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Apple allegedly explores using Intel chips

Apple allegedly explores using Intel chipsAnd, eventually they will use the Linux kernel too.The hand writing is on the wall. To reduce costs, they also need to stop developing thier own kernel. And, by using x86 with Linux, they will have access to all of the drivers for Linux. And,...

Tags: Processors, Linux, Network technology, UNIX, Intel x86, chip, Apple Inc., x86 architecture, Intel Corp.

Discussion threads 2005-05-23

Itanium--one step forward, one back

Itanium--one step forward, one backThe Itanic is DOA...This piece of crap has three feet in the grave and one on the way. Put the poor thing out of it's misery and bury it for good. It's just another multi BILLION dollar Intel failure. Accept it and move on.specialised chips for...

Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, Nothing, x86 architecture, EPIC, Intel Itanium, chip, great architecture, Itanic, server

Discussion threads 2005-01-05

A Comparison of Software and Hardware Techniques for x86 Virtualization

The x86 architecture has not yet permitted classical trap-and-emulate virtualization. Virtual Machine Monitors for x86, such as VMware Workstation and Virtual PC, have instead used binary translation of the guest kernel code. However, both Intel and AMD have now introduced architectural extensions to support classical virtualization. This paper compares an...

Tags: Software, Intel X86, Association For Computing Machinery, X86 Architecture, VMM, Virtualization, Cloud Computing, Storage Management, Utility Computing, Tools & Techniques, Processors, Hardware, Storage, Management, Semiconductors, Components

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Is Nvidia planning to add X86 compatibility to its chipsets?

I hope soNVIDIA with x86-64 technology would be Next Big ThingTM, although I'd rather see a new architecture replace the aging x86. 64-bit is just a tack-on feature set of x86. I'd rather see something in line with IA64 from NVIDIA to shake up Intel. I'm sure...

Tags: Processors, Video Decoding, chipset, Intel x86, CPU, NVidia Corp., Intel Corp., GPU, graphics, Advanced Micro Devices Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-05

ZFS on Snow Leopard? Forget about it!

Isn't it funny how the Apple crowd ........ attacked Microsoft when WinFS was pulled from Vista but appear to be totally absent on this story? I can't wait to see how they alibi Apple for this move.They'll defend it based upon licensingbut all that will prove is Apple was...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, ZFS, Apple Inc., Microsoft Corp., WinFS

Discussion threads 2009-10-27

AMD posts another quarterly loss

If AMD can't produce...a CPU that will compare with Intel in performance they may not be around for a lot longer. They are so completely outclassed by Intel i7 that they aren't even in the ball park. It is hard to believe they can't come up with something ant closer.I...

Tags: Processors, Semiconductors, quarterly loss, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., CPU

Discussion threads 2009-10-15

Linux as Wintel parasite

You have some questionable ideas.If Microsoft hadn't happened, there still would have been the PC, there still would have been GUIs perhaps a more expensive IBM monopoly one, and there still would have been the opportunity for anyone such as Linus to write a free alternative.I think to even use...

Tags: UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Operating systems, Wintel, Linux, interrupt, parasite, Sun Microsystems Inc., IBM Corp., hardware, Red Hat Inc., Sun Solaris

Discussion threads 2009-09-26

Microsoft and European researchers deliver a snapshot of multikernel 'Barrelfish' OS

Do you see the flaw in your statement?Microsoft?s Windows Embedded CE operating system runs on ARM but no variants of Windows do at least for now.Ummm, Windows Embedded is a variant of Windows. ;-)by "Windows", i think she meant..NT. "Embedded Windows CE" is the one that runs on ARM,...

Tags: Operating systems, Handhelds, PDAs, Microsoft Corp., ARM, Microsoft Windows CE, Microsoft Windows, Embedded Windows, Intel x86, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-09-25

Microsoft says Google Chrome Frame doubles IE attack surface

Actually, it means that some of the browsing will be much safer by using Chrome. Notice that Microsoft's ONLY arguments here are bogus security arguments. They do not even try to deny that Chrome is much faster and better.RE: Microsoft says Google Chrome Frame doubles IE attack surfaceIf Google Chrome...

Tags: Web browsers, Google Inc., Microsoft Internet Explorer, Chrome, Microsoft Corp., Web browser, plug-in

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

Red Hat gains operating system share at Sun's expense

Unix/Linux distro is secureUnix/Linux distro's are secure and they were built for networking period.Windows was built for single user and no networking.Linux winswindoze loses!What will Larry Ellison do?Purchasing Sun was just about as smart as Borland betting on Pascal Delphi.RE: Red Hat gains operating system share at Sun's expenseAny uncertainty...

