ALL COMPUTER NEWS: Hosting Service scope

The scope of hosting services varies widely. The most basic is web page and small-scale file hosting, where files can be uploaded via File Transfer Protocol (FTP) or a Web interface. The files are usually delivered to the Web "as is" or with little processing. Many Internet service providers (ISPs) offer this service free to their subscribers. People can also obtain Web page hosting from other, alternative service providers. Personal web site hosting is typically free , advertisement-sponsored, or cheap. Business web site hosting often has a higher expense.

Single page hosting is generally suff icient only for personal web pages. A complex site calls for a more comprehensive package that provides database support and application development platforms (e.g. PHP, Java, Ruby on Rails, ColdFusion, and ASP.NET). These facilities allow the customers to write or install scripts for applications like forums and content management. For e-commerce, SSL is also highly recommended.

The host may also provide an interface or control panel for managing the Web server and installing scripts as well as other services like e-mail. Some hosts specialize in certain software or services (e.g. e-commerce). They are commonly used by larger companies to outsource network infrastructure to a hosting company

ALL COMPUTER NEWS: Hosting reliability and uptime

Hosting uptime refers to the percentage of time the host is accessible via the internet. Many providers state that they aim for at least 99.9% uptime (roughly equivalent to 45 minutes of downtime a month, or less), but there may be server restarts and planned (or unplanned) maintenance in any hosting environment, which may or may not be considered part of the official uptime promise.

Many providers tie uptime and accessibility into their o wn service level agreement (SLA). SLAs sometimes include refunds or reduced costs if performance goals are not met.

ALL COMPUTER NEWS: Types of hosting

Types of hosting

Internet hosting services can run Web servers; see Internet hosting services.

Hosting services limited to the Web:

Many large companies who are not internet service providers also need a computer permanently connected to the web so they can send email, files, etc. to other sites. They may also use the computer as a website host so they can provide details of their goods and services to anyone interested. Additionally these people may decide to place online orders.

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Free web hosting service
: Free web hosting is offered by different companies with limited services, sometimes advertisement-supported web hosting, and is often limited when compared to paid hosting.
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Shared web hosting service
: one's Web site is placed on the same server as many other sites, ranging from a few to hundreds or thousands. Typically, all domains may share a common pool of server resources, such as RAM and the CPU. The features available with this type of service can be quite extensive. A shared website may be hosted with a reseller.
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Reseller web hosting:
allows clients to become web hosts themselves. Resellers could function, for individual domains, under any combination of these listed types of hosting, depending on who they are affiliated with as a provider. Resellers' accounts may vary tremendously in size: they may have their own virtual dedicated server to a collocated server. Many resellers provide a nearly identical service to their provider's shared hosting plan and provide the technical support
themselves.
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Virtual Dedicated Server:
also known as a Virtual Private Server (VPS for short) divides server resources into virtual servers, where resources can be allocated in a way that does not directly reflect the underlying hardware. VPS will often be allocated resources based on a one server to many VPSs relationship, however virtualisation may be done for a number of reasons, including the ability to move a VPS container between servers. The users may have root access to their own virtual space. This is also known as a virtual private server or VPS. Customers are sometimes responsible for patching and maintaining the server.
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Dedicated hosting service
: the user gets his or her own Web server and gains full control over it (root access for Linux/administrator access for Windows); however, the user typically does not own the server. Another type of Dedicated hosting is Self-Managed or Unmanaged. This is usually the least expensive for Dedicated plans. The user has full administrative access to the box, which means the client is responsible for the security and maintenance of his own dedicated box.
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Managed hosting service
: the user gets his or her own Web server but is not allowed full control over it (root access for Linux/administrator access for Windows); however, they are allowed to manage their data via FTP or other remote management tools. The user is disallowed full control so that the provider can guarantee quality of service by not allowing the user to modify the server or potentially create configuration problems. The user typically does not own the server. The server is leased to the client.
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Colocation web hosting service:
similar to the dedicated web hosting service, but the user owns the colo server; the hosting company provides physical space that the server takes up and takes care of the server. This is the most powerful and expensive type of the web hosting service. In most cases, the colocation provider may provide little to no support directly for their client's machine, providing only the electrical, Internet access, and storage facilities for the server. In most cases for colo, the client would have his own administrator visit the data center on site to do any hardware upgrades or changes.
* Cloud hosting: is a new type of hosting platform that allows customers powerful, scalable and reliable hosting based on clustered load-balanced servers and utility billing. Removing single-point of failures and allowing customers to pay for only what they use versus what they could use.
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Clustered hosting
: having multiple servers hosting the same content for better resource utilization. Clustered Servers are a perfect solution for high-availability dedicated hosting, or creating a scalable web hosting solution. A cluster may separate web serving from database hosting capability.
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Grid hosting:
this form of distributed hosting is when a server cluster acts like a grid and is composed of multiple nodes.
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Home server:
usually a single machine placed in a private residence can be used to host one or more web sites from a usually consumer-grade broadband connection. These can be purpose-built machines or more commonly old PCs. Some ISPs actively attempt to block home servers by disallowing incoming requests to TCP port 80 of the user's connection and by refusing to provide static IP addresses. A common way to attain a reliable DNS hostname is by creating an account with a dynamic DNS service. A dynamic DNS service will automatically change the IP address that a URL points to when the IP address changes.

Some specific types of hosting provided by web host service providers:

ALL COMPUTER NEWS: Obtaining hosting

Web hosting is often provided as part of a general Internet access plan; there are many free and paid providers offering these services.
A customer needs to evaluate the requirements of the application to choose what kind of hosting to use. Such considerations include database server software, scripting software, and operating system. Most hosting providers provide Linux-based web hosting which offers a wide range of different software. A typical configuration for a Linux server is the LAMP platform: Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP/Perl/Python. The webhosting client may want to have other services, such as email for their business domain, databases or multi-media services for streaming media. A customer may also choose Windows as the hosting platform. The customer still can choose from PHP, Perl, and Python but may also use ASP .Net or Classic ASP.
Web hosting packages often include a Web Content Management System, so the end-user doesn't have to worry about the more technical aspects. These Web Content Management systems are great for the average user, but for those who want more control over their website design, this feature may not be adequate.
Most modern desktop operating systems (Windows, Linux, Mac OS X) are also capable of running web server software, and thus can be used to host basic websites.
One may also search the Internet to find active webhosting message boards and forums that may provide feedback on what type of webhosting company may suit his/her needs. However some of these message boards and forums will require not only registration, but a paid subscription to be able to access the sections and sub forums with such information.

ALL COMPUTER NEWS: Top 10 Web Hosting

We have reviewed and selected the Top 10 most valuable web hosting packages.

