The Siemens group is reportedly in talks with Fujitsu over the future of their computer production joint venture Fujitsu Siemens Computers (FSC). It is unlikely that either partner alone will continue the computer production.
According to media releases here, several insiders have told the news agency Reuters that Siemens prepares to cancel the contract with Fujitsu. The contract between the two partners will automatically be renewed for another five years in fall 2009 — if not cancelled within the next few months.
According to the reports, Siemens executives already have travelled to Japan to negotiate with Fujitsu over a termination of the JV. According to the agreement, both parties have to offer its respective share of the joint venture first to the other partner before it can be sold. It is highly unlikely that Fujitsu is interested in taking Siemens’ 50 percent share. It is equally unlikely that Siemens alone will continue FSC’s activities.
Now the future of the computer manufacturer — with 10.500 employees one of Europe’s largest manufacturers of servers, desktop and laptop computers — is unclear. Parent company Siemens recently had announced to cut almost 17.000 jobs.
In recent years, FSC constantly lost market share in an environment characterized by fierce price competition. Siemens CEO Peter Loescher repeatedly has criticized the weak performance of the business unit. Against the background of the weak dollar which makes imported computers cheaper, it became increasingly difficult for FSC to sell its products. The company has production sites in Augsburg and Sömmerda as well as R&D and sales activities in Munich.
When Siemens joined forces with Fujitsu in 1999, it contributed the hardware business of its subsidiary Siemens Nixdorf Computer into the activities. Later, the company also took over Siemens’ IT service business.
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Good sites to learn more about computer hardware?Hi, I was just looking for a few web sites to learn more about the latest computer hardware. I have a pretty intermediate knowledge already (I know what all the acronyms are, I know the difference between pci , agp , and pci-express, crossfire versus SLI).
I am just looking to find out how the new fastest cards tick, and how to really tell if a certain clock speed or improvement is worth the new cost so when I build my new computer in a few months, I can better judge deals. Thanks guys!
Generally speaking 3-5 years is the appropriate time for an upgrade, but the equipment will most likely last for much longer than that. Anywhere up to 20 years.
Save your hardware? Who the hell wants a Pentium II right now? I know I don't.
Donate to the disadvantaged or recycle.
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They design and test hardware. Computer also doesn't just mean PCs. Cell phones, GPS, iPod, rice cooker, some washer/dryer, car stero are all products made by hardware engineers.
To become one you will need (minimum) a BS in Computer Science or some kind of Engineering Degree.
IT i think
not sure
In high school I did a work experience program (for school credit) at a local computer repair shop. It was done for no pay of course, but I learned quite a bit.
I'd recommend going to a local computer shop (not the shain stores like Staples or Future Shop, but a Ma and Pop shop) and and ask if you can do some job shadowing once a week or so on a volunteer basis. I imagine someone will want the assistance.
I learned a lot over just 6 months at the place I worked at, and I only put in about 1 hr twice a week.
well for most part like the other guy said .. the video card and ram.. you could try out http://www.softpedia.com/get/Tweak/System-Tweak/Game-Accelerator.shtml it works pretty good when you dont have a good computer like mine
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@leoncarbon Absolutely not
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@leoncarbon it can mean better performance, because with the lower voltage meaning less heat, you can overclock it a bit more
You might try taking a class at a technical college. I'm taking a computer hardware class and when you do so, you don't have to worry about screwing up a computer, it becomes part of the learning process.
Mostly it's a matter of what you're using it for. I don't believe there is any computer hardware which is "illegal" in itself. This doesn't include anything homemade specifically to commit illegal acts.
Say you get a top-of-the-line color printer. That's not illegal. Now you print out money with it. That's illegal, especially if you print it out so well that it looks pretty darn close to real money.
Just keep to the legal stuff and you'll have nothing to worry about. Or don't get caught. Up to you.
Hope this helps!
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As far as updating components it shouldnt be too difficult, especially if your building a new pc. If you OS is Vista, just try picking components that are compatible and it should work fine without any updates. And so on for any OS.
Also, I'm a fan of "if its working right, why update?". Sometimes updating a component can make it worse rather than better.
@beachzone2 So I can overclock it and get more speed.
@leoncarbon
not, it has nice performance.. kingston does nice work how they can use lower power without cut its performance..