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Intel Centrino update hits Aussie shores

Intel will today launch the new Centrino mobile computing platform to Australian customers, promising some modest gains in performance and a few new features for both corporate and consumer users. Read more »

Intel drops 3G from Centrino

Intel has confirmed that it has pulled the plug on all plans to add 3G to its Centrino notebook platform. From now on, says the chipmaker, it's WiMAX all the way. Read more »

Intel to launch Linux-powered mobile Internet device

Intel is developing its own take on the mini-tablet, with a new ultra-mobile PC platform to be announced at this week's Intel Developer Forum in Beijing. The big surprise? It's based on Linux. Read more »

Intel speeds up delivery of faster Wi-Fi

Intel has confirmed plans to ship its next-generation wireless chips ahead of its previous schedule for bringing 802.11n wireless to its Centrino program. Read more »

Gartner: Business travellers snubbing Wi-Fi

Mobile workers aren't very interested in using Wi-Fi hot spots, according to research published by Gartner on Tuesday. Read more »

Unfazed, IBM pumps Power chip program

Fresh after getting publicly dumped by Apple Computer, IBM is taking new measures to spread its Power processors and make them a stronger competitor to Intel chips. Read more »

Linux laptops get Centrino inside

Intel is set to allow Linux-based notebooks to use Centrino branding for the first time. Read more »

Intel launches broad reorganisation

Intel on Monday announced a company reorganisation that will create five new divisions, including two to focus on technologies in digital health care and its distribution channel. Read more »

A sneak peak at Longhorn

A more advanced test version of Windows XP's successor has leaked onto the Web, and analysts say it indicates that Microsoft has stepped up work to deliver the new operating system. Read more »

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Review: Java Development from Linux to Mac

Local tech writer, Ben Stringer reviews the move from a Linux development environment for Java to one with an Apple PowerMac G5. Read more »

Who is Godot in the Java world?

Sun's increasingly isolated position in the industry must leave the Java community wondering what will happen if the standard eventually has to stand on its own . Read more »

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