Last Updated: August 30, 2009

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Company
Features
Price

1


* UNLIMITED Hosting Space
* UNLIMITED Bandwidth
* Host UNLIMITED Domains
* UNLIMITED Email Accounts
* UNLIMITED Databases
* UNLIMITED FTP Accounts
* Free Site Builder
* CGI, Ruby, Perl, PHP, MYSQL
* Anti Virus and SPAM Protection
* Free Domain Name
* Ecommerce Enabled w/ Secure Server


from
1.99
details

2


* UNLIMITED Storage
* UNLIMITED Transfer
* Free Domain
* Award Winning Support


from
2.95
details

3


* UNLIMITED Storage
* UNLIMITED Transfer
* Free Domain
* Award Winning Support
* 30-day money back guarantee
* Ruby on Rails Support
* Python Support


from
3.95
details

4


* UNLIMITED Disk Space
* UNLIMITED Data Transfer
* FREE Domain
* Host Unlimited Domains
* MySQL, PHP, CGI
* SSL, FTP, Stats
* Point & Click Site Builder
* E-Commerce Included
* FrontPage/Dreamweaver ready
* 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee


from
4.88
details

5


* UNLIMITED Disk Space
* UNLIMITED Bandwidth
* Host UNLIMITED Websites
* FREE Instant Setup
* 99.9% Uptime Guarantee
* 45 Day Money Back Guarantee
* CGI, PHP 5, RoR, Perl
* MySQL, SSH, SSL, IMAP, POP
* FREE Site Builder
* cPanel Hosting
* 24/7/365 Upgraded Support


from
4.95
details

6


* Unlimited Disk Space
* Unlimited Bandwidth
* FREE Domain Name
* Simple to use site builders
* Easy online store tools
* Blogs, photo galleries
* Excellent Support


from
5.5
details

7


* Unlimited GB of Storage
* Unlimited GB of Transfer
* Unlimited Domains
* FREE Domain & Setup
* Point and Click Web Site Builder
* Choice of Shopping Carts
* Free RatePoint Subscription
* Instant Setup


from
5.95
details

8


* UNLIMITED Hosting Space
* UNLIMITED File Transfer
* UNLIMITED Domain Hosting
* 2,500 POP/Imap Email Accounts
* SSH Access (Secure Shell)
* SSL, FTP, Stats
* CGI, Ruby (RoR), Perl, PHP, MYSQL
* FrontPage Extensions
* Free Domain Forever
* Free Site Builder


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6.95
details

9


* UNLIMITED Hosting Space
* UNLIMITED Site Bandwidth
* Host UNLIMITED Domains
* Unlimited Pop/Imap Email Accounts
* SSH Access (Secure Shell)
* SSL, FTP, Stats
* CGI, Ruby (RoR), Perl, PHP, MYSQL
* Front Page Extensions
* Free Domain Forever
* Free Site Builder
* Excellent Support


from
6.95
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10

* UNLIMITED Hosting Space
* UNLIMITED File Transfer
* Host UNLIMITED Domains
* 2,500 POP/Imap Email Accounts
* SSH (Secure Shell), SSL, FTP, Stats
* CGI, Ruby (RoR), Perl, PHP, MySQL
* 2000/2002 Front Page Extensions
* Free Domain Forever
* Free Site Builder
* 24/7 Superb/Responsive Sales/Support


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6.95
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Bursting Five Managed Hosting Misconceptions

More small and medium sized companies are thriving due to the benefits of managed hosting. However, with the popularity has come various myths about this service that have done nothing but confuse interested customers. To keep you in line with the facts, this article will debunk five of the most common misconceptions about managed hosting.

1.) Managed Hosting is a Completely Outsourced Solution

The way some describe it, managed hosting is a type of service that completely alleviates you from server administration and daily management tasks, a fully outsourced service that does not require you to lift a finger. In most cases, this isn’t true. While you typically get far more automated assistance than offered by a dedicated hosting provider, the level of managed services all depends on the price, package and host you select. Even when signing on for a fully managed contact, you will still be responsible for design, promotion and the basic administration of your site.

2.) Only Inexperienced Users Need Managed Services

Many have the misconception that managed hosting is strictly designed for businesses and individuals who lack the abilities needed to maintain a web server. This comes from the fact that managing a dedicated server requires a certain level of technical skills, which is the reason that several choose to outsource these tasks to another company. Be that as it may, managed hosting can benefit all types of customers, even those who are well versed in administration and know their way around a web server.

3.) Managed Hosting is More Reliable

Almost all companies will promise you a respectable uptime and reliable service. The same holds true for managed hosting providers. Although you have your own server, there are still many incidents that could possibly result in service interruptions and downtime. The reliability you get from a managed hosting solution all depends on the company you choose. If they have taken the time to build a stable infrastructure with redundant systems, downtime should be a very rare occurrence.

4.) Managed Hosting is More Secure

One of the biggest misconceptions you can fall into is automatically assuming that a managed hosting provider will keep your server secure. Most companies take the necessary steps to detect and prevent common threats such as malware, intrusion, DDoS attacks and other exploits. What you should know is that no server or web hosting system is ever 100% protected. Different strains of malicious software are released on a frequent basis and hackers grow more sophisticated everyday. This is why it is so important for both you and your managed hosting provider to make security a priority.

5.) Managed Hosting is Cost Prohibitive

In general, managed hosting is more expensive that your typical dedicated server plan. However, it can also result in tremendous cost savings for your business. These savings are obtained by the fact that you don’t have to make any costly upfront investment on hardware, software or infrastructure. You can also spare yourself from having to hire a professional IT team. At the very least, you can keep staffing expenses to a minimum. Over the long run, managed hosting can be far more cost effective than leasing a dedicated server.

ALL COMPUTER NEWS: Why GoDaddy ain't Yo Daddy

Mike Filsaime's View On GoDaddy

The reason I do not use Godday.com is not a secret. They have things in their TOS that can come back to haunt you. They are not affiliate marketer friendly. More on that in a minute.

They do not offer toll free service and they will sometimes bill your account (as stated in their TOS) if they are required to do any maintenance on your account… i.e. respond to a customer complaint about your site. You may find fees being billed to you for such items.

Also, if you get a SPAM complaint it can be more damaging than you ever dreamed possible. No do not get me wrong, SPAM is bad, but we must remember, we live in a world that has morons in it. They may join your newsletter and scream spam to your host and registrar the next day.

Or you may have a newbie affiliate that promotes your site via SPAM and it may come down on you.

NOTE: Even if you do not host with GoDaddy.com, they still control your domain name. They are one of the only registrars that deal with SPAM complaints. Namecheap, and most others, do not tolerate SPAM, but will refer the client to complain to the Web Host, not the registrar.

Godaddy.com will send you an email about any SPAM complaints in which you only have 24 hours to respond. If you do respond, they will ask you to pay a fee of about $179 (About 20 years of domain registration costs.)

If you do not respond in 24 hours, they point your domain to a URL like Spamand- abuse.com and they will not let you login to your account. You lose access to all email and support desks etc you have on the site. Your customers can not reach you by email and your site is out of business until you get this resolved.

This can take up to 3 weeks if they allow you to have the domain back. You see, Godaddy.com will tell you that under the ICANN regulations, they have the right to take ownership of your domain or resell it to someone else if they see fit. Imagine, having a site for 10 years that is making you $10,000 per month, and one day, a person recommends your site in an email and you get a SPAM complaint and you lose your site forever.

What is worse, they do not handle this by phone. You can only deal with this situation via email and they will not even tell you if they received your email, only that they will deal with the issue on a first come first serve basis.

This can take weeks and cost you thousands in lost sales, not to mention your loss of creditability.

The abuse dept at Godaddy is a HUGE revenue source for them and they make a fortune on unsuspecting customers that have been with them for years. If you are wondering how I know this so well… I had this problem with them in 2005 and lost over $40,000 in sales and refunds and took over 3 weeks to get my site back

ALL COMPUTER NEWS: Fast, reliable hosting

Bluehost has unheard of hosting deals with the perfect plan for any small to medium business, or personal web site. They currently have one hosting plan, but for the price and what it offers, it can't be beat. In addition to a huge storage and transfer limit, it offers a free domain name for life, free setup, free domain privacy registration, 24-hour toll-free support, with a 2-minute support wait time average. Account features offered are too numerous to list, but a few that really stood out and are most significant are Flash support, message forum, live chat, web auction software, along with a host of e-commerce shopping cart plugins. Their free site builder also is a great feature, which makes building a web site a breeze. Bluehost also lets you host unlimited domains on each account, great for clients with extra domain names.

