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Compuware looks to extend its developer skills as part of its Compuware 2.0 makeover....TAKE CONTROL OF REMOTE computers Support, configure and install applications and updates remotely for greater efficiency.

AP - The One laptop Per child project is about to find out whether microsoft Corp., a rival the nonprofit group once derided, is the solution to its problems in spreading inexpensive portable computers to schoolchildren.

Designed to meet operating extremes of driving environment, Model MK6050GAC provides storage for in-car entertainment, information, and navigation applications. Drive comes with ATA-7 interface and provides average seek time of 16 msec, data transfer rate of 100 MB/s, and rotational speed of 4,200 rpm. Measuring 69.85 x 100.0 x 9.5 mm, drive operates in temperatures from -30 to +85°C in altitude range of -300 to +5,500 m. This story is related to the following:Computer hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Hard Disk Drives | data storage Products

STARAY J Series - data storage Carrier, model J5-5S-SB2, is able to hold 4 x 2.5 in. SATA hard drives and features port multiplier function. Unit connects to laptop via 4-to-1 cable. With capacity for 2 x 2.5 in. drives, STARAY R Series - Data Storage Cabinet, model R2-2S-B2, includes support for RAID 1. Both systems support USB 2.0 and are compatible with all OSs.This story is related to the following:Computer hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Data Storage Products

ETCO Custom Electric Terminals come in stock widths up to 1.75 in. and thickness up to 0.030 in. Supplied loose or in strip form, they can include blades for plugs, terminals, male/female PCB connects, ring terminals, receptacles, and wire splices in 25,000 minimum quantities. Terminals can be made from materials such as brass, tinned brass, nickel plated steel, copper plated steel, phosphor-bronze, and beryllium-copper, depending upon part geometry.This story is related to the following:Computer hardware and PeripheralsElectrical Equipment and Systems Sponsored by: Globtek Inc. - Your Power Partner...For Over 20 Years!Search for suppliers of: Custom Terminals | Electric Cable & Wire Terminals

Organization will include windows on computers for needy children.

Able to lock camera connectors for machine vision applications, PCIe-FIW62 PCI Express® IEEE1394.b frame grabber is suited for area scan color/monochrome inspection applications. It supports IEEE 1394.b-based cameras via 2 high-speed IEEE 1394.b ports, providing point-to-point data transmission. Unit ensures reliable connections with up to 2 cameras through direct-connect IEEE1394.b connectors that have screw-locking mechanism to ensure IEEE 1394.b cables do not vibrate loose.This story is related to the following:Computer hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Frame Grabbers

TimeTrax EZ Ethernet, TimeTrax Bio Ethernet, and TimeTrax Pro Ethernet accommodate 50 employees, upgradeable to 6,000, allowing users to swipe in and out from any terminal. Any Ethernet terminal type can be mixed and matched within same LAN and WAN network, and LCD displays time, date, and employee name. In addition to multi-time zone functionality, desktop terminals offer exporting compatibility with payroll systems and optional Time Source Synchronization.This story is related to the following:Computer hardware and PeripheralsAutomatic IDSearch for suppliers of: Time & Attendance Systems

Datalogic Pegaso(TM) rugged PDA mobile computer is available with windows Mobile® v6.0 OS and E-GPRS communications, which utilizes cellphone networks to provide mobile broadband connection. Designed for outdoor use, it features IP64 sealing, full VGA touchscreen, attachable handle, and magnetic stripe reader. Device is suited for retail, warehouse, and field force automation and mobile POS, route sales, direct store delivery, and parcel delivery.This story is related to the following:Computer hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Ruggedized Computers

An anonymous reader writes 'I've recently acquired a few old P2/P3 laptops. Most either work properly but are slow, or have various problems with power supplies and/or batteries. Attempting to sell them would probably earn less than the cost of shipping, so that's out of the question. I was hoping the Slashdot crowd could give me some ideas on what to do with these old computers. As somebody who already has ~10 computers lying around the house there is certainly no need for an additional computer to 'experiment' with, so I was hoping for some more creative suggestions.' of this story at Slashdot.