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Linux & Open Source
Ruby on Rails project goes local
By
David Neal
| November 25, 2008
The open-source Ruby on Rails web development project has announced the release of Ruby on Rails, promising much easier localisation.
Hardware
IBM dominates green supercomputer list
By
David Neal
| November 25, 2008
IBM produces the most powerful and energy efficient computers on the planet, according to the latest supercomputing Green500 list.
Security
Microsoft copied us: AVG
By
Staff writers
| November 24, 2008
Free anti-virus provider AVG Technologies claims that Microsoft is 'clearly' following its lead in the security market but that it will face many challenges pursuing a free model, including a severe reseller backlash.
Internet
Amazon shares public data
By
Sylvie Barak
| November 25, 2008
Amazon is setting up a cloud data service to help people share, access and use public data, even asking the general public to submit their own data sets.
Hardware
Psystar case reveals Apple's lax approach to email management
By
Ian Williams
| November 25, 2008
Apple's anti-trust battle against Mac clone vendor Psystar has thrown up a damning revelation regarding Apple's corporate email and document retention policy, or rather its apparent lack of such a policy.
Internet
IBM launches cloud services
By
Phil Muncaster
| November 25, 2008
IBM has unveiled new services designed to help customers evaluate, install, configure and deliver secure cloud computing inside the data centre, and protect against web-based threats.
Hardware
Intel and Micron push the button on 34nm flash fab
By
Stewart Meagher
| November 25, 2008
Intel and Micron have today announced mass production of their jointly developed 34nm, 32 gigabit multi-level cell (MLC) NAND flash memory device
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