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Sun to install Windows Server OS on its hardware
Sun Microsystems Inc. will start selling its lineup of 64-bit PC servers preinstalled with the Windows Server operating system from Microsoft Corp. within 90 days.
IN THE NEWS
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Microsoft details Vista SP1 search changes
Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday released documents that detail changes it will make to its desktop search and indexing feature in Windows Vista that will be included as part of the Vista Service Pack 1 (SP1) update
Sun acquires assets of Cluster File Systems
Almost lost in the clamor over Sun Microsystems Inc.'s expanded partnership with Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday was a small acquisition that will bolster Sun's HPC storage offerings. Sun agreed to acquire a majority of the assets of Cluster File Systems Inc.
Consumer groups: FTC needs to watch telecom
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission needs to step up its regulation of the telecommunications and broadband industries and reverse its current opposition to net neutrality rules, two consumer groups said Wednesday.
Business Objects launches next-gen EPM suite for CFOs
Business Objects SA Wednesday released new software that combines EPM (enterprise performance management), BI (business intelligence) and data integration into a comprehensive suite aimed at chief financial officers and business finance managers.
Qualcomm-Nokia German case put on hold
A German court stayed a patent-infringement case that Qualcomm Inc. filed against Nokia Corp., as hearings regarding a similar case in the U.S. International Trade Commission suit continue.
WINDOWS TIP
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Windows Tip: Defragmenting large volumes
By Mitch Tulloch
Defragmenting disk volumes regularly is important for ensuring optimal performance of your storage subsystem, but what if your volumes are really large? Today, it's common for even desktop systems to have volumes that are hundreds of gigabytes in size, and volumes on servers can often run into the terabyte range. And if you have a storage area network (SAN), you may be dealing with even large volumes. Can the built-in Windows defragmenter handle such large volumes? In theory, probably, but in practice, maybe not.
CAREER
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How CIOs Can Negotiate CEO-like Pay
There is a lot more to compensation these days than straight salary. There are perks. There are incentives. CIOs should know the lay of the land before they negotiate.
GADGET GIVEAWAY
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It's Fall, and we have a new gadget giveaway ... just for the heck of it. We've brought back the ultimate geek tool, the Swiss Army knife equipped with USB flash drive, LED light, and ballpoint pen.
Enter now for a chance to win!
ITWHIRLED
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Energyville
Think you have all the answers to the world's energy crisis? Well, now you can put your theories to the test. A new online game from Chevron and The Economist Group allows you to choose from a portfolio of energy sources to power your simulated city.
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TODAY'S POLL
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What's the best thing about Fall?
Kids are finally back in school
Football
Pale, fleshy legs are hidden away
I can breathe the air
I'm not the only one in the office
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