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Sun's next goal: A Linux ecosystem
February 8, 2006
A top exec says Sun is "dead serious" about an open-source push for its Sparc chips. Critics say it's trying to save an endangered species.
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Sun has high expectations for Niagara
October 26, 2005
The forthcoming processor embraces both the multicore and multithreading approaches more aggressively than does IBM, Intel and AMD.
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Chipmakers add up their advances
October 11, 2006
At the Fall Processor Forum, chipmakers talk speed and arithmetic. NEC, meanwhile, readies a digital olive branch.
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IBM backs Sun's Solaris, renews Java pact
June 27, 2005
Big Blue will create versions of its server software for Sun's operating system and will support Java for an additional 10 years.
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Sun makes Niagara an open-source chip
December 7, 2005
Release of the chip's underlying design is intended to increase the relevance of the UltraSparc T1 processor line.
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Sun begins Sparc phase of server overhaul
December 6, 2005
Launch of new "Niagara" is key to effort to restore its ailing server fortunes by catering to its core customers. Photos: Niagara servers unleashed
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Ups and downs for chipmakers
October 26, 2005
Fujitsu plans four-core Sparc chip, IBM fires up the fabs for Xbox 360, and Intel goes slow on Itanium.
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Sun to build servers on Rock in 2008
July 19, 2004
Struggling server maker lays out long-term goals for advanced processor in a move to spark renewed confidence.
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AMD gains, Intel fights back on supercomputer list
November 13, 2006
Some joy for both chipmakers in the latest Top500 supercomputer list, which rates high-performance computing systems.
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Sun puts 16 cores on its 'Rock' chip
December 8, 2006
High-end chip likely will stay a step ahead of competitors in the multicore processor race. Also, the chip design could be done this year.
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Sun upgrades servers with UltraSparc IV+ debut
September 15, 2005
Next week will see the launch of the new top-of-the-line chip in a revamp of Sun's core Unix server line, News.com has learned.
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Lighting a fire under Solaris
April 24, 2006
Two significant upgrades are coming to Solaris this year, but Linux remains a fearsome rival.
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