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Helicon Focus 4.1.1 (Mac)

Helicon Focus is a program that creates one completely focused image from several partially focused images by combining the focused areas. The program is designed for macrophotography, microphotography and hyperfocal landscape photography to cope with the shallow depth-of-field problem. Helicon Focus also aligns images as objects often change their size...

Tags: Processor, Apple Macintosh, JPEG, Image, d-Studio, Helicon Focus

Software downloads 2009-06-26

AMD: Creating the building blocks for cloud computing

I met with Margaret Lewis, she is director of commercial solutions and software at Advanced Micro Devices. She spends a lot of time talking with data center managers about their needs and the transition to cloud computing. Here are some notes from our conversation: ...

Tags: Software, Processor, Cloud Computing, Data Center, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Netbook, Data Centers, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Tom Foremski

Blog posts 2009-06-25

Intel drops Centrino, explains Core i3, i5, i7 branding

Intel drops Centrino, explains Core i3, i5, i7 brandingThe good old days...With the mess Intel has created in their processor numbering and naming, I often long for the simple days when there were Pentium II's and Pentium III's. All III's were faster than all II's. Or 386 vs 486. Same...

Tags: Semiconductors, Network technology, Processors, chip, processor, i7 branding, Core i3, similar performance, Intel Corp., Intel Centrino, desktop, performance

Discussion threads 2009-06-18

Intel's name game: Switching to good-better-best to reduce complexity

Intel's name game: Switching to good-better-best to reduce complexityActually, I found the best way to reduce complexityUse a Mac.Apple makes it very simple.I know it costs more, but I don't care.I know it is "too limiting", but I don't care.RE: Intel's name game: Switching to good-better-best to reduce complexityAbout 6...

Tags: Processors, Intel Corp., processor, name game, game

Discussion threads 2009-06-18

AMD grabs "impressive" market share from Intel in Q1

AMD grabs "impressive" market share from Intel in Q1AMD will do well to become very pro Linux.With the purchasing power of FOSS builders and installers behind them, they could take another huge chunk whilst doing FOSS a service at the same time.The New AMDEvery time I see Adrian "what's his...

Tags: Linux, Processors, OPEN SOURCE, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-06-10

iPhone "3GS" to pack better battery

iPhone "3GS" to pack better batteryWhy high capacity battery?Surely a 15-20% gain is 15-20% however it's realized?Furthermore, a software implementation would be interesting to everyone with the current model.Goofy Name? Painted into a corner?Someone needs a life.Maybe Mary-Jo needs a hand with her Microsoft code-name blogs....RE: iPhone Why do you...

Tags: Engineering, 3G, processor, battery, Apple iPhone

Discussion threads 2009-06-08

Intel Core i7 975: 'World's fastest processor' reviews, aggregated

Intel Core i7 975: 'World's fastest processor' reviews, aggregatedIntel Core i7 975Earlier Core i7s are fast. They are working fast and cool. The Core i7 975 XE processor is the world fastest desktop toy. The earlier i7s are pennywise. The i7 975 XE is pound foolish, unless you are into...

Tags: Processors, Intel Core i7 975, processor, fastest processor, Intel Core Microarchitecture

Discussion threads 2009-06-04

Verari blades now handle six-core AMD Opteron processor

Verari blades now handle six-core AMD Opteron processorlong-delayed six-core Opteron technologyI believe the blogger is wrong when she mention "long-delayed six-core Opteron technology". Actually Istanbul went ahead of schedule. Istanbul was originally schedule for October, but was release in June.

Tags: Blade servers, Processors, Utility computing, six-Core AMD Opteron, Verari, blade, processor

Discussion threads 2009-06-02

MSI ultrathin, ultra-low voltage 'Macbook Air killer' gets a price tag

MSI announced yesterday the availability of the X340, the first notebook to hit the market packing Intel's new consumer ultra-low voltage, or CULV, processor. We previously covered MSI's original announcement of the notebook on this blog, where it was deemed a "Macbook Air killer," at least in...

Tags: Processor, Apple MacBook Air, Apple MacBook, X340, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-05-28

Advanced Form Creator and Processor 4.0 (Windows)

A complete forms solution for both experienced Web masters and novices. Forms Creator, Forms Processing and mailing and extensive database facilities. Can create forms for copy and paste or use directly from the database. Can be used with no database. All automatic processing or fully customizable emails and form reviews....

Tags: Processor, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Programming, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management

Software downloads 2009-05-28

Nehalem-EX - 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.3 billion transistors, very cool!

