Tuesday, August 24, 2004

Can this be true? Boring Game? Outsource It. It's not just work that's being outsourced from wealthy nations to poorer ones. These days, online gamers in developing countries are being paid to earn virtual goods that wealthier players are too lazy or unskilled to win on their own. By Laila Weir. [Wired News] 8:01:13 PM    comment []

Do you "need" to buy a new machine to play the latest game? Check this out! mjm 'Killer Apps' Demand Computer Upgrades. This is turning out to be the year of the upgrade for many computer gamers, thanks to the arrival of blockbuster game titles such as Doom 3 and Half-Life 2, on its way to retail shelves after a year's worth of delays. -The Washington Post By By Mike Musgrove. [washingtonpost.com - Technology] 2:07:06 PM    comment []

Cisco has always grown and managed their competition through acquisitions... Here is another example... mjm Cisco to acquire P-Cube for $200 million. NEW YORK - Cisco Systems Inc. said Monday it has agreed to acquire Sunnyvale, California, software developer P-Cube Inc. in a cash-and-options deal Cisco valued at $200 million. [InfoWorld: Top News] 2:05:56 PM    comment []

I mentioned that there were 3 standards for wireless. He is an updated article on a Intel chip that will allow the use of all three. This would be a good article to read and comment on. Thanks, mjm Intel seen readying new Wi-Fi chips. In a briefing later this week, Intel is expected to announce the availability of a "tri-mode" Wi-Fi chip that supports the 802.11b wireless standard and its speedier cousin, 802.11g -- as well as the less-used 802.11a. [Computerworld News] 2:04:23 PM    comment []

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