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: Powerful Business Performance and Expandability: Introducing the ASUS Servers and Workstations TS700-E6 and TS500-E6

Pedestal and Rack-Mountable Servers and Workstations Provide Cutting-edge Versatility and Reliability for Small to Medium Enterprises

ASUS, the leading producer of servers and workstations, recently announced the availability of its latest 5U pedestal and rack-mountable servers and workstations—the ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 and TS500-E6/PS4. Both are based on Dual and Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series platforms with DDR3 memory and PCIe 2.0 support. They also feature additional expansion slots which can also be used for a dedicated graphics card, a MIO network card and other expansion options for personal workstation use—providing customers with high flexibility, reliability, storage capacity and expandability.

Space-saving and Advanced System Architecture with Versatile Expandability

Both pedestal and rack-mountable for, the ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 and TS500-E6/PS4 support the latest Intel® Xeon® Processor 5500 series with Intel® Core™ Microarchitecture Platform for awe-inspiring performance and faster processing speeds. The ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 features 12 DIMM slots that support up to 96GB (RDIMM) DDR3 memory, while the ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 features 6 DIMM slots that support up to 48GB (RDIMM) DDR3 memory. Both systems are designed to cope with the demands of processor-intensive applications, as well as extensive multitasking. The use of DDR3 memory enables a significantly higher processing speed and lower power consumption. What differentiates these two systems from mainstream rack servers is the expandability that they provide to the user. The ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 features 6 expansion slots. In workstation mode, it hosts one PCI-E x16 (x16 link), two PCI-E x16 (x8 link) and two PCI-X 100/133MHz slots. In server mode, it offers four PCI-E x16 (x8 link) and two PCI-X 100/133MHz slots. Flex-E technology transforms the ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 into a dual-purpose server. With a PCI Express x16 (x16 link) slot that automatically switches to a x8 link in the event that its PCI Express x8 (x8 link) on slot five is occupied, the ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 allows users to enjoy ease-of-use when switching between server and workstation modes.

The ASUS TS500-E6/PS4 features one PCI-E x16 (x16 link) that supports professional graphics cards, two PCI-E x8 (x4 link) slots and one PCI 32-bit/33MHz slot for uncompromised versatility and performance.
VGA and MIO Card Support for Workstation Use

With a built-in PCI-E x16 (x16 link) expansion slot, the ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 and TS500-E6/PS4 are capable of supporting professional graphics cards for workstation use; while the optional MIO audio card offers excellent sound quality to complement the robust graphics power for workstation users—offering an enhanced signal-to-noise ratio and 7.1 virtual surround for the most exhilarating surround sound in professional and entertainment applications.
Real-time and Out-of-band Server Management

The optional ASMB4-iKVM module offers real-time web-based management and remote system control (KVM-over-IP) over the system from any local computer anywhere, anytime.
Immense Storage Capacity with Highly Efficient Power Supply

The ASUS TS700-E6/RS8 is ideal for enterprise-level applications due to its high performance and huge storage capacity. It supports eight SAS/SATA hard disk drives (HDD) to provide users with unprecedented storage capabilities, and the hot-swap design allows HDD replacement without incurring any downtime. A 620W 1+1 redundant power supply delivers reliable, non-stop operation. It is the perfect server for businesses that require a highly dependable system which provides massive storage and unshakeable reliability for critical business operations.
Specifications
TS700-E6/RS8 TS500-E6/PS4
Processor 2 x socket 1366

* Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® X5500 Series (95W)
* Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® E5500 Series (80W)
* Quad-Core Intel® Xeon® L5500 Series (60W/38W)

QPI QPI 4.8 / 5.86 / 6.4 GT/s
Core Logic

* Intel® 5520 IOH
* Intel® ICH10R I/O Controller



* Intel® 5500 IOH
* Intel® ICH10R I/O Controller

Memory 12 (3-channel per CPU, 6 DIMM per CPU)
Up to 96GB (RDIMM)
Up to 48GB (UDIMM) 6 (3-channel per CPU, 3 DIMM per CPU)
Up to 48GB (RDIMM)
Up to 24GB (UDIMM)
Storage Interface Intel® ICH10R:

* 6 SATA2 300MB/s ports

* Intel Matrix Storage

(for Windows only)
(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)

* LSI® MegaRAID

(for Linux/Windows)
(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10) Optional:

* ASUS PIKE 1068E 8-port SAS RAID card

* ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card

* ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card

Intel® ICH10R:

* 6 SATA2 300MB/s ports

* Intel Matrix Storage

(for Windows only)
(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10 & 5)

* LSI® MegaRAID

(for Linux/Windows)
(Supports software RAID 0, 1, 10) Optional:

* ASUS PIKE 1064E 4-port SAS RAID card

* ASUS PIKE 1078 8-port SAS HW RAID card

* ASUS PIKE 6480 8-port SAS RAID card

NIC 2 * Intel 82574L + 1 * Mgmt LAN 2 * Intel 82574L
Onboard Graphics Aspeed AST2050 8MB
Expansion slots Workstation Mode:
1 * PCI-E x16 (x16 link)
2* PCI-E x16 (x8 link)
2 * PCI-X 100/133MHz Server Mode:
4* PCI-E x16 (x8 link)
2 * PCI-X 100/133MHz 1 * PCI-E x16 slot (x16 link)
2 * PCI-E x8 slot (x4 link)
2 * PCI 32-bit/33MHz
Dimensions 445mm x 217.5mm x 545mm

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit www.asus.com for more information.

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer Workstation Motherboard

The Ultimate Supercomputing Solution for CUDA Parallel Programming

ASUS, the leading producer and innovator of motherboards, today launched the most revolutionary and powerful Parallel Computing solution available to date: the ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer motherboard. Equipped with 7 PCI-E Gen2 x16 slots, the P6T7 WS SuperComputer has been certified for NVIDIA® Tesla™ GPU computing which is based on the NVIDIA® CUDA™ parallel computing architecture, supporting up to three NVIDIA Tesla cards and one NVIDIA Quadro card. This amounts to a total of 960 parallel processing cores providing a massive 4 teraflops of processing power—delivering 250* times faster computing and graphics processing performance. The ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer also provides users with flexible high speed I/O, graphics and computing options.

The Ultimate Parallel Computing Solution

The ASUS P6T7 WS SuperComputer forms the perfection foundation of a "personal supercomputer". It is certified for NVIDIA Tesla GPU computing, based on the NVIDIA CUDA parallel computing architecture that supports up to three NVIDIA Tesla cards and one NVIDIA Quadro card. Each GPU delivers 240 CUDA parallel processing cores, producing 1 teraflop of processing power simultaneously. This adds up to a total of 960 parallel processing cores, delivering 4 teraflops of processing power. Capable of supercomputer performance 250 times faster than that of a standard PC, the P6T7 WS SuperComputer is singularly the most powerful and efficient solution for highly computational applications in the fields of life science, engineering science, financial modeling, electronic design automation and virtualization.
Mind-boggling Seven High Speed PCI-E Gen2 x16 Slots

The P6T7 WS SuperComputer is equipped with seven PCI-E Gen2 x16 slots, four of which can be set to run in x16 link mode simultaneously. The generous provision of high speed I/O interface options easily fulfills consumers’ high-end graphics and computing demands.
Incredible Graphics Flexibility with 3-way SLI and CrossFireX™ Support

The P6T7 WS SuperComputer natively supports both 3-way/2-way SLI and CrossFireX on Demand on the same motherboard for outstanding graphics flexibility and performance. Users can install up to three 3-Way SLI-capable GeForce® graphics cards while having the option of running a CrossFireX setup. Whichever option they choose, users are guaranteed incredible graphics performance for dramatically improved productivity and efficiency. True x16 PCI-E Gen2 GeForce 3-Way SLI technology offers the fastest and most reliable graphics performance available today.

