According to industry sources, it appears Seagate plans to cease manufacturing IDE hard drives by the end of the year and will focus exclusively on SATA-based products instead.
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I wish motherboard manufacturers wouldn't consign parallel ATA (PATA) hard drives and the IDE ports they require to the dustbin of history just yet.
The latest and greatest version of the Oracle database, 11g Release 2, was made available recently and as the resident technical person, it fell to me to take it for a spin. Little did I realise the hell that I had just walked into.
Many Linux systems use conservative defaults that could hamper performance but the hdparm tool might overcome this problem.
One of the most difficult areas to troubleshoot is the hard drive. Read on as we reveal seven troubleshooting steps for tracking down hard drive problems.
It has been possible for some time now to install OSX on a PC, with the help of a hacked install disc -- even the latest and greatest 10.5.1 can be installed with gusto.
New hardware on show at CeBIT in Germany this year includes a Windows version of a low-power laptop and a notebook designed for air travel.
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Western Digital is eyeing an entry into the market for hard drives used in notebook PCs.
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Iomega joins the 4x burner fray with a solid and surprisingly low-priced offering. How does it compare to the competition? You'll have to read our Australian review to find out.
When people say "the world is getting smaller", sometimes it's not just a euphemism; they mean it literally. Responding to the trend drive technology is feeling the pressure to tighten its belt.
Ever wonder what's inside your PC? This guide will take you step-by-step through identifying all the standard parts of a computer.
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