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Geeks go gaga over Galaxy Tab
Computer life goes in fads and the latest trend that got your local geek tied up in knots is the tablet computer. Apple wowed the world with the iPad, but its $600+ price tag and costly subscriptions put quite a … Continue reading
Linux solves most PC problems
In July, after flirting with the idea for almost two years I finally took the plunge and converted to Linux. And the speed, reliability and freedom that has since been my reward is amazing. The snag is, most PC makers … Continue reading
From ENIAC to iPad in just 50 years
In 1948, two bright sparks named J. Presper Eckert and John Mauchly built what is widely regarded as the world’s first real computer – ENIAC. It weighed 50 tons, took up 1800 square feet – and had about half the … Continue reading
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Memory is great peace of mind
In 1943, the Chairman of IBM at the time, Thomas Watson, is claimed to have said, ‘There is a world market for about five computers.’ I’d say the man was being a bit modest. In 2007, people spent $17.2 billion … Continue reading
Nerds never need Welfare
Some experts say the economy is now on the mend, but in parts of this glorious nation, hundreds of jobs are still being shed every week. If you think yours might soon be one and you’re in the information technology … Continue reading
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