Monthly Archives: March 2009
Sign of the Times: Recruiters Need Jobs Too
Recruiters for technology professionals can be a blessing and a curse.When times are good and your skill sets are in demand, recruiters can be...
Linux Foundation Launches Linux Training Program
The Linux Foundation, the nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the growth of Linux, has announced the Linux Foundation Training Program, which will kick off...
Open-Source Leaders Speak Out on TomTom Case
Now that Microsoft has leveled a lawsuit against TomTom in what many see as a shot across the bow at Linux and open-source software,...
AMD Finalizes Processor Manufacturing Spinoff
Advanced Micro Devices has finalized a historic deal that will officially convert its manufacturing division into a separate business.As expected, AMD closed the deal...
How Ferrari Is Driving Its New-Generation HPC Data Center
MARANELLO, Italy -- Computing and personal transportation are permanently entwined. Computer-aided design, geopositioning systems, crash sensors, system monitoring and hundreds of other applications have...
Nokia Stops Sales of U.S. iPhone Challenger
So much for the game plan. With high hopes and greater hype, on Feb. 25 Nokia announced its first North American touch-screen rival to...
Intel Atom Processors Destined for More Embedded Devices
Intel has introduced four new versions of its Atom processors and two new system controller hub additions on March 2, adding to the chip...
Intel, TSMC Look to Expand the Atom Processor Line
Intel is looking to expand the reach of its Atom processors for netbooks and other types of mobile Internet devices thanks to a new...
Indian Outsourcing Companies Top H-1B Visa List
Four Indian IT outsourcers topped the 2008 list of companies obtaining H-1B visas, followed by Microsoft as the top U.S. user of the controversial...
Eclipse Releases Riena 1.0 Rich Client Platform
The Eclipse Foundation announced on March 2 the release of Eclipse Riena 1.0, "a platform for developing multitier rich client applications based on the...