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ElectronicsWeekly have some interesting info about a ClearSpeed co-processor for AMD systems. The Bristol-based firm's CSX600 chip has 96 processor cores, runs at 250MHz, dissipates 10W, and adds 25Gflops to a computer’s performance.
XbitLabs checked out the ATI FireGL V7350 workstation video card, as did Hexus.
PC-Perspective have their thoughts on news that NVIDIA are looking into physics calculation acceleration on their latest GPUs. Even before the now famous AGEIA can get its feet wet in the world of physics acceleration, NVIDIA is jumping into the right with all guns blazing. ARP have more info on an SLI version.
SilentPCReview consider the state of the industry, from a silent computing perspective.
There's a new Linux Kernel out, v2.6.16.
If you're bored and looking for a new language to learn, consider Cocoa / Xcode with a free e-book, thanks Eroda.
Hmm, I remember when the GIF format became problematic to use due to a patent battle, but it seems that JPG may be similar, with some "patent trolling" going on according to SMH.
From Stygian Shane: A worklog has just been posted of a computer that a guy made... that has a mini keg of Mountain Dew in it! Can't go wrong with that!
EclipseOC have a memory overclocking guide posted.
For something different, LaptopGamers have an article about why we play games, from a pyschological perspective. In particular, we take a look at what draws different types of gamers to the hobby.
Apparently your files could be held to ransom by a new trojan. Don't panic, though: According to both Sophos and LURHQ, the password is: "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Visual Studio\VC98". Thanks gecko!
Tweaktown have an ATi Catalyst 6.3 performance analysis. Never fear, our Catalyst performance analyst for March 2006 is here, so let’s take a look at what ATI have done this month.
Google have largely won the battle to stop the US Government from getting access to user data. Meanwhile, their reach continues to grow, with Google Mars now available, thanks RobW.
Speaking of Mars, one of the Mars Rovers has a dodgy wheel and its teeth have worn out! Also, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter mission is going to plan, and NASA recently announced plans to put men on the dark side of the moon in about 10 years.
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