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New York Times Says Thin Clients Are Making a Comeback
One of the seemingly eternal questions in managing personal computers within organizations is whether to centralize computing power (making it easy to upgrade or secure The One True Computer, and its data), or push the power out toward the edges, where an individual user isn't crippled because a server at the other side of the network is down, or if the network itself is unreliable. Despite the ...
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Survey sees hope for music against pirates
The British music industry is about to 'turn the corner' in battle against online piracy, research has suggested. By Chris Tryhorn
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Fuser.com offers solution to life's online morass
As we become more and more reliant on technology, the convenience of managing our lives electronically can be negated by the mass of passwords, user names, and interface systems we have to get through.
Colorado Daily |
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IBM And CD-adapco Announce Important Oil & Gas Simulation Seminars For Houston
IBM and CD-adapco are pleased to announce two important Oil and Gas industry seminars in Houston on October 21, each of which will explore the business benefits of using 3-D simulation (Computer-Aided Engineering and Computational Fluid Dynamics-CAE/CFD) to tackle tough engineering challenges in the development and operation of equipment and subsystems within key segments of the industry
OilandGasOnline |
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LaCie intros 5big Network drive array to RAID junkies the world over
Filed under: Storage The LaCie product roof has been raised to 7.5TB with the new 5big Network -- an Active Directory and gigabit Ethernet-friendly array of storage drives that supports several RAID configurations for up to five hot-swappable hard drives. You can try it on in four different sizes -- 2.5TB for $899.99, 5TB for $1,399, or the aforementioned, bar-raising 7.5TB for ...
Engadget |
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Qimonda to sell Taiwan's Inotera stake to US firm
A computer-user manipulates a mouse device. Germany's Qimonda AG has said it has agreed to sell its 35.6 percent stake in Taiwan-based Inotera Memories Inc to Micron Technology Inc of the US for US$400 million.
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Apple to unveil new laptops on Oct 14
SAN FRANCISCO, USA: Apple Inc will unveil its updated laptops on Oct. 14 and they may cost less, but analysts say the company's drooping stock has already taken any change into account.
CIOL |
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Fuser.com offers solution to life's online morass
As we become more and more reliant on technology, the convenience of managing our lives electronically can be negated by the mass of passwords, user names, and interface systems we have to get through. "It totally annoys the crap out of me," said Jessica Hendricks, a University of Colorado junior. "The amount of passwords and user names that I have to use every day is ridiculous. I have a ...
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Time to Invest in diagnostic technology
"Battery remanufacturing, refurbishing and reclamation will become a huge business as the vehicle parc ages." Repairers should invest in new diagnostic technology now in order to cash in on the popularity of hybrid and emission-conscious technology which is becoming more common in new cars.
AM Online |
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Ed officials in limbo on tests
Since receiving the green light from the Utah Legislature on computer-adaptive testing, State Office of Education officials are now hitting up the federal government for approval.
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Police charge Beacon man in rape of 14-year-old boy
BEACON — A Beacon man is facing three felony charges after police said he engaged in “deviant sexual acts” with a 14-year-old boy from the state of Virginia, whom he lured here after meeting him in an Internet chat room, police said.
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Homeless man logs on Internet to get off streets
Glenn Walker doesn't have a bed to sleep in, a couch to lounge on or a kitchen to cook in. Walker is homeless. He may not have much, but what he does have is a laptop.
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Motorola's New In-Vehicle/Fixed Mount Mobile Computer Provides Robust Wireless Connectivity
The Enterprise Mobility business from Motorola, Inc. recently announced the new VC6096 in-vehicle/fixed mount mobile computer -- a rugged all-in-one solution designed to help maximize driver productivity, reduce costs and improve customer service.
DataCollectionOnline |
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Analog vs. digital, what does it all mean?
We talk about being bilingual. Little tots who have a nanny who speaks another language have no problem with whichever language the baby sitter happens to use. I have a computer. I am almost as computer illiterate as if I had never seen one of the critters.
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Irish rush to buy online fashion :- ASOS
Ireland is one of the fastest growing markets for online fashion retailer ASOS and for pizza chain Domino's, as more shoppers turn to the internet for bargains.
Ireland Business World |
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New recycling company begins work in SLP
A recent proposed recycling switch in Plymouth prompted more than 1,000 responses from residents, but a change in St. Louis Park involving the same companies has not sparked any controversy.
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Fist fights for fun: Kingwood kids duking it out catches attention online
As YouTube footage of teenage fight clubs in Kingwood hit television news earlier this week, following a news tip by an area resident, local police officials were caught off-guard.
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Lincolnites can win prizes for recycling
Lincoln area residents have a chance to win prizes by signing pledge cards committing to increase their recycling efforts over the next year.
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Sexual communications between RHAM teacher and student detailed
The former RHAM High School teacher charged last month with having a sexual relationship with a student over the Internet sent the girl nude photos of himself and e-mails detailing his sexual fantasies about her, according to the recently released arrest warrant affidavit.
Journal Inquirer |
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The Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Ultraportable Notebook Incorporates ARC(R) Sonic Focus(TM) Technology
SAN JOSE, Calif. & ST. ALBANS, England----ARC International today announced that the Lenovo ThinkPad X300 Ultraportable Notebook PC running the Microsoft Vista operating system uses ARC® Sonic Focus™ software to provide consumers with an extraordinary listening experience.
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Government warns on junk food ads' shift from TV to wider media
Cartoon characters such as Tony the Tiger are disappearing from TV advertisements but appearing more frequently in press, radio and the internet, according to a report. By Mark Sweney
Guardian Unlimited |
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UK university hosts AI test
READING: Computers argued, cracked jokes and parried trick questions on Monday, all part of an annual test of artificial intelligence carried out at the University of Reading.
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Turn Off the Violence Month: Much about the Internet is positive, but it can be dangerous for kids
What does your child do with all the technology in their lives? Think about all the advancements in Internet technology over the past 5-10 years. Your child and other children use a wide variety of different technological devices on a regular basis.
Crookston Daily Times |
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Sexual communications between RHAM teacher and student detailed
The former RHAM High School teacher charged last month with having a sexual relationship with a student over the Internet sent the girl nude photos of himself and e-mails detailing his sexual fantasies about her, according to the recently released arrest warrant affidavit.
Journal Inquirer |
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USC Coach Pete Carroll not concerned with polls
The Trojans move up to fourth in coaches' poll and fifth in Harris Interactive Poll, but Carroll says that's not an issue right now. USC's climb up the polls on Sunday appears to again put the Trojans in prime position for a run at the Bowl Championship Series title game.
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