- Porting to 64 Bit Intel Architecture
- Due to the strategic importance of the 64-bit Intel® Itanium 2 architecture Xeon Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel® EM64T) to Intel's growth, the company has put numerous resources in place to assist developers in porting software. This document is designed to help software developers understand porting, and the...
- Tags: Intel EM64T, Intel Corp., 64-Bit, Processors, Network Technology, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Networking
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- Porting Applications to the Intel® Xeon Processor
- Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T) is one of the many technologies Intel has brought to market with its introduction of a new generation of Intel® Xeon™ processor-based server and workstation platforms. This document was written to help users understand this technology and its overall architecture.
- Tags: Intel EM64T, Intel Xeon, Intel Corp., Processors, Servers, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
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- Assessing and Sizing: Intel® 64-Bit Architecture Porting
- The early stages of porting software from the 32-bit environment to 64-bits can dramatically increase the efficiency and chances of success for the entire project. This document identifies key considerations for migrating to the Itanium® 2 Processor Family and Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel® EM64T).
- Tags: Intel EM64T, 64-bit Architecture, Intel Itanium 2, Intel Corp., 64-Bit, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
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- Taking Advantage of the Memory Features of 64-bit Computing
- A move to developing for Itanium® 2-based systems and Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel® EM64T) can liberate a programmer. This document will highlight 64-bit computing and explain how it can be seen as a great technical fix for many of the design challenges that face typical applications, particularly...
- Tags: Intel EM64T, 64-bit Computing, Memory, 64-Bit, Processors, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components
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- Foxconn snubs Linux users
- Foxconn snubs Linux usersWho needs Foxconn anyway.There are plenty of good MB makers that do support Linux.It's a good idea to look at hardware compatibility at the distro's website anyway. I use Asus. But I have had to update the BIOS on every Asus MB I've bought to get...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Foxconn, Linux, BIOS, ASUS, operating system
- Discussion threads 2008-07-25
- 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
- Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTabletI WANT ONE!!Dang, I'd buy it in a heart beat. I already have an iPod Touch love it and getting ready to buy an iPhone.RE: Mystery solved: Apple's new product is iTabletMay sound very nice, but unfortunately, like all Apple things, it will probably...
- Tags: Tablets, Notebooks, Apple Inc., tablet, Mystery Solved, iTablet
- Discussion threads 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
- Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Aug/Sep 08
- Hardware 2.0 "Best Kit List" for Aug/Sep 089800 GTX?At $200 dollars, I think that the 9800 GTX is finally able to be considered for the mid-range level card. I was surprised by nVidia and their recent price drops, but after purchasing two of these cards, I have been pleased.Linux...
- Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Hardware 2.0, SoundBlaster X-Fi, Linux, Lol, hardware
- Discussion threads 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
- HP Pavilion dv2945se
- 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.HP's 14-inch HP Pavilion dv2945se looks like it should cost more than $899, thanks to a cool subtle pattern on the keyboard tray and lid...
- Tags: Keyboards, Notebooks, Processors, laptop computer, Hewlett-Packard Co., HP Pavilion, keyboard
- Product reviews 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
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