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All rights reserved. webmaster@world-of-newave.com (Webmaster) Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:38:29 GMT Fri, 29 Aug 2008 23:38:29 GMT Newave Lisa XML Engine v1.0 - http://www.world-of-newave.info/about.htm 60 http://www.world-of-newave.info/images/wi8831.gif World-of-Newave.info - Knowledge and Informational Database http://www.world-of-newave.info/ 88 31 {TECHNOLOGY > INVENTION AND INNOVATION} - Shimano Shuns Cables for Full Electronic Shifting http://articles.world-of-newave.info/science/technology/invention-and-innovation/shimano-shuns-cables-for-full-electronic-shifting-2008084846.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/science/technology/invention-and-innovation/shimano-shuns-cables-for-full-electronic-shifting-2008084846.htm Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:00:00 GMT Japanese parts manufacturer Shimano is launching an electronic shifting system for high-end road bikes that it claims will vastly improve performance and reduce maintenance. By replacing the conventional levers that pull wound-steel cables through protective housings with solid-state switches and rubber-coated wires, there's no chance for road gunk to clog things up and interfere with shifting, or, for that matter, your post-ride beer. The principle of an electronically controlled drive train is to execute perfect shifts every time, thus "reducing mental overhead," in the words of Shimano marketing manager Devin Walton. This is a resource cyclists find in short supply during epic rides. Thursday's announcement that the system, called Di2, will hit shops in January 2009 settles a question first raised in 2005 when prototypes began cropping up on the bikes of select Shimano-sponsored racers in the pro peloton. The system's development has been photographed, chronicled and Angsted over ever since. But if the existence of electronic shifting comes as no surprise, its weigh-in certainly should. During a recent telephone interview, an industry insider who spoke on condition of anonymity stopped cold amid a why-do-we-need-this diatribe, upon learning that Di2 weighs less than Shimano's current generation of parts. According to the company, Di2 will be 67 grams lighter than the current Dura-Ace 7800 and only 68 grams heavier than Dura-Ace 7900, the snazzy forthcoming 2009 suite of parts. "I'll be going to hell," said the source, who then fell silent -- no doubt converting grams to ounces to fractions of a pound to the limitless advantages of such weight savings. That's at least an extra Clif Bar. Di2's front derailleur automatically adjusts itself so the chain doesn't rub as you shift. Shimano plans to offer the electronic setup as an upgrade option within the 7900 group -- which is preselling for $2,600 -- so parts such as the two-tone cranks and brakes will be the same. (No word yet on the additional cost for electric; it could be double.) Di2 consists of two brake-and-shift levers, two derailleurs whose springs have been replaced by servo-motors, a 7.4-volt lithium-ion battery pack, and the wiring harness that connects everything. The derailleurs, whose job is to move the chain from gear to gear as you shift, talk to each other and automatically adjust so the chain doesn't rub. They also calibrate themselves, so you don't have to play with cable tension to maintain shift quality as cables stretch and the chain and cogs wear. And although the control buttons have been placed in the traditional location behind the brake levers -- so as not to confuse anyone or overly tax that mental overhead -- they could be integrated with the ends of time-trial bars, the top of the handlebars or just about anywhere a rider might find convenient. Still, the advantage that people who've experienced the system talk about is how little effort it takes to change gears. A quick nudge to one of the shift switches signals a motorized worm gear in the derailleur to instantly move the precise amount it needs to. Fractions of a second later, the chain snaps into position. Chris d'Aluisio, director of advanced research and development for Specialized, likens the difference between mechanical and electric shifting to the difference between driving a race car with a manual transmission and one with F-1 style paddle shifters. "You can stay on the gas and flip through the gears with no hesitation," said d'Aluisio. "It's seamless power." Frankie Andreu, who raced in nine Tours de France, described the shifting as "immediate and very smooth and accurate.... It's super nice." Even my curmudgeonly unidentified source said, "The shifting is mind-blowing: I mean, you just touch the button, and it shifts." The shift buttons are located in the traditional place -- behind the brake levers -- but they could