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Microsoft Corp. will play a key role in creating a ubiquitous computing environment for future citizens and businesses of Songdo International Business District (IBD). The city of the future is currently under construction in Incheon just 40 miles southwest of Seoul, South Korea. Songdo will be the first “new” city in the world designed and planned as an international business district. Microsoft has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Gale International, the developer responsible for the $35 billion (U.S.) project, to collaborate to deliver technology and infrastructure and create a cutting-edge, digitally connected and environmentally sustainable city for the benefit of citizens, businesses and government.
“Designing an entirely new city from the ground up provides a unique opportunity to create an ideal technological infrastructure in which access to digital capabilities and experiences is an inherent part of the living and working environment across people’s lives,” said Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, in a keynote address at the Government Leaders Forum—Asia in Jakarta, Indonesia. “Microsoft is pleased to join with Gale International, which is working closely with the governments of Korea and Incheon and the Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority to help turn this exciting vision into reality.”
Microsoft, Gale International and the Korean government are working to identify the technological requirements of this state-of-the-art project. Plans include providing a common interface to connecting to government services via Windows Mobile and the Microsoft Citizen Service Platform, as well as the implementation of technologies that empower this LEED-Neighborhood Development certified city and the use of tools such as the upcoming Microsoft Surface combined with Virtual Earth to provide greater access via kiosks to information on the city as an international gateway to residents and visitors.
“I am very glad to have Microsoft as one of the major technology partners for the ubiquitous connectivity of Songdo IBD, a part of the Incheon Free Economic Zone,” said Heon-Seok Lee, commissioner of the Free Economic Zone Authority. “I am confident that Microsoft’s technologies will successfully make Songdo IBD a cutting-edge technology-enabled city, which will accelerate Incheon Free Economic Zone’s city development and investment promotion.”
The MOU announced today is a comprehensive expansion of an existing collaboration between the various parties focused on the Educational Excellence in Technology Initiative to link students, parents, educators, academic institutions, local industry and government partners in a shared vision of how students and workers can reach their potential through technology skills training in a global context. Specifically, the original agreement outlines the integration of the Microsoft Digital Literacy Curriculum and Microsoft IT Academy into the Songdo International School, which will be Asia’s most modern private preparatory school. It will be available there both in the school curriculum and in after-hours adult education for local citizens.
“I am glad to be able to extend and enhance our alliance with Microsoft, which further deepens and broadens our collaborative efforts with the world’s leading IT company,” said Stanley C. Gale, chairman and partner of Gale International. “I am very confident that Microsoft will help Songdo IBD set an example for other cities around the world.”
Songdo IBD, the “Gateway to Northeast Asia,” is the first new city in the world designed and planned as an international business district. This 100 million-square-foot, master-planned metropolis located within the Incheon Free Economic Zone will be connected to the Incheon International Airport, one of the world’s busiest, by a new 7.4-mile bridge and linked by subway to Seoul. It is estimated that when complete in 2015, Songdo IBD will be home to 65,000 people and that 300,000 will work there.
Songdo IBD will offer every conceivable amenity, including a world-class hospital, an international preparatory school, museums and the Jack Nicklaus Golf Club Korea. Songdo IBD will be 40 percent green space, featuring a 100-acre Central Park. It is being designed and constructed to ensure long-term environmental sustainability, thus minimizing the city’s carbon footprint. Songdo IBD was recently named a “green urbanism” pilot project by the U.S. Green Building Council. More information can be found at http://www.songdo.com.
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Friday, May 09 @ 12:58:23 EDT (9 reads)
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 �The industrial design concepts of MaxOrb EX comes from the idea of Chinese temple of heaven, we want the whole design to show the lofty spirit of the highest standards in the thermal field.� said by Thermaltake Industrial Design Manager, Bob Chung.
Thermaltake, the world�s leading brand of PC chassis, power supply and CPU cooling solution, today launches the next generation CPU air cooling solution, MaxOrb EX (P/N:CL-P0467). Extending the previous well designed enthusiast cooler, MaxOrb, MaxOrb EX seeks for maximum cooling effect and supports all mainstream and high performance processors (Intel LGA775 and AMD Socket AM2/AM2+/940/939/754).
MaxOrb EX is designed with the magical cooling copper structure, copper heatpipes, copper fins, and copper base. The radial Heat-TransferTM Technology does not only allow more efficient heat dissipation, but also decreases the pressure built around the fan blades to minimize noise output. Radial copper fins further create air channels directing the airflow to the surrounding components for additional cooling efforts; thus increasing system stability and overclocking capability.
Independent Channel Heatpipe CoolingTM Technology utilizes 6 independent copper heatpipes to evenly distribute CPU heat to all the attached fins and achieves unprecedented cooling capability with the fin stack. Mirror finished copper base further increases the heat absorption rate from processors.
Oversized blue LED fan with VR fanTM control function gives user full control over the fan speed and exhibits a unique yet subtle futuristic look that will catch the attention of all PC enthusiasts and overclockers for sure. Even though MaxOrb EX pursues the top performance, the fan noise is only 16dBA at minimum fan speed.
�MaxOrb EX has been created from the Thermaltake belief in breaking of present cooling limits.� said by Thermaltake R&D Manager. Check out the new CPU cooler, MaxOrb EX from Thermaltake now.
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Thursday, May 08 @ 17:29:06 EDT (19 reads)
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 Silencing a PC has become an important issue for many PC users, and Cooler Master’s engineers have taken this seriously, developing a slew of new products addressing issues related to noise. Today, Cooler Master announces the Hyper Z600, a finely engineered state-of-the-art passive cooler that catapults into the top echelon of noiseless CPU coolers. Extra expansion options for hardcore overclockers are also thrown in for good measure.
With zero tolerance for noise, the distinctive “X” design retains rapid heat transfer and creates a lower back pressure, forcing air to pass through quickly. Optimized fin spacing along with interlaced fins presents an ingenious method to maximizing surface areas. To top things off, the mirror finished copper-base extending into the 6 heat-pipes allows the Z600 to passively cool and take on even quad-core CPUs running up to 89W (see note).
Overclockers were also kept in mind when designing the Z600, as up to two 120mm fans can be added to opposing sides of the heat-sink in a push-pull configuration. With one 120mm fan, the Z600 transforms into a first class cooler for CPUs running beyond 89W. With two fans, the Z600 becomes an extreme cooling solution for the serious overclocker. The Hyper Z600 is compatible with all existing CPU sockets.
