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Benchmarking Hardware RAID vs. Linux Kernel Software RAID

"The main surprise in the first set of tests, on RAID-5 performance, is that block input is substantially better for software RAID; ext3 got 385MB/sec in software against 330MB/sec in hardware. The hardware dominates in block output, getting 322MB/sec aginst the 174MB/sec achieved by software for aligned XFS, making for a 185% speed increase for hardware over software. These differences in block output are not as large when using the ext3 filesystem. Block rewrite is almost identical for ext3 in software and hardware, whereas the rewrite difference becomes 128MB/sec to 109MB/sec for hardware to software respectively when using XFS."

SEC To Recognize Company Web Sites and Blogs As Channel of Distribution

The SEC has finally acknowledged that the nature of online information is increasingly interactive, and not static. Henceforth, according to a recommendation by its own Special Counsel in the SEC's Division of Corporation Finance, information appearing on company web sites "does not need to satisfy a printer-friendly standard or be in a format comparable to paper-based information, unless the Commission’s rules explicitly require it."

SEC Lets Companies Disclose Via Websites, Blogs

edadams passes along a note in the ABA Journal that reads "Corporations may now sometimes fulfill their public disclosure requirements under Regulation FD by posting information on their websites and blogs, rather than having news releases distributed by third-party companies, according to new guidance issued by the US Securities and Exchange Commission. The move is expected to cut compliance costs." Here is the SEC's policy announcement.

Handheld Real-Time Spectrum Analyzer for Digital RF Troubleshooting

Your Bluetooth design is due out the door, but it’s acting strangely. The hopping channels keep changing erratically as if your adaptive frequency hopping spread spectrum (FHSS) device is trying to avoid some sporadic interference. Is it a bug or just interference? With a new hop every 625 μsec and a hop time of just 359 μsec at 2.4 GHz, the chances of your traditional spectrum analyzer catching a sporadic interferer in a timely manner are close to zero.

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In the area of shareholder proposals, a company is required to include any proposal that meets procedural requirements unless the subject matter of the proposal falls into one of 13 categories. Two of those categories -- found in rule 14a-8(i)(1) and rule 14a-8(i)(2) -- permit the company to exclude a shareholder proposal if the proposal is improper under state law or if the proposal would cause the company to violate any state, federal, or foreign law to which it is subject. A company that believes it can exclude a proposal on one of these two bases is required to write to the SEC staff and demonstrate the reasons for that belief. As part of that submission, the company must include a supporting opinion of counsel. As a general matter, the SEC staff will rely on such an opinion in considering the submission.

SEC Issues Alert on 401(k) Debit Cards

WASHINGTON — While a growing number of companies are starting to offer 401(k) debit cards, the Securities and Exchange Commission is warning users about the fees and penalties involved.

SEC To Recognize Blogs

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SEC to let companies use Web to disclose material data to shareholders

In a nod to the increasing importance of corporate Web sites and blogs, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission this week agreed to let public companies disclose material information to investors on Web sites. Under the new rule, companies would not have to provide the same information on paper in most circumstances.

SEC Updates Rules Regarding Web, Blog Posts

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SEC does YouTube? Ruling says blogs are OK for public disclosures

It's been nearly 20 years since Tim Berners-Lee created the World Wide Web, and at least a decade since the first blogs appeared. But until now, publicly traded companies have not been able to use the Web or blogs to meet the Feds' disclosure requirements.

NOAA SEC Space Weather Advisory Bulletin #08- 30

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New Serial ATA spec boasts 6Gbits/sec transfer speeds

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. and BEAVERTON, Ore. – August 18, 2008 A new specification for the popular Serial ATA storage interface will double the maximum transfer speed from three to six gigabits per second (Gb/s). This will enable large amounts of data to be moved at even faster rates, a key advantage as end-users amass ever-increasing amounts of high-resolution photos, videos, music and other multimedia files.

Sun CEO's Blog May Sway Even SEC

Aug. 2--Sun Microsystems Chief Executive Jonathan Schwartz has drawn lots of favorable recognition for his official blog, on which he comments informally and at length about company strategy and other goings-on.

Sun CEO's blog may sway even SEC

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Tech Notebook: Sun CEO's blog may sway even SEC

Sun Microsystems Chief Executive Jonathan Schwartz has drawn lots of favorable recognition for his official blog, on which he comments informally and at length about company strategy and other goings-on.

Terms of Google/Yahoo Pact (Modestly) Revealed

The SEC filing from both companies states Google will supply Yahoo's search system with ad services (via AdSense), but did not disclose any financial terms — that is, how they plan to split the revenue was not defined.

Free music from the Rhapsody MP3 Store

Hang on a sec, before you pack up to hit Cousin Bob’s legendary barbeque for the 4th of July, let me mention that if you’re among the first 100,000 people to sign up for an account at the new Rhapsody MP3 Store, Rhapsody will give you a $10 credit.

Google: Our AOL Investment Is 'Impaired'

Google (GOOG) in an SEC filing on Thursday said that its $1 billion investment in AOL is “impaired.� That’s short hand for saying Google bought a lemon.

Google sees erosion of its $1B AOL investment

Google has admitted to the SEC that its 2006 investment in AOL could be "impaired," meaning that its 5 percent stake in AOL might now be worth considerably less than the $1 billion the company paid in 2006.

Google sees erosion of its $1B AOL investment

Google has admitted to the SEC that its 2006 investment in AOL could be "impaired," meaning that its 5 percent stake in AOL might now be worth considerably less than the $1 billion the company paid in 2006.

Robots

The TX200 and TX200L robots feature 12.5-m/sec motion, load capacities ranging from 100 to 130 kg, maximum reaches from 2194 to 2594 mm and six degrees of freedom. A fully enclosed structure enables easy cleaning. The included CS8 controller uses the VAL3 programming language and can communicate via Fieldbus, Ethernet and ModBus. Recommended industrial and cleanroom applications including material handling, palletizing, pick-and-place and machine loading/unloading.

Samsung Electronics, Simplay Labs Launch HD Self-Testing Pilot Program

Simplay Labs LLC announced that Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (SEC) will be implementing a pilot program of Simplay HD testing and verification at Samsung's facilities.

Atari, Interplay Settle D&D Licensing Dispute

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Google rues $1bn AOL investment

The search giant said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that its $1bn (£518m) investment for a five percent stake in Time Warner's web unit "may be impaired" and that it may have to take a charge in the future.

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