go anywhere without affecting the performance of the system. But let's not lose perspective. Shimano isn't the first company to attempt electronic shifting. Mavic introduced Zap in 1994 and then a wireless version called Mektronic in 2000, neither of which survived. Zap's wires proved to be less than waterproof, and Mektronic was finicky to set up properly. Shimano, notorious for its rigorous testing gauntlet, is betting that its engineers have solved the electricity problem -- and so is Campagnolo, a competitor that is on a similar development path but has yet to announce when it will release its system. The crux of the engineering challenge is making the battery light yet long-lasting, so Shimano's engineers turned to the hardest-working part in any shifting system: the front derailleur. It's also the most temperamental, with a nasty habit of dropping or jamming the chain if the rider doesn't modulate his tempo properly while shifting. (Mavic didn't even go there -- only the rear was electric.) To be fair, the front derailleur has the notably tough job of moving a chain under heavy load between two gears of dramatically different sizes, moving at different speeds. The Di2 crew knew going in that it would require three or four times the juice of the rear derailleur. So, when Shimano started out in 2003, the initial strategy was to throw a bunch of power at the problem, and take advantage of the servo-motor's massive torque. But this came at too high a cost, according to former Olympian Wayne Stetina, a Shimano vice president whose primary job is to test equipment and provide feedback to the engineers in Japan. "As I recall, in 2004 we had a much larger battery that went dead on me several times during long rides," said Stetina, who has logged 19,000 miles on various iterations of Di2. "It couldn't last more than three or four hours between charges, and the battery pack and control system weighed nearly a pound." Shimano claims that the 7.4-volt lithium-ion battery will go 1,000 kilometers between charges. That wasn't going to fly in a sport where grams can translate directly into seconds. The trick would be to conserve power, not squander it. Shimano's engineers redesigned the geometry of the front-derailleur to amplify the force, so they could get the necessary output with far less input. The greater leverage of the new derailleur allowed for a much smaller battery and ultimately shaved half a pound off the system. Stetina claims the battery consistently lasts 2,000 miles between charges (which takes 90 minutes). Officially, Shimano says the battery will last for 1,000 kilometers (621 miles). The front derailleur doesn't actually move with more force or more speed, as you might assume. It does receive the signal to shift faster than you can send one by cranking on your lever and fighting against friction, spring tension and a lesser mechanical advantage. More important, it should do the same exact thing, every time, without needing to be coaxed or cursed. Powered as it is by an electric motor, the front derailleur simply moves a calibrated distance when it's told. "It just jams the chain into the big ring, no matter how much load is on it," d'Aluisio said. "You don't lose any momentum, and your legs never stall." Road-bike aficionados are much like trout: simultaneously enthralled and mortified by anything shiny and new that enters their environment. And so it's not surprising that the first two questions people tend to ask about Di2 are: 1) What if the battery dies? and 2) What if it gets wet? Stetina believes he's personally answered the first. And besides, he said, there is a battery meter on the Flight Deck computer (which includes heart rate, altimeter, inclinometer, calorie counter and the ability to download all these details to your PC after the ride). His unscientific-though-admirable strategy for testing the waterproofness of the system has been to blast the components with the high-pressure hose at a coin-op car wash. Presumably Shimano's engineers in Japan have more-traditional testing methods. The company prides itself on systems engineering, and has been working on this set of components for more than five years. How will it work? You can find out for yourself when Di2 goes on sale in January. Call us when you've put 12,000 miles on it. Wired.Com Shimano Shuns Cables for Full Electronic Shifting {new window}   Www.Wired.Com - Japanese parts manufacturer Shimano is launching an electronic shifting system for high-end road bikes that it claims will vastly improve performance and reduce maintenance. By replacing the conventional levers that pull wound-steel cables through protective housings with solid-state switches and rubber-coated wires, there's no chance for road gunk to clog things up and interfere with shifting, or, for