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This morning, a monster Linux cluster loaded with almost 9,000 CPUshas been rated sixth in the Top 500 Supercomputer global rankings.

Also making news, online attackers are increasingly using zero-day flaws and targeting a wider array of applications.

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Thunderbird Linux supercomputer hits 53 teraflops
Linux cluster ranked sixth in Top 500 supercomputer ranking.


Zero-day attacks thrive in 2006
Online attackers are increasingly using zero-day flaws and targeting a wider array of applications, according to the annual Top 20 Security Attack Targets report from the Sans Institute.



Google updates Web toolkit for better performance
Ajax development tool gains performance and OS X support.


3 promises TV place-shifting on the go
Watch home telly where ever you are.


Microsoft launches Office Live in the US
Small business service offers web hosting and email.


Chip and Pin deemed a success
Card users generally happy with security technology.


First OLPC computers leave factory
Hardware specifications get "very close" to final build.


Intel reveals specs for first ever chip
Design details released on 35th anniversary of 4004 processor.


SharePoint deployment set to cause problems
Few firms have management policy in place, warns research.


US firm wins wide area roaming patent
PCTEL claims it owns 'fundamental patent'.


'Spyware' trumps 'poker' to top search charts
The term 'spyware' has stormed to the top of the search charts, replacing previous favourites such as 'Pamela Anderson' and 'poker', and reflecting a growing awareness of IT security.


Exploits surface for critical Microsoft bug
Both proof-of-concept exploit code and a public exploit have popped up for the bug fixed in MS06-070, a security update that patched Windows 2000's and Windows XP's Workstation Service.


Sony PlayStation 3 is a geek's dream
Among the most advanced features is an IBM-built central processing unit, called the Cell Broadband Engine, which provides the equivalent computing power of eight individual microprocessors.
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