Multitudinous Storage Options with Cutting-edge SAS

The P6T7 WS SuperComputer sports onboard SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) ports that provide users with exceptional hard drive upgrade flexibility and offers full compatibility with the ASUS optional SASsaby card. Compared to current SATA interfaces, SAS hard disks provide higher data transmission speeds and better data storage reliability—they are, ultimately, a faster, safer and more stable choice for storage expansion and upgrade needs.
Industry-leading Power Design

The P6T7 WS SuperComputer features breakthrough 16+2 power management technology— 16 phases to vCore and 2 phases to the vDRAM/QPI controller inside the CPU—delivering superior power efficiency and effectively dispelling the heat generated by the VRM module. With high quality power components such as low RDS (on) MOSFETs, Ferrite core chokes with lower hysteresis loss, 100% Japan-made high quality conductive polymer capacitors, and the ASUS 16+2 phase VRM design, the P6T7 WS SuperComputer boasts longer component lifespans with minimum power loss—leading to unprecedented reliability and durability.
Add Interest to Work with WS Diag. LED and the "ASUS Heartbeat"

With the P6T7 WS SuperComputer, working on an ASUS-powered workstation can now be enjoyable and interesting. During bootup, the motherboard will check key components (CPU, DRAM, VGA card and HDD) for errors. If an error is found, the diagnostic LED next to the faulty device will remain lit until the problem is solved. Once successfully booted up, the LEDs will glow brightly and vividly at a regular tempo—much like the steady rhythm of deep breaths—making the P6T7 WS SuperComputer seem like it is "coming to life".
Surf the Internet within 5 Seconds** via Express Gate

Express Gate, an additional built-in Operating System, makes a host of commonly-used applications available to users in just 5 seconds from bootup. Applications including the web browser, instant messengers such as Skype, a photo manager, a music player and online games are all accessible in virtually the blink of an eye.
Rapid and Convenient System Diagnostics

The P6T7 WS SuperComputer also comes with an additional G.P. Diagnosis card. This useful tool performs quick and precise system checks, and displays errors on its LED display—helping users pinpoint errors quickly. The G.P. Diagnosis card is connected to the TPM header.
Specifications

CPU LGA1366 socket for Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition / Core™ i7 Processor
LGA1366 socket for Intel® Xeon® processor 3500 Series
LGA1366 socket for Intel® Xeon® processor E5502/E5504/E5506
Chipset Intel® X58 / ICH10R
NVIDIA® nForce200 x2
QPI Speeds Up to 6.4GT/s; Intel® QuickPath Interconnect
Memory 6 x DIMM, max. 24GB, DDR3 2000 (O.C.)/1866(O.C.)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz, ECC/non-ECC un-buffered memory, triple channel architecture
Expansion Slots 3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x16 or x8)
3 x PCIe 2.0 x16 (@ x8)
1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
CUDA support Supports 3 NVIDIA Tesla cards + 1 NVIDIA Quadro card up to 960 cores, each delivering 1 teraflop of processing power
Multi-GPU support Supports NVIDIA GeForce® 2-Way and 3-Way SLI; ATI CrossFireX™ technology, up to Quad CrossFireX™ (Supports up to 4 dual-GPU graphics cards)
Storage - Intel ICH10R controller: 6 x SATA 3Gb/s RAID 0, 1, 0+1, 5 and JBOD
- Marvell 88SE6320 Ext SAS controller: 2 x SAS ports supporting RAID 0, 1
- Marvell 88SE6121 Ext SATA controller: 2 x eSATA 3Gb/s RAID 0, 1
Audio ADI 2000B, 8-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
LAN Realtek 8111C Dual Gb LAN (Teaming)
USB 2.0 12 x USB 2.0 / 1.1 ports

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit www.asus.com for more details.
* Differences in system hardware, software or setup configuration may affect actual performance.
** Actual boot time is subject to hardware configurations and product models.

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: ASUS Expands Its GENE Pool with Second mATX Motherboard

P45-based ROG Maximus II GENE Offers Souped-up, Space-saving Performance to Users with Intel® Core™2 Quad and Duo Processors

ASUS, the world’s leading producer of motherboards, today added an integral GENE to its lauded lineup of ROG (Republic of Gamers) motherboards. Based on the Intel® P45 Express Chipset, the Maximus II GENE delivers ROG’s legendary stability, overclockability and flexibility to gamers, case-modders and overclocking enthusiasts with an affinity for the Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Quad/Duo platform and the mATX form factor. As with the preceding GENE—the ROG Rampage II GENE—the Maximus II GENE offers a wealth of high-end features including MemOK!, CPU Level Up, and SupremeFX X-Fi.

Size Doesn’t Matter

The Rampage II GENE proved that a petite mATX system could outgun a full ATX tower rig. With the Maximus II GENE, Intel® Core™2 Extreme/Quad/Duo processor users now have access to the same bragging rights. Despite its compact size, the Maximus II GENE packs a feature set that surpasses that of many full-sized ATX motherboards. One such feature is CPU Level Up, a handy utility that boosts CPU performance to match that of a better, more expensive processor with just a click or two.
MemOK! Any Memory is A-Okay!

MemOK! was developed to provide users with a worry-free memory upgrade experience. In the event of a boot failure after installing new RAM, all the user has to do is press an easily accessible button on the motherboard and MemOK! will automatically load the failsafe settings needed to ensure a successful system boot. MemOK! is able to rapidly detect and resolve memory issues—even if bad or unstable memory is used!
Supreme In-game Audio with SupremeFX X-Fi

SupremeFX X-Fi solution delivers crisp audio and incredibly realistic in-game sound effects. Official EAX sound effects from EAX 1.0 to EAX HD4.0 allow gamers to enjoy total immersion in supported games. X-Fi CMSS3D’s groundbreaking positional audio gives gamers a distinct in-game advantage, while Crystalizer enhances overall audio quality dramatically.
Specifications
Model ROG Maximus II GENE
CPU LGA775 socket for Intel® Core™2 Extreme / Core™2 Quad / Core™2 Duo processor
Chipset Intel® P45 Express Chipset
System Bus 1600/1333/1066/800 MHz
Memory 4 x DIMM, Dual Channel, up to 16GB
DDR2 1300/1200/1066/800/667 MHz
Expansion slot 2 x PCIe2.0 x16 slot
1 x PCIex1
1 x PCI 2.2
Multi-GPU ATI CrossFireX™
Storage 7 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s
1 x eSATA 3.0 Gb/s
1 x UltraDMA 133
LAN Gigabit LAN
Audio SupremeFX X-Fi 8-Ch. Audio with EAX4.0 support
Other I/O ports 1*PS/2, 1*eSATA, 1*IEEE1394a, 1*Clr CMOS, 1*Optical S/PDIF
USB / IEEE1394a 12 x USB2.0 / 2 x 1394a ports
Fan connector 5 (1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 2 x Optional)
Software (Full version) Kaspersky anti-virus, Futuremark® 3DMark™06 Advanced Edition
Features MemOK!, SupremeFX X-Fi, CPU Level Up, Keyboard-TweakIt, Extreme Tweaker, iROG, Loadline Calibration, LCD Poster, EPU-6 Engine, Voltiminder LED
Form Factor mATX, 9.6”x 9.6” (24.4cm x 24.4cm)
Note: Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: ASUS Absolute Pitch Series Motherboards Offer a Rich Sound Experience with Exclusive Audio Enhancements

ASUS today announced the launch of a series of specially-developed motherboards that lets theater-sound aficionados and audiophiles build their dream home-theater PC. The ASUS Absolute Pitch Series features three audio technologies for different forms of aural enjoyment. The DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC delivers theater-like sound on modest equipment for an affordable, full-range sound, ENVY HD delivers a comprehensive 10 channels of audio output for a professional audio experience, and BD 192/24 delivers high-fidelity Blu-ray decoding for a dynamic sound output similar to a live entertainment experience.

