Апрель 2008
Macs gaining bigger role in the enterprise
30.04.2008“‘We’re seeing more requests outside of creative services to switch to Macs from PCs,’ notes David Plavin.” In fact, the operations manager for the Publicis Groupe explained to Galen Gruman (infoworld.com) that he’s received so many requests that he “now supports 2,500 Macs across the U.S. — nearly a quarter of all Publicis’ U.S. PCs.”
Black Duck acquires Koders.com
30.04.2008Meet the new iMac
30.04.2008The updated all-in-one iMac introduced today offers the latest Intel Core 2 Duo processors and the most powerful graphics ever available in an iMac. The ultimate all-in-one desktop computer includes faster processors with 6MB L2 cache, a faster 1066 MHz front-side bus across the entire line, and 2GB of memory standard in most models. And the 24-inch iMac now offers a 3.06 GHz Intel processor and the high-performance NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GS graphics as options. Available immediately, the new iMac starts at just $1,199.
Treo 500 Now Available on O2 UK
30.04.2008
UK Network Operator O2 is now offering the Treo 500 in the UK. Aimed at business users, the Treo 500 smartphone is available across O2’s top 100 stores as well as through its direct sales teams and online shop. The device, which comes in charcoal grey, is available free from O2 on select Pay Monthly tariffs, dependent on the tariff taken.
The Treo 500 is a Windows Mobile 6 (Smartphone edition) powered smartphone. It comes equipped with a full qwerty keyboard and a 240×320 pixel transflective display. It has a tri-band GSM radio supporting the 900/1800/1900 bands and UTMS 2100. It also includes 256MB memory with 150MB available for user storage, a 2 megapixel digital camera, Bluetooth 2.0 and a microSD expansion slot.
Major PC Vendors Push For Open Source Drivers
30.04.2008hweimer writes “Remember the heat the Linux Foundation took for allegedly not giving enough attention to Desktop Linux? The latest events at the Foundation’s annual summit paint a different picture. Industry heavyweights like Dell, HP, and Lenovo ‘announced on stage that they will now include wording in their hardware procurement processes to “strongly encourage” the delivery of open source drivers’. The move specifically targets desktop and mobile products.”
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