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Apple's pa semi buyout: A defensive move?: Apple's PA Semi buyout: A defensive move?Another Interesting Opinionhttp://www.roughlydrafted.com/2008/04/24/why-did-apple-buy-pa-semi/RE: Apple's PA Semi buyout: A defensive move?This is crazy. Apple technology goes straight to the Commies in China!!!!RE: Apple's PA Semi buyout: A defensive move?How about: Apple buys PA Semi, because Intel can't (because of antitrust!)? I'm sure the great Borg...; Tags: Corporate law, Semiconductors, Games, Apple Inc., PA Semi, defensive move; Discussion threads 2008-04-25
Apple's pa semi buyout: A defensive move?: According to reports, Apple purchased embedded chip maker PA Semi this week and the rumors are flying: that Apple is back in chipset business; or that Apple is going back to the PowerPC for some future device (since PA Semi made PowerPC-based processor). However, some chip analysts say that it...; Tags: Exponential Technology, Apple Inc., IBM PowerPC, Chip, PA Semi, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Processors, Hardware, Networking, Components, David Morgenstern; Blog posts 2008-04-25
Defense concerns may scuttle Apple-pa semi deal: The Defense Department could potentially throw a spanner in Apple's plans to acquire chip design firm PA Semi, according to EETimes. That's because of reports that Apple is acquiring the company for its intellectual property and design know-how -- not for its current product line. If Apple is...; Tags: U.S. Department Of Defense, Chip, PA Semi, Semiconductors, Network Technology, Hardware, Networking, Richard Koman; Blog posts 2008-04-25
Now, about that G5: Now, about that G5Selective comparisonOK, I'll give you that Xeon Mac pros are not that big advantage to G5 PowerMacs today but with time Apple will optimize both OS X and it's software better for the x86 architechture and expecially x86-64 architechture, which will give gains compared to x86 by...; Tags: Games, Network technology, Semiconductors, Desktops, Processors, Freescale, PA Semi, MAC Pro, chip, Apple Inc., game console chip; Discussion threads 2006-08-29

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Sugar-free Windows, as predicted: As Ivan Krstić predicted in his May 13th blog post (see "Intense and really thoughtful ranting from the OLPC front"), the OLPC XO will start shipping with Windows XP, minus the Sugar interface and open source tools that allow full implementation of the XO hardware (e.g., mesh networking). ...; Tags: One Laptop Per Child Project, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-05-15

REST: Reducing Effort in Script-based Testing: The narrow but very important problem: Test scripts used for version 1.0 of an application will probably break when applied to version 2.0 of that application. Testers try to edit old test scripts so that they won't need to create new ones from scratch, but the process is slow, tedious...; Tags: GUI, Ed Gottsman; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Using satellite imagery to explore ancient Mexico: An interdisciplinary team of researchers at the Rochester Institute of Technology RIT is using satellite imagery to peer into the ancient Mexican past. Bill Middleton, an archeologist, is teaming up with computer scientists to build the most detailed landscape map of the southern state of Oaxaca in order to learn...; Tags: NASA, Scientist, Satellite, Satellite Imagery, Bill Middleton, ScienceDaily, Network Technology, Networking, Roland Piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-05-14
HP to Acquire EDS ?: HP to Acquire EDS ?The fake Steve Jobs quote wasn't needed.He was wrong for all the usual good reasons. Best of all, the urge to bloviate loudly ideas from the conventional wisdom within his set.But you're right.The Compaq merger might be considered a success by those who consider layoffs...; Tags: Mergers & Acquisitions, Government, Electronic Data Systems Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., merger, Compaq Computer Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-05-13
SOA Software acquires respository and governance vendor LogicLibrary: SOA Software, a provider of governance solutions for services-oriented architecture SOA, has acquired LogicLibrary, a leading SOA repository and governance vendor. The acquisition of the Pittsburgh, Pa.-based LogicLibrary by Los Angeles-based SOA Software creates a more comprehensive SOA governance and automation solution, said the companies. The goal...; Tags: Dana Gardner; Blog posts 2008-05-12
Logical AI Poker Bot: Logical AI is an artificial intelligence development platform for Poker Academy. It allows end users to develop dynamic AI for NL and FL Hold'em cash games. Tournament support is expected with the next release. System Requirements:Internet Connection, 1600x1200 Screen Res, Win XP, Poker Academy, Poker Tracker, Poker Stove, PA Converter,...; Tags: Artificial Intelligence, Bot, Logical AI; Software downloads 2008-05-12