Theater-like Sound with DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC

To deliver an awe-inspiring audio experience to amateur enthusiasts, ASUS partnered theater sound experts DTS to offer the exclusive DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC technology. This feature raises the bar in surround sound delivery, even on existing 2.1 speaker systems, with voice clarification that boosts barely-audible speech to enhanced clarity; bass enhancement that provides dynamic lows to recreated sound landscapes; and soundstage expansion technology for an extremely powerful virtual surround sound output.
Exceptional 10-channel Sound Reproduction and Professional Interface with ENVY HD

Audiophiles seeking a first-class audio experience and a professional user interface can turn to the critically acclaimed ENVY HD. ASUS has perfected the technology, previously available only on professional sound cards, for the PC platform—delivering a comprehensive 10 channels of audio output. Additionally, enhanced with a professional-looking interface, ENVY HD delivers a plush user experience to aspiring studio enthusiasts with its comprehensive controls and an intuitive graphical user interface.
Next-generation HD Entertainment with True Blu-ray Decoding for PCs

Users looking for the best standard in home-theater entertainment can enjoy real, high-fidelity output with the BD192/24. This feature supports the decoding of Blu-ray Discs on the PC platform for an overwhelmingly dynamic sound that resembles live performances. With a 192kHz sampling rate and 24-bit sound output, BD192/24 gives users a comprehensive sonic experience with all highs and lows—previously available only in a cinematic environment.
The Best Audio Enhancements Available with the M4A785G HTPC Motherboard

Embedded with all the Absolute Pitch performance tools, the new ASUS M4A785G HTPC motherboard ushers in a new generation in sound delivery. PC users and DIY enthusiasts can experience virtual surround sound without extra investments in equipment, 10-channel audio output with a professional GUI, and high-fidelity entertainment. Additionally, the M4A785G HTPC is equipped with Home Theater Gate—an intuitive software suite—for users to easily access the media applications. A remote control can be used to manage the audio settings and output from a distance of up to 10 feet away from the monitor or TV. To achieve exceptional sound delivery, only superior components are used in the M4A785G HTPC. They include independent power connectors for a purer sound and significantly lower electronic noise, and gold-plated RCA audio connectors that maximize conductivity and signal transmission while enhancing durability. Embedded with all these key features, the M4A785G HTPC is the best motherboard choice for DIY sound enthusiasts when building a home-theater PC.
Specifications
Model M4A785G HTPC/RC M4A785G HTPC
CPU AMD® Socket AM2+/AM2
Supports AM3 Phenom™ II
Chipset AMD 785G/ SB710
System Bus Up to 5200MT/s; HyperTransport™ 3.0
Memory Dual-channel, DDR2 1200(O.C.)/1066/800/667, Max. 16GB
Graphics - Hybrid CrossFireX™, Full HD 1080p, and DirectX 10.1 support
- HDMI/DVI/RGB output at back panel
- Maximum shared memory of 512MB
Audio ASUS Absolute Pitch Hi-Fi:
- 10-channel High Definition Audio
- Lossless Blu-ray 192kHz/ 24-bit audio
- DTS Surround Sensation UltraPC
- 2-ch Gold-plated RCA output at back I/O
- Optical S/PDIF out port at back I/O
Storage - 1x PATA controller up to 2 devices
- 5x SATA ports with RAID 0, 1, and 10
- 1x external SATA
Expansion Slots - 1 x PCIe 2.0 x16
- 2 x PCIe x1
- 1 x PCI
Accessories Includes a remote control Does not include a remote control
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: ROG Maximus III Series Motherboards Promise Maximum In-game Immersion

P55-based ATX Maximus III Formula and mATX Maximus III GENE Boast Industry-leading Features that Deliver Unprecedented Realism in Games

ASUS today added the Maximus III Formula and Maximus III GENE to its Republic of Gamers (ROG) lineup of high performance motherboards. Based on Intel's P55 chipset and purpose-designed for gaming, both motherboards are equipped with a wealth of exclusive gamer-centric features that effect improvements across all facets of the user's gaming and overclocking experience—from improved in-game response and reduced Internet latency, to convenient hardware-based, real-time tweaking. The ATX Maximus III Formula is targeted at PC enthusiasts, hardcore gamers and early adopters who crave leading-edge specifications, enhanced extensibility, and the cool factor, while the mATX Maximus III GENE is designed for case modders and budget-conscious gamers who prefer smaller—yet still power-packed—machines.

Bearing the Hallmarks of their High-end Heritage

ASUS' Maximus III Series motherboards are designed to deliver the no-holds-barred gaming performance and gamer-tailored features that have earned ROG its renown amongst gamers. Armed with the best components and top-end technologies, these motherboards ensure users the best possible and most immersive gaming experience on the P55 platform.
Designed for Maximum Immersion

Maximus III Series motherboards are packed with advanced gaming features that deliver the best in-game experience, and give users a decisive edge over their opponents.

* GameFirst
A unique traffic shaping technology, GameFirst manages the flow of traffic according to users' needs so that they can still perform Web-based tasks, download and upload files, and engage in Internet chats while maintaining the low ping times needed to dominate their opponents during online gaming.
* Speeding HDD
Utilizing a dual channel design, Speeding HDD doubles data transfer rates, slashing game loading and data access times. To enjoy this technology, users simply have to connect two HDDs to the specially-marked SATA connectors on the Maximus III Series motherboard. The drives are set-up automatically—no manual configuration is required.
* SupremeFX X-Fi
With its premium components and support for Creative Labs' acclaimed Crystalizer, CMSS3D and EAX technologies, SupremeFX X-Fi delivers the most realistic and accurate audio in games. This iteration of SupremeFX X-Fi also supports Blu-ray output.

Designed for Maximum Tweakability

Maximus III Series motherboards feature a revolutionary overclocking interface dubbed ROG Connect. ROG Connect enables users to link up to the embedded iROG controller via a separate PC—such as a notebook—connected via a USB cable. This allows users to tune the main system at a purely hardware level in real-time, as well as view POST code and hardware status readouts, on a notebook or netbook—just like a race car engineer.
Designed for Maximum Compatibility

Memory is temperamental, and oftentimes difficult to tune. ROG Maximus III Series motherboards enable users to easily circumvent potential memory compatibility issues with the inclusion of MemPerfect, a tool that automatically tests, fixes, and adjusts memory for the best possible performance. The result is greater system stability, optimized speed, and the ability to resolve issues quickly without having to manually perform lengthy memory tests.
Designed for Users with Differing Needs

While both Maximus III Series motherboards feature the same rich complement of features to enhance users' gaming and computing experience—such as ROG Connect, GameFirst and MemPerfect—they are available in two different form factors to cater to the needs of different users.

