Stephanie Teng

Wal-Mart Adds SuSE-Based PCs As Linux Offerings Grow

Walmart.com has added the SuSE distribution to its PC lineup, and PC consumers can now purchase the Linux-based machines for under $300. The Microtel-designed systems will run SuSEs 8.2 operating system and are the first to be sold with the SuSE Linux software pre-installed in the United States. SuSE representative Holger Dyroff said that he […]

Intel Will Produce WiMAX Silicon

Intel announced its intent on Wednesday to develop chips to support WiMAX, the wireless broadband solution known as 802.16a. The long-standing chip company announced its intentions to endorse the standard by developing complimentary standard hardware products in conjunction with Alvarion, a wireless infrastructure provider. Intel representatives explained that the company hopes to bring 802.16a — […]

Wireless Product Showcase

T-Mobile Color Sidekick Description: A portable communication device manufactured by Danger Inc. that boasts e-mail, instant messaging service, and internet browsing in addition to the features of a normal cellular telephone. We covered the black and white version a couple of months back, but T-Mobile has now released the Sidekick in color. Whats Cool: The […]

TI Tech Lets Bluetooth, 802.11 Play Together

Wireless consumers will soon be able to purchase devices with a TI technology that enables them to use 802.11 wireless local area networking and Bluetooth technologies simultaneously. Texas Instruments announced the release of its new Bluetooth and 802.11 Coexistence Solution on Monday. The solution package, which is a combination of hardware and software, allows users […]