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  • Linux distro turns PCs into supercomputers

    An Australian security firm is about to launch a clustered Linux distribution that aims to utilise the unused nightly processing power of desktop PCs.

  • Policy forced ATO's EDS desktop hand

    Recently, changing federal government policy was a factor in the Australian Taxation Office's decision to extend its end user and centralised computing contracts with incumbent supplier EDS, the agency's CIO Bill Gibson has revealed.

  • IBM turns inward with desktop Linux project

    IBM's chief information officer has directed the company to begin an internal project to evaluate Linux for use on desktop computers.

  • IBM warms to desktop Linux

    IBM's other Linux shoe could drop Monday in the U.S., as Big Blue is expected to endorse the idea of Linux on desktop computers at a conference.

  • Linux powers throw weight behind desktop version

    Red Hat, IBM and an open-source consortium are each beginning serious work to advance Linux for use on desktop computers.

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  • Sun attacks IBM's Linux strategy

    Sun has offered IBM the benefit of its "experience" if Big Blue decides it wants to implement a wholesale move to the Linux desktop.

  • Will your PC keep pace with Vista?

    The next version of Windows will grade performance. You'll have to decide whether to buy a new hard drive.

  • One OS for all handhelds?

    Two Singapore programmers claim to have created an operating system that can run programs written for different platforms such as Windows and Linux.

  • Ubuntu carves niche in Linux landscape

    It's not easy building a new version of Linux and establishing a large following. But with the Ubuntu project, one team of programmers has managed to do just that.

  • Innovation Series: Developers

    Though they may not be household names like Thorpie or Lleyton, local developers rank among the world's best.

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  • Dell Inspiron 6400

    The Inspiron 6400 is a desktop replacement notebook, offering up the familiar silver and white-accented design that's common to the Inspiron line. It's not exactly a stunner, but you certainly won't be ashamed to tote it around whilst in the public eye.

  • One OS for all handhelds?

    Two Singapore programmers claim to have created an operating system that can run programs written for different platforms such as Windows and Linux.

  • LCD monitor mimics origami

    Two Japanese electronics giants have collaborated to develop foldable LCD screens.

  • Intel gears up for Prescott, wireless

    The company plans to launch Prescott, its next big desktop chip, in addition to its wireless wave-riding Pentium-M chip Dothan, later this year.

  • Palm m130: Good things in small packages

    Palm's m130 handheld has a small screen but a big feature list, making it a worthwhile investment for budget-minded PDA fans.

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