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Abstract:
Gateway, Dell and others plan desktop 'Internet appliances' -- running on little or no Microsoft software. (...)
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... However, when/if application solution providers (ASPs) deliver useful web-based functionality
... This announcement is also an attempt to break free of Microsoft's ...
Published:
1999-11-10
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Abstract:
Vendors love to quote benchmarks in their product literature, press releases, and any place they think someone will use the
numbers to make a buying decision. But what do the benchmarks mean, and which ones really matter? (...)
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Vendors love to quote benchmarks in their product literature, press releases, and any place they think someone will use the
numbers to make a buyi...
Published:
2002-06-10
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Abstract:
The free cartoon character cursor provided by Comet Systems Inc. tracks and stores the web visits of millions of people.
This potential privacy issue was discovered and announced by the same security consultant who discovered, in March of 1999,
that Microsoft Windows was inserting unique serial numbers i (...)
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The free cartoon character cursor provided by Comet Systems Inc. tracks and stores the web visits of millions of people. This
potential privacy is...
Published:
1999-11-29
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Abstract:
An important emerging standard in the web arena, known as SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), originally developed by Microsoft,
has achieved a new milestone. Since IBM joined in support for the SOAP standard with increased security, SOAP may replace
DCOM, and possibly even CORBA eventually. The W3C (...)
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An important emerging standard in the web arena, known as SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), originally developed by Microsoft,
has achieved a ...
Published:
2001-08-20
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Abstract:
Given that the SP can host well over 200,000 mailboxes, the cost of the WebMail Direct option is minimized to approximately
.16 cents a mailbox (bringing the total cost of a mailbox, including hardware to just shy of .80 cents (US). (...)
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Given that the SP can host well over 200000 mailboxes, the cost of the WebMail Direct option is minimized to approximately
.16 cents a mailbox (b...
Published:
2000-06-07
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Abstract:
Network Engines, Inc. is a leading vendor of extremely thin rackmount servers used in the rapidly growing area of web serving.
In this note, we examine the company and its outlook. (...)
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Network Engines, Inc. is a leading vendor of extremely thin rackmount servers used in the rapidly growing area of web serving.
In this note, we ex...
Published:
1999-11-01
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Abstract:
An important emerging standard in the web arena, known as SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), originally developed by Microsoft,
has achieved a new milestone. Since IBM joined in support for the SOAP standard with increased security, SOAP may replace
DCOM, and possibly even CORBA eventually. The W3C (...)
Excerpt related to
best free stuff on the web:
An important emerging standard in the web arena, known as SOAP (Simple Object Access Protocol), originally developed by Microsoft,
has achieved a ...
Published:
2001-08-20
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Abstract:
Netpliance, Inc., whose i-opener could be considered the first Internet appliance, recently added functionality, but also
decided to raise its hardware “membership kit” price from $99 (down from its normal $199) to $399, in an effort to get profits
from more than its online services. Will people be w (...)
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... the new iChime service gives members the best way to ... your own ISP
(including the NIC's own free ISP), and no ... will be out, the first MSN Web
Companions should ...
Published:
2000-07-24
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HP succumbing to the trend for simple, sealed case PC’s, will release the e-Vectra in April. E-look before you e-leap. (...)
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... Event Summary. [PCWeek - 22 February 2000] Hewlett-Packard Co. [NYSE:HWP] today joined the industry movement
toward low-cost, "legacy-free" desktop PC systems ...
Published:
2000-04-11
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Abstract:
IFS arrived over five years ago on U.S. shores, with a Christmas-bag full of software components that run from the front-office
to back-office and back again. They’re here to play, to get recognized, and win some big Collaborative Commerce engagements.
We’ll see if they’ve got the stuff to do it. (...)
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IFS arrived over five years ago on US shores, with a Christmas-bag full of software components that run from the front-office
to back-office and...
Published:
2001-10-22
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Abstract:
Be Inc. will offer the newest version of its operating system for free later this quarter. Version 5 for the desktop will
be available for download to pre-registered individuals. (...)
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... Making the free version of ... Be is developing the OS for its Stinger
technology, software for appliances that deliver information and entertainment over the Web. ...
Published:
2000-01-26
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... TEC is offering a free three-day trial of TEC ... their usual trick
and “delegate” away stuff they can ... In reality some of the best, most
efficient manufacturing ...
Published:
2011-02-17
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Abstract:
There’s a system security hole that can crash your Windows 95 or 98 system. How long has it taken Microsoft to fix it?
Three months and counting. (...)
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There’sa system security hole that can crash your Windows 95 or 98 system. How long has it taken Microsoft to fix it? Three
months and counting.
Published:
2000-04-05
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Abstract:
Sun Microsystems Inc. has launched an "early access" program for its StarPortal desktop productivity suite. (...)
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... However, if Sun prices StarPortal low enough (a/k/a free or dirt cheap), financial people
may consider changing to ASP computing. ...
Published:
2000-01-10
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Abstract:
Breaking into E-commerce can have you going in circles. This document provides an E-Commerce Roadmap to both prepare you
for your trip and keep you from bumping into the bigger obstacles. (...)
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Breaking into E-commerce can have you going in circles. This document provides an E-Commerce Roadmap to both prepare you for
your trip and keep yo...
Published:
2000-08-04
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Abstract:
Compaq and Dell have announced eight-CPU Intel servers, shipping in late August/early September. (...)
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... be robust, then customers should also assess their needs to see if an eight-way provides sufficient returns,
or if it is just to have the latest, best systems. ...
Published:
1999-09-03
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Abstract:
Red Hat, Inc., and Dell Computer Corporation today extended their strategic alliance, with Dell committing to factory-install
Red Hat Linux on all future and currently shipping Dell« PowerEdge« server models. (...)
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... This leads us to question why a "free" OS FIS on a Dell server ends up costing
the user more than an OS as (relatively) expensive as Windows NT. Comments: ...
Published:
1999-12-15
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Abstract:
Hewlett Packard announced that the e-Vectra sealed case would include an “easy swap” hard drive. (...)
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... Part I | What’s All This Benchmark Stuff, Anyway ... and Not Because
it's Winter | Intel's "New Best Friend" for ... Pile-On | Will Sun Burn
Linux with "Free" Solaris ...
Published:
2000-05-02
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Abstract:
Settlement talks between the U.S. Department of Justice and Microsoft broke down, leading to a historic ruling against the
software giant. A breakup of Microsoft is looking more likely. (...)
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... Hat Linux - remember that these companies should be eager for your business. Press them hard for the
best possible deal. Comments: ...
Published:
2000-04-26
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Abstract:
Cisco Systems said it has agreed to buy start-up Tasmania Network Systems in a stock deal worth $25 million. (...)
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Cisco Systems said it has agreed to buy start-up Tasmania Network Systems in a stock deal worth $25 million.
Published:
1999-11-03