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We have already seen many conceptual computers. Some of them were nearer to reality, others not very much. This conceptual computer relates to the second category that makes it more interesting.read more | digg story

I thought this was an interesting read. I wonder how much money private companies will be making for these barebones machines. While not as sexy as, say, the Apple lineup of computers, I am really happy to see that average computer users are realizing that they do have a choice.read more | digg story

So tonight my brothers are finally back from college and decide to get in on some XBox action. I make up my mind to join them later once I’ve finished some work. Fifteen minutes later, I walk into the family room and find that my XBox 360 finally died - we were finally members of the Red Ring of Death. (It’s really not as cool as it sounds) Well, it had to happen one day…I am still glad it didn’t happen when Halo 3 came out.  Need to wait till Monday to return it.

Another one of Microsoft’s attempts to dominate the PC market. The target this time is developing third world countries. Shame on them! If Microsoft does indeed want to play “fair and square”, they might want to release an open-source version of their OS to keep the OLPC project financially feasible for other countries. Sorry, I am not seeing it with Microsoft… not going to hold my breath… the cynic in me knows what Microsoft wants… more market share.

For some reason, this latest move of theirs reminds me of what tobacco companies will do… they already got the adults hooked, now go after the (third-world) children!

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