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Microsoft Provides Hotfix for Tablet PC Leak

Microsoft released a patch Tuesday that fixes a memory leak problem that has frustrated users of Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005. Microsoft said...

Multicore CPUs Speed Shift in Software Licensing

The advent of powerful new multicore processors is adding impetus to a shift away from older forms of licensing, such as per-processor licensing, to...

Hitachi Releases Slim Hard Drive with Video Streaming

Hitachi Global Storage Technologies has introduced a 2.5-inch hard drive with several features that company executives predict will make it a leading contender in...

Intel Has Always Played Rough

For almost as long as Ive been in the industry, Ive watched Intel muscle both competitors and customers. I wasnt surprised to see AMD...

IBM to Apple: We Have the Right Watts

SOMERS, N.Y.—Apple Computer Inc.s worries about watts are unfounded, according to IBM. Apple said earlier this month that it will switch to Intel chips from...

Suns Mobile Workstation Offers SPARC, Solaris

Sun Microsystems has introduced a new mobile workstation designed to enable SPARCStation users to take their work into the field more easily. Unlike conventional mobile...

IBMs Chip Plant Elevates Automation

East Fishkill, N.Y.—IBM is hands-off when it comes to manufacturing its most powerful processors, including chips used by Apple Computer.The companys chip plant here,...

Gateways Business Desktops Flaunt New Design

Gateway is completing the transformation of its line of business desktops to the new BTX chassis design, aimed at improving reliability and energy efficiency...

AMD vs. Intel Leaves Apple Untouched

Industry analysts are downplaying speculation as to whether AMDs recently filed lawsuit against Intel will have any effect on Intels relations with Apple, which...

AMD Sees Upside in Court Battle Against Intel

Advanced Micro Devices, which filed an antitrust lawsuit against Intel on Tuesday, envisions a day when Intel no longer dominates the PC market. AMDs suit,...