that matter, your post-ride beer. The principle of an electronically controlled drive train is to execute perfect shifts every time, thus "reducing mental overhead," in the words of Shimano marketing manager Devin Walton. This is a resource cyclists find in short supply during epic rides. Thursday's announcement that the system, called Di2, will hit shops in January 2009 settles a question first raised in 2005 when prototypes began cropping up on the bikes of select Shimano-sponsored racers in the pro peloton. The system's development has been photographed, chronicled and Angsted over ever since. But if the existence of electronic shifting comes as no surprise, its weigh-in certainly should. During a recent telephone interview, an industry insider who spoke on condition of anonymity stopped cold amid a why-do-we-need-this diatribe, upon learning that Di2 weighs less than Shimano's current generation of parts. According to the company, Di2 will be 67 grams lighter than the current Dura-Ace 7800 and only 68 grams heavier than Dura-Ace 7900, the snazzy forthcoming 2009 suite of parts. "I'll be going to hell," said the source, who then fell silent -- no doubt converting grams to ounces to fractions of a pound to the limitless advantages of such weight savings. That's at least an extra Clif Bar. Di2's front derailleur automatically adjusts itself so the chain doesn't rub as you shift. Shimano plans to offer the electronic setup as an upgrade option within the 7900 group -- which is preselling for $2,600 -- so parts such as the two-tone cranks and brakes will be the same. (No word yet on the additional cost for electric; it could be double.) Di2 consists of two brake-and-shift levers, two derailleurs whose springs have been replaced by servo-motors, a 7.4-volt lithium-ion battery pack, and the wiring harness that connects everything. The derailleurs, whose job is to move the chain from gear to gear as you shift, talk to each other and automatically adjust so the chain doesn't rub. They also calibrate themselves, so you don't have to play with cable tension to maintain shift quality as cables stretch and the chain and cogs wear. And although the control buttons have been placed in the traditional location behind the brake levers -- so as not to confuse anyone or overly tax that mental overhead -- they could be integrated with the ends of time-trial bars, the top of the handlebars or just about anywhere a rider might find convenient. Still, the advantage that people who've experienced the system talk about is how little effort it takes to change gears. A quick nudge to one of the shift switches signals a motorized worm gear in the derailleur to instantly move the precise amount it needs to. Fractions of a second later, the chain snaps into position. Chris d'Aluisio, director of advanced research and development for Specialized, likens the difference between mechanical and electric shifting to the difference between driving a race car with a manual transmission and one with F-1 style paddle shifters. "You can stay on the gas and flip through the gears with no hesitation," said d'Aluisio. "It's seamless power." Frankie Andreu, who raced in nine Tours de France, described the shifting as "immediate and very smooth and accurate.... It's super nice." Even my curmudgeonly unidentified source said, "The shifting is mind-blowing: I mean, you just touch the button, and it shifts." The shift buttons are located in the traditional place -- behind the brake levers -- but they could go anywhere without affecting the performance of the system. But let's not lose perspective. Shimano isn't the first company to attempt electronic shifting. Mavic introduced Zap in 1994 and then a wireless version called Mektronic in 2000, neither of which survived. Zap's wires proved to be less than waterproof, and Mektronic was finicky to set up properly. Shimano, notorious for its rigorous testing gauntlet, is betting that its engineers have solved the electricity problem -- and so is Campagnolo, a competitor that is on a similar development path but has yet to announce when it will release its system. The crux of the engineering challenge is making the battery light yet long-lasting, so Shimano's engineers turned to the hardest-working part in any shifting system: the front derailleur. It's also the most temperamental, with a nasty habit of dropping or jamming the chain if the rider doesn't modulate his tempo properly while shifting. (Mavic didn't even go there -- only the rear was electric.) To be fair, the front derailleur has the notably tough job of moving a chain under heavy load between two gears of dramatically different sizes, moving at different speeds. The Di2 crew knew going in that it would require three or four times the juice of the rear derailleur. So, when