Now that Linux has been made to run on PS3 systems, the GameCube Linux project has released a “proof of concept” Linux distribution for the Nintendo Wii gaming console.

Powered by a 729MHz PowerPC processor, Wii hardware running Linux can be used as a thin client, multimedia terminal, server, or platform for “homebrew” computer games.

Currently, an Mp3 player and an emulator of Super Nintendo games have already been ported while more applications are expected to be created as the flood gates are open for Linux based homebrew apps on the Wii.

The procedure to install Linux on the Wii does not require any hardware hacks or mod chips. You need the right copy of the game Zelda, Gamecube SD Card Adapter and a 1GB or higher SD card.

Below are the requirements you’ll need to install Linux on Nintendo Wii gaming console:

• Nintendo Wii
• SD card
• SD card adapter for the Nintendo GameCube
• USB Gecko adapter
• Twilight Hack
• the Nintendo Wii Proof of Concept code

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With Blu-Ray emerging as the winner in the high definition format war with HD DVD, Sony has announced two new Blu-ray players coming this summer and fall.

The two Blu-Ray players are the BDP-S350 and BDP-S550, both players are said to be compatible with formats BD-R/RE, DVD+R/+RW, DVD-R/-RW, CD, CD-R/RW and JPEG on DVD and CD medias. Additionally, the players will feature BonusView (Profile v1.1), BD-Live (Profile v2.0) and offer 1080p24/60 output via HDMI. The two Blu Ray players will have an Ethernet port and can handle up to 7.1 channels decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DD+ along with 7.1 channels bitstream audio output including DTS-MA. The BDP-S550 will include 1GB of persistent storage along with up to 7.1 channel decoding for DTS-HD MA and up to 7.1 channel analog output.

The BDP-S350 will be available this Summer and retail for $400 while the BDP-S550 will be available this Fall and retail for $500.

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IBM announced the System z10 mainframe that will help clients create a new enterprise data center with increased efficiency. z10 will significantly improve the performance of data centers by reducing power consumption, cooling costs, and floor space requirements. It also offers unmatched levels of security and automates the management and tracking of IT resources to respond to ever-changing business conditions.

The z10’s capacity is equivalent to 1,500 servers based on the popular x86 design, IBM says, though it has 85% lower energy costs and takes up 85% less space than the batch of x86 servers. IBM also says that the system allows the consolidation of x86 software license at up to a 30:1 ratio.

The new machines also boast more processing horsepower, using 64 quad-core processors compared to the 54 processors used in its predecessor, the z9. The z10 also supports a broad range of workloads. In addition to Linux, XML, Java, WebSphere and increased workloads from Service Oriented Architecture implementations, IBM is working with Sun Microsystems and Sine Nomine Associates to pilot the Open Solaris operating system on System z, demonstrating the openness and flexibility of the mainframe.

Here are some of z10’s great features:

• Single z10 equal to nearly 1,500 x86 servers
• Up to 85% less energy costs
• Up to 85% smaller footprint
• Consolidates x86 software licenses at up to a 30-to-1 ratio.
• Mainframe goes Quad-Core
• z10 brings discipline to data center chaos:
• Just-in-time capacity to meet ever-changing business conditions
• Automated management of system performance to favor high-value transactions

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With more people becoming more interested in portable storage devices, the next big thing is for have this devices some sort of security for the owners to have some sort of peace of mind.

Silverstone Technology, known for their high quality and innovative products, has released a new hard drive enclosure with RFID Encryption Technology. Silverstone SST-TS01B is a black aluminum hard drive enclosure with RFID Encryption Technology and USB 2.0 Interface for 2.5″ SATA hard drives.

Integrated with RFID encryption technology, SilverStone created an incredible mobile storage product, the Treasure TS01B. Utilizing a unique encryption function, the TS01B not only ensures high security of your files with convenient accessing method but also support 2.5” high capability SATA hard drive. It connects to the PC via USB 2.0 high-speed interface which enables data transfer with maximum compatibility and stability, making TS01B the best choice for taking important data on the go.

Features:

• RFID hard drive encryption, includes two RFID sensor keys.
• No additional software installation needed for accessing data.
• Slim and light portable aluminum enclosure.
• Support 2.5” SATA hard drive.
• Plug and Play & Hot-swappable connection.
• Includes High quality leather case.
• Maximum compatibility with USB2.0 (480Mbits).

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The European Union has fined Microsoft a record $1.3 billion for failing to comply with a 2004 antitrust ruling which focused on Microsoft’s “unreasonable prices” for access to technical documentation which would allow third party developers make their products compatible with the Windows Operating System.

The $1.35 billion fines were garnered over a 488 day period of non-compliance with the Europian Commission’s 2004 antitrust ruling. However, Microsoft said that the issues for which it was fined have been resolved and the company was making its products more open.

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Would you like to secure your data to safeguard them when they fall to the wrong hands? Of course most of you will answer YES!

Raidon Technology Inc. has introduced creative and innovative external storage devices called STARAY-S which are perfect information protection and user friendly enclosure boxes for 2.5” SATA hard disk drives.

The STARAY-S enclosure boxes provide several encryption options such as software password, fingerprint and keypad to access information on the drives attached to them. The STARAY-S enclosures allow you to have private and public partitions making some of your data invisible to others unless they know your encryption key or if their fingerprints are allowed to access your private partition.

Raidon Technology Inc. is a Professional Storage Solution Provider focusing on developing RAID/Storage to provide a complete data storage backup solution for Small & Medium business and SOHO groups.

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