The ATX Maximus III Formula is designed for hardcore gamers and performance seekers who demand the very best specifications and superior extensibility. The mATX Maximus III GENE, on the other hand, is designed for case modders and budget-conscious gamers who prefer smaller machines, yet desire the power and features that only ROG can provide.
Specifications
Model ROG Maximus III Formula ROG Maximus III GENE
CPU Supports Intel® Processors in the LGA1156 Package* Supports Intel® Processors in the LGA1156 Package
Chipset Intel® P55 Intel® P55
Memory 4 x DIMM, Dual Channel, up to 16GB DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1800(O.C)/1600(O.C.)/1333/1066 MHz 4 x DIMM, Dual Channel, up to 16GB DDR3 2133(O.C.)/2000(O.C.)/1600/1333/1066 MHz
Expansion Slots 3 x PCIe x16 slot, (2 x 2.0 support single at x16 or dual at x8; 1 x 1.0 at x4) 2 x PCIe2.0 x16 slot (support single at x16 or dual at x8/x8 mode)
2 x PCIe 1.0 x1 1 x PCIe 1.0 x4
1 x PCI 2.2 1 x PCI 2.2
Multi-GPU NVIDIA® Quad SLI™ / ATI® CrossFireX™ ready NVIDIA® Quad SLI™ / ATI® CrossFireX™ ready
Storage 10 x SATA 3.0Gb/s
(2 x Speeding HDD SATA / 2 x SATA_ODD / 6 x Standard SATA)
1 x eSATA 3.0Gb/s 7 x SATA 3.0Gb/s
1 x eSATA 3.0Gb/s
LAN Realtek® RTL8110SC PCI Gigabit LAN controller Gigabit LAN controller featuring AI NET2
ROG GameFirst ROG GameFirst
High Definition Audio SupremeFX X-Fi 8-Ch. discrete audio card with EAX4.0 support; supports Blu-ray output 8-CH. SupremeFX X-Fi built-in with EAX4.0 support; supports Blu-ray output
IEEE1394a 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at rear, 1 port onboard) 2 x 1394a ports (1 port at rear, 1 port onboard)
USB 14 x USB 2.0 (5 at rear, 9 onboard) 14 x USB 2.0 (9 at rear, 5 onboard)
Other I/O Ports 1 x PS/2, 1 x eSATA, 1 x IEEE1394a, 1 x Clr CMOS, 1 x Optical S/PDIF 1 x PS/2, 1 x eSATA, 1 x IEEE1394a, 1 x Clr CMOS, 1 x Optical S/PDIF, 1 x ROG connect On/Off switch
Fan connectors 8 x fan connectors (1 x CPU / 1 x PWR / 3 x Chassis / 3 x Optional) 5 x fan connectors (1 x CPU / 2 x Chassis / 2 x Optional)
Software Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (1-year full edition) Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (1-year full edition)
Features ROG Connect, GameFirst, MemPerfect, MemOK!, CPU Level Up, Extreme Tweaker, iROG, ASUS Q-LED, Loadline Calibration, EPU, Q-Fan plus, Voltiminder LED ROG Connect, GameFirst, MemPerfect, MemOK!, CPU Level Up, Extreme Tweaker, iROG, ASUS Q-LED, Loadline Calibration, EPU, Voltiminder LED
Form Factor ATX, 12"x 9.6" (30.5cm x 24.4cm) mATX Form Factor, 9.6"x 9.6" (24.4cm x 24.4cm)

* Visit www.asus.com for a full listing of supported Intel CPUs.

Specifications, PCB colors and bundled software versions are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit www.asus.com for more details. Brands and product names mentioned are trademarks of their respective companies.

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: ASUS Introduces Hybrid Motherboards that Deliver Fast Performance and Uncompromising Stability

The ASUS P7P55D Series Features the Latest Intel Chipset, 48 Hybrid Phase Power, and SATA 6Gbps Connectivity for the Ultimate in Performance

ASUS, the leading innovator of advanced motherboard solutions, today launched the ASUS P7P55D Series motherboards. Featuring the Intel® P55 Express chipset, the P7P55D Series supports the latest LGA 1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5 Processors for maximum performance. The P7P55 Series is based on groundbreaking "Xtreme Design", a winning design formula drawn from many years of engineering innovation, to optimize overall system performance and hardware reliability. It also includes the latest Hybrid Technology—Hybrid Processor, Hybrid Phase, and Hybrid OS—to give users intelligent performance enhancement, active cooling, and rapid online access.

Achieving 6Gbps Storage Bandwidth with Exclusive Expansion Bridge

Equipped with a specially-designed onboard chip, the P7P55D Premium is the first motherboard to natively support 6Gbps data transfer bandwidth with the latest SATA storage interface. With this expansion bridge, the P7P55D Premium unleashes the performance potential of the latest hard disk drives, achieving almost double the throughput from existing SATA compatible drives. By eliminating any transmission bottlenecks, the expansion bridge enables 50% faster reading and writing of disk data. For other P7P55D Series models, ASUS also provides an expansion card to achieve the same results.
Optimizing Efficiency with Revolutionary Hybrid Phase Power Delivery

Users can expect maximum power efficiency, extremely cool operations, and enhanced component longevity from the P7P55D Series. With its Hybrid Phase Technology—combining ASUS Xtreme Phase with ASUS T.Probe—the series delivers maximum efficiency and extremely stable power. P7P55D Premium's 48 Hybrid Phase technology is the most power-efficient design in the industry, surpassing other 48-phase prototype motherboards. ASUS T.Probe is the world's first active cooling technology that detects and balances power phase loadings and temperatures in real time—especially around the active CPU. A new frequency conversion technology further improves efficiency by maximizing energy utility. High-grade materials also help enhance component longevity and further minimize power loss. Additionally, the P7P55D Premium includes Stack Cool 3+, and is the world's first motherboard with four layers of 2Oz copper in an 8-layer PCB design. This delivers ultra-cool performance even under extreme overclocking conditions.
Enhancing Performance with Intelligent Hybrid Processor

With its new Hybrid Processor, the P7P55D Series lets users achieve superior overclocking performance with the latest Intel CPU and the ASUS TurboV EVO, which functions like a second microprocessor. Both novice and hardcore overclockers can easily boost system performance with TurboV EVO's intuitive interface. Additionally, overclocking is simplified by onboard tools including Auto Tuning which automatically overclocks the system to an extreme yet stable state; ASUS OC Profile which offers the best overclocking settings for different scenarios; ASUS Turbo Key which creates more physical overclocking buttons on the keyboard for instantaneous overclocking; and ASUS TurboV Remote* which allows users to overclock from a convenient controller.
Hybrid OS Delivers Express Gate and Windows 7 Benefits

Hybrid OS integrates Windows® and ASUS Express Gate onto the ASUS P7P55D Series for more flexibility. Users can upgrade to Windows® 7 and have better security and faster performance, while Express Gate delivers rapid access to online applications—within five seconds.
Specifications

P7P55D Premium

P7P55D Deluxe

P7P55D EVO

P7P55D PRO

P7P55D

P7P55D LE
CPU Socket LGA1156 socket for Intel® Core™ i7/Core™ i5 Processors
Chipset Intel® P55 Express Chipset
Memory DDR3 2133 (O.C.) /1600 /1333 /1066 MHz DDR3 2000 (O.C) /1600/1333MHz
Power Phase 48 Hybrid Phase** 24 Hybrid Phase** 16 Hybrid Phase** 16 Hybrid Phase** 16 Hybrid Phase** 8+2 Phase
PCIex16 Slots 2 3 3 3 2 2
Multi-GPU CrossFireX/SLI CrossFireX/SLI CrossFireX/SLI CrossFireX/SLI CrossFireX CrossFireX
Gbit LAN x2 x2 x2 x1 x1 x1
Audio 10-ch HD, DTS 10-ch HD, DTS 8-ch HD, DTS 8-ch HD, DTS 8-ch HD, DTS 8-ch HD, DTS
Storage 6x SATA 3Gb/s 9x SATA 3Gb/s 8x SATA 3Gb/s 7x SATA 3Gb/s 7x SATA 3Gb/s 6x SATA 3Gb/s
1x eSATA (by bracket) 1x eSATA (by bracket) 2x eSATA (one by bracket) 2x eSATA (one by bracket) 1x eSATA 1x eSATA
1x Ultra DMA 1x Ultra DMA 1x Ultra DMA 1x Ultra DMA 1x Ultra DMA 1x Ultra DMA
2x SATA 6Gb/s 2x SATA 6Gb/s (Add-on-card)***
USB 12 (8 ports at back panel, 4 ports at mid-board) 14 (8 ports at back panel, 6 ports at mid-board)
1394a 2 ports (One at mid-board, one at back panel) N/A

* Available only in the P7P55D Premium and Deluxe models
** Hybrid Phase = Xtreme Phase * T.Probe. Hybrid Phase equates power efficiency achieved in other power phase designs
*** The PCIE GEN2 SATA6G card is sold separately.
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Please visit www.asus.com for more details.

