Today's Favorite Articles.

Oracle to no longer support Itanium. HP is supposedly shocked over this development.

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9215006/HP_shocked_by_Oracle_s_Itanium_decision?taxonomyId=162&pageNumber=1

I wonder if the real reason that Oracle is dropping support for Itanium is because former HP CEO Mark Hurd is in the house. Hmmm. Makes one wonder……..

Or is it Larry Ellison’s way of trying to take out HP one piece at a time? At this rate it won’t work.

http://www.crn.com/news/data-center/229400188/oracles-move-to-end-itanium-support-may-hurt-hp.htm?pgno=1

Something as small as a paper clip can land someone a job in tech.

http://www.infoworld.com/t/it-jobs/techie-finds-career-potential-in-paper-clip-326?page=0,0

For the geek who wants a ultra fast graphics card, a comparison and recommendation.

http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/geforce-gtx-590-dual-gf110-radeon-hd-6990,2898.html

Apple is thinking about challenging Netflix in the streaming movie business.

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-03-23/apple-is-said-to-weigh-expanding-airplay-for-streaming-video-on-devices.html

Google and Microsoft lead the heavy hitters that the “Open Network foundation” to develop open network standards.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/032211-google-and-other-titans-form.html?source=nww_rss

Oracle and IBM announce that they have found common ground on Java.

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/032311-oracle-and-ibm-find-solidarity.html?page=1

Microsoft launches Intune…………..

“Windows Intune is a Web-based console where IT administrators can manage the deployment of Microsoft updates and service packs to all PCs, keep track of hardware and software inventory, fix PC issues remotely, manage protection from malware threats and set security policies. It can be accessed anywhere an Internet connection is available.”(Network World)

http://www.networkworld.com/news/2011/032311-microsoft-windows-intune-better-way.html?page=1

Surfs up!...........................Eric