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AMD launches 'business class' Phenom, Athlon chips: AMD launches 'business class' Phenom, Athlon chipsOne thing AMD has better...than Intel is the way the heat sink mounts. The four little pins holding the Intel heat sink to the main board is very mickey mouse. I've had the outer portion of the pin, what expands to hold the sink...; Tags: Processors, Network technology, Sanity, AMD Athlon, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Phenom, business class, Intel Corp., chip; Discussion threads 2008-04-28
UPDATE: $3 billion Census Bureau IT failure: UPDATE: $3 billion Census Bureau IT failureWhy do a census manually in the first place?The last manual census in my country Denmark was done in 1970. By that time we had put a Civil Registration System in place, which is safe and which is trusted by the public. Ever since...; Tags: Recruitment & Selection, Census Bureau IT failure, Sanity; Discussion threads 2008-04-07
Microsoft wasting no time rejoicing in its OOXML win: Microsoft wasting no time rejoicing in its OOXML winLong live the Microsoft Zimbabwe standardIn recognition of ISO adoption of IS 29500 it will hence forth be formally known ans the Zimbabwe stand.Microsoft vote riggers sorry I mean keen standards followers were quoted as saying "we learnt all about ballot...; Tags: ISO standards, Process improvement, Sanity, Microsoft Corp., OOXML; Discussion threads 2008-04-01
Microsoft changes Vista license terms: Microsoft changes Vista license termsThe coupon is for OEM versions.They are not going to upgrade you from OEM to Retail. You will be locked to the motherboard that shipped with the system.Oh yeah, until they employ the "changable"clause in their EULA and press ahead after suckers have already -...; Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, coupon, Microsoft Corp., computer, Microsoft Windows Vista, OEM, Microsoft Windows, sanity; Discussion threads 2006-11-02

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News to know: SAP; Hacking NASA; Apple; OpenSolaris: Notable headlines: Nate McFeters: Hacking NASA: One small step for man, one giant leap for hackers? Common misconceptions about database security Sapphire 2008: Dennis Howlett: The changing SAP culture Larry Dignan: SAP's Apotheker: Business ByDesign costs led...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Google Inc., OpenSolaris, Hacking, Yahoo! Inc., T-Mobile, SAP AG, Apple Inc., Security, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-05-06

Xion Audio Player (0b100): Xion is a high fidelity, easily skinnable, out of this world audio player. Xion features a new standard in skin support. Baffled by script syntax. Pulling your hair out over slicing up skin elements. Crying over spilt milk. Xion has arrived and it brings style, candy and sanity back to...; Tags: Audio Player, Xion, Media Players, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology; Software downloads 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
Are we headed for a nuclear winter?: Are we headed for a nuclear winter?Corrections/bell weather/bell wether/A wether is a neutered ram and one with a bell is used to lead the flock (an intact ram isn't stable enough).RE: Are we headed for a nuclear winter?It's refreshing to get hear a voice of sanity in this Web 2.0/E2.0...; Tags: Memory, nuclear winter, winter; Discussion threads 2008-04-25
News to know: AOL, Linux; Mac clones; Mobile Web: Notable headlines: Ed Bott: Making sense of Windows' irrational pricing and licensing Robin Harris: 2.5" disks to become new standard in 2009 TechRepublic: 10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software Christopher Dawson: My kid hates...; Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Google Inc., Apple Macintosh, Mobile, America Online Inc., Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows, Wiki, Open Source, Sales Force Management, Operating Systems, UNIX, Software, Online Communications, Sales, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-15
10 reasons to centralize -- or decentralize -- your IT department: The centralization vs. decentralization argument regularly rears its head in most IT organizations. Some of them fall into a cyclical pattern, while others are more like a pendulum that swings back and forth from one extreme to the other. To help you evaluate the issues involved in this dichotomy, TechRepublic...; Tags: Centralization, Information Technology, Jason Hiner, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Management; Download resources 2008-04-09
News to know: AMD; IT spending; Google; Microsoft Mesh; ULPCs: Notable headlines: Mary Jo Foley: Google App Engine: When will Microsoft field a competitor? Garett Rogers: Google announces App Engine: Should Amazon worry? Michael Krigsman: Heathrow T5 failure: What really happened Larry Dignan: AMD: Sales weak; Layoffs on tap ...; Tags: Google Inc., Hewlett-Packard Co., Jason O'Grady, IT-spending, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA), Microsoft Windows, Printers, Fuel Cells, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Notebooks, Open Source, Web Services, Enterprise Software, Software, Operating Systems, Hardware, Peripherals, Emerging Technologies, Notebooks & Tablets, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-04-08
Your turn: Readers choose their 10 favorite Windows programs: Your turn: Readers choose their 10 favorite Windows programsThanks for the clarificationI would certainly expect better service from anyone expecting to actually have customers. I can only guess that they get so few calls that they help desk is out of practice. :-)SkypeNot sure about your customer service...; Tags: Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, IrfanView, favorite Windows program, Windows Program, Skype Technologies S.A., Microsoft Windows; Discussion threads 2008-03-21
iTouchless Pure-Ear active noise-canceling headphones: Active noise-canceling headphones can be a sanity saver in noisy planes, trains, or offices, but their high price has kept them out of reach for many of us. The iTouchless Pure-Ear active noise-canceling headphones ($129) offer an affordable active noise-canceling headphone option for those seeking sonic refuge on a budget.Cosmetically,...; Tags: headphone, iTouchless Pure-Ear, iTouchless Pure-Ear headphone; Product reviews 2008-03-20
Costs: Wintel Vs. OpenSource: Costs: Wintel Vs. OpenSourceHmm, its that alternate reality again.I read through this, and your example is impecable, makes perfect, and I'm left wondered why none of my customers use Sun hardware.And of the course, the reason is that in my reality, the vast majority of enterprises are SME's, and they...; Tags: Wintel, OpenSource; Discussion threads 2008-03-05
The 10 best video shows on technology: After postulating his selection of the 10 best technology podcasts, TechRepublic executive editor Jason Hiner turned his attention to Web video shows. All of these videos can be downloaded by subscription, just like podcasts. Here's his list of the 10 best Web video shows covering technology and the IT industry.This...; Tags: Video, Jason Hiner, Corporate Communications, Podcasts, Marketing, Internet; Download resources 2008-03-03
Flywrench (zip): Color matching, high gravity, and the world's most abrasive electronic soundtrack make for a satisfyingly difficult challenge to reflexes and sanity. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Soundtrack, Gravity, Mark Essen; Software downloads 2008-02-29
The 10 best technology podcasts: The breakneck pace of change in the technology world means keeping up with a lot of new information on a daily basis. And for those of us with little time to spare, podcasts are one of the most valuable tools for staying current in tech. TechRepublic executive editor Jason Hiner...; Tags: Jason Hiner, Podcasts, Internet; Download resources 2008-02-26
10 trends that will transform IT over the next five years: Business analyst Gartner recently released a list of its top 10 IT predictions for the next three to five years. TechRepublic's Jason Hiner examines Gartner's forecast and weighs in with his own analysis.This download is also available as an entry in our Tech Sanity Check blog.; Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Information Technology, Gartner Inc., Jason Hiner, Strategy, Management; Download resources 2008-02-20
Big patent law reform on the way?: Two news stories this week indicate a real change to the patent law may be in the works, eliminating key legal roadblocks to open source and Internet innovation. First, Senate Judiciary Chairman Patrick Leahy tapped out a column in The Washington Times, alongside his Republican counterpart, Orrin Hatch. ...; Tags: Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-02-19
How+hard+is+it+to+violate+the+GPL%3F: How+hard+is+it+to+violate+the+GPL%3FThat's a better way of looking at it.Compared to yesterday's piece, this is a much more informed look at the supposed issue.I agree that changes that are made to a GPL code base should, in the spirit of the license all of them, be given back. Your use of...; Tags: OPEN SOURCE, GPL; Discussion threads 2008-02-19