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: Aflexi Demonstrates CDN FlexiMart – Enables any Webhost or Service Provider to be a Content Delivery Network

Web Hosts & Service Providers can now Compete with Akamai and Limelight by Teaming Up to Offer Better CDN Pricing and Services

WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Aflexi (www.aflexi.net) enables web hosts and service providers to create their own CDN that can instantly grow and change in response to customer and bandwidth needs.

At HostingCon (Booth 128), Aflexi will be demonstrating their new Aflexi FlexiMart platform for webhosts that enables them to purchase and market excess capacity, creating win-win situations and providing affordable CDN services among webhosting competitors. Web hosts will be able to monetize their excess server and bandwidth capacity.

“FlexiMart will help service providers and web hosts build new business relationships by marketing their web hosting services and excess bandwidth to other service providers and web hosts throughout the world,” says Whei Wong, CEO of Aflexi. “If a web host temporarily needs a few edge nodes in the Asia and Europe region for a possible traffic surge, they will be able to log on to Aflexi FlexiMart, and find the best deal. They may need a webhost in Asia and another one in Europe. Once they make the choice, the Aflexi CDN will transparently merge them to existing networks, scaling the web host’s infrastructure and enabling the hosting network to automatically and instantaneously expand to the Asia and Europe regions as needed.”

HostingCon Special Offer – For a limited time, Aflexi will be offering a special free trial period for the new Aflexi CDN Software that includes unlimited traffic. The new CDN software has added many new features of value to hosting and service providers. See http://www.aflexi.net/technology/ecosystem and http://www.aflexi.net/products/webmasters for details.

More About Aflexi

Aflexi develops and provides content delivery solutions for ISPs and content distributors worldwide. The Aflexi CDN software optimizes website traffic across various ISPs and their POPs. The intelligent Alexi back-end system scrutinizes traffic patterns and visitor profiles, and can make the necessary adjustments in real time to ensure the highest possible delivery speeds and data quality. If a specific server or network becomes overloaded, the Aflexi system automatically reroutes incoming and outgoing traffic to the next available ISP, server or POP.

ALL COMPUTER NEWS: Specialist new Quad Bike Insurance website launched

Do you want to find Quad Bike Insurance quickly and easily? Then a specialist new website www.quadbikecover.co.uk may be able to help, allowing you to access specialist cover for your Quad Bike withou
Do you want to find Quad Bike Insurance quickly and easily? Then a specialist new website www.quadbikecover.co.uk may be able to help, allowing you to access specialist cover for your Quad Bike without hassle.

Buying insurance is not the most exciting of things but it is essential if you want adequate protection for your Quad Bike Insurance needs. Finding insurance can sometimes be time consuming, even using the web. All too often you may find yourself visiting an insurance website where you have to trawl though pages of different products in order to find the cover that is suitable for you.

Wouldn’t it be nice to visit just one website, aimed specifically at people who want to protect their Quad Bike, without faffing around?

Then www.quadbikecover.co.uk fits the bill. Created for people like you whose lives are too busy to turn buying Quad Bike Insurance in to a project, this easy to navigate site can typically offer protection that may include on and off road cover; multiple or single rider options; and cover for any accessories you may have on/with your quad bike.

Jason Hulott from the site says: “With our new Quad Bike Insurance service, we aim to provide easy to find, specialist insurance protection for your Quad Bike at a price that won’t send your Bank Manager in to shock!

“Our new website can meet, we hope, your Quad Bike Insurance needs under one easy to access website”.

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: Leawo 3GP Video Converter for Mac: Can Convert MKV to 3GP Easy and Fast

It is common sense to convert MKV to 3GP format before MKV videos can be watched on mobile phones. Leawo Mac 3GP Video Converter is a good choice for those who want to convert 3GP from MKV without muc
Shenzhen, PR China – Leawo Software, today publishes a new update of its 3GP Video Converter for Mac users. This new update introduces MKV as an input video format for the benefit of mobile phone users. Users of Leawo 3GP Video Converter are able to convert MKV to 3GP videos now. The latest version of Leawo Mac 3GP Converter is at V1.1.0.3.

What’s new in Leawo Mac 3GP Converter V1.1.0.3?
MKV as a newly introduced video format is included in the program’s input dialog. Users can do MKV to 3GP conversion simply by the use of the MKV profile. Corresponding optimizations have been done to ensure the prevention of problems and the quality of output. Just like other video formats, advanced setting panel and customization features are also available for MKV. With the all-along simple and friendly operation style of Leawo software, users can experience an easy and fast MKV to 3GP conversion.

Leawo Mac 3GP Converter is a professional Mac 3GP converter. It can easily convert all popular video formats to 3GP and 3G2 video file on Mac, including AVI to 3GP on Mac, MP4 to 3GP on Mac, MOV to 3GP, MPEG to 3GP, etc., as well as extract audio file to save as popular format like MP3, AAC for your Mobile Phone and other digital video or audio players.

Availability and Pricing:
Leawo Mac 3GP Converter can support both Intel and PowerPC platforms. Users can download these free versions for trial on the product page. The registration for the pro version is only priced at $25. Registration is also recommended as to ensure lifelong updates and the first priority of professional technical support.

Links:
Company website: www.leawo.com
Product web page: www.leawo.com/mac-3gp-converter/
Download Free Trial Versions,
For Mac Intel:
www.leawo.com/download/mac/mac3gpconverter_intel_setup.zip
For Mac PowerPC:
www.leawo.com/download/mac/mac3gpconverter_ppc_setup.zip

ALL COMPUTER NEWS: Get yourself specialist printing with Permark

Permark is quite well known for manufacturing badges, promotional buttons staff lapel and more, these are deigned with attractive designs and innovative colours that suites the customer’s requirements
Launched in 1976, Permark is well known for manufacturing products that are efficient and according to the customers need. Efficient and well-versed experts in the market of specialised printing laid the base of the company. The firm provides an entire series of labelling and branding solutions. Located in Auckland, Sydney, Melbourne, Australia, USA and Canada there are approximately 50 employees working in the company and for an assured quality products the company is certified with AS/NZ ISO9001:2000.The Company is effective designing and technological skills are reflected by its vast customers and clients.

The products range of Permark includes Metal nameplates, which have a high durability, stunning appearance and tolerant to harsh conditions. It is a perfect stuff for applications that need relevant information like brand of the company, ratings, loading etc. The most commonly used are Aluminium, Stainless steel and brass nameplates in this category. Then the graphic overlay provides high quality coating for products and acts as interface among the people and the products. The membrane keypad and membrane switches delivers designs for electronics with a conciliatory customizable users interface that is covenant and efficient. If you want a clear finish with 3D effect then you can opt for Dome resin labels, you can also get screen-printing that will be embossed with resin applied and delivers an image with high quality. Resin can be used with variety of products like polyester, ployucarbonate, aliminuim, stainless steel, brass etc. Permark is quite well known for manufacturing badges, promotional buttons staff lapel and more, these are deigned with attractive designs and innovative colours that suites the customer’s requirements. With the self Adhesive labels that are manufactured in all shapes, kind and colours will provide a solution to range of labels challenges.

Permark make use of all the quality material that is required for a product manufacturing. This fact is reflected when the company was awarded with fifteen GOLD and twenty High commended awards at prestigious print awards since the year 1996.Hence it is worth to acquaint yourself with the exclusive service of the company, you can browse via http://www.permark.com.au for a detailed

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: Silicon Valley Web Hosting, Inc. Delivers High-Quality Streaming Video at a Fraction of the Cost of a Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Silicon Valley Web Hosting (SVWH), a leading provider of business-critical Shared Hosting, Virtual Private Servers, Dedicated Servers, and Managed Hosting, today announced the company will leverage Nokeena Networks' Media Flow Director™ with SmoothFlow™ technology as the foundation for a new streaming video service. SVWH will provide content providers with the ability to deliver a television-like video experience to their end customers at a fraction of the cost of CDNs.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) September 9, 2009 -- Silicon Valley Web Hosting (SVWH), a leading provider of business-critical Shared Hosting, Virtual Private Servers, Dedicated Servers, and Managed Hosting, today announced the company will leverage Nokeena Networks' Media Flow Director™ with SmoothFlow™ technology as the foundation for a new streaming video service. SVWH will provide content providers with the ability to deliver a television-like video experience to their end customers at a fraction of the cost of CDNs.

