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Linux Journal
September 1, 2007
Peter Arremann |
A $7,000 Server Comparison Today, only five CPU architectures are promoted actively by their manufacturers as Linux-compatible. This article explores how entry-level servers based non-x86 designs compare to the current x86 systems in the same price range.   |
InternetNews
August 28, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
Intel: Multiple Tools For Multi-Core Development Moving to a multi-core world means applications will have to be written in a different manner, and as such, Intel has introduced three new utilities to make that process simpler. |
JavaWorld
December 2000
John Zukowski |
Java threads: A comparative book review Java programs are multithreaded, whether you like it or not. This comparative review of six Java thread programming books will help you decide which books are the best read for learning the Java threading library and creating better technical solutions... |
Linux Journal
November 2001
Ibrahim F. Haddad |
Open-Source Web Servers: Performance on a Carrier-Class Linux Platform A test of the performance of three open-source web servers on a typical Ericsson Research Linux cluster platform... |
Linux Journal
December 1, 2006
Ray Walker |
Examining Load Average Understanding work-load averages as opposed to CPU usage. |
Unix Insider
November 2000
Jim Mauro |
The lightweight process pool A system must maintain enough LWPs available for runnable user threads while keeping the pool small enough so that it doesn't waste kernel resources. How can this be done? Jim Mauro examines the mechanics of the LWP resource pool reserved for unbound user threads... |
InternetNews
May 21, 2010 |
Intel Project Makes Cores Operate as One A research project looks to make a single-threaded application run on all of the cores and threads in a CPU. |
JavaWorld
December 2001
Bill Pierce |
Diagnose common runtime problems with hprof Ever been a few days from releasing an application when testing reveals a memory leak or something causing the CPU to spin out of control? Few people realize that the Java 2 JDK provides a useful profiling tool called hprof, which you can use to diagnose these behaviors with minimal fuss... |
PC Magazine
November 10, 2008
Loyd Case |
Intel vs. AMD: The CPU Landscape in 2009 Intel's new Nehalem processor will be closely followed by AMD's 45nm CPUs. Here's how the CPU will further evolve in the coming year, and what choices you'll face. |
Unix Insider
August 2000
Peter Baer Galvin |
Debugging a performance problem This month, Pete solves a performance problem using Solaris tools and reviews the second edition of Building Internet Firewalls. |
JavaWorld
February 2001
Erwin Vervaet |
Java: It's a good thing In response to Simson Garfinkel's article 'Java: Slow, Ugly, and Irrelevant', the author takes a more realistic look at Java's situation. Indeed, Java is far from perfect. But when you take the time to look beyond the flames and the hype, what is left is an exciting and competitive language... |
Linux Journal
August 1, 2007
Alexander Sirotkin |
Building a Next-Generation Residential Gateway Here are the steps for picking hardware and setting up software for a Linux-based residential gateway. |
InternetNews
December 24, 2008
Andy Patrizio |
Sun's Unwired Motherboard Plans Sun Microsystems is researching ways to make massive supercomputers even faster, including wireless connections between CPU and memory. |
InternetNews
September 11, 2007
Andy Patrizio |
Sun Updates Solaris For Linux Support Linux apps can now run on a Solaris x86 server without modification. |
JavaWorld
May 2002
Jeff Friesen |
Achieve strong performance with threads, Part 1 Users expect programs to exhibit strong performance. To satisfy those expectations, your programs often use threads. This article begins a four-part series that examines threads. You receive an introduction to threads, explore the Thread class, and learn about runnables... |
Salon.com
January 18, 2001
Simson Garfinkel |
Java fans fight back OK, Sun's programming language does have some good points, but it's still a long way from perfect... |
PC Magazine
June 23, 2008
Loyd Case |
The Right Upgrade Speed How can you find the right balance of components to boost your machine's overall efficiency and compatibility? |
Linux Journal
June 1, 2007
Nicholas Petreley |
/var/opinion - Is GPL Java too little, too late? Java is on its way to become mostly GPL but is it too late? |
Linux Journal
January 1, 2007
Paul McKenney |
SMP and Embedded Real Time As embedded real-time applications start to run on SMP systems, kernel issues emerge. |
Unix Insider
September 2000
Jim Mauro |
Scheduling in the user threads library User level threads in Solaris implement a priority scheme and queue-management system distinct from the kernel thread priorities and per-processor dispatch queues that exist in the kernel. This month, Jim Mauro lays the groundwork for discussion on the internals of the threads library, relative to scheduling and thread priorities. |
JavaWorld
June 2000
John Rommel |
IBM: The Internet was the rocket, Java was the fuel John Rommel speaks with IBM about how its vision for Java rescued the company from getting lost in legacy environments, Java's role in its new ecommerce paradigm, and why Java's cross-platform strengths will make it the dominant Internet development platform. |
PC Magazine
June 1, 2005
Bill Machrone |
The Microprocessor Is Dead Here and now, dual-CPU chips beat the stuffing out of any single-CPU chip on any multithreaded benchmark test or application. |
JavaWorld
July 2002
Jeff Friesen |
Achieve strong performance with threads, Part 3 How priority relates to thread scheduling, how to use the wait/notify mechanism to coordinate the activities of multiple threads, and how to use Java's thread interruption capability to terminate a running thread. |
New Architect
October 2002
Stephanos Gosling |