Specifications
Dimension: 127.28 x 127.28 x 160 mm
Material: Aluminum fins with copper-base
Heat Pipe Dimensions: φ6mm x 6
Weight: 1045g
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Thursday, May 08 @ 17:15:46 EDT (10 reads)
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Google today announced a web security product that makes it easy and affordable for companies of all sizes to provide Internet security to users in any location. Google Web Security™ for Enterprise provides real-time malware protection and URL filtering with policy enforcement and reporting. An additional feature extends the same protections to users working remotely on laptops in hotels, cafes, and even guest networks.
"One of the benefits of Google Apps is the protection it provides for communication and collaboration within businesses," said Scott Petry, director of product management, Google. "Now companies can extend that protection to more of their users' Internet activities, whether they're surfing the web at the office or the airport."
Google Web Security allows companies to secure their networks from web-based malware; enforce Internet use policies at the user, workgroup or company level; and receive comprehensive reporting on all web activities. Since employees are most vulnerable when they're working outside the office, companies have the option of adding protection for off-network users. And because the product is delivered as a service, those remote workers get the protection wherever they are, without having to sign on to their corporate network.
The product is Powered by Postini™ with technology from ScanSafe, and accessible from the same administration console used for Google Apps security and compliance messaging services. Google Web Security is available in North America and Europe. Go to
http://www.google.com/a/help/intl/en/security/web.html for more information.
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Thursday, May 08 @ 14:20:45 EDT (24 reads)
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Buffalo Technology, a global leader in the design, development and manufacturing of wired and wireless networking, storage and memory solutions today announced the TeraStation iSCSI and TeraStation iSCSI Rackmount, Buffalo’s newest additions to its high-performance line of SMB-focused storage devices.
The new TeraStation iSCSI will be available in two styles and three capacity levels:
· Pedestal: 1 TB (TS-I1.0TGL/R5), 2 TB (TS-I2.0TGL/R5) and 4 TB (TS-I4.0TGL/R5)
· Rackmount: 1 TB (TS-RI1.0TGL/R5), 2 TB (TS-RI2.0TGL/R5) and 4 TB (TS-RI4.0TGL/R5).
iSCSI storage targets are gaining in popularity even with small to medium sized businesses. The iSCSI protocol transports simple SCSI storage commands over standard TCP/IP networks. As a result, the iSCSI targets give servers the illusion of being locally attached disks that are directly accessible by the OS. iSCSI targets can be located anywhere on the network. In addition, multiple iSCSI targets can be consolidated into one array, providing additional or more redundant storage configurations. This makes iSCSI the ideal solution for server backup or backup strategies involving remote locations.
iSCSI appliances such as Buffalo’s new TeraStation iSCSI and TeraStation Rackmount iSCSI offer SMBs the ultimate in flexibility and security for protecting remote data. Buffalo’s new iSCSI TeraStation storage devices allow organizations to experience the flexibility of iSCSI SAN technology and superior throughput performance for their storage needs with the added benefit of affordability previously reserved for consumer NAS devices.
Mirroring storage resources from one data center to a remote location for hot standby availability is a good reason why more companies deploy iSCSI SAN technologies, but storage consolidation in general plays an even bigger role.
“As companies grow and move increasing amounts of data to the datacenter for consolidation or to an off-site storage location, they experience the need for flexible and intuitive storage devices that make data storage handling simple, manageable and reliable,” said Takayuki Nishioka, CEO of Buffalo Technology, USA. “The new TeraStation iSCSI is a powerful SMB solution that delivers this extended functionality while still fitting into the budget of cost conscious SMB purchasers.”
The TeraStation iSCSI Rackmount seamlessly integrates into any structured IT environment by mounting into a relay rack or server cabinet. The product fits standard 19” racks and occupies 2U of space. 2-post and 4-post mounting brackets are available.
For those without rack or cabinet space, the pedestal style TeraStation iSCSI is ideal. Branch offices or departments in larger organizations without dedicated server closets will benefit from this form factor.
Both units feature four quick swap hard drive trays that are conveniently located behind the screwless front bezel, protecting the high speed 7,200 RPM SATA drives while simultaneously offering easy access and drive replacement. Installation and management is a snap with the intuitive Web interface and simple setup wizard. The TeraStation iSCSI features an advanced RAID system with four RAID modes: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10. A silent cooling fan helps the unit remain cool by efficiently releasing heat while a front panel LCD display indicates the status of the device. A 10/100/1000 Ethernet interface ensures that businesses can take advantage of their existing network infrastructure for effective iSCSI deployment without the need to invest in a costly Fiber Channel environment.
Backed by a limited three-year warranty and toll-free 24/7 technical support, the TeraStation iSCSI and TeraStation iSCSI Rackmount will be available in June. Estimated street prices are as follows:
Pedestal versions Rackmount versions
1TB (TS-I1.0TGL/R5) - $999 1TB (TS-I1.0TGL/R5) - $1,099
2TB (TS-I2.0TGL/R5) - $1,399 2TB (TS-I2.0TGL/R5) - $1,499
4TB (TS-I4.0TGL/R5) - $2,399 4TB (TS-I4.0TGL/R5) - $2,499
The TeraStation iSCSI and TeraStation iSCSI Rackmount can be purchased through distributors, online resellers and Buffalo’s web site. For more information about Buffalo Technology and its products, please visit the company’s Web site at www.buffalotech.com.
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Wednesday, May 07 @ 14:48:50 EDT (31 reads)
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D-Link, the end-to-end computer networking solutions provider for consumers and business, today began shipping its latest MediaLounge Player designed to operate as an Extender for Windows Media Center.
The D-Link DSM-750 provides high-speed wired or Wi-Fi streaming and sharing of High-Definition (HD) and standard definition video, movies, digital photos and music - virtually anywhere in the home, regardless of where the PC is located. Media files can be found by the DSM-750 from PCs or storage boxes (such as the D-Link DNS-323) connected to the home network and then played on the TV using the included remote control.
"The DSM-750 is our most powerful media player yet," said Daniel Kelley, senior director of marketing for D-Link Systems, Inc. "This powerful Extender for Windows Media Center not only provides an elegant way to enjoy your local media, but changes the way we navigate and view the Internet, offering content from more than 15 different providers - including sports, movies and other entertainment. When paired with PCs running Windows Media Center, the DSM-750 offers consumers the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment."
