The 2008 Guide To Open Source Hardware Projects
Wired: ""What is open source hardware? Briefly, these are projects that creators have decided to completely publish all the source, schematics, firmware, software, bill of materials, parts list, drawings and "board" files to recreate the hardware - they also allow any use, including commercial. Similar to open source hardware like Linux, but hardware centric."

3FN Ups Hardware Swap Capability
December 1, 2008 -- ( WEB HOST INDUSTRY REVIEW) -- US-based dedicated, shared and colocation hosting provider 3FN has improved its hardware monitoring and replacement services for its web hosting services, letting it identify and replace broken hardware and perform instant upgrades.

Police probe East Longmeadow hardware store robbery
EAST LONGMEADOW - East Longmeadow police are seeking the public's help in finding a suspect who robbed a North Main Street hardware store Sunday night.

Hardware, Molding Turn Drab Cabinets into Decorative Elements
(ARA) - Cabinets rank with appliances and countertops as a kitchen design element that draws a lot of attention. Upgrading cabinets with cost-effective, high-impact accessories like fresh hardware and moldings can put the finishing touch of personalization on your kitchen.

12/1/2008 Daily Hardware Reviews
DailyTech's roundup of hardware reviews from around the web for Monday...

Lenovo Offers Hardware-Based Security In ThinkPad Laptop
The security option uses Intel's on-chip vPro management suite and Absolute's Computrace software.

Atheros Hardware Abstraction Layer Source Is Released
chrb writes "With the recent discussion here on proprietary blobs in the Linux kernel, it's nice to see that today Sam Leffler has released the source for the Atheros Hardware Abstraction Layer under the ISC license, which is both GPL and BSD compatible. The Atheros chipset is used in many laptops, so this is another important step towards running a completely free distribution." Read more ...

Research and Markets: 2009 Market Intelligence Program Includes 2009 Executive Dashboard, Embedded Hardware Design ...
Research and Markets ( http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/e40891/2009_market_intell ) has announced the addition of the " 2009 Market Intelligence Program " report to their offering.

How Do I Plan an IT Budget?
An IT budget involves far more than just the purchase price of hardware and software.

Nokia N85 Review - pt 1 - The Hardware
Ewan starts his review of the Nokia N85... Nokia's N85 is a curious beast.

An In-Depth Look at Nokia?s Hardware Damage Labs
Of all the complex and expensive toys that have become standard objects in our lives, mobile handsets probably get the worst treatment. Think about it: they're the result of many hours of engineering and design and cost hundreds of dollars to obtain, yet within days of purchase they're generally being smashed into coin-filled pockets or carelessly tossed into cupholders. How do they last a ...

TangoGPS on FDOM
Openmoko's Neo FreeRunner is offered with a variety of open source Linux distributions, as well as open hardware specs. Openmoko invites organizations to spin off modified versions of the FreeRunner design.

NEON TM technology. The performance of these software codecs now rivals costlier hardware-based multimedia solutions and DSP implementations." style="font-size:14px;" target="_new" >VisualOn Announces Next Generation Breakthrough Multimedia Solution
CAMPBELL, Calif., BUSINESS WIRE -- xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> NEON TM technology. The performance of these software codecs now rivals costlier hardware-based multimedia solutions and DSP implementations.

The State of Open Source Hardware In 2008
ptorrone writes "MAKE Magazine has put together their 3rd annual 'State of Open Source Hardware 2008' ? in just a few years, the number of projects has grown from a small handful to an amazing 60+ offerings. Similar to open source software, open source hardware is available with source code, schematics, firmware and bills of materials, and allows commercial use. The most popular project, ...

Microsoft bares new hardware for gamers and mobile users
Software giant Microsoft Corp. has unveiled its latest hardware products for the Philippine market, targetting local gamers and mobile users.

Xbox 360 chip mystery may be solved
Gamers are hoping that a new graphics chip for Microsoft's Xbox 360 console could solve some of the technical problems that have plagued the platform. The latest version of the console's hardware,

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SiSoftware Sandra
Learn what makes your PC tick with this hardware diagnostic utility.

UPDATE: Woman hit, killed by train
A woman thought to have been talking or texting on her wireless phone died Monday after being hit by a train. Vicky Baker, 39, of Hannah Drive, Albertville, an employee of Weather?s Hardware, was struck at about 2:20 p.m.

Polymer Solar Cells With Higher Efficiency Levels Created
Currently solar cells are difficult to handle, expensive to purchase and complicated to install. The hope is that consumers will one day be able to buy solar cells from their local hardware store and simply hang them like posters on a wall. A recent study has shown that the dream is one step closer to reality.

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