Shimano started out in 2003, the initial strategy was to throw a bunch of power at the problem, and take advantage of the servo-motor's massive torque. But this came at too high a cost, according to former Olympian Wayne Stetina, a Shimano vice president whose primary job is to test equipment and provide feedback to the engineers in Japan. "As I recall, in 2004 we had a much larger battery that went dead on me several times during long rides," said Stetina, who has logged 19,000 miles on various iterations of Di2. "It couldn't last more than three or four hours between charges, and the battery pack and control system weighed nearly a pound." Shimano claims that the 7.4-volt lithium-ion battery will go 1,000 kilometers between charges. That wasn't going to fly in a sport where grams can translate directly into seconds. The trick would be to conserve power, not squander it. Shimano's engineers redesigned the geometry of the front-derailleur to amplify the force, so they could get the necessary output with far less input. The greater leverage of the new derailleur allowed for a much smaller battery and ultimately shaved half a pound off the system. Stetina claims the battery consistently lasts 2,000 miles between charges (which takes 90 minutes). Officially, Shimano says the battery will last for 1,000 kilometers (621 miles). The front derailleur doesn't actually move with more force or more speed, as you might assume. It does receive the signal to shift faster than you can send one by cranking on your lever and fighting against friction, spring tension and a lesser mechanical advantage. More important, it should do the same exact thing, every time, without needing to be coaxed or cursed. Powered as it is by an electric motor, the front derailleur simply moves a calibrated distance when it's told. "It just jams the chain into the big ring, no matter how much load is on it," d'Aluisio said. "You don't lose any momentum, and your legs never stall." Road-bike aficionados are much like trout: simultaneously enthralled and mortified by anything shiny and new that enters their environment. And so it's not surprising that the first two questions people tend to ask about Di2 are: 1) What if the battery dies? and 2) What if it gets wet? Stetina believes he's personally answered the first. And besides, he said, there is a battery meter on the Flight Deck computer (which includes heart rate, altimeter, inclinometer, calorie counter and the ability to download all these details to your PC after the ride). His unscientific-though-admirable strategy for testing the waterproofness of the system has been to blast the components with the high-pressure hose at a coin-op car wash. Presumably Shimano's engineers in Japan have more-traditional testing methods. The company prides itself on systems engineering, and has been working on this set of components for more than five years. How will it work? You can find out for yourself when Di2 goes on sale in January. Call us when you've put 12,000 miles on it.
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]]> Science > Technology > Invention and Innovation {KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT > ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS} - LubricationWorld Virtual Conference Playback http://articles.world-of-newave.info/reference/knowledge-management/knowledge-creation/problem-solving/root-cause-analysis/lubricationworld-virtual-conference-playback-20080725738.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/reference/knowledge-management/knowledge-creation/problem-solving/root-cause-analysis/lubricationworld-virtual-conference-playback-20080725738.htm Wed, 30 Jul 2008 14:10:17 GMT One registration gets you 3 fantastic lubrication management tutorials that you can playback over the web on your PC. Session 1 - Building a Foundation for Machinery Reliability Oil Maintenance by Jack Poley, OMA, sponsored by Condition Monitoring International (48 minutes) Session 2 - Getting Back to the Basics ? the Building Blocks to creating an Effective Plant Lubrication Program by Paul Dufresne, CMRP, CPMM sponsored by Trico Corporation (52 Minutes) Session 3 - Certification and Professional Development by Dr. Robert Gresham, Society of Tribologist & Lubrication Engineers (STLE) (30 Minutes) Start your LubricationWorld Virtual Conference Playback Maintenancetalk.Com LubricationWorld Virtual Conference Playback {new window}   Maintenancetalk.Com - One registration gets you 3 fantastic lubrication management tutorials that you can playback over the web on your PC. Session 1 - Building a Foundation for Machinery Reliability Oil Maintenance by Jack Poley, OMA, sponsored by Condition Monitoring International (48 minutes) Session 2 - Getting Back to the Basics ? the Building Blocks to creating an Effective Plant Lubrication Program by Paul Dufresne, CMRP, CPMM sponsored by Trico Corporation (52 Minutes) Session 3 - Certification and Professional Development by Dr. Robert Gresham, Society of Tribologist & Lubrication Engineers (STLE) (30 Minutes) Start your LubricationWorld Virtual Conference Playback
