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Intel: Penryn at the ready?: Some signs are pointing to an effort by Intel attempting to bring out its 45-nanometer Penryn processors during the fourth quarter. (And no, I'm not just messing around with the office's Magic 8 Ball.)Normally, when Intel is planning to introduce a processor early in the coming year, it Intel begins...; Tags: Uncategorized, semiconductors, quad-core processors, multicore processors, Intel, Hewlett-Packard, Desktops, Dell, AMD; Blog posts 2007-07-19
Where for at thou, Barcelona?: June is nearly over and it's appearing more and more like Advanced Micro Devices will not deliver its much anticipated both in this blog and elsewhere quad-core Barcelona chip this month. Several sites are now reporting a September launch date. TGDaily, for one, is reporting a September launch date. Here's...; Tags: Servers, semiconductors, quad-core processors, multicore processors, Intel, Desktops, AMD; Blog posts 2007-06-29
AMD's Barcelona summer: If I was to make a top ten list for the most anticipated processors of 2007, I think that AMD’s Barcelona quad-core Opteron chip would top it. An AMD marketing person might say the chip is the most anticipated processor of 2007. Whether it’s the processor wars, AMD executives...; Tags: Uncategorized, Servers, semiconductors, quad-core processors, multicore processors, Intel, Data centers, AMD; Blog posts 2007-05-08
Who is worth more, you or AMD?: Im not sure how affluent ChipLand readers are. But I assume you are well off, since you can afford a computer and some form of Internet access. But, according to News.coms Michael Kanellos, its possible that youve made more money in your career than AMD has in its lifetime. Mr....; Tags: Uncategorized, Servers, semiconductors, quad-core processors, multicore processors, Intel, dual-core processors, Desktops, AMD; Blog posts 2007-04-23
Warning signals tough going for AMD: Advanced Micro Devices is learning that growing up is sometimes hard. The company said today that it has had difficulty reacting to a slowdown in purchases from its PC maker customers during the early part of the first quarter. Thus it has lowered its revenue expectation for the period. AMD...; Tags: dual-core processors, processor price cuts, quad-core processors, consumer electronics, Hewlett-Packard, semiconductors, multicore processors, notebooks, Dell, Semiconductor architecture, Desktops, AMD, Servers, Uncategorized, Intel; Blog posts 2007-03-05

More information for quad-core shoppers: Quad-core processor shopping? Theres a saying among automotive enthusiasts that goes something like, “How fast do you want to go? Well, how much do you want to spend?” I dont think anyone would argue that it applies to high-end computers as well. When it comes to configuring a multi-thousand-dollar, high-end...; Tags: Processors, quad-core, processor; Blog posts 2007-03-05

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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
Introduction to BIT: This is the 1st excerpt from the second book in the Defen series: Business Information Technology: Foundations, Infrastructure, and Culture Introduction This book is designed for people who interact with, but do not want to become, professional information systems...; Tags: Information System, Bear, Computer, Business Owner, Systems Decision, Dick, Jane, Systems Culture, Productivity, Data Centers, Strategy, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Management, Paul Murphy; Blog posts 2008-05-16
It's finally official: XP is coming to the XO: Microsoft's participation in the One Laptop Per Child OLPC initiative has been fraught with mystery and disinformation from the get-go. But on May 15, Microsoft officials finally gave the OLPC project Redmond's official blessing. Up to this point, OLPC Chief Nicholas Negroponte preannounced Microsoft's every move on...; Tags: Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Corp., One Laptop Per Child Project, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Software, Mary Jo Foley; 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
Geekbench: Psystar v. Mac mini (and all three MacBooks): Yesterday I posted Xbench benchmarks of the Psystar Open Computer against the latest shipping Mac mini and all three Apple notebook computers and the Open Computer beat the Mac mini 147 to 99. Some suggested Geekbench 2 benchmarks should also be run. If you're not familiar with...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Intel Mac Mini, Apple MacBook, RAM, Notebooks, Desktops, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-05-15
