AMD Ready to Launch New Opteron Processor Models

In the battle for the server market, AMD has reportedly started shipping faster CPUs on almost every front. Updated versions of its CPUs started to appear in the energy efficient line, the top line, the dual socket line and the quad socket versions. For those that need a reminder, AMD’s Opteron CPUs, designed for the new C32 and G34 sockets, use a four digit numbering scheme.  The first digit refers to the number of sockets that the platform supports. 4xxx Opteron CPUs support single processor and dual processor platforms and 6xxx Opteron CPUs are designed for dual or quad processors systems. The second digit in the numbering scheme denotes the generation of the architecture that’s inside the CPU. “1” means that...

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MSI Unveils CX70 and CR70 Multimedia Laptops

MSI has just presented today its new CX70 and CR70 multimedia laptops powered by Intel’s new generation Ivy Bridge processors, on its official website. These are 17” notebooks with discrete graphics and new connectivity options like USB 3.0. The new Ivy Bridge CPU has Turbo Boost 2.0 technology and the expected HD Graphics. Only the CX70 will sport a discrete graphics card while the CR70 buyer will have to be contempt with Intel’s HD Graphics. MSI says that these models are for the ones “Looking for the biggest bang for your buck in terms of multimedia performance and style,”. MSI’s notebooks have always been known for having lots of features for a good price or just the best price on the market with or without considerable...

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Script: BambooInvoice

BambooInvoice is a PHP and MySQL open source web invoicing app for freelancers and independent contractors. The app is written on top of the CodeIgniter PHP framework and was specifically developed to be fast and easy to use. After you install it, there's a no-nonsense feel about the interface. Freelancers can add customers, issue invoices and view past activity reports. Invoices can be automatically sent by email, or generated as PDF files and forwarded manually along with other payment details.  Nothing more, nothing less, just the tools needed to manage invoices with no extra settings or features that clog up the code and reduce the overall performance. BambooInvoice development is handled via its GitHub page. Download...

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