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]]> Reference > Knowledge Management > Knowledge Creation > Problem Solving > Root Cause Analysis {NORTH AMERICA > RENTALS} - Upscale, Secluded Condo in Copper Ridge (danville / san ramon) $2450 2bd http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/real-estate/rentals/upscale-secluded-condo-in-copper-ridge-danville-20080664833.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/regional/north-america/united-states/california/metro-areas/san-francisco-bay-area/business-and-economy/real-estate/rentals/upscale-secluded-condo-in-copper-ridge-danville-20080664833.htm Tue, 17 Jun 2008 17:14:08 GMT Featuring a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo ~ 1130 sq. ft. in Copper Ridge, located on the 18th fairway of Canyon Lakes Golf Course with a stunning, unobstructed view of the rolling foothills and city lights! 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Details: *Gorgeous views from every window *Spectacular sunsets over the rolling hills - views from the living room, master bedroom, and large, private patio *Enjoy Central Park’s annual 4th of July Fireworks show in the comfort of your living room and private patio!! *2 large mirrored closets in master bedroom *1 large mirrored closet in the spare bedroom *2 full bathrooms with marble countertops and glass showers *Full-size washer and dryer *Modern track-lighting in dining and living room *Slate entryway and fireplace *Sleek stainless steel-on-black appliances *Central A/C & Heating *1 car garage with private entrance *Bottom-floor unit for easy access *Energy-saving CFL bulbs in all fixtures Community Perks: *Gated Community with 24-hr security *Professionally landscaped and well-maintained *Clubhouse can be rented out for parties / events *Resort style pool includes: Jacuzzi, Dry Sauna, and Lounge area *Modern fitness center with television *On-site tennis courts *Business center includes a PC, fax, printer, and high-speed Internet *Convenient distance to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, fitness clubs, post office, and more *Walking distance to parks, tennis, basketball, and sports fields including the famous Central Park and Iron Horse Trail *Easy access to I-680, I-580, Hwy 24, and B.A.R.T. *Near Bishop Ranch Business Park and Hacienda Business Park *Acclaimed San Ramon Valley Unified School District Lease Terms: *Available August 1, 2008 (flexible with move-in date) *$2,600 per month (one-year lease) *Security deposit of $1,300 *No pets allowed *Rent includes: Parking, HOA Dues, Garbage, Water, Routine Maintenance, and an On-Site Management Staff - which makes for hassle and worry free living! THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY NOT TO BE MISSED!!! Sfbay.Craigslist.Org Upscale, Secluded Condo in Copper Ridge (danville / san ramon) $2450 2bd {new window}   Sfbay.Craigslist.Org - Featuring a 2 Bedroom, 2 Bath Condo ~ 1130 sq. ft. in Copper Ridge, located on the 18th fairway of Canyon Lakes Golf Course with a stunning, unobstructed view of the rolling foothills and city lights! Features: Completely remodeled kitchen finished with slab granite countertops, sleek stainless steel-on-black GE appliances and gleaming new cabinetry, and gorgeous Mohawk textured hardwood floors and Berber carpet that create a comfortable and relaxing ambiance. This gorgeous home also features a large, private patio overlooking the 18th fairway and has generous closet and storage space throughout, including a one-car garage with private entrance. Details: *Gorgeous views from every window *Spectacular sunsets over the rolling hills - views from the living room, master bedroom, and large, private patio *Enjoy Central Park’s annual 4th of July Fireworks show in the comfort of your living room and private patio!! *2 large mirrored closets in master bedroom *1 large mirrored closet in the spare bedroom *2 full bathrooms with marble countertops and glass showers *Full-size washer and dryer *Modern track-lighting in dining and living room *Slate entryway and fireplace *Sleek stainless steel-on-black appliances *Central A/C & Heating *1 car garage with private entrance *Bottom-floor unit for easy access *Energy-saving CFL bulbs in all fixtures Community Perks: *Gated Community with 24-hr security *Professionally landscaped and well-maintained *Clubhouse can be rented out for parties / events *Resort style pool includes: Jacuzzi, Dry Sauna, and Lounge area *Modern fitness center with television *On-site tennis courts *Business center includes a PC, fax, printer, and high-speed Internet *Convenient distance to shopping, restaurants, entertainment, fitness clubs, post office, and more *Walking distance to parks, tennis, basketball, and sports fields including the famous Central Park and Iron Horse Trail *Easy access to I-680, I-580, Hwy 24, and B.A.R.T. *Near Bishop Ranch Business Park and Hacienda Business Park *Acclaimed San Ramon Valley Unified School District Lease Terms: *Available August 1, 2008 (flexible with move-in date) *$2,600 per month (one-year lease) *Security deposit of $1,300 *No pets allowed *Rent includes: Parking, HOA Dues, Garbage, Water, Routine Maintenance, and an On-Site Management Staff - which makes for hassle and worry free living! 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]]> Regional > North America > United States > California > Metro Areas > San Francisco Bay Area > Business and Economy > Real Estate > Rentals {SYSTEMS > NEWS AND MEDIA} - PC Makers, Stymied by Vista, Enhance Their PCs http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/systems/apple/macintosh/news-and-media/pc-makers-stymied-by-vista-enhance-their-pcs-20080846725.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/systems/apple/macintosh/news-and-media/pc-makers-stymied-by-vista-enhance-their-pcs-20080846725.htm Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:30:00 GMT PC makers, confronted by the complexity and slow boot time of Vista, are offering their own unique add-ons to make PC buyers happier, according to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Falling average selling prices have also driven the makers to those extra value options Macobserver.Com PC Makers, Stymied by Vista, Enhance Their PCs {new window}   Www.Macobserver.Com - PC makers, confronted by the complexity and slow boot time of Vista, are offering their own unique add-ons to make PC buyers happier, according to the Wall Street Journal on Wednesday. Falling average selling prices have also driven the makers to those extra value options
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]]> Computers > Systems > Apple > Macintosh > News and Media {VIDEO GAMES > NEWS AND REVIEWS} - Study says PC gaming alive and well http://articles.world-of-newave.info/games/video-games/computer-platforms/news-and-reviews/study-says-pc-gaming-alive-and-well-20080820124.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/games/video-games/computer-platforms/news-and-reviews/study-says-pc-gaming-alive-and-well-20080820124.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 09:45:25 GMT The PC Gaming Alliance today unveiled the key findings from its first Horizons Report, an exclusive research study of the PC gaming industry worldwide. Speaking at the Games Convention Developer’s Conference in Leipzig, PCGA president Randy Stude announced that PC gaming was a 10.7 billion dollar industry in 2007, with retail sales accounting for just [...] Avault.Com Study says PC gaming alive and well {new window}   Www.Avault.Com - The PC Gaming Alliance today unveiled the key findings from its first Horizons Report, an exclusive research study of the PC gaming industry worldwide. Speaking at the Games Convention Developer’s Conference in Leipzig, PCGA president Randy Stude announced that PC gaming was a 10.7 billion dollar industry in 2007, with retail sales accounting for just [...]
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Category: Games > Video Games > Computer Platforms > News and Reviews

]]> Games > Video Games > Computer Platforms > News and Reviews {COMPUTERS > NEWS AND MEDIA} - HP reports strong third quarter http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/news-and-media/hp-reports-strong-third-quarter-20080829217.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/news-and-media/hp-reports-strong-third-quarter-20080829217.htm Wed, 20 Aug 2008 08:47:02 GMT PC demand unchanged? Hardware.Silicon.Com HP reports strong third quarter {new window}   Hardware.Silicon.Com - PC demand unchanged?
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]]> Computers > News and Media {SECURITY > NEWS AND MEDIA} - Symantec to buy PC Tools http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/security/news-and-media/symantec-to-buy-pc-tools-20080889213.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/security/news-and-media/symantec-to-buy-pc-tools-20080889213.htm Tue, 19 Aug 2008 02:43:00 GMT The purchase of the PC utilities software maker will allow Symantec to expand its reach in emerging regional markets, the company said. News.Cnet.Com Symantec to buy PC Tools {new window}   News.Cnet.Com - The purchase of the PC utilities software maker will allow Symantec to expand its reach in emerging regional markets, the company said.