The newest MediaLounge model features the company's award-winning Wireless N technology for the fastest Wi-Fi performance on the market, incorporating both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz radio bands available with the draft 802.11n standard to optimize the experience of moving media throughout the home.
Other key features of the new MediaLounge player include cool, silent operation (no moving parts), a convenient remote control, an easy-to-navigate TV user interface for quick hassle-free browsing of digital content, high-definition video playback with digital surround sound, a USB 2.0 port to play media stored on a thumb drive or other USB-connected storage device and 10/100 Fast Ethernet connectivity.
The DSM-750 delivers the Windows Media Center experience independent of whether the host PC is being used for other uses, so you can watch a recorded TV show in the living room while your child does homework on the PC. In addition, up to five media players can be used to extend Windows Media Center simultaneously from the same PC to enjoy music in the kitchen, a photo slideshow in the bedroom, etc.
Windows Media Center makes it easy to access all media files - video, music and photos - and to use the PC as a TV tuner/digital video recorder (DVR). Windows Media Center offers online content to users from more than 15 providers accessible in the United States alone through the DSM-750.
In addition to the Extender for Windows Media Center functionality which requires Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate, the DSM-750 also works with standard Windows Vista and Windows XP computers through Microsoft's Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Connect and other Universal Plug and Play (UpnP) media servers.
Media players like the DSM-750 using draft 802.11n technology allow the motion picture industry to get closer to its goal of allowing consumers to download movies directly from the studios and watch them on their TVs, according to industry research firm JupiterResearch.
Pricing and Availability
The DSM-750, with a manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) of $329.99, is available now through D-Link's wide network of retailers, online resellers and D-Link's own online store, www.dlinkshop.com.
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Wednesday, May 07 @ 14:27:38 EDT (14 reads)
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NASA, Intel Corp., and SGI today announced the signing of an agreement establishing intentions to collaborate on significantly increasing the space agency's supercomputer performance and capacity.
Under the terms of a Space Act Agreement, NASA will work closely with Intel and SGI to increase computational capabilities for modeling and simulation at the NASA Advanced Supercomputing (NAS) facility at NASA's Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, Calif.
"Achieving such a monumental increase in performance will help fulfill NASA's increasing need for additional computing capacity and will enable us to provide the computational performance and capacity needed for future missions," said Ames Director S. Pete Worden. "This additional computational performance is necessary to help us achieve breakthrough scientific discoveries."
NASA Ames, Intel and SGI will work together on a project called Pleiades to develop a computational system with a capacity of one Petaflops peak performance (1,000 trillion operations per second) by 2009 and a system with a peak performance of 10 Petaflops (10,000 trillion operations per second) by 2012.
"Throughout its history, NASA has sought to explore the most compelling questions about mankind, Earth, and the worlds that await our discovery," said Robert "Bo" Ewald, chief executive officer of SGI. "SGI is proud to be part of this effort. These groundbreaking new systems powered by SGI and fueled by the latest multi-core Intel processors, offer a platform for new discoveries that will help us all achieve the most promising future for the human race. This effort is important to everyone on this planet."
This collaboration builds on the 2004 deployment of Columbia, which generated a tenfold increase in supercomputing capacity for the agency. Meeting NASA's future mission challenges will require additional computational resources to handle increasingly higher fidelity modeling and simulation. In 2009, NASA expects to increase that computing capability 16 times with the Pleiades project, and by an additional tenfold in 2012.
"Intel, working with SGI, is proud to play an important role in helping NASA expand the pursuit of scientific discovery," said Diane M. Bryant, vice president of Intel's Digital Enterprise Group and general manager or Server Platforms Group, Intel Digital Enterprise Group. "Systems such as Pleiades challenge the imagination, and guide our exploration of Earth, space, and beyond. As we approach performance that was once thought impossible to achieve, our eyes are opened even wider to the vast possibilities enabled by supercomputing."
For information about the NASA Advanced Supercomputing facility, visit www.nas.nasa.gov.
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Wednesday, May 07 @ 14:25:58 EDT (19 reads)
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Microsoft Corp. today joined with industry and advocacy group leaders worldwide to launch new software that will make it easier for anyone to create documents and content that will be accessible for blind and print-disabled individuals. The new “Save as DAISY XML” add-in, designed for Microsoft Office Word 2007, Word 2003 and Word XP, will allow users to save Open XML-based text files into DAISY XML, the foundation of the globally accepted DAISY Standard for reading and publishing navigable multimedia content (http://www.daisy.org).
The “Save as DAISY XML” add-in was created through an open source project with Microsoft, Sonata Software Ltd. and the Digital Accessible Information SYstem (DAISY) Consortium and can be downloaded by Microsoft Office Word users for free at http://www.openxmlcommunity.org/daisy.
Also released today is the newest version of the DAISY Pipeline, a free downloadable transformation suite that supports the seamless conversion of DAISY XML into DAISY Digital Talking Book (DTB) format. Together these technologies provide a comprehensive solution for converting text documents into accessible formats for people with print disabilities. Users can download the DAISY Pipeline from the DAISY Project page at http://www.daisy.org/projects/pipeline/. Information about other technologies that can convert DAISY XML into DAISY DTB format and other products that support the DAISY standard is available on the DAISY Web site at http://www.daisy.org/tools/index.shtml.
Groups such as the World Health Organization and the World Blind Union estimate that more than 160 million people throughout the world are either blind or have a significant impairment to their vision. This number does not even begin to address the additional hundreds of millions of people with physical, developmental, or learning disabilities who can benefit from the rich applications of DAISY.
Global access to the “Save as DAISY XML” add-in for Microsoft Office Word is an important step forward for people with print disabilities around the world, including those in developing countries, because it will support access to information contained within billions of Microsoft Office Word documents, helping them to lead more independent and productive lives.
“This new ‘Save as DAISY XML’ functionality for Microsoft Word has the potential to break down barriers for millions of visually impaired individuals around the world and enhance the experience for virtually anyone who loves to read,” said Chris Capossela, senior vice president of the Information Worker Product Management Group at Microsoft. “We are proud of our collaboration with the DAISY Consortium and Sonata Software to deliver valuable benefits for people with a visual impairment. This tool will make it easier for anyone — from a child writing to his or her grandparent, to a government agency providing vital information to its citizens — to create accessible content.”