IAC: Shareholder value or money pit?: IAC reported its first quarter earnings on Wednesday and it's the usual mix of mental hurdles, GAAP reconciliations and imagining what it could be. The big question: Is IAC really worth your time? IAC, an Internet conglomerate that's Barry Diller's baby, is planning to break itself up...; Tags: Shareholder, IAC/InterActive Corp., Conglomerate, Financial Accounting, Finance, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-30
Fixing Windows Vista, Part 2: Taming UAC: Fixing Windows Vista, Part 2: Taming UACEd, You RockExcellent article; thanks a bunch.RE: Fixing Windows Vista, Part 2: Taming UACFinally! A journalist that spends time telling us how to make our vista experience better instead of endlessly trashing it.So many journalists think they are providing some "value" by telling...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), UAC, Taming UAC, Fixing Windows Vista, Part 2; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
Want Intel's newest chip? Buy an iMac: Want Intel's newest chip? Buy an iMacOnly an Apple ....... fanboy would consider running an overclocked laptop CPU in their desktop a good thing. My God you guys are starved for technology.RE: Want Intel's newest chip? Buy an iMacLOL! The Vista thing is going fine. And I wouldn't own...; Tags: Desktops, Semiconductors, BIOS, Network technology, Processors, Apple Inc., chip, Intel Corp., newest chip, Apple iMac, Apple Macintosh, CPU; Discussion threads 2008-04-29
News to know: Ubuntu; Microhoo; IT scapegoats; XP; Google: Notable headlines: Larry Dignan: Microsoft: Pondering the alternatives to Yahoo Microsoft should walk away from Yahoo WSJ: Ballmer's big choice Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Adventures with Ubuntu 8.04 Gallery: A peek at Ubuntu 8.4 Jason Perlow: Ubuntu: I'm...; Tags: Ubuntu, Google Inc., Information Technology, Apple Inc., SOA, Microsoft Corp., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Microsoft Windows, Phishing, Help Desk, Podcasts, Web Services, Microsoft Windows XP, Middleware, Call Centers, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems, Security, Spam And Phishing, It Operations, Internet, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-28
Toshiba making *another* bad storage bet: Fresh off the HD-DVD fiasco, Toshiba execs are stepping up to pursue another expensive flop: notebook SSDs. Memo to Toshiba: flash SSDs cost too much and deliver too little to win that much market share. That won't change in the next 3 years. Here's why. Please sir,...; Tags: Notebook, Disk, Storage, USB Flash Drive, Toshiba Corp., SSD, Flash Guy, Robin Harris; Blog posts 2008-04-27
Betting that Apple will make PPC laptops again: But you won't be able to buy one any time soon. Apple says it bought P.A. Semi to get its hands on some patents and a bunch of very bright engineers who are already used to working together. I'm sure that's true - but...; Tags: Dual-core, Apple Inc., U.S. Department Of Defense, Laptop Computer, Chip, PPC, Robots, Corporate Governance, Processors, Semiconductors, Emerging Technologies, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Hardware, Components, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2008-04-26
Defense concerns may scuttle Apple-pa semi deal: Defense concerns may scuttle Apple-PA Semi dealApple for sure will want to follow through on the contracts, as if willgive them a high profile contract with the government. That will also give them and in with the government. Who knows, OSX based rugged mobile devices for soldiers running on this...; Tags: Government, Vertical industries, Apple Inc., Apple-PA Semi; Discussion threads 2008-04-25
Rumor Mill: What's next from Apple (updated): Hey there, it's Jake. It's Friday, which means it's time to round up the latest Mac rumors. Earlier today my brother Jason reported that Salesforce.com is rumored to be dumping all their 4,000 PCs for Macs for "security reasons." Salesforce.com's stock (NYSE: CRM) popped yesterday on rumors...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Apple Inc., 3G, Wireless, Wi-Fi, Network Technology, Semiconductors, Cellular Phones, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Networking, Hardware, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-04-25
The view from stupid: The view from stupidWhen and how to explainI recall from the Comment that you refused to provide full explanations, in Comment or TalkBack because you would have required too much time and space. (Paraphrasing.)As at that time, I'll observe that assertions must be supportable, by data or by logic....; Tags: Processors, Network technology, PPC, Apple Inc., Intel Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-24
Windows updates galore: The latest on SPs, FPs and UEs: Windows updates galore: The latest on SPs, FPs and UEsSo let me get this straightMicrosoft will release new features for Vista, but the only ways to get them are to either buy a new system from an OEM partner with those features included, or wait until a CD is for...; Tags: Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows updates galore, galore, Microsoft Windows Update, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-04-24