http://www.ecoustics.com/latest/links Latest links, updated every five minutes http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-1009_3-10062398-83.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Starting next week, company is expected to also provide an "exploitability index" to help system administrators prioritize the patches. Thu, 09 Oct 2008 16:06:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-11128_3-10037239-54.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Business leaders from Cisco Systems, IBM, and Cadence say at a tech conference that they're examining ways to make data centers more energy efficiency. Can they cool down those hot rooms? Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:05:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-17938_105-10031563-1.html?part=ecoustics-cnet There aren't many surprises--leaks had revealed the system's design and features--but it's still exciting to see a major player back the Netbook concept in a big way. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:01:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/150612 Dell's first mini-notebook is a solid system at a solid price. Thu, 04 Sep 2008 09:01:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-1001_3-10027667-92.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The Federal Aviation Administration plans to upgrade its decades-old technology for flight-plan processing and potentially add a third backup system. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:55:35 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/510312.html Mon, 25 Aug 2008 06:43:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/lm/reviews/17613 The keyboard is too cramped, but this mini-notebook's sleek Ubuntu Netbook Remix operating system and solid endurance give it a fighting chance. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 15:47:36 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Aperion_Intimus_4T_Hybrid_SD_cherry/4505-7868_7-33192423.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Anchored by its minitower speakers, the Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD is an exceptional surround speaker system that ably combines good looks and superior sound. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:14:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Aperion_Intimus_4T_Hybrid_SD_black/4505-7868_7-33192426.html?part=ecoustics-cnet Anchored by its minitower speakers, the Aperion Intimus 4T Hybrid SD is an exceptional surround speaker system that ably combines good looks and superior sound. Mon, 11 Aug 2008 13:14:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/149219 This aesthetically pleasing system has a terrific compact design, but it sacrifices performance for miniaturization. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 14:00:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-1001_3-10007970-92.html?part=ecoustics-cnet The search company is upgrading its Google Search Appliance with more capacity and some improvements for administrators and users of the in-house search system. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/17388 In a move eerily reminiscent of MSN Music's recent decision to shut down its DRM authorization servers—only much faster—the Yahoo Music Store has alerted customers they will no longer be able to download songs or albums as of September 30, 2008. But it doesn't stop there: once Yahoo shutters the music store, it will no longer be authorizing DRM keys for music customers legitimately purchased through the store. That means after September 30, paying customers won't be able to move that music to new systems or devices in the future. Once an authorized PC or device dies, the music will die with Fri, 25 Jul 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/lm/reviews/16617 The Aspire one?s easy to use, customized Linux operating system and low price make it a compelling mini-notebook. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 19:43:31 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-10789_3-9985815-57.html?part=ecoustics-cnet A researcher gives additional insight into the cache poisoning flaw, but gives administrators 30 days to patch systems before explaining it in full. Tue, 08 Jul 2008 18:14:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/147364 Pint-size mini-notebooks are set to make a big splash. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:45:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/Samsung_HT_X810T/4505-6740_7-32815269.html?part=ecoustics-cnet While we've heard better virtual surround sound, the Samsung HT-X810T's easy setup and dearth of wires will appeal to those searching for simplicity and a minimalist aesthetic. Mon, 23 Jun 2008 05:24:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/147410 Panasonic will later this week add a Centrino Atom-based rugged mini tablet PC to its Toughbook line of products.... Sun, 22 Jun 2008 22:50:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/147366 A hands-on peek at the next big mini-notebook. Sat, 21 Jun 2008 23:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/reviews/146984 You're not the only one losing weight for beach season. The latest and least expensive breed of slimmed-down mobile PC--the mini-laptop--is ready for summer travel. Fri, 13 Jun 2008 01:00:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16919 We’ve seen miniscule speakers done before by the likes of Bose and Orb Audio, but the latest home theater system out of Sony takes the concept to its logical extreme. Fresh out of Japan, the HT-IS100 features tiny speakers that Sony equates to the size of a golf ball.The 5.1 system gets five of the mini dynamos to serve as the left, right, center and surround speakers, along with a not-so-tiny sub. It accepts three 1080p HDMI inputs with support for up to eight uncompressed audio Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:05:00 -0400 http://ecoustics-cnet.com.com/8301-10784_3-9957041-7.html?part=ecoustics-cnet As expected, Canonical says a release of its Ubuntu Linux operating system called Ubuntu Netbook Remix is in the works for mobile Internet devices and mininotebooks. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 12:22:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/pcw/news/146613 Acer set an aggressive sales target for its new Aspire One mini-laptop. Tue, 03 Jun 2008 06:40:00 -0400 http://news.ecoustics.com/bbs/messages/10381/481571.html Wed, 07 May 2008 13:47:00 -0400 http://www.cnet.com/8301-13639_1-9931526-42.html?tag=rsspr.6238577&part=ecoustics-cnet Featured links from the CNET Blog Network Robots to swarm English village in military contest--U.K. Ministry of Defense is sponsoring its version of the DARPA Challenge this summer, with robot teams scouting out potential dangers. Latest quad-cores creep into consumer desktops--Latest chips from Intel and AMD are finding a home in consumer desktops from HP and Gateway. Microsoft opens up to Linux for System Center, but on a very short leash--Company is supporting Linux as a target OS in its System Center product, but only Linux that it controls. dBpoweramp for music file format conversion--I had a problem: a library of WMA files that my new iPod Shuffle couldn't play. dBpoweramp is the solution. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 12:09:00 -0400 http://www.ecoustics.com/dt/news/16516 Chipmaker AMD today launched "Business Class," a PC brand featuring AMD Phenom and Athlon processors aimed squarely at business users rather than home users, consumers, or PC enthusiasts. The initial desktop offerings are based on AMD's 780V chipset and are designed to appeal to small and medium sized businesses; AMD pans to add notebook computers and enterprise-grade systems to the equation as they move the brand forward. Several OEMs are already working to product PCs on the platform (Hewlett-Packard looks to be the first out of the gate), and AMD says that the platform will be available for a minimum of 18 months, giving solutions providers a guaranteed roadmap they ca Mon, 28 Apr 2008 12:30:00 -0400