“Microsoft’s initiative to put ‘Save as DAISY XML’ in Microsoft Word is the first step to bring fully accessible content to people who are blind or who have a print disability. We know that much of the information in documents today is created with Microsoft Word; this new add-in provides an unprecedented leap forward in the worldwide effort to make information available to all,” said George Kerscher, secretary general of the DAISY Consortium.
“As an advocate of technologies that help blind and low-vision individuals, and as chair of an organization managing a digital library based on DAISY XML formats, I can attest that this ‘Save as DAISY XML’ plug-in for Microsoft Office Word is a landmark development,” said Dominique Burger of BrailleNet. “The ability to generate DAISY XML content from within an application used by millions of people around the world is welcome news for all who have been pushing for such a broad-reaching solution.”
This new tool also presents the opportunity for organizations and independent software vendors to consider ways in which the technology may be employed to meet the needs of those not yet served by text-only or audio-only formats. Corporations such as insurance agencies, healthcare providers and companies that publish training manuals require a method to deliver fully accessible documents to their customers and employees with different needs. For these organizations, the “Save as DAISY XML” add-in is the breakthrough they have been waiting for.
“Because it’s part of a familiar tool, this plug-in for Microsoft Office Word significantly reduces the friction for content creators in producing accessible digital material,” said Andrew Savikas, director of publishing technology at O’Reilly Media Inc. “Support for DAISY, along with the emerging ePub standard, is an easy way for software makers to build accessibility into their products, and I hope to see others follow suit.”
“Technologies that address the specific challenges that universities and public institutions face in providing books and publications for those who cannot read standard print are in great demand,” said Sam Ogami, assistive technology expert for the California State University Office of the Chancellor. “Functionality like the new ‘Save as DAISY XML’ feature within Microsoft Office Word could greatly streamline the production — and reduce the expense — of delivering powerful and accessible content to those who need it.”
“Libraries today are often ill-equipped to provide content for people with print disabilities, and the methods they have at their disposal are antiquated,” said Helen Brazier, a member of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). “But things are beginning to change, and state-of-the-art technology like the ‘Save as DAISY XML’ add-in and the new DAISY Pipeline are making it easy and cost-effective for libraries to essentially level the information playing field for people with disabilities and do things they never before could have imagined.”
The open source nature of the Open XML to DAISY XML translation project enables technologists to utilize the source code and other resources for their own applications. As Open XML adoption continues to expand across the software industry for use on various platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac OS and the Palm OS, solution providers interested in creating their own Open XML to DAISY XML translators can reference information available through the SourceForge open source project site at http://sourceforge.net/projects/openxml-daisy.
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Wednesday, May 07 @ 14:24:46 EDT (17 reads)
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Corsair announced today lab findings that show significant increases in performance and efficiency when increasing system memory capacity from 2GB to 4GB. Testing procedures and results can be found in the application note AN804: Gaming Performance Analysis – 4GB vs. 2GB, which is now available online at:
www.corsair.com/_appnotes/AN804_Gaming_Performance_Analysis.pdf.
Corsair Gaming Performance Analysis
AN804: Gaming Performance Analysis – 4GB vs. 2GB examines the benefits on a system’s performance when upgrading from 2GB of system memory to 4GB. Taking a real-world benchmarking approach, Corsair looked specifically at:
* Frame rate improvements
* Multi-tasking scenarios
* Program load times
* Memory usage of various applications
“Frankly, we were surprised by the magnitude of many of these results,” stated John Beekley, VP of Applications Engineering at Corsair. “The gains achieved in eliminating instances of slow frame rates in games resulted in a very apparent improvement in the quality of game play. Also, the faster task switching that 4GB offers the user results in real productivity increases.”
Utilizing 4GB of memory provided significant performance benefits to the system. Minimum frame rates within popular games increased up to 46% in the tests, thereby creating a smoother and more enjoyable gaming experience. 4GB of memory led to shortened program load times and vastly more efficient multi-tasking flexibility, which can lead to more productivity for users.
4GB kits of Corsair’s award winning DOMINATOR and XMS memory are widely available from Corsair retailers and etailers. Corsair memory products are backed by a lifetime warranty. Complete customer support via telephone, email, forum and the TSXpress helpdesk are also available. For more information, see www.corsair.com.
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 18:02:36 EDT (26 reads)
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 Unorthodox, adventurous contemporary art meets on-the-go technology with the inaugural Special Art Edition Inspiron 1525 laptop, featuring two exclusive artworks by Mike Ming.
Choose from “Bunch O Surfers” or “Sea Sky,” two unique designs that reflect Mike Ming’s quest to create art that relates to broad audiences, yet speaks directly to everyone.
The laptops are available for order today, starting at $699, at www.dell.com/art.
A new Dell manufacturing technique brings alive every color and brushstroke on the laptop’s cover, creating a fluid, graffiti-inspired tattoo effect that lets style pioneers add another level of individuality to everyday life.
 The Inspiron 1525 is up to 25 percent smaller, thinner and almost a half a pound lighter than its predecessor. Consumers on the go will appreciate all of the optional wireless features that help them stay connected, whether it’s at the desk, in a room, around the house or just about anywhere in a wireless network.1
Brooklyn-based artist Mike Ming (born Michael Miyahira) brings fascination with popular culture and life experiences to the canvas. “I wanted to create a sense of energy, playfulness, sophistication and psychedelic momentum when I started this,” said Ming. “This new technique from Dell brings my inspiration—water and the energy it produces—to life and gives computer aficionados their own display of style.”
“Our customers have asked that we continue to look at other areas of life, apart from technology, to help bring a sense of uniqueness to their computers,” said Ed Boyd, vice president of Consumer Experience Design at Dell. “Mike Ming and the other artists in the series represent the shift in the level of customer design input, a trend we’re excited to see continue.”
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 13:57:15 EDT (40 reads)
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PC users love the visual realism that high-performance graphics processors give their PCs, but would rather do without the noise and power consumption typical of modern entertainment and gaming PCs. Starting today, however, they can have the best of both worlds, thanks to the new NVIDIA® platforms based on the company’s Hybrid SLI® technology. These new platforms are the foundation for a new breed of PCs that deliver a richer visual experience while reducing energy consumption and costs, fan noise, and even heat. The new technology is available immediately with new NVIDIA nForce 780a SLI and GeForce 8 Series based motherboards.
