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Posts: 1,982
Join Date: May 2005
Location: , Wisconsin, USA
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26-06-09, 06:35 PM
You could use VMware to switch between multiple operating systems. I don't know how well it deals with multiple cores though and how well it shares the workload among them.
VMware Virtualization - Optimize IT Resources with Virtual Technology
I have a Linux book from 2001 that talks about the planned obsolescence of computer software. Let's face it. Most people don't know how to do useful stuff with as much processing power as we have now besides play games. So how do the hardware and software companies keep people spending money on computers? They put razzle dazzle junk in the software like puttin fins on automobiles in the 50s. This requires more processing power so people have to upgrade their hardware. The hardware and software companies make money. They don't even actually have to collude because they can both figure out the obvious. One hand washes the other.
I have mostly lost interest in upgrading to the latest stuff. The BLEEDING EDGE doesn't stay sharp very long and it costs too much money. Buy a used 2 year old computer and replace the hard drive. Spend 1/3rd as much money and it is plenty powerful.
I am actually more interested in netbooks. What can these things do to education? The educators should be scared spitless.
Gateway LT3100 netbook features 11.6-inch screen, AMD processor
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