Nokeena's Media Flow Director (MFD) is powered by their patent-pending Media Delivery System. Nokeena Media Flow Director can deliver a large number of concurrent media streams at different data rates while continuously delivering a viewing experience free of jitter.

We recognize that online media - such as video - is the fastest growing type of content on the Internet and we look forward to offering new and existing customers a cost effective, high-quality media distribution and delivery service using Nokeena's solution
Nokeena's technology fits with our goal of supporting the sophisticated requirements of companies that need to deliver high-quality streaming video over the Internet for the lowest possible price. The Nokeena Media Flow Director allows our clients to deliver high-quality streaming video for a fraction of the cost of a CDN.
Nokeena's mission is to drive the convergence between traditional entertainment mediums and the Internet by redefining new media infrastructure
Media Flow Director improves the quality of experience (QoE) for online TV, videos and other new media, and combined with SVWH's services, will help content owners, media publishers and distributors maximize their revenue opportunities while minimizing the cost of video delivery.
"We recognize that online media - such as video - is the fastest growing type of content on the Internet and we look forward to offering new and existing customers a cost effective, high-quality media distribution and delivery service using Nokeena's solution," said Bruce Templeton, CEO of SVWH. "Nokeena's technology fits with our goal of supporting the sophisticated requirements of companies that need to deliver high-quality streaming video over the Internet for the lowest possible price. The Nokeena Media Flow Director allows our clients to deliver high-quality streaming video for a fraction of the cost of a CDN."

The Media Flow Director and SmoothFlow suite of tools enables online video content to play jitter-free no matter what the viewer's connection speed is, or their choice of media viewer. To enhance ease of use SmoothFlow works with the Flash run-time player over HTTP in order to provide adaptive bit-rate streaming. As individual connectivity slows -- due to network traffic, proximity, and other issues, SmoothFlow automatically adapts and adjusts the stream to a lower resolution, lower bit rate or different version of the content to ensure that the video never stops or hesitates.

"Nokeena's mission is to drive the convergence between traditional entertainment mediums and the Internet by redefining new media infrastructure," said Rajan Raghavan, co-founder and CEO, Nokeena. "Media Flow Director improves the quality of experience (QoE) for online TV, videos and other new media, and combined with SVWH's services, will help content owners, media publishers and distributors maximize their revenue opportunities while minimizing the cost of video delivery."

Online media publishers and aggregators are faced with competitive pressures to deliver higher quality content to keep their viewers engaged. Silicon Valley Web Hosting's Nokeena powered streaming video service is the perfect choice for cost conscious organizations that want to stream TV-like, high-quality video to their clients.

For more Silicon Valley Web Hosting information contact:
sales at svwh dot net or visit Silicon Valley Web Hosting

Corporate Headquarters
95 S. Market St, Ste. 648
San Jose, CA 95113

Phone: 888-GET-SVWH (438-7894)
International callers: 408-689-7685
Fax: 650-239-3639

About Silicon Valley Web Hosting, Inc.
Silicon Valley Web Hosting (SVWH) is a Web Hosting and Colocation Provider. Since its inception in 1996, SVWH has been committed to continually developing it's systems, processes, and network in order to offer reliable and scalable hosting and colocation services at very competitive prices. SVWH has extensive experience designing, building, and managing complex scalable web infrastructures for sophisticated start-ups, enabling them to meet the challenges associated with fast growth. Silicon Valley Web Hosting is based in San Jose, CA.

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: Hide 'User Accounts' from users

Hide 'User Accounts' from users
Go to Start/Run, and type:
GPEDIT.MSC
Open the path
User Config > Admin Templates > Control Panel
doubleclick "Hide specified Control Panel applets"
put a dot in 'enabled', then click 'Show"
click Add button,
type "nusrmgt.cpl" into the add box

ALLMODELCOMPUTERNEWS: Fix up your Slow XP and 98 Network

You can run "wmiprvse.exe" as a process for quick shared network access to Win98/ME machines. Stick it in Startup or make it a service.
"On the PC running XP, log in as you normally would, go to users, manage network passwords.
Here is where the problem lies. In this dialog box remove any win98 passwords or computer-assigned names for the win98 PCs. In my case , I had two computer-assigned win98 pc names in this box (example G4k8e6). I deleted these names (you may have passwords instead). Then go to My Network Places and -- there you go! -- no more delay!
Now, after I did this and went to My Network Places to browse the first Win98 PC, I was presented with a password/logon box that looked like this: logon: G4k8e6/guest (lightly grayed out) and a place to enter a password. I entered the password that I had previously used to share drives on the Win98 PCs long before I installed XP. I have the guest account enabled in XP.
This solves the problem for Win98 & XP machines on a LAN; I can't guarantee it will work for Win2K/ME machines as well, but the whole secret lies in the passwords. If this doesn't solve your slow WinXP>Win98 access problems, then you probably have other things wrong. Don't forget to uncheck 'simple file sharing,' turn off your ICS firewall, enable NetBIOS over TCP/IP and install proper protocols, services & permissions."

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: Speed up your windows...

Right click on My Computer
select Properties
select Advanced
select Performance - Settings
select Advanced
select Virtual Memory - Change
Keep the initial size same as recommended and maximum size double of it then restart your system.
Bingo.....now you can surf things faster...

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: How to Restricting Log-on Access?

If you work in a multi-user computing environment, and you have full access to your computer, you might want to restrict unauthorized access to your "sensitive" files under Windows 95/98.One way is to disable the Cancel button in the Logon dialog box.
Just run Regedit and and choose;
HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/Network/Logon
Create the "Logon" subkey if it is not present on your machine: highlight the Network key -> right-click in the left hand Regedit pane -> select New -> Key -> name it "Logon" (no quotes) -> press Enter. Then add/modify a DWORD value and call it "MustBeValidated" (don't type the quotes). Double-click it, check the Decimal box and type 1 for value.
Then click the Start button -> Shut Down (Log off UserName) -> Log on as a different user, and you'll notice that the Logon Cancel button has been disabled.

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: 20 things you dont knw about Windows XP

1-- It boasts how long it can stay up. Whereas previous versions of Windows were coy about how long they went between boots, XP is positively proud of its stamina. Go to the Command Prompt in the Accessories menu from the All Programs start button option, and then type 'systeminfo'. The computer will produce a lot of useful info, including the uptime. If you want to keep these, type 'systeminfo > info.txt'. This creates a file called info.txt you can look at later with Notepad. (Professional Edition only).
2--You can delete files immediately, without having them move to the Recycle Bin first. Go to the Start menu, select Run... and type 'gpedit.msc'; then select User Configuration, Administrative Templates, Windows Components, Windows Explorer and find the Do not move deleted files to the Recycle Bin setting. Set it. Poking around in gpedit will reveal a great many interface and system options, but take care -- some may stop your computer behaving as you wish. (Professional Edition only).
3---You can lock your XP workstation with two clicks of the mouse. Create a new shortcut on your desktop using a right mouse click, and enter 'rundll32.exe user32.dll,LockWorkStation' in the location field. Give the shortcut a name you like. That's it -- just double click on it and
your computer will be locked. And if that's not easy enough, Windows key + L will do the same.
4--- XP