"Hybrid SLI will give consumers the extra GPU performance they need for the increasing numbers of visual PC applications such as today’s PC games," said Drew Henry, general manager of platform business at NVIDIA. "And it will give gamers and PC enthusiasts the quiet and power savings they demand. Hybrid SLI components could very well pay for themselves over the life of the PC."
The visual capabilities of typical PCs are driven by either integrated graphics on the motherboard or by higher performance, discrete graphics cards, like NVIDIA GeForce® GPUs. Unfortunately, the most common integrated graphics chips lack the performance and features needed by many popular modern 3D applications, games, and movies. Discrete graphics cards deliver a far superior visual experience, but consume more energy.
Hybrid SLI-enabled motherboards eliminate this problem by putting a GeForce GPU directly on the motherboard. This GeForce GPU has better DirectX compatibility and HD movie playback capability than the most common integrated graphics chips found in today’s PCs, but consumes less energy than a discrete graphics card. But that’s only the start.
Designed for PC enthusiasts and hard-core gamers, the HybridPower™ feature completely powers down the discrete graphics cards and switches graphics processing to the motherboard GPU in applications where major 3D horsepower is not required, such as e-mail and Web surfing. Users will appreciate the lower energy consumption, quieter PC operation, and less heat. When additional 3D horsepower is needed, it can be manually transitioned back to discrete graphics cards using HybridPower technology, which are then powered up and ready to rock the 3D world. Hybrid SLI technology can save hundreds of dollars in energy costs over the life of the PC for high-end, enthusiast-class PCs, and deliver additional graphics performance for more mainstream desktops via these two features.i
For mainstream users, a Hybrid SLI technology feature called GeForce Boost allows the user to add an additional graphics card for even more graphics horsepower. By combining the performance of the motherboard GPU and graphics card discrete GPUs, GeForce Boost increases overall graphics performance up to 50% for today’s visually intensive applications and home entertainment.
"NVIDIA continues to deliver outstanding innovation for AMD CPUs. We are especially excited that HybridPower, a feature of NVIDIA Hybrid SLI, will be introduced exclusively on AMD CPU-based platforms," said Leslie Sobon, director, product marketing, AMD. "The AMD Phenom™ X4 quad-core processors, together with this motherboard’s HybridPower features, deliver powerful performance and energy efficiency, an important combination for AMD."
The Hybrid SLI-enabled desktop PC motherboards are designed to create a balanced PC with GeForce GPUs and AMD Phenom processors. Eight models, including a newly available nForce 780a SLI motherboard, are available:
* nForce 780a SLI, nForce 750a SLI, nForce 730a, and nForce 720a
* GeForce 8300, GeForce 8200, and GeForce 8100
Currently available Hybrid SLI-enabled discrete graphics cards include:
* NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GX2 and NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX (both HybridPower-capable)
* GeForce 8400 GS and GeForce 8500 GT (both GeForce Boost-capable)
Hybrid SLI-enabled PC motherboards for Intel processors and Hybrid SLI-enabled notebooks will be available in Q3 of 2008. For more information about NVIDIA Hybrid SLI technology please visit www.nvidia.com/Hybrid_SLI.
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 13:22:40 EDT (21 reads)
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Super Talent Technology, a leading manufacturer of Flash storage solutions and DRAM memory modules, today launched a new line of MasterDrive solid state drives (SSDs) that are 100% interchangeable with hard disk drives (HDDs), but are faster, lighter, use less power and are far more rugged and reliable.
MasterDrive SSDs use NAND Flash rather than magnetic platters as the storage medium, giving them many advantages over HDDs. These drives have no moving parts, and therefore are completely silent, lighter weight and more reliable than HDDs. Moreover, they consume a fraction of the power of HDDs, meaning they produce less heat and offer longer battery life in mobile computing. MasterDrive SSDs use a SATA-II (3Gbps) interface to support high bandwidth and broad compatibility with motherboards, and have a standard 2.5-inch form factor. Proprietary wear-leveling algorithms extend the life of these SSDs.
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FTM20GK25H |
120GB MLC 120/40 MB/sec |
$699 |
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FTM60GK25H |
60GB MLC 120/40 MB/sec |
$449 |
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FTM30GK25H |
30GB MLC 120/40 MB/sec |
$299 |
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MasterDrive DX |
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FTD60GK25H |
60GB SLC 120/70 MB/sec |
$1299 |
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FTD30GK25H |
30GB SLC 120/70 MB/sec |
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“These new SSDs are a rugged, lightning fast, low power storage alternative for mobile professionals and enthusiasts. With such overwhelming benefits, MasterDrive SSDs are sure to revolutionize mobile storage”, commented Super Talent Marketing Director, Joe James.
MasterDrive DX drives employ SLC NAND Flash to support astounding sequential read and write speeds up to 120 and 70 MB/sec respectively, and are backed with a three year warranty. MasterDrive MX drives use MLC Flash to achieve maximum sequential read/write speeds of 120 and 40 MB/sec, and include a 1-year warranty. MasterDrive SSDs are available now from NewEgg and eWiz.
Super Talent also manufactures ultra-rugged DuraDrive SSDs in capacities up to 256GB. Super Talent will showcase it’s complete range of Flash and DRAM products at the Computex Convention in Taipei June 3-7 at Nangang Hall Area 4F #N518.
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 13:20:04 EDT (15 reads)
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As part of its ongoing commitment to protect customers and partners, Microsoft Corp. today announced legal actions against eight software dealers in the United States, Canada, Egypt and the Netherlands that are alleged to have engaged in the illegal sale of unlicensed Microsoft software and software components. These actions were in response to hundreds of reports to the Microsoft anti-piracy hotline (800) RU-LEGIT (785-3448) from customers who were concerned they had been sold software they were not licensed to use.
Microsoft’s actions also are in response to concerns expressed by legitimate software vendors that they are being compelled to compete with dealers of unlicensed software who undercut their prices. “We appreciate Microsoft’s actions today. It is important to address this kind of illegal sale to level the playing field for legitimate distribution partners,” said Micheal LoPatriello, chief executive officer of Luna Development, a Microsoft industry partner based in Ontario, Canada.
