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k33l0r writes "Dell's entry into the sub-notebook market, the Inspiron 910, will ship with Ubuntu preinstalled. This was confirmed this morning when Gizmodo published (leaked) specifications for the Inspiron 910." I hope that's not the final form of the keyboard, though -- lots of wasted space on each side.Read more of this story at Slashdot.

The lightest laptops are finally coming of age with better components, more features, and fully powered processors.

Including 4 x 5 in. remote monitoring micro appliance and 7 days of on-demand remote monitoring and diagnostics, IT-911 allows MSPs to use flow monitoring approach to get to root cause of converged media issues. Suited for SMBs, it can view data and VoIP flows to characterize congestion problems. Service generates reports for showing call quality and state of network, performs packet captures for advanced debugging, and loads network with up to 25 concurrent calls to assess WAN performance. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsServicesSoftwareSearch for suppliers of: Internet Appliances | Online Services | Data Analysis software | Network management Software | Small Business Software

Available with signal conditioning that acts as dead-zero to live-zero signal, IMS interface modules provide complete galvanic isolation and up to 2.5 kV for input, output, and power supply, while 1- and 2-channel modules come without signal conditioning. With analog signal transmitter that achieves 0.1% of full scale, modules are also available with 2, 3, or 4 wire connections for temperature detection using Pt-100 technology or other thermo-elements. This story is related to the following:Computer Hardware and PeripheralsTest and Measuring InstrumentsSearch for suppliers of: Interface Modules

Suited for telecom operators, Geebic WS-G5485U/D-AO GBIC enables bi-directional transmission on older switch models without SFP ports. It turns 1 Gb circuit into 2 Gb circuit using 4 bi-directional GBICs, by deploying existing fiber. Transceiver helps users employ same optical fiber for both transmission and reception functions, which allows network to free up bandwidth for other applications. Utilizing GBIC ports, unit accelerates implementation of FTTx. This story is related to the following:Optics and Photonics Sponsored by: Keyence Corporation of America - The Source for Digital Microscopy SolutionsCommunication systems and EquipmentComputer Hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Optical Transceivers | Communication Converters | Fiber Optic Converters | Interface Converters

As SATA-IO unveils new 6Gb/s technology, ST demonstrates industry-first 65nm implementation - - Geneva - STMicroelectronics, one of the world's leading semiconductor suppliers, today demonstrated the w... [WebWire - Tuesday, August 19, 2008]

Sun Pushes x86-based systems to New Heights; Bolsters Family of Intel Xeon-based Sun Servers for HPC and Lustre File System, Web 2.0 and Enterprise Back office Applications - - SANTA CLARA, CA. Sun Mic... [WebWire - Tuesday, August 19, 2008]

Virtualization Allows Confectioner to Benefit from Productivity and Creativity of the Mac and Address the Business Imperative for Robust Windows Environment - - PALO ALTO, Calif. -- August 2008 -- VMwa... [WebWire - Tuesday, August 19, 2008]

Looking for a Back-to-School desktop or laptop? Cisco Cheng and Joel Santo Domingo have a few tips and suggestions.

Antec said Tuesday that it is launching a series of standardized components for small channel vendors and system builders, with an eye toward true "whitebook" notebooks that could be built by just about anybody.