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Over the turkey virtualization discussions

I don't know that much about it really, but...I describe as "more or less a game emulator, extended to a whole computer".I'm self-educated in computer in networking technology; my degree is in environmental science. So, what I know about IT/IS I've taught myself. Nonetheless, I often find myself...

Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Blogging, virtualization, computer, Harry Fuller

Discussion threads 2009-11-27

Over the turkey virtualization discussions

Describing virtualization technology to everyday folks is challenging. by Dan Kusnetzky

Tags: Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2009-11-27

OSCulator 2.9-RC1 (Mac)

Virtual-hub for devices and softwares OSCulator is a software that can be used with many different hardware devices and software. For example, with OSCulator, your Nintendo Wiimote can talk to major MIDI sequencers or your favorite console emulator or even the Kyma sound design workstation. And your iPhone or Lemur...

Tags: Software, Apple Macintosh, Virtual Keyboard, OSCulator, Virtualization, Tools & Techniques, Hardware, Management

Software downloads 2009-11-26

Does virtualization equal cloud computing?

I would say yesThere is no need to buy 'stand alone' servers any longer in functionality when you can put it in a Blade 'name your flavor' chassis.Virtualization with VMware/RHEL or some vendor is the best way to get it off bare-metal...Doing baremetal rebuilds is time consuming and it takes...

Tags: Data centers, Servers, Utility computing, server, cloud computing, virtualization, cluster

Discussion threads 2009-11-25

Does virtualization equal cloud computing?

Discussion - does virtualization equal cloud computing? I think not. by Dan Kusnetzky

Tags: Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Hardware, Storage, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2009-11-25

SaaS and cloud computing: A look at the due diligence

CIO Scott Lowe walks through the buy vs. build analysis for software as a service and cloud computing. by Larry Dignan

Tags: Software-as-a-service, Software As A Service (SaaS), Cloud Computing, Managed Hosting, Virtualization, Emerging Technologies, Hardware, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-11-25

GiMeSpace Desktop Extender 1.0.2.47 (Windows)

GiMeSpace Desktop extender is a virtual desktop manager. It is a small and very simple program for Windows XP or later versions that will allow you to expand your desktop without any limits. When you move your mouse to the edge of your screen you will notice that your desktop...

Tags: Mouse, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Desktop, GiMeSpace, GiMeSpace Desktop Extender, Mice, Desktops, Desktop Virtualization, Hardware, Peripherals, Virtualization

Software downloads 2009-11-25

The cloud computing battleground takes shape. Will it be winner-take-all?

This year has been one of relatively grand alliances between emerging cloud computing vendors as they fill holes in their capabilities and try to create appealing one-stop enterprise cloud services. We’ve seen major announcements so far from IBM and Juniper, Cisco/EMC/VMware, and most recently BMC and Salesforce....

Tags: Cloud Computing Battleground, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Hardware, Dion Hinchcliffe

Blog posts 2009-11-24

Is it time to go quad-core?

Quad core, Chris?You have told us over and over that all you need is Google. You don't need a real OS, real apps, or any processing power to speak of. All you need is a browser, preferably Chrome. Why on Earth would you need a quad core...

Tags: Processors, cloud computing, quad-core, laptop computer, virtualization

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

WinMount (64-bit) 3.2.1117 (Windows)

WinMount is a useful windows utility. It is an archive tool and also an image tool. It can compress, decompress and browse archieves, mount archives and DVD CD HDD images to a virtual disk. The most powerful function is that mount ZIP RAR to virtual disk or local folder directly...

Tags: 64-bit, Disk, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Disk, WinMount International, Ip storage, Virtualization, Productivity, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-21

Panel: do cloud computing economic advantages break down in enterprises?

