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| Antares Microsystems | Antares Microsystems at
SunNetwork Conference 2002 CAMPBELL, CALIFORNIA - August 13, 2002 - Antares Microsystems, a leader in Enterprise quality host bus adapters, will exhibit at the upcoming SunNetwork Conference 2002. The three-day premier Sun conference and exhibition event will take place on September 18-20, 2002, at the Moscone Center, San Francisco, California. Learn where the industry is heading, get in-depth education on Sun products not available anywhere else, participate in discussions and much more. Industry leading speakers will provide answers to your questions detailed and big-picture, common or unusual. For more information please contact Antares Microsystems. ...Antares Microsystems profile |
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| Sun Microsystems | Sun Launches x86 Linux
Systems SAN FRANCISCO, CA - August 12, 2002 - Sun Microsystems, Inc. today launched a new generation of low-cost, entry level x86 systems. Sun's first product in the entry level x86 system category, the Sun LX50, is the industry's first enterprise-class, low-cost system to ship with pre-integrated and optimized software and applications - including Sun ONE software, Linux, Solaris Operating Environment, and Java technology. By pre-integrating its enterprise-class software into the Sun LX50, Sun is significantly changing the economics for its customers by offering one system, with both hardware and software, at one price. The Sun LX50 is the first general purpose Linux-based server from Sun. The Sun LX50 is based on the standard 2.4 Linux kernel and is pre-installed on the Sun LX50 as part of an optimized and integrated system with a focus on stability, security, ease of installation and set up and remote manageability. Linux, like the Solaris OE, includes optimized and tested drivers and easily integrates with Java technology and the Sun ONE platform. The Linux version of the Sun LX50 is also fully supported by Sun's professional and support services. ...Sun Microsystems profile Editor's comments:- you can detect Sun's complete lack of enthusiasm for this new product line from the lack of any useful information about the new systems in the full press release. Sun's PR department has spent so long bad mouthing Linux and x86 over the years that they find it difficult including these words in a positive context in a Sun press release. They're launching these products because their market research and shareholders have been telling them to do something like this for years. But they're like actors mouthing a script which they don't really understand. My guess is that a few computer museums may buy these new systems, but Sun have little credibility in the Intel architecture space and they are unlikely to be successful. We rarely mention Intel servers in the SPARC Product Directory, because that's not why you come here. The next time you hear about Sun's Linux Intel servers on this site could be when they pull the plug. | ||||||||||||||
| Imperial Technology | New Article - Tuning SANs
with Solid State Disks Editor - August 12, 2002 - a new article appears on STORAGEsearch.com today called "Tuning SANs with Solid State Disks" written by Craig Harries at Imperial Technology. The benefits of using solid state disks (SSDs) in a SAN environment go well beyond speeding up a static part of your system. This article includes useful ideas about how to architect your SAN to get the best performance even if you're not currently using SSDs. Solid state disks can give most commercial applications a much faster speedup than the paltry 15% available by upgrading from a 900MHz to 1.05GHz Sun processor. And if you already have the 1.05GHz SPARC chips installed, then SSDs are a cost effective way to get even faster operation. ...Imperial Technology profile | ||||||||||||||
| SPARC International | SPARC International, Inc.
Revamps Web Site and Launches New Promotion Campaign for SPARC Brands Editor - August 12, 2002 - SPARC International, Inc., the membership organization which licenses SPARC trademarks and coordinates the compatibility testing of new SPARC processors, has this week revamped its web site, as part of a new initiative to promote the benefits of SPARC technology. One of the features of the open licensing scheme for SPARC processors is that you can download the design specifications free. So if you think you can design a better SPARC chip than Sun (faster, smaller or lower power for example) then you are free to do so. Even though Sun's revenue has plummeted this year, the total number of SPARC systems shipped by all companies (not just Sun) has actually increased. The market is a lot bigger than most people think, and part of SPARC International's new promotion campaign is to make more people aware of the widescale use of this technology. ...SPARC International | ||||||||||||||
| Advertising info | Advertising in the SPARC
Product Directory Editor - August 9, 2002 - after reporting a readership dip in June and Sun's poor financial results in early July, I'm pleased to report a sharp upward climb in our readership for the month of July. July readership showed a 16% year on year increase compared to July last year, and showed an even bigger increase from June (2002) which was a low point. This incease is as a result of our better coverage of issues which really matter to readers. Looking ahead... I realise from my reader emails that although the SPARC market has been around for 15 years, many of you are new to this market and would like a summary guide to help you get a feel for it more quickly. I'll be publishing one soon which includes market size data, history and trends in a short easy to digest format. For would be advertisers. There has always been more demand for our banner ad capacity than we can supply, and this year has been no exception. In fact we decline almost as many new advertisers as we accept. For a limited period we are now able to offer banner ad capacity to new SPARC advertisers. This is due entirely to the unexpected upsurge in readership, which after more than 10 years SPARC publishing, took us a bit by surprise. ...Advertising info | ||||||||||||||
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AVCOM Adds Key Cisco
Specialization Certifications
SILICON VALLEY, Calif. - August 8, 2002 - AVCOM today announced that it has expanded its service qualifications for Cisco Systems with two key product certifications. By achieving Wireless LAN and VPN/Security specializations, AVCOM augments its status as a Cisco Silver Certified Partner and adds to its capabilities in the design and implementation of leading-edge Cisco products. The Wireless LAN specialization recognizes AVCOM for its knowledge and expertise in building and maintaining end-to-end wireless network connections throughout or between buildings, without the limitations of wires or cables. This specialization focuses on the award-winning Cisco Aironet wireless LAN products for enterprise, small and midsize business markets. The Aironet Series product line combines mobility and flexibility with the throughput and security users demand from a business LAN. ...AVCOM Technologies profile | ||||||||||||||
| Rave Computer | Rave Computer is Giving
Away SPARC Portables Editor - August 8, 2002 - SPARC portables have become very desirable items, as shown up in our recent Top #10 SPARC Systems Companies article. This week Rave Computer started a promotion which gives away a free 400MHz Sun UltraSPARC-IIe laptop from Naturetech, to customers who buy a 1.5TB InfiniSAN rackmount storage system before September 30th. ...Rave Computer profile | ||||||||||||||
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