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HP on Monday is releasing the first blade server version of its NonStop computer, a highly fault-tolerant system designed to compete with IBM's mainframe.

Available in 500 GB and 1 TB models, G-Force GreenDrive(TM) external USB and eSATA disk drives utilize variable speed disk mechanism that increases rotational velocity of disk in response to host demand, resulting in virtually no performance degradation. Manufacturing processes are eco-friendly, making GreenDrives compliant with RoHS Directive as well as the California Electronic Waste Recycling Act. This story is related to the following:Computer hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: data storage Products | Disk Drives

Offering increased data transfer rates, SATA PMCDisk provides embedded system designers with flexible storage options. It comes with rotating or solid state flash SATA drives, and can be used on any CompactPCI, VMEbus, or VXS single board computer or carrier with standard PMC slot. Features include 2 universal I/O voltage keying holes for 3.3 and 5.0 V operations, 2.5 in. hard disk with storage sizes from 40-250 GB, and 2.5 in. flash drive that is available up to 128 GB.This story is related to the following:Mechanical Power Transmission Sponsored by: BALDOR - Energy Efficient Electric MotorsComputer hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Computer Drives | data storage Products | Hard Disk Drives

Optimized for data leakage protection, key management, portability, and interoperability, KeyArmor delivers enterprise management and authentication capabilities. Military-grade, ruggedized, portable, and auditable USB key lets enterprise users perform secure authentication via existing Smart Cards, RSA SecurID, or policy-based passwords to access strongly encrypted portable USB flash drives. Functionality also addresses password and data recovery for encrypted USB keys.This story is related to the following:Computer hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Flash Memories

In notebook and desktop PCs with disk drives, 88NV8120 PCIe-based NAND flash controller promotes performance by enabling solid state storage subsystem to accelerate storage and loading of OS and applications software. Solution is also suited for diskless sub-notebooks and mobile Internet Devices (MIDs), promoting optimal system performance by intelligently balancing distribution of data between flash subsystem and hard drive.This story is related to the following:Computer hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Memory Controllers

Featuring multi-core architecture, NVIDIA® GeForce® 9M Series includes Hybrid SLI technology, which enables 2 GPUs, one low-power and one high-performance, to work cooperatively in same PC to deliver GeForce Boost and HybridPower(TM). Processors feature PureVideo® HD video processing, support for Blu-ray advancements, support for MXM v3.0 graphics module specification, and multi-display connectivity with support for DVI, HDMI 1.3, Display Port 1.1, and VGA.This story is related to the following:Computer hardware and PeripheralsSearch for suppliers of: Graphics Accelerators | Graphics Boards

JCWDenton writes 'The senior vice-president of engineering for computer-database company Ingres-and one of Silicon Valley's highest-ranking female programmers-insists that men and women write code differently. Women are more touchy-feely and considerate of those who will use the code later, she says. They'll intersperse their code-those strings of instructions that result in nifty applications and programs-with helpful comments and directions, explaining why they wrote the lines the way they did and exactly how they did it. The code becomes a type of 'roadmap' for others who might want to alter it or add to it later, says McGrattan, a native of Ireland who has been with Ingres since 1992. Men, on the other hand, have no such pretenses. Often, 'they try to show how clever they are by writing very cryptic code,' she tells the Business technology Blog. 'They try to obfuscate things in the code,' and don't leave clear directions for people using it later. ' of this story at Slashd

CWmike writes 'June 30 is Microsoft's deadline for mainstream computer makers to stop selling new PCs with the old operating system, and the date that it will stop shipping boxed copies to retailers. That's just two weeks away. Computerworld offers a FAQ about XP's approaching retirement after Microsoft's most recent relaxation of the retirement rules, with some details about which machines big-brand computer makers will be selling with XP after June 30. First FAQ: Any sign that microsoft will reprieve windows XP's retirement? Sort of.' of this story at Slashdot.

Malware has yet to plague smartphones to anywhere near the extent it has PCs, but it's only a matter of time before cyber-criminals start targeting mobile networks. ESET, developer of the NOD32 antivirus solution for PCs and computer networks, is the latest IT security specialist to enter the fray.

philgross writes 'My university's computer Science Department has just renovated its main office, and is looking for artwork for the walls. Do you have any recommendations about their favorite posters or images that address the algorithms, the history, and/or the aesthetics of Computer Science?' of this story at Slashdot.