The alleged illegal sales involved the unlawful importation of unlicensed software into North America from multiple dealers overseas. As alleged in the lawsuits, the dealers deceived customers by selling them software without also providing them with the necessary licenses. This software includes Student Media that is licensed for use only by students under special academic agreements between Microsoft, schools and governments. It also includes Volume License Media that is licensed for use by businesses under licensing agreements with Microsoft. In addition to the unlicensed software, some of the alleged dealers sold customers illegal Certificate of Authenticity (COA) labels that were improperly separated from their original software package.
“We want customers to receive the best possible experience with our products, including the benefits of support and service that come with the purchase of licensed, genuine software,” said Bonnie MacNaughton, senior attorney at Microsoft. “The legal actions announced today are part of our ongoing commitment to protect consumers and support our partners by preventing dishonest dealers from selling unlicensed software. The unlawful distribution and sale of this software has tangible, negative consequences for the marketplace. It undermines Microsoft’s legitimate partners and deceives customers who think they are receiving the full value of what they paid for, but instead unknowingly receive unlicensed software.”
A software product license grants customers the legal right to run or access a software program. Microsoft Volume Licensing programs offer businesses a convenient way to acquire and manage multiple software licenses. In the cases announced today, dishonest dealers were diverting software intended to be provided under a volume license or through a special academic agreement, and instead sold the software as though it were a fully licensed retail product — generally through an online auction or a Web site. The dealers also provided unauthorized product keys with the diverted software to enable it to be installed and activated. In two of the cases announced today, test purchases identified dishonest dealers who also were trafficking in COA labels. These labels are intended to help customers verify whether they have genuine Microsoft software and should never be sold or purchased separately from their original software package.
Stopping the Problem at the Source
Microsoft also is working to identify and remove the source of illegal, unlicensed software and has taken action in one of its lawsuits against an alleged source for unlicensed software in the Netherlands. Microsoft investigators were alerted to this source by a number of software dealers in the U.S. who settled prior lawsuits for selling unlicensed software. Microsoft has alleged that HW Trading BV and its principal, Samir Abdalla, received more than $3.7 million from just three dealers in the U.S. between March 2006 and May 2007 in payment, in whole or in part, for unlicensed software. These substantial profits were possible only because HW Trading and Abdalla did not purchase and transfer the necessary licenses for the software and, as a result, paid only pennies on the dollar for the software media.
On April 30, 2008, a second source of unlicensed software was raided by Egyptian law enforcement authorities, and computers loaded with unlicensed software, counterfeit software and software components, and various other unlicensed software products were confiscated. This source is alleged to be exploiting the Egyptian government’s PC Initiative — a program that provides low cost software to the Egyptian people in order to provide them with access to technology. Instead of supplying the software to the Egyptian people for whom it was intended, the dealer allegedly supplied them with counterfeit software and exported the real software to the U.S. The software was then paired with unauthorized product keys and allegedly sold to unsuspecting U.S. customers without the necessary licenses.
A Disturbing Trend
Microsoft and the software industry have witnessed an increase in the illegal sale of unlicensed software and software components. As far back as 2003, about 36 percent of the software installed on PCs globally was unlicensed, costing the global economy $28.8 billion. Between 2003 and 2006, that loss has risen by $10.6 billion, while the global software piracy rate has dropped only one point to 35 percent — this according to the May 2007 Business Software Alliance annual Global Software Piracy Study. By addressing this illegal activity, Microsoft is helping to level the playing field for legitimate dealers who are harmed when illegal sales cut into their business, and ensuring that consumers receive the full value of licensed, genuine Microsoft products.
Reporting Suspected Piracy
Today’s cases are part of Microsoft’s ongoing efforts to protect its customers and partners from all types of piracy. Microsoft customers and partners can play an important role in thwarting piracy by reporting tips to the Microsoft anti-piracy hotline at (800) RU-LEGIT (785-3448). Microsoft encourages anyone who receives software that is suspicious to call the hotline. More information about genuine Microsoft products, licensing and labels is available at http://www.howtotell.com.
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 03:00:33 EDT (26 reads)
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Last November Zune launched “Zune Social,” a music community Web site where music fans can discover new music, browse each others’ playlists, and comment on their discoveries and tastes.
In just its first five months, more than two million users have joined the community. With enough members to populate a major city, the community is almost as diverse as the world of music itself, from hardcore audiophiles and passionate music fans to people who are just crazy about the Zune player.
Brian Seitz, a Group Marketing Manager for Zune, says it’s a core goal of his team to create an experience where the diversity and knowledge of all those music fans is tapped to inspire Zune listeners to explore new music. With that in mind, the Zune team worked to incorporate extensive customer feedback into a refresh of the online music community and Zune software, which is being launched this week.
“Zune owners are pretty passionate, and they had a lot of great ideas for making the community more valuable to music fans,” he says. “And I definitely fall into that category myself — the main reason we’re all here is we love the music.”
The spring update includes enhanced features that build on the sense of community and musical exploration Zune delivers. The downloadable Zune application is now integrated with the Zune community site so members can send messages to friends, look at their music collections, shop for new content, and drag-and-drop Zune Cards to their players, all without opening a Web browser. Also, the online Zune Marketplace is offering TV episodes for download for the first time.
One way to make these connections is with the free Zune Card, a sort of electronic Zune playlist, which automatically reflects the songs played on a Zune player or Zune PC software. With the spring update, the Zune Card now becomes more portable.
“For Zune Pass subscribers, dragging and dropping a friend’s Zune Card onto your Zune means that all of the music that friend has been listening to is automatically synced to your Zune, so you can listen to the full tracks when you’re out and about,” Seitz says.
With that, he says, the Zune Card makes the experience of being exposed to new music easy and automatic. Non Zune Pass subscribers still see all album art and track information, and either way, the end result is that listeners get new music they didn’t have to search for themselves, music they might not even know. Every time people sync their Zune players with their computers, their Zune Card is refreshed with the top tracks their friends have been listening to. Zune Cards can also easily be pasted into personal blogs or popular social networking sites such as Windows Live Spaces, MySpace and Facebook where Zune is listed as one of the applications.