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Category: Computers > Security > News and Media

]]> Computers > Security > News and Media {LITERATURE > CYBERPUNK} - Toaster for your PC http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/toaster-for-your-pc-20080826614.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/toaster-for-your-pc-20080826614.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:34:50 GMT CrazyPC's latest 5.25" drive-bay gizmo is a toaster for your PC. No more suffering with the indignity of raw bread, nor the insufferable pain of going to the kitchen. Um, might wanna be sure your heatsink is below it, and that your fan is up to snuff. Or invest in water-cooling. CrazyPC 5.25 Inch Bay Toaster... Boingboing.Net Toaster for your PC {new window}   Www.Boingboing.Net - CrazyPC's latest 5.25" drive-bay gizmo is a toaster for your PC. No more suffering with the indignity of raw bread, nor the insufferable pain of going to the kitchen. Um, might wanna be sure your heatsink is below it, and that your fan is up to snuff. Or invest in water-cooling. CrazyPC 5.25 Inch Bay Toaster...
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Category: Arts > Literature > Genres > Cyberpunk

]]> Arts > Literature > Genres > Cyberpunk {COMPUTERS > INTERNET} - PC as phone http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/internet/pc-as-phone-2008088597.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/computers/internet/pc-as-phone-2008088597.htm Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:24:00 GMT Intel's new chip will allow people to receive phone calls on their PCs even when the machine is powered-down. News.Cnet.Com PC as phone {new window}   News.Cnet.Com - Intel's new chip will allow people to receive phone calls on their PCs even when the machine is powered-down.
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Category: Computers > Internet

]]> Computers > Internet {LITERATURE > CYBERPUNK} - Steampunk PC from Datamancer: The Archbishop http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/steampunk-pc-from-datamancer-the-archbishop-2008087476.htm http://articles.world-of-newave.info/arts/literature/genres/cyberpunk/steampunk-pc-from-datamancer-the-archbishop-2008087476.htm Mon, 11 Aug 2008 06:40:18 GMT Steampunk maker Datamancer has just unveiled his latest, a PC called "The Archbishop" that knocked my socks off. I have one of Datamancer's steampunk keyboards at my office and it's just fantastic -- a clicky-clacky pleasure to write on. This case was rushed and completed just in time to be seen at the huge upcoming Steampunk art show at the Hamptons Antique Galleries at 2546 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton, NY from August 16 through August 24. It will be for sale at the show but if it doesn't find a new owner there, it will be posted on ebay probably near the beginning of September. Also featured there will be many of my talented steampunk colleagues including Art Donovan, Jake von Slatt, Bethany Peters, Sam van Olffen, Steve Erenberg, Tatjana van Vark, Jos De Vink, I-Wei Huang ("Crab-fu"), Hunter Herrick, Eric Freitas, and Suzanne R. Forbes (who made the lovely portrait of Jake von Slatt and I at the Bay Area Maker Faire as well as a painting to benefit the EFF that featured my Steampunk Laptop and Jake's monitor in the background) "The Archbishop" Computer... Boingboing.Net Steampunk PC from Datamancer: The Archbishop {new window}   Www.Boingboing.Net - Steampunk maker Datamancer has just unveiled his latest, a PC called "The Archbishop" that knocked my socks off. I have one of Datamancer's steampunk keyboards at my office and it's just fantastic -- a clicky-clacky pleasure to write on. This case was rushed and completed just in time to be seen at the huge upcoming Steampunk art show at the Hamptons Antique Galleries at 2546 Montauk Highway in Bridgehampton, NY from August 16 through August 24. It will be for sale at the show but if it doesn't find a new owner there, it will be posted on ebay probably near the beginning of September. Also featured there will be many of my talented steampunk colleagues including Art Donovan, Jake von Slatt, Bethany Peters, Sam van Olffen, Steve Erenberg, Tatjana van Vark, Jos De Vink, I-Wei Huang ("Crab-fu"), Hunter Herrick, Eric Freitas, and Suzanne R. Forbes (who made the lovely portrait of Jake von Slatt and I at the Bay Area Maker Faire as well as a painting to benefit the EFF that featured my Steampunk Laptop and Jake's monitor in the background) "The Archbishop" Computer...
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