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Anandtech have revisited their Linux database server CPU comparison, with dual-core Opterons thrown into the mix. How do the Xeon and Opteron compare when they both run 64 bit applications on a 64 bit enterprise version of Linux? Should you invest in Dual core CPUs, or are these expensive CPUs beaten by two single CPUs? Their results make me feel pretty happy about the decisions we've been making for our next upgrade.
FiringSquad meanwhile looked at BF2 Demo performance on current high-end video cards. TCMagazine have a similar article. The Contenders: GeForce 5200, GeForce 6200, GeForce 6800, Radeon 9800, Radeon X700LE, Radeon x800xl and the Radeon x850xt pe!
A Shanghai man has received the death penalty for killing a fellow online gamer after a dispute about an item in the game. After Zhu refused to return the item or pay compensation, Qiu went to his home and stabbed him in the heart, according to the report.
A little spyware with your torrent, Sir? Metora sent in this article with details and Timbot followed up with this article with more info.
There's an interesting article here detailing a 10 step approach to a secure server for Linux.
Ambush noticed a report on Whirlpool about a recent ADSL2/2+ modem roundup in APC Magazine.
Apparently Apple can count HRH Queen Elizabeth II as yet another iPod customer, thanks Steveo2004. Queen Elizabeth's second son Prince Andrew, fourth in line to the throne, was reported to be behind the move, having bought his mother a mobile phone and taught her how to use it in 2001.
PCReview have an article on avoiding RSI during extended PC use.
Sniper spotted this article from Robert X. Cringely with a few questions and theories about the recent Apple-Intel announcement.
HWSecrets have a guide to adapting a Playstation joystick for use on a PC. Update: Migishu suggests this is a better method.
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