Cyberduck (0b3): Cyberduck is an open source SFTP SSH Secure File Transfer and FTP browser licenced under the GPL. It has been built from the ground up with usability in mind, having the same consistent graphical user interface for both SFTP and FTP browsing. Multiple connections are supported. Drag and drop is...; Tags: FTP, SFTP, Cyberduck, Bookmark Manager; Software downloads 2008-05-15
With the Quickness: HD Moore sets new land speed record with exploitation of Debian/Ubuntu OpenSSL flaw: So, for those who haven't heard, a Debian packager modified the source used for OpenSSL on Debian based systems Debian and the whole of the Ubuntu family to remove the seed used for PRNG Pseudo Random Number Generator used when creating SSL keys.Â Well, HD Moore set a new record...; Tags: OpenSSL, SSH, Debian, Key, Flaw, HD, ID, Ssl/Tls, Operating Systems, Open Source, Security, Software, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Security Researcher to release Cisco rootkit at EUSecWest: According toÂ good friend Robert McMillan of IDG News,Â Sebastian Muniz, a researcher with Core Security Technologies,Â has developed malicious rootkit software for Cisco's routers, which he will release on May 22 at the EuSecWest conference in London.Â This will mark the first time at least publiclyÂ that someone hasÂ released a...; Tags: Black Hat, Cisco IOS, Router, Cisco Systems Inc., Robert McMillan, Rootkits, Security, Spyware, Adware & Malware, Nathan McFeters; Blog posts 2008-05-14
What: WhatWhat Vista Should BeAn excellent article and I couldn't agree with you more as to how an Operating System should be in 2008. Remembering of course that an OS is ONLY an OS. Everything productive one wants and needs to do on a computer sits above the layer of an...; Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows, operating system, Microsoft Windows Vista; Discussion threads 2008-05-14
The death gap: The death gapCause and Effect[i]Death rates are rising from all causes — heart attack, stroke, cancer, diabetes — because prevention messages aren’t being heeded. We’re saving no money from this horror show.[/i]But are we looking at cause or effect? To what extent is this a matter of those who...; Tags: Vertical industries, death gap, Poor people; Discussion threads 2008-05-14
Workday: a tipping point?: Larry Dignan is enthusiastic about Workday's 200,000 person deal it won to supply Flextronics with HR functionality, adding in the Chiquita 26,000 person deal as validation for what he suggests is a 'tipping point' for Workday. I'm a little more cautious. Next week, Workday will release update...; Tags: Workday, Dennis Howlett; Blog posts 2008-05-14
Earthlink finally pulls out of Wireless Philly, but all is not lost: Earthlink finally pulls out of Wireless Philly, but all is not lostStuff and nonsense>From day one, the purpose of Philly’s network is to increase digital inclusion and economic development. The measure of their success should be how lives and businesses are being helped in disadvantaged communities.The city to stick to...; Tags: Wireless LANs, Wi-Fi, Wireless Philly, wireless, EarthLink Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-05-14
Linux's biggest victory so far - Splashtop to ship on ASUS motherboards: Linux's biggest victory so far - Splashtop to ship on ASUS motherboardsI want one! But....How often is this BIOS replacement going to be updated? A normal BIOS gets a few updates flashes and then stays the same. That's no problem; it poses no security risks.But a BIOS replacement like this,...; Tags: BIOS, UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Cable, Splashtop, ASUS, Linux, Asus Motherboard, motherboard; Discussion threads 2008-05-14
Does Microsoft really need to diversify into consumer products?: Does Microsoft really need to diversify into consumer products?Does Microsoft really need to diversify into consumer products?Yes. Diversity is the key for making revenue. If one product or service doesn't generate the whole company isn't at a loss. Only one division is.Microsoft's strengthwas Bill Gates' ability to...; Tags: Microsoft Windows, Game players, Games, Construction, Operating systems, Microsoft Corp., Does Microsoft, consumer product; Discussion threads 2008-05-14