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Intel, AMD 64-bit chips compatible....almost

Intel, AMD 64-bit chips compatible....almost

Although the 64-bit x86 architectures from AMD and Intel are almost identical, in some cases programs written for one chipset may not run properly on the other, according to a report issued by a research firm.
Staff Writers Apr 6 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Sun, Microsoft pact viewed as 'Unholy Alliance'

Sun, Microsoft pact viewed as 'Unholy Alliance'

Microsoft and Sun redrew the battle lines in the computing world last week, with news of a 10-year pact designed to better integrate the leading proprietary Unix and Windows platforms and unifying the rivals against a common enemy--IBM and Linux.
Paula Rooney , Barbara Darrow Apr 5 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Printer sales to keep falling: IDC

Printer sales to keep falling: IDC

Printer sales in Australia fell 12 percent in the fourth quarter of 2003 to 390,000 units, and are expected to fall another 13 percent for the full year 2004, IDC said.
Staff Writers Apr 5 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Brisbane Byte Power launches Hong Kong HP deal

Brisbane Byte Power launches Hong Kong HP deal

Brisbane reseller Byte Power has agreed to on-sell HP product in Hong Kong via its local subsidiary.
Fleur Doidge Apr 5 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Dynamic grey-marketing not fair: rival

Dynamic grey-marketing not fair: rival

A rival printer consumables distributor has hit out at Dynamic Supplies' pro-grey-marketing stance, alleging that its cheap parallel imports have spoiled the market for smaller companies.
Fleur Doidge Apr 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
ComputerLand takes Acer in Tasmania

ComputerLand takes Acer in Tasmania

Reseller and managed services provider ComputerLand Tasmania has added Acer in a bid to diversify its hardware vendor base.
Fleur Doidge Apr 2 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
LG to reduce distributors, signs Altech

LG to reduce distributors, signs Altech

LG Electronics is undertaking a review of its distribution channel with plans to reduce the number of distributors moving its IT product portfolio.
Byron Connolly Apr 1 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Citrix sheds 40 resellers, citing poor returns

Citrix sheds 40 resellers, citing poor returns

Software vendor Citrix has been shaking up its channel, culling 20 percent of its 200 Australia-based partners and introducing a raft of other changes.
Fleur Doidge Mar 31 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Xbox drops prices, undercuts PS2

Xbox drops prices, undercuts PS2

Microsoft Xbox is cutting the recommended retail price of its gaming console from $299 to $249 -- undercutting main rival PlayStation 2 by about $50.
Staff Writers Mar 30 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Memory price hike hits channel

Memory price hike hits channel

The local channel is reporting massive increases in DDR memory prices due to demand outstripping supply.
Nirmal Chandrasena Mar 30 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Apple mini iPod delayed until July

Apple mini iPod delayed until July

Apple won’t make its mini iPods available globally until July, due to stronger than expected US sales.
Staff Writers Mar 26 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Elite business arm in administration

Elite business arm in administration

The PC assembly and IT distribution arm of Elite Industries is in administration, citing ongoing problems with faulty components as the main reason for its troubles.
Byron Connolly Mar 24 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Fuji-Xerox Printers claims credit card success

Fuji-Xerox Printers claims credit card success

Just six months after launch, Fuji-Xerox Printers has attracted just over 300 channel sales staff to its Mastercard sales promotion, which entitles members to a credit card loaded with cash for each printer they sell.
Byron Connolly Mar 24 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Intel moves beyond megahertz

Intel moves beyond megahertz

Chip giant Intel has announced that it would introduce a model numbering scheme across its consumer CPU range.
Staff Writers , John Gillooly Mar 22 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
3Com reports 3Q loss, plans new channel program

3Com reports 3Q loss, plans new channel program

3Com has reported a wider year-over-year loss and a 21 percent revenue decline for its third fiscal quarter, missing financial analysts' sales expectations.
Jennifer Hagendorf Follett Mar 22 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Grey-marketing slows printer consumables sales: IDC

Grey-marketing slows printer consumables sales: IDC

Market research firm IDC has claimed that grey-marketing ‘significantly’ slowed printer consumables sales last year, based on anecdotal evidence from vendors and the channel.
Fleur Doidge Mar 22 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
Netgear hits super G-spot for home networking

Netgear hits super G-spot for home networking

Netgear has flagged a big push into the digital home space, announcing several new wireless products expected to attract fans of home networking and multimedia entertainment.
Fleur Doidge Mar 17 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
NetComm bags $3m ADSL WestNet contract

NetComm bags $3m ADSL WestNet contract

NetComm has signed a contract to supply its ADSL hardware to national residential broadband ISP WestNet.
Staff Writers , Byron Connolly Mar 17 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
IBM in global program face-lift

IBM in global program face-lift

IBM is consolidating its entire global partner program, rolling its four PartnerWorld tracks into one on 1 January 2005, in a plan aimed at luring partners into broadening their IBM-based offerings.
Fleur Doidge Mar 16 2004, 12:00AM Hardware
TodayTech wins Sea Eagles notebook deal

TodayTech wins Sea Eagles notebook deal

Distributor TodayTech in conjunction with one of its dealers, is supplying its D400S laptop computers to first-grade players and coaching staff at the Manly Sea Eagles rugby league team.
Byron Connolly Mar 15 2004, 12:00AM Hardware

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