Nehalem-EX - 8 cores, 16 threads, 2.3 billion transistors, very cool!Um, that should be good enough I guessntIntel needs to spec a backplaneIt would be nice if Intel would speck out an 8x backplane that processor modules could plug into. That way multiple manufactures could build compatible modules and backplanes.With...

Tags: Semiconductors, Processors, Servers, Network technology, Nehalem-EX, transistor, processor, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-05-27

Psystar files for Chapter 11 (download petition); Owes IRS, credit card processors and DHL

Psystar files for Chapter 11 download petition; Owes IRS, credit card processors and DHLThats a shameI would of loved to of seen how the legal battle played out.RE: Psystar files for Chapter 11 download petition; Owes IRS, credit cardPsyonara!Go Apple it's your BIRTHDAY!!!!When you play with the Bull.... expect the...

Tags: Sales channel, Financial services, Operating systems, processor, Psystar, Chapter 11, petition, Internal Revenue Service, credit card, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-26

Oracle under fire with x86 hypervisor licensing

Oracle under fire with x86 hypervisor licensingJust an observationMost multi-socket, multi-core servers that I work with use just one VM for Oracle. Either you have a huge database - and no amount of "power" is too much - or you have a large Oracle server handling many instances of smaller...

Tags: Virtualization, Oracle Corp., hypervisor, Intel x86

Discussion threads 2009-05-19

Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for May/Jun 09

Hardware 2.0 'Very Best Kit List' for May/Jun 09Extreme - NVIDIA GeForce GTX 295Oh yeah. I got one of those. It's ok I guess.Personally I would take AMD processorsover Intel, but that is just my opinion. I prefer a company that will stand behind its product for more...

Tags: Processors, Very Best Kit List, May/Jun 09, Hardware 2.0, processor, hardware

Discussion threads 2009-05-07

How many Intel CPUs will fail the XP Mode test in Windows 7?

How many Intel CPUs will fail the XP Mode test in Windows 7?Want to do the same post ...... for AMD CPUs? :)nope :/I just bought a Quad Q8300 a few weeks ago. I didn't put much thought into VT. My dad has a Core 2 Duo that...

Tags: Processors, Desktops, Intel Corp., XP Mode, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP, CPU, Microsoft Windows, processor, Intel Core 2 Duo, PC

Discussion threads 2009-05-03

Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725

On the outside, the Toshiba Qosmio X305-Q725 is identical to all the other recent X305-series models we've looked at, so if you can't stand the bold design, there's little chance you'll care what's inside. But, if you're down with shiny flame graphics, the X305-Q725 is loaded up with high-performance parts,...

Tags: Notebooks, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Processors, Toshiba Qosmio, processor, Toshiba Corp.

Product reviews 2009-04-16

Xserve updated with Nehalem processors

Xserve updated with Nehalem processorsThe SSD drive option doesn't take up a drive bay...The SSD drive option doesn't take up a drive bay, I thought that was nifty. There's a SATA/SAS tray on the inside where you can have an SSD installed as the boot volume, leaving the other...

Tags: SSD, Nehalem, Apple Xserve, processor

Discussion threads 2009-04-07

"School Bus Yellow" Dell netbook leaked

"School Bus Yellow" Dell netbook leakedStool Brown would be a good color...for a Dell notebook. Do we really want this crap in our schools?The Key is pricingWhy spend $600 for a netbook? That makes no sense to me. Being a HS library teacher, I want these for the kids...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, netbook, School Bus Yellow, School Bus, Dell Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-03-27

Intel Atom processors hit 2.0GHz

Intel Atom processors hit 2.0GHzGMA 500 is crapTotal crap. Ask any unlucky Sony Vaio P owner.Intel had better make better chipset/video drivers or re-engineer the thing.RE: Intel Atom processors hit 2.0GHz2GB Max? You kidding right? With memory being so cheap now, it should support 4GB at least.If that's...

Tags: Chipsets, Semiconductors, Processors, GMA 500, graphics, Intel Corp., chipset, Intel Atom, processor

Discussion threads 2009-03-20

Multiple core iPhone processor announced (Updated)

Multiple core iPhone processor announced UpdatedWill it allow the next generation iPhonethe ability to multitask?Another Nail In WinMobile CoffinBallmer is tossing chairs in the break room right now.The current processor can multitask...The issue is will Apple allow developers to take advantage of it :)The problem is...One of power consumption. They...

Tags: Multiple-core iPhone, background app, processor, multi-core

Discussion threads 2009-03-19