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Xeon Heat Management
Information Week - Last week I wrote about issues dealing with getting some of my older 32-bit Athlon processors to run in a low-power, low-heat mode during idle conditions. As I said then, being able to switch into this mode when the operating system isn't busy is

Xgl -- Linux gets a 3D desktop
PC Authority - In what will no doubt be a boon for the Linux desktop Novell recently demonstrated its new OpenGL accelerated X server -- bringing with it a range of impressive 3D accelerated visuals and effects. Novell made a serious entry into the world of open

The Next Game Wars
MSNBC - June 6 issue - With videogames, as with real life, you never get a second chance to make a first impression. That's especially true at the Electronic Entertainment Expo, the world's biggest videogame conference. And based on what attendees saw

Intel demos Core 2 Extreme at E3
Ars Technica - Obviously, the big news at E3 this week was the consoles. Specifically, it was the first chance we got to see the Sony PlayStation 3 and Nintendo Wii in action. Once those two systems join the Xbox 360 on the market, all three of the next-generation

DVB-T ExpressCardT 54 reference design targets notebook PCs
Electronic Engineering Times - IC provider Micronas has launched the MicMambaT2D-XC, a dual-tuner DVB-T ExpressCardT 54 reference design for notebook computers. MicMamba 2D-XC has two independent tuners on a single card, allowing notebook users to watch one program while recording

Unisys offers cheaper disaster cover
TechWorld - Unisys has updated its ES7000 Intel-based mainframe line, giving customers the ability to add and subtract computing power in small increments, and adding a low-cost business continuity service. SafeGuard Duplex is a cheaper alternative to Unisys

CUSTOM SYSTEM/WHITE BOX: COMPONENTS AND ADD-ONS FOR SYSTEM BUILDERS
CRN - System builders said Wal-Mart s initiative to sell mix-and-match Hewlett-Packard computer systems in its stores won t impact their business. The low-cost retailer s move falls short of true customization and its target consumer won t cross

How To Buy Open-Source Software
NewsFactor Network - A natural outcome of the proliferation of open source is more choices. The people in the best position to weigh those choices are the people who are closest to the projects. Because of that, skilled I.T. personnel with deep knowledge of technology