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  • Downsizing NAS, Ximeta Supplies Its Technology to Iomega

    Edward Park, chief executive of startup Ximeta Inc. told Extreme Tech last week that he expected Iomega would announce today that it will license the Ximeta NDAS (Network Direct Attached Storage) technology. The Ximeta technology allows network-attached storage to also directly connect to a PC through a USB 2.0 or other connection. Park also said…

  • Stock Index: Week Ended Nov. 14, 2003, Channel Stocks Dip Slightly

    Computer Sciences Corp. (CSC) was in an upbeat mood during a down week for most channel stocks. Shares in the El Segundo, Calif.-based IT services company rose 8.63 percent for the week ended Nov. 14, even as our overall Ziff Davis Channel Zone Stock Index slipped 1.64 percent, closing at 1044.29. Wall Street applauded CSC’s…

  • SOYO Targets the Channel with ”All-in-One” System Boards

    Ontario—Soyo Computer Inc. has announced a pair of “all-in-one” motherboards designed for building low-cost systems with embedded features like AGP graphics, six-channel audio, USB 2.0, Firewire and 10/100 Ethernet. The boards–the SY-P4VGA for Intel CPUs and the SY-K7VMP for AMD CPUs–are part the company’s efforts to grow its channel and system integrator business. Soyo is…

  • Windows XP SP2 On The Way

    Microsoft began to talk about the upcoming Service Pack 2 for Windows XP at its recent There was a time when service packs were mostly just bunches of individual patches consolidated into a single program. Sure, there were new features in them but they were subtle features, like a new tab on a dialog box.…

  • COMDEX Courts Resellers

    Would you believe that, even after the disappointing turn-outs of the last few years, it might actually be worth your valuable reselling time to head to Comdex next week? We know, we know. Comdex is only a ghost of its former self. But we’ve seen signs that: 1. Comdex is actually showing some signs of…

  • The Decline and Rebirth of Comdex

    As those of us who are preparing to depart for Comdex next week get ready for our trip to the big amusement park known as Las Vegas, it’s time to reflect back on why Comdex has declined as sharply as it has and to pause to remember how important and necessary an event like this…

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