“The cool thing about the Zune Card is that all you have to do is listen to music through the Zune service, and your Zune Card automatically lets others in the community see what you’ve been listening to,” he says. “Without doing anything other than listening to music you like, you’re basically programming a personal radio station for your friends. All of your friend’s cards are like other channels on the dial.”
Marques Lyons of Anaheim, California, started using Zune when he won one in a local raffle. A marketing professional for an online retailer by day, Marques studied music in college and plays the trombone professionally, which led to his Zune identity, “Tromboneforhire.”
According to Lyons, exploring music via other people’s Zune Cards creates a game of musical connect-the-dots that invariably leads to a new musical discovery.
“I look at other people’s cards a lot because it’s very diverse and a lot of fun,” he says. “I can start pretty much from any person’s page or any artist, end up finding not only the original artist I was going for, but maybe three or four others in the process.”
Seitz says the music community builds on a theme identified in a survey conducted by Kelton Research, in which 82 percent of respondents indicated they prefer music recommendations from people they know and trust.
According to many who use the Zune service, it’s that thoughtful approach built around community and discovery that keeps them hooked on the Zune.
“I love the ability to share and show off the music you are listening to,” says Andrea Avellan, known in the Zune community as “Ichigo Sage.” “It’s one thing to say I’m listening to this artist, but with Zune you can show and share it easily.”
Zune Pass Puts Millions of Tracks at Your Fingertips
Avellan also appreciates the monthly subscription Zune Pass, which supplements traditional pay-as-you-go downloads by giving music fans access to millions of tracks on demand, whether to explore a new genre, or fuel their next party.
“If music is your thing, you need a Zune Pass,” says Avellan. “You download things you would never think of downloading if you had to pay for each track, so you can really find a lot of music.”
Patrick Hefner, of Spartanburg, S.C., whose Zune tag is “INDMusic,” has used the Zune Pass not only to discover new music, but to reconnect with bands he’s followed in the past.
“One of those bands for me is the Presidents of the USA,” he says. “I saw them in concert, loved their first album, but lost interest for awhile. Through the Zune Pass I was reintroduced to some of their new stuff and remembered how great their music is.”
According to Seitz, the Zune Pass is one part of a multi-faceted approach to creating a great all around experience — Zune is the only entertainment experience that spans a player, a music and video store, music community, and subscription plus DRM-free MP3s.
“We’re the only ones out there providing this rich, full experience around music and media,” he says.
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 02:59:01 EDT (12 reads)
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Today, Microsoft Corp. and Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group (HKAG) entered into a long-term agreement to co-develop the next generation of in-car infotainment systems. Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft, and Mongku Chung, chairman of HKAG, were present as Martin Thall, general manager of Microsoft’s Automotive Business Unit, and Hyun Soon Lee, president and chief technology officer of HKAG, signed the agreement in Seoul.
Together, Microsoft and HKAG will deliver new and innovative solutions based on the Microsoft Auto software platform, bringing the future of in-car technology to Hyundai-Kia drivers worldwide.
“These new systems will redefine consumer experiences in the car,” Thall said. “Since the spring of 2006, HKAG and Microsoft have been sharing their vision for the future of in-car technology. We’re now aligned to develop the next generation of in-car infotainment systems.”
“We are pleased to partner with Microsoft to deliver high-performance infotainment solutions to our customers,” Lee said. “The advanced capabilities, flexibility and low price point make the Microsoft Auto software platform an attractive solution for us.”
The first product, a next-generation infotainment system that provides voice-controlled connectivity between mobile devices, will be introduced in the North American market in 2010. It will further apply to Asian and European markets, and expand into multimedia and navigation devices. These easy-to-use infotainment systems will allow consumers to enjoy music in various digital formats.
The next-generation infotainment systems are comparable to mini-PCs. Even after product launch, new functions can be added or upgraded in the form of software program updates, an innovation to existing in-car multimedia technology.
The Hyundai-Kia Automotive Group’s adoption of the Microsoft Auto software platform increases Microsoft’s presence in the Asian car market and enhances the global automotive business. The engineering and marketing teams of Microsoft’s Automotive Business Unit in Redmond, Wash., will be working directly with counterparts at HKAG in Seoul to support this goal. Microsoft Auto-powered systems are currently available in Fiat Auto Group vehicles in Europe and South America and Ford Motor Co. vehicles in North America.
In a related announcement, Microsoft and Hyundai-Kia, along with the Institute for Information Technology Advancement (IITA), signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to co-establish an automotive IT innovation center with the goal of promoting innovation and opportunities for Korean software and device vendors in the global market.
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 02:51:58 EDT (29 reads)
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Intel Corporation, Samsung Electronics and TSMC today announced they have reached agreement on the need for industry-wide collaboration to target a transition to larger, 450mm-sized wafers starting in 2012. The transition to larger wafers will enable continued growth of the semiconductor industry and helps maintain a reasonable cost structure for future integrated circuit manufacturing and applications.
The companies will cooperate with the semiconductor industry to help ensure that all of the required components, infrastructure and capability are developed and tested for a pilot line by this target date.
Historically, manufacturing with larger wafers helps increase the ability to produce semiconductors at a lower cost. The total silicon surface area of a 450mm wafer and the number of printed die (individual computer chips, for example) is more than twice that of a 300mm wafer. The bigger wafers help lower the production cost per chip. Additionally, through more efficient use of energy, water and other resources, bigger wafers can help diminish overall use of resources per chip. For example, the conversion from 200mm wafers to 300mm wafers helped reduce aggregate emissions per chip of air pollution, global warming gasses and water, and further reduction is expected with a transition to 450mm wafers.
"There is a long history of innovation and problem solving in our industry that has delivered wafer transitions resulting in lower costs per area of silicon processed and overall industry growth." said Bob Bruck, vice president and general manager, Technology Manufacturing Engineering in Intel's Technology and Manufacturing Group. "We, along with Samsung and TSMC, agree that the transition to 450mm wafers will follow the same pattern of delivering increased value to our customers."
Intel, Samsung and TSMC indicate that the semiconductor industry can improve its return on investment and substantially reduce 450mm research and development costs by applying aligned standards, rationalizing changes from 300mm infrastructure and automation, and working toward a common timeline. The companies also agree that a cooperative approach will help minimize risk and transition costs.
