technology - "computers"

Dell says it is continuing to expand its fledgling program of selling laptop and desktop computers preloaded with Ubuntu Linux in new computer models and markets.

AP - microsoft Corp.'s operating systems run most personal computers around the globe and are a cash cow for the world's largest software maker. But you'd never confuse a windows user with the passionate fans of Mac OS X or even the free Linux operating system. Unless it's someone running Windows XP, a version Microsoft wants to retire.

Housed in 3.7 x 4.5 in. module, COM 840 is based on 1.66 GHz Intel® Core2 Duo L7500 processor with 4 Mb L2 cache, 800 MHz FSB, and 2 SODIMM sockets for up to 4 Gb of DDR2 RAM. Board's built-in graphics display subsystem utilizes Intel's GMA950 with 224 Mb of 64-bit video RAM, and can drive CRTs, flat panels, and wide screen digital TVs at resolutions up to 2,048 x 1,536. I/O includes gigabit Ethernet port, 8 USB 2.0 channels, AC97/HD audio controller, 2 SATA II, and 1 UDMA EIDE interface.This story is related to the following:Computer hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Single Board Computers

mytrip writes to tell us that Psystar has announced a new line of Intel-based computers that promise to run an unmodified version of Mac OS X 'Leopard'. Unfortunately almost immediately after the launch their website went down and as of this story remains unaccessible. 'Astute readers may well hear this news and ask themselves if it doesn't sound like a Mac clone, something whose time came -- during Gil Amelio's tenure at Apple -- and went shortly after current CEO Steve Jobs assumed the helm at the company. [...] It definitely defies the EULA for Mac OS X, which specifies that the purchaser of a legal copy of Leopard is entitled to install the operating system on an Apple-branded computer. If you buy the $399 OpenMac, you can check the EULA yourself if you also buy the pre-install option, as the company includes a retail copy of Leopard with your purchase.' of this story at Slashdot.

Apple has gotten a lot of mileage over the years portraying itself as a liberal -- or at least, progressive -- company. It first burst onto the national scene with its '1984' ad urging viewers to shatter the status quo -- at least in terms of choosing computers.

Akos G. Revesz, 80, who was internationally known for his work on molecular structures of silicon transistors used in satellite communications and personal computers, died of complications of lymphoma March 22 at his home in Bethesda.