Tag Archives: Globalization

China’s “Dragon” CPU to challenge Intel

From MIT’s Technology Review comes a special report on China’s production of a new, third generation CPU family that could ultimately challenge Intel within a decade.  Since the Chinese do not have the ability to manufacture CPU chips themselves, and demonstrating a perfect example of Globalization, a French CPU company based in China is manufacturing [...]

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Amazon to sell OLPC

As reported by the BBC and others, Amazon has announced it will begin selling OLPC’s XO unit this fall.  The new unit will support dual boot to SugarOS or WindowsXP.  OLPC’s first GiveOneGetOne (G1G1) program struggled late last year. Many canceled their orders when shipping glitches and production delays hit the first XO laptop.  This new [...]

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My latest read – China Shakes the world

I found myself fascinated by China Shakes the World: A Titan’s Rise and Troubled Future – and the Challenge for America by James Kynge. Yet most of the time I was also infuriated over how America has fallen asleep regarding China’s threat to our economy.  Kynge has written an excellent book that should be read [...]

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Google Docs in education

Big thanks to my most excellent colleague John Pederson at WiscNet about this video.  Take a moment and listen to the testimonials all you administrative bean counters and computer directors. BTW: How many of you are facing budget cuts this year? Remember Google makes this solution to schools  F O R  F R E E. Tags: Google, [...]

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What is Internet2 ?

I met Dr. Brian Shepard, Assistant Professor of Pedagogical Technology at the USC Thornton School of Music at the 2007 Internet2 meeting in Chicago and thought his clip at YouTube really explains Internet2 more elegantly than Fox News.  But for some reason USC will not permit this YouTube video to be embedded into blogs.  So [...]

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Internet2: Re-invent

Internet2 is looking to re-invent its mission. The organization is now 10 years old, celebrating a decade of advancement in Chicago in December of 2006. Internet2 will engage the community…and will benefit from the wisdom of crowds. It appears some of the reason to re-invent comes from the failed merge with the [...]

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