First anniversary of student-built satellite in space
Against all odds, the first satellite designed and built entirely by Stanford students is still sending data on its first anniversary in space.
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Take a Walk on the Wireless Side
We [PCWorld.com] compare four wireless services for your handheld computer to determine which ones let you go mobile with confidence. Ready to take your digital act on the road?
The Politics of Schemas
“The Politics of Schemas,” is the first half of a two-part essay by Kendall Clark. This week, Kendall examines why schemas are essentially political. Next week, Kendall will examine the consequences for XML in particular and the responsibilities of schema developers. Read Part One at
Trustees Approve Plans for Internet Switching Center at Cal State Hayward
Construction of an Internet switching center could begin in the fall on the California State University, Hayward campus following a unanimous vote of approval by the California State University Board of Trustees. The 11-0 vote on Jan. 24 clears the way for a 20-year contract to be developed between the California State University system, Cal […]
A New Old Debate
The Internet and corporate spending on IT have ushered in a new version of an old debate, writes columnist Jim Champy: whether to centralize the IT organization.
ADL Plugs In
“ADL Plugs In,” written by Deputy Editor of MT2, Karen O. Sherman, uses the recent Plugfest 3, held in conjunction with I/ITSEC 2000, as a starting point to launch into a positive and informative discussion of ADL’s and SCORM’s efforts in the past, their recent successes and their future objectives. Sherman also outlines how several […]
South Korea to Build Satellite Launch Center
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea will build a satellite launching station on an island off its southern coast by 2005, the Ministry of Science and Technology said Tuesday.
Media 100 Announces Immediate Availablity of iFinish 4
Media 100 Inc. (NASDAQ:MDEA), the leading provider of software, systems and services for streaming media on the Internet, today announced the immediate availability of its interactive streaming media production system for the Windows 2000 platform, iFinish 4. iFinish 4 is tapping into the corporate marketing, web design, training and communications market with an interactive streaming media creation […]
IBM to spend $300 million more on Linux
IBM Corp. announced Wednesday that it is planning to spend another US$300 million on Linux. This is in addition to the $1 billion it has already earmarked for Linux development.
IBM announces 64-way Linux server
IBM Corp. announced Wednesday the launch of a 64-processor server, the eServer x430, running its Linux Application Environment on top of its PTX operating system.