Microsoft will offer users in the European Union with a choice to select their own Internet browser when they install Windows 7. Microsoft announced this to be compliant with European Union’s legislation that prevents market monopoly. When users install Windows 7 for the first time, they will be displayed with a “ballot” screen which will [...]
Microprocessors
Intel to Launch Core i5, Core i7 CPUs in September
Intel may launch Nehalem based Core i5 processors on September 6th this year. The processor is codenamed Lynnfield. Some sources in the Taiwanese motherboard industry also reveal that Intel will introduce two new Core i& processors in the same month. Earlier, Intel was rumored to introduce Core i7 950 and 975 Extreme processors on May [...]
Computer History
Roman Abacus
The Roman abacus was developed in ancient Rome from the Babylonian abacus. The Roman abacus is a portable base 10 version of the Babylonian abacus. When compared with the later, the Roman abacus is less capable. The Roman abacus was the 1st portable calculating device that was used by architects, engineers, merchants and tax collectors. [...]
Microprocessors
Intel BOXD945GCLF Review
The Intel BOXD945GCLF is a Mini ITX motherboard/CPU combo that comes with integrated Intel Atom 230 processor. It is a low price offering from Intel that is aimed at the low cost PC segment. The Intel BOXD945GCLF offers good performace and can be used perfectly well to power a low end media center PC or [...]