"The transition to 450mm wafers will benefit the entire ecosystem of the IC industry, and Intel, Samsung, TSMC will work together with suppliers and other semiconductor manufacturers to actively develop 450mm capability," said Cheong-Woo Byun, senior vice president, Memory Manufacturing Operation Center, Samsung Electronics.
In the past, migration to the next larger wafer size traditionally began every 10 years after the last transition. For example, the industry began the transition to 300mm wafers in 2001, a decade after the initial 200mm manufacturing facilities (also known as "fabs") were introduced in 1991.
Keeping in line with the historical pace of growth, Intel, Samsung and TSMC agree that 2012 is an appropriate target to begin the 450mm transition. Given the complexity of integrating all of the components for a transition of this size, the companies recognize that consistent evaluation of the target timeline will be critical to ensure industry-wide readiness.
"Increasing cost due to the complexity of advanced technology is a concern for the future," said Mark Liu, TSMC's senior vice president of Advanced Technology Business. "Intel, Samsung, and TSMC believe the transition to 450mm wafers is a potential solution to maintain a reasonable cost structure for the industry."
The three companies will continue to work with International Sematech (ISMI), as it plays a critical role in coordinating industry efforts on 450mm wafer supply, standards setting and developing equipment test bed capabilities.
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 02:49:24 EDT (18 reads)
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AMD today announced that its Operating System Research Center (OSRC) has expanded its focus to include optimization and tuning advancements for Sun Microsystems’ OpenSolaris Operating System and Sun xVM Virtualization family of products. This extends AMD’s commitment to work together with technology software partners to ensure that their OS and virtualization software layers are optimized to leverage AMD processor-based platforms’ features. By expanding research and development on the OpenSolaris Operating System, the ORSC expects to help drive increased Solaris OS performance for business customers as well as feature enhancements on AMD Opteron™ processor-based systems.
“Sun and AMD share a long history of technology collaboration. This next step at the OSRC represents an even deeper commitment on the part of both companies to ensure that our respective technologies work in concert to deliver customers the highest performance possible on our systems,” said Earl Stahl, vice president, Software Development, AMD. “We know that Solaris is a key enterprise-class OS for mission critical applications while the xVM family of products addresses desktop and server virtualization for the enterprise and data center with high availability, scalability, performance and management. AMD is a strong supporter of open source and will be a contributing member of the OpenSolaris community.”
"A critical factor in the success of the new OpenSolaris OS release and xVM will be their ability to run and perform exceptionally well on any system. Sun and AMD are committed to further optimizing these products for AMD Operton processor-based systems," said Jim McHugh, vice president of Solaris Marketing at Sun Microsystems. "AMD has long been a leader in processor innovation and we're excited to take this next step in better aligning our technologies and ultimately meeting customer needs."
The readily-available Quad-Core AMD Opteron processor is uniquely engineered to work with the full library of Sun software, including OpenSolaris, Sun Studio compilers and tools, xVM and Java technology. SunFire systems powered by AMD Opteron processors have achieved numerous world-record benchmarks in conjunction with the Solaris operating system and these technologies together deliver an outstanding combination for enterprise, workstation and HPC environments. To learn more please visit http://www.amd.com/sun and http://www.sun.com/amd.
AMD at JavaOne
In addition to today’s announcement of expanded collaboration on the OpenSolaris OS and xVM, AMD is also a trusted member, supporter and contributor to the Java community through its relationship with Sun and participation in the OpenJDK project. At Sun’s annual JavaOne Conference, taking place May 6-9, 2008 in San Francisco, AMD will host a General Session on Wednesday, May 7th at 5:30 p.m. focusing on the key role that the microprocessor plays in the proliferation of Java and its impact on the rise of always-on, Web-based connectivity. Visit AMD booth number 724 at JavaOne.
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 02:48:26 EDT (28 reads)
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jmalasko writes "Create a Web-based instant messaging client using the Prototype Javascript library and a Jabber server. When it's complete, you will be able to choose among users who are on your buddy list and send and receive messages through the Web page to users on traditional IM clients. "
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 02:44:20 EDT (11 reads)
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jmalasko writes "Discover Interactive Ray Tracer for Cell Broadband Engine, which demonstrates the power of the Cell Broadband Engine for interactively ray tracing high-definition television images. Use a demonstration model to animate in real time a three-dimensional, high-definition model. "
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 02:44:02 EDT (12 reads)
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jmalasko writes "This article demonstrates the simplicity of exposing a pureXML column of a DB2 database through Web service operations, using scripts without launching a separate tool. The installation of the Universal Services can be used to build your own prototypes or applications. "
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Tuesday, May 06 @ 02:43:40 EDT (31 reads)
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Anonymous writes "Linux has been described as one of the most secure operating systems available, but the NSA has taken Linux to the next level with Security-Enhanced Linux (SELinux). In this article explore the ideas behind SELinux and how it's implemented. SELinux takes the existing GNU/Linux operating system and extends it with kernel and user-space modifications to make it bullet-proof. "
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Anonymous writes " "This USB Bluetooth adapter from Cirago may be one of the tiniest currently on the market, but it performed admirably and exceeded my expectations. Even with the devices in different rooms I had zero connection problems between the adapter and my cell phone. The presence of other 2.4 GHz wireless signals in the house didn't cause any interference either. For a mere $25, you can't go wrong."
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Wednesday, April 30 @ 19:24:07 EDT (33 reads)
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Anonymous writes "Client-side migrations are challenging due to their large scale, the potential uniqueness of each client system, and the direct impact on users. Learn the steps involved in migrating your environment to that of a Linux client. This article, Part 3, focuses on the next step: technical planning, after the organizational planning for desktop migration presented in Part 2."
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Anonymous writes "Honeywell is brand new to the LCD monitor industry, introducing the Arius product line which features an integrated webcam, microphone, speakers, and USB ports. The Honeywell Arius MT-SY-HWLM2216 22-Inch WSXGA+ widescreen LCD monitor boasts a quick 2ms response time. Benchmark Reviews has be fortunate enough to test this monitor in our labs, and we find out just how well it performs for hardcore gamers and casual PC users alike.
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Wednesday, April 30 @ 19:22:31 EDT (57 reads)
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jmalasko writes "Analyzing and improving the performance of Ajax applications requires a different toolset than traditional Web applications. This article examines these tools and shows how to use them to find performance problems and make corrections."
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Wednesday, April 30 @ 19:21:40 EDT (37 reads)
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