A Secure Server Is an Optimized Server A review of the Solaris 9 operating system: new software packages, more speed, and a Solaris Management Console makeover. |
JavaWorld
June 2001
Anil Hemrajani |
Java against the (Microsoft) world Sun and Microsoft have always been at odds about Java technology, but is it a senseless war? |
Unix Insider
January 2001
Tom Yager, InfoWorld Test Center |
Six Unix OS flavors run the gamut Since its inception, Unix has evolved into many different versions. Are your eggs in the right basket? Here the InfoWorld technical director looks at six commercial Unix variants, and gives each an overall score to illustrate how healthy each is for work in the enterprise... |
InternetNews
December 10, 2008
Andy Patrizio |
We Can Compete in HPC, Say Chip Vendors Despite complaints that x86 chips can't scale properly for high performance computing, Intel and AMD say they have solutions in the works. |
JavaWorld
March 2001
John Zukowski |
Performance books put to the test Want to make your users very happy? Improve the performance of your Java programs. This article puts six Java performance books to the test. Help put Java's lack-of-performance myth to rest by using one or more of these books to optimize your programs... |
The Motley Fool
August 24, 2007
Tim Beyers |
Sun Seeks a Java Jolt Sun Microsystems is changing its ticker from SUNW to JAVA. Does a new ticker presage a new business model? |
PC World
October 2001
Kirk Steers |
Will a New CPU Give Your PC More Vroom? Improve your PC's performance with a CPU upgrade... |
InternetNews
June 28, 2004
Michael Singer |
J2SE 1.5: A Tiger By the Tail The Standard Edition is slated for a fall release via the Java Development Kit (JDK). J2SE 1.5 introduces several revisions to the core XML platform. |
PC Magazine
April 20, 2004
Richard Fisco |
CPUs: The Road To Tomorrow We look at the design and performance of the latest chips. |
Salon.com
January 8, 2001
Simson Garfinkel |
Java: Slow, ugly and irrelevant The programming language once hailed as a revolutionary breakthrough is no substitute for simply training good programmers... |
JavaWorld
March 2002
Jennifer Orr |
Java's top guns JavaWorld presents the winners of its 2002 Editors' Choice Awards. Find out which technologies won Best Java Virtual Machine, Best Java-XML Tool, Best Java Device Application Development Tool, Most Innovative Product, and more... |
PC Magazine
January 1, 2008
Loyd Case |
The 2009 CPU Forecast What AMD and Intel processors you can expect to see in new PCs this year. |
PC Magazine
January 10, 2007 |
Lower Speed=Faster Chips? Why are processor speeds getting lower? |
InternetNews
May 16, 2006
Andy Patrizio |
Sun Embraces Linux With New Java License Sun Microsystems is reaching out to the upstart on the Unix block, Linux, with a new licensing system designed to allow smaller Linux distributions to bundle Java with its operating system. |
InternetNews
November 15, 2004
Michael Singer |
Sun Sets Solaris 10 Free After more than a year of sneak peaks, nightly builds and beta tests, Sun Microsystems is set to formally announce the launch of its Solaris 10 operating system. |
JavaWorld
August 2002
Jeff Friesen |
Achieve strong performance with threads, Part 4 The author completes his exploration of threads by focusing on thread groups, volatility, thread-local variables, timers, and the ThreadDeath class. |
InternetNews
February 14, 2007
Andy Patrizio |
IBM Reports Cache Memory Breakthrough IBM this week announced a breakthrough in microprocessor design that will greatly improve the performance of processors, particularly multicore processors. |
JavaWorld
March 30, 2001
Lisa Alexander |
Java Product News Java Media Framework 2.1.1 extends J2SE's multimedia capabilities... Updated versions of JunC++ion integrate Java and C++ components... IBM releases WebSphere Application Server 4.0... HiddenLogic enables wireless app development... etc. |
CIO
September 15, 2005
Gary Beach |
Socket to Me Software licensing policies can be a nightmare for CIOs. |
InternetNews
December 4, 2008
Paul Rubens |
What Will Become of Sun Microsystems? Whether Sun rises on its own or another OEM comes to its rescue, the future isn't looking so bright for the former Silicon Valley giant. |
JavaWorld
September 2000
Tom Yager |
Microsoft's C# public beta hits a high note Java's success, and Sun's control of it, has prompted Microsoft to respond with its C# initiative. C# in many ways is a blend of the power of C++ and Java's built-in protections. Java developers will be well served to learn about C#'s pros and cons -- and how the initiative could affect Java's future. |
InternetNews
April 7, 2008
Andy Patrizio |
Sun's Java Gets Subscription Support Plan Java SE For Business adds the option to pay for increased support, with the promise of keeping the free edition current. |
InternetNews
June 2, 2004
Michael Singer |
Open Sourcing Ahead for Solaris Sun may be broadening its horizons but critics are concerned the company is again giving its bread and butter away. |
JavaWorld
September 2000
Tal Liron |
Launching into Java Here's the vision: Instead of clunky Web applications, service providers will design full-blown Java applications with multiple windows, drag and drop, printing and database-query capabilities, directory access, and message queuing, all in a package that runs from users' desktops... |
JavaWorld
January 2, 2004
Humphrey Sheil |
In pursuit of perfection If we could just address Java's weak points, we might make Java that mythical beast -- the perfect technology platform. So then, what are those changes? Is there such a thing as the perfect technology platform, and does Java have the potential to become it? |
Salon.com
July 24, 2001
Damien Cave |
Save Java! Can computer makers and rebel programmers stop Microsoft from cutting off the programming language's air supply? |
InternetNews
October 27, 2004
Clint Boulton |
VMware Introduces Four-way Virtual SMP VMware says its will provide four-processor virtual symmetrical processing next year during its first annual show. |