Tags: Sun Solaris, Operating systems, Processors, OPEN SOURCE, UNIX, Sun Microsystems Inc., Red Hat Inc., Sun Sparc, Intel x86, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-09-24

Google to make Web app to replace rejected iPhone app

Cross-platform appsA high profile web app, like Google Voice, could really shine the spotlight on web apps, as an attractive way to build powerful, cross-platform apps for smartphones. It may even accelerate the development of more comprehensive support for HTML5, BONDI, WebGL, etc., on all of the smartphone platforms.This is...

Tags: cloud computing, Web application, Google Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-08-09

Analysts: AMD has no answers for Intel's assault

Analysts: AMD has no answers for Intel's assaultSure they do...They'll go cry to the EC that Intel is being mean to them again, giving the EC another opportunity to extort billions more from Intel.AMD should make the next step from ATOMATOM had it's heyday, now the chip seems more like...

Tags: Netbooks, nettops & MIDs, Semiconductors, Processors, price/performance, GEODE, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Intel Corp., ATI Technologies Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-07-22

To the Moon: The Integrators

The historic Apollo 11 mission in July of 1969 culminated in the first manned moon landing. While many of the proud Americans who were involved in that project are no longer with us 40 years later, the technologies they built still live on, will be further refined, and will return...

Tags: Spacecraft, NASA, Mission, Computer, IBM Corp., UNIVAC, Productivity, Mainframes, Servers, Hardware, Jason Perlow

Blog posts 2009-07-13

Dell's analyst meeting: Looking for the big vision

Dell's analyst powwow on Tuesday is expected to focus heavily on storage and cost cutting, but lack any big transformation plans---although many observers are itching to hear more about the company's acquisition strategy and vision. Caris analyst Robert Cihra sums it up well. Dell has been focusing...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., PC, Analyst, Vision, Cihra, Data Centers, Microsoft Windows 7, Storage, Desktops, Hardware, Data Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-13

Time to dump Schmidt from Apple board

Time to dump Schmidt from Apple boardHow much money does Apple have in the bank?$30 [b]BILLION[/b]? How about you? How much money do you have in the bank? Less than $30 [b]BILLION[/b]? Yeah, thought so.Why do all of you Apple haters feel you can tell Apple what to do when...

Tags: Corporate governance, Apple Inc., board

Discussion threads 2009-07-10

With the Chrome OS, Google's software stack is revealed; Shrapnel everywhere

Google is planning to launch lightweight operating system dubbed the Chrome OS that'll target netbooks and Web apps. With the move---clearly targeted at Microsoft---Google's software stack has come into sharp focus in just the last 24 hours. It should be noted, however, that Google's stack is still being formed. ...

Tags: Google Inc., Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Google Chrome, Netbook, Chrome OS, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Linux, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-07-08

Google Chrome OS is a game changer

Late last night Google finally owned up to having an OS in the pipeline the Google Chrome Operating System. This is going to be a game changer. We don't have a lot of information on Chrome OS just yet, but what we do know is very interesting: ...

Tags: Game, Google Inc., Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Google Chrome, Google Chrome OS, Operating Systems, Software, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2009-07-08

Google Officially Announces OS for PCs

Google officially announced yesterday night that they were developing an operating to run on x86 and ARM processors. The open source project is an extension of Chrome, hence the name Google Chrome Operating System and will initially target netbooks with product delivery set for the second half of next...

Tags: Google Inc., PC, Operating System, Google Chrome, Google Chrome OS, Software Architecture, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Operating Systems, Productivity, Hardware, Software, Dave Greenfield

Blog posts 2009-07-08

Google goes after Windows with launch of Chrome OS

Google said late Tuesday that it will launch the Google Chrome operating system, a computer operating system that initially will target netbook computers by offering a faster, better and more secure way for users to access Web-based applications. The Chrome operating system should not be confused with...

Tags: Google Inc., Operating System, Google Chrome, Netbook, Computer, Chrome OS, Netbooks, Nettops & MIDs, Productivity, Microsoft Windows, Operating Systems, Hardware, Software, Sam Diaz

Blog posts 2009-07-07

Cisco's commodity server foray likely to boost share, but at what cost?

Cisco's commodity server foray likely to boost share, but at what cost?Net evenI don't see Cisco's servers capturing much market share. They might grab some small businesses but I can't see an enterprise environment investing in Cisco servers. They have 0 proven track record. Would you stake your job on...

Tags: Servers, Cisco Systems Inc., server, IBM Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co.

Discussion threads 2009-06-29