Energy efficient. Environmentally friendly. See green PC, green datacenter and green building.
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- Yes, we know it's a problem. No, we have no budget.
- A survey by data center infrastructure company Voltaire indicates that while a vast majority of data center professionals believe that running a green data center will become a mission-critical agenda item, they haven't set aside the money to support it. Close to 90 percent of the executives...
- Blog posts 2008-09-05
- What went wrong with Joost's desktop client?
- What went wrong with Joost's desktop client?That explains it....The client was invisible to the user as a cost-saver, rather the cost savings were apparent to the video distributor. So, how does the client app make itself valuable? Joost had several interesting features besides this P2P media capability, but it also...
- Discussion threads 2008-09-05
- Echelon wins smart meter project in Germany; plus insight on smart grid in Europe
- A reseller for smart grid technology player Echelon announced a deal this week to deploy an advanced metering infrastructure system that will serve roughly 10,000 customers in Hassfurt, Germany. The contract, which will be rolled out over the next three years, is being handled by EVB Energie AG. The utility...
- Blog posts 2008-09-05
- Weekend Gadget Guidance: Find cheap printer ink, toner refills
- Ever been to Amazon.com? Sure, everyone has. But how about lately? If you're in the market for a printer, the site's new Ink & Toner Finder makes it easy to save money on ink without investing the time in manually refilling your cartridge. ...
- Blog posts 2008-09-05
- Chrome's JavaScript poses challenge to Silverlight
- Chrome's JavaScript poses challenge to Silverlightis Flash chopped liver?I don't get it... Flash is ubiquitous.. it's on almost every PC out there and has a huge developer base behind it, yet these people are implying Silverlight is THE platform to beat. What does Silverlight have that Flash doesn't (besides a...
- Discussion threads 2008-09-05
- Video: Does Green IT matter for business?
- Video: Does Green IT matter for business?My tip? Follow the moneyIMHO, being "green" has become little more than a shakedown that industry is happy to play along with. After all, wouldn’t it be wonderful if we all could get laws passed that mandated that our customers purchase more...
- Discussion threads 2008-09-04
- Access Virtualization for Mac OS X - Aqua Connect ACTS 3.0
- Aqua Connect is an exception. It focuses on providing access virtualization for users of Mac OS-based servers. (For those keeping track, the post, Aqua Connect Access Virtualization for Mac OS X, introduced the company back in December 2007.) This time, the good folks at Aqua Connect are in the process...
- Blog posts 2008-09-04
- Video: Does Green IT matter for business?
- You've probably run across "Green IT" at industry trade shows and in the media. Although the concept is a little vague, Green IT is making its influence felt across the IT landscape. This episode of Jason Hiner's Sanity Savers for IT executives explains what green IT is, why it's important,...
- Blog posts 2008-09-04
- News to know: Oracle's Fusion guru quits; Dell; Windows 7 boot times
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Dennis Howlett: Breaking: Oracle's Andersen gone, where now for Fusion and vertical plays? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: New dual/quad core CPUs enter Intel price list, AMD drops prices ...
- Blog posts 2008-09-04
- On stupid mascots and closed source browser plugins
- Everyone's been harping on Google this week with the release of Chrome, so I thought I would be different -- today I'm going to give Adobe some love. Because I bet they feel left out. Adobe's Flash and Acrobat Reader plugins are some...
- Blog posts 2008-09-03
- A new method to study origin of life
- A new method to study origin of lifeStart from the other endStart with a conclusion, then only accept/invent things that support that conclusion. The kool-aid is so much smoother that way. ;)Phylogenetic algorhythmsAn evaluation of the worth of the methodology should start with examining how the analysis is accomplished.You may...
- Discussion threads 2008-09-03
- Monster power strips have monster price tags
- The makers of famously overpriced audiophile cables the wallet still pains at the sight of one, Monster has ventured into the power strip arena, and it's keeping the family reputation alive. First, the Digital Life Power Center Green Power lineup is intended for connecting your computer gear....
- Blog posts 2008-09-03
- 10 tips for implementing green IT
- As the push for businesses to adopt eco-friendly practices gains momentum, IT leaders are searching for ways to bring greener technologies and more environmentally responsible strategies to their organizations. See how you can boost efficiency and reduce costs by going green.This download is also available as an entry in our...
- Download resources 2008-09-03
- Toshiba XD-E500
- When Toshiba finally pulled the plug on HD DVD, nobody was quite sure what the next step for the company was going to be. Would it go back to making DVD players, or would it forget the tensions of the format war and release a Blu-ray player? Well, instead of...
- Product reviews 2008-09-02
- Dish Network TR-40 CRA
- Editors' note: This review is nearly identical to our review of the Dish Network DTVPal, as both products offer exactly the same functionality. However, since the TR-40 CRA costs less, CNET advises all buyers to go with the cheaper TR-40 CRA.Back at CES 2008, Dish Network promised to deliver a...
- Product reviews 2008-09-02
- What's hot, what's not, in energy land
- What's hot? Wind says the MSM and all the ads being sponsored by former oilman T. Boone Pickens. Pickens is going to get lots of play because he can spend lots of money. You may have seen some of his ads. Pickens...
- Blog posts 2008-09-02
- 10 green tech predictions for the new year
- 10 green tech predictions for the new yearPaperless is the next green trendGeorge Dimopoulos provides an updated aspect of paperless work- and lifestyles in his new book “Paperless Joy”. The impact of the paperless trend on the environment, human relations, business and global development is addressed along with a comprehensive...
- Discussion threads 2008-09-02
- Data center energy use
- Data center energy useHmmmm....1. It's still a positive contribution, even if it is a small one. 2. And I think real enterprises are seriously eying desktops a real money sinks when it comes to power.3. The same argument could be applied to oil. We shouldn't...
- Discussion threads 2008-09-02
- News to know: Google Chrome; CAPTCHA breaking; StatusHQ
- Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Larry Dignan: Google to launch browser to target IE; Is Firefox a target or tag-team partner? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: Is Google Chrome an IE/Firefox/Opera/Safari killer? Ryan Naraine: Google Chrome, the security...
- Blog posts 2008-09-02
- Green habits are learned young: Universities aggressive with recycling, energy-saving habits
- Green habits are learned young: Universities aggressive with recycling, energy-saving habitsGreen HabitsThis is such good news I really hope it continues and starts a the junior high and even elementary level.http://www.onlineschools4us.com/
- Discussion threads 2008-09-01
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