Silicon Valley Slump Hits Tech Veterans Hard
The Silicon Valley tech downturn of 2001 leaves workers like 59 year old Jim Roorbach facing layoffs and pay cuts as the Nasdaq peak recedes. Analysts warn of a mass exodus while unemployment climbs beyond national levels, with San Jose and San Francisco feeling the impact of retrenchment across Hewlett-Packard and dot coms alike.
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Ten Losers in Silicon Valley After Nasdaq Peak
The article lists technology firms losing the most market value since Nasdaq peaked in March 2000, including Cisco Systems, Intel, JDS Uniphase, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Yahoo!, Hewlett Packard, Agilent Technologies, Veritas Software, Exodus Communications, and others. It notes broader slowdown effects across venture funding, real estate, and employment in Silicon Valley.
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Flat-panel monitors push CRTs into trash era begins
New York AP reports a shift from bulky cathode ray tube monitors to flat panel LCD screens. Analysts cite lighter, cooler, space-saving displays with eye comfort. prices dip toward 350 dollars, while environmental concerns loom as millions of defunct CRTs head to landfills or scraps, with limited recycling.
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Computer virus tips to prevent infections online
Washington AP reports simple steps to guard computers and mobile devices against viruses. Use updated antivirus software weekly, enable a firewall, and avoid panicking. Gatekeeping habits include cautious email handling, not forwarding warnings, and verifying attachments before opening to reduce identity theft risks.
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Radeon VE ATI card blends two monitors with Hydravision features
Review notes the Radeon VE from ATI Technologies Inc priced at 99 dollars. It supports two monitors without reboot and offers Hydravision for multi display layouts, direct DVD playback, and hotkey shortcuts. It targets business users who occasionally game, not hardcore gamers, with resolutions up to 2048 by 1536 and 3D at 1920 by 1200. The reviewer notes initial synchronization issues with a 1 GHz processor resolved by a patch.
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