A public cloud provider, private cloud operator, consultant, network provider, and venture capitalist were all put in the same room. Here's what they had to say about cloud's business value. by Joe McKendrick

Tags: Venture Capital, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Networking, Investment, Finance, Financing Startups, Hardware, Joe McKendrick

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Google Chrome OS has arrived as free VMWare download

Just awhile ago, news reports were popping up with sneak peak videos and details about the much-awaited, upcoming Google Chrome OS release. But as of a few hours ago, it looks like we can sample it for ourselves. by Rachel King

Tags: Google Inc., Operating System, VMware Inc., Google Chrome, Google Chrome OS, Corporate Communications, Operating Systems, Virtualization, Marketing, Software, Hardware, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-11-20

Delta Sonic Car Wash systems deploys Vyatta

Delta Sonic Car Wash systems deploys Vyatta's network virtualization technology. by Dan Kusnetzky

Tags: Network, Delta Sonic Car Wash Systems Inc., Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Storage, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky

Blog posts 2009-11-19

NComputing announces new Microsoft partnership

I've featured NComputing a few times in this blog, largely focusing on their solutions that turn a single workstation into as many as 10 workstations using thin client technologies. In particular, I wrote about NComputing's successful bid beating out Intel and OLPC to provide thin-client computers to as many...

Tags: Virtualization, Partnership, Thin Client, Server, Microsoft Corp., Computing, NComputing, Microsoft Windows, Thin Clients, Terminal Services, Business Structures, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware, Finance, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2009-11-18

Salesforce demos Service Cloud 2

At Dreamforce Global Gathering 2009 in San Francisco, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and Kraig Swensrud, senior vice president of product marketing, show attendees the company's new customer service software, Service Cloud 2. The new tool helps businesses connect their traditional call center technologies with social media applications through a cloud...

Tags: Salesforce.com Inc., Customer Service, Social Media, Product Marketing, Cloud Computing, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Sales Force Management, Virtualization, Marketing, Enterprise Software, Software, Sales, Hardware, Service Cloud 2, Marc Benioff, Salesforce

Videos 2009-11-18

Shopping at the second-hand server store

Virtualization or not - you're still spending too much on hardware if you buy it new. Whether you need one server or a pallet load, it's all available at 15-20% of the original price, for equipment that is only 2 - 4 years old, made by your favorite manufacturers. by...

Tags: Pallet, Cloud Computing, Manufacturing, Storage Management, Virtualization, Utility Computing, Servers, Storage, Hardware, Paul Milligan

Blog posts 2009-11-18

Ray Ozzie's view from the clouds

In a lengthy interview, Microsoft's Ray Ozzie talked about clouds, lessons Microsoft learned from the recent Sidekick outage as well as why people are wrong to count Microsoft out of the smartphone race. When Ray Ozzie penned his Internet Services Disruption memo back in 2005, he had a...

Tags: Ray Ozzie, Microsoft Corp., Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Hardware, Microsoft, cloud, Ina Fried CNET News

News items 2009-11-18

HP offers slew of products and services to bring cost savings and better performance to virtual desktops

HP has unleashed a barrage of products aimed at delivering affordable and simple computing experiences to the desktop. by Dana Gardner

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Performance, Cost Savings, Virtual Desktop, Desktop Virtualization, Desktops, Virtualization, Hardware, Dana Gardner

Blog posts 2009-11-18

Elastra beefs up automation offering for enterprise cloud computing

Elastra Cloud Server helps IT organizations leverage the economics of cloud computing, while preserving existing architectural practices and corporate policies. by Dana Gardner

Tags: Automation, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, Hardware, Dana Gardner

Blog posts 2009-11-18

TurboFTP Server 1.00.709 (Windows)

TurboFTP Server supports virtual domains, which means you can set up multiple virtual domains on a physical host machine and provide different services on it. You can map any local folder path to a virtual server folder and assign individual users or groups access rights to folders within a domain's...

Tags: Virtual Server, Domain, Microsoft Windows, TurboSoft, Server Virtualization, Ip storage, Virtualization, Servers, Hardware

Software downloads 2009-11-18