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Microsoft Plans Six Core Windows Vista Versions
After months of maintaining that it had not yet finalized its Windows Vista lineup, Microsoft seems finally to have decided upon a half dozen core Vista versions. According to a posting on its Web site, Microsoft is readying six core Vista packages, or SKUs, plus two additional releases customized for the European Union that won’t…
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Intel Extends Core Duo Life-Cycle Support for Embedded Devices
Intel has opened the doors to its Core Duo processor for embedded device builders by guaranteeing support for the chip sets through 2011. The extension will allow device builders to pursue solutions using the dual-core processors with full confidence that the chips and supporting services will be available from the vendor beyond the typical PC…
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Security Is the Responsibility of All
Security continues to dominate IT discussions, so much so that some of the biggest names in the industry were on the speakers list at this week’s RSA Conference. Microsoft’s Bill Gates, Cisco’s John Chambers and Sun Microsystems’ Scott McNealy took turns at the annual security event to lay out their visions for the future of…
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Microsoft Preps For Its Next Windows Vista Milestone
Microsoft still is expected to deliver the next Windows Vista milestone, the February Community Technology Preview release, next week — most likely on Feb. 21, according to testers briefed last month by Microsoft. While beta testers contacted this week said they had received no updated information as to when to expect the so-called February Community…
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NetWolves Launches Channel to Reach the Masses
By late 2004, NetWolves, a small managed network and security provider, had achieved a level of success in which it could take pride. The VOIP, VPN and network security vendor had more than 1,000 customers, 30 or 40 loosely affiliated resellers and was approaching $7 million in revenue per quarter. But the Tampa, Fla.-based company,…
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Whaleback Launches IP PBX for SMBs
For small to midsize businesses looking to trade their traditional phone lines for an IP system without having to make a large upfront investment, Whaleback Systems is launching a managed IP PBX system that runs entirely over broadband. The SMB1500 system is designed to save smaller companies money by providing an all-inclusive, flat-rate fee per…
