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Windows 7 Sets Direction of Low-Power CPU Market
Vigile writes "News is circulating about Microsoft setting hardware limits for the Windows 7 Starter Edition rather than sticking to a 3-application limit. With just a few simple specifications, Microsoft has set the tech world spinning — not only is Microsoft deciding that a netbook is now defined as having a 10.2-in. or smaller screen, but by setting a 15-watt limit to CPU thermal dissipation they may have inadvertently set the direction of CPU technology for years to come. If Microsoft sticks to that licensing spec, then AMD, Intel, VIA, and maybe even NVIDIA (who might be building an x86 CPU) will no doubt put a new focus on power efficiency in order to cash in on the lucrative netbook market."
from light blue all the way to dark blue....
Laters Sol "Have you found the secrets of the universe? Asked Zebade "I'm sure I left them here somewhere"
That means my new 2.2 GHz netbook with 128 GB SSD and 10.25 inch screen that dissipates 16 watts is going to run that Linux stuff.
now we need to go OSS in diesel cars
Don't use the excuse that this shouldn't be done on a netbook, because it'll only show how long it's been since you've visited a university classroom.
When I taught, I didn't let students use computers in my classroom, and I wouldn't now. But I won't use that excuse: I will use the excuse that you appear to have mixed up the words "would" and "wouldn't" in my previous post, and thus have made an argument that completely agrees with me. Thanks. I appreciate it. You make some very good points. :)
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So even though we could've designed a better Space Shuttle, because of the limitation of Roman war chariots, the boosters are not optimal.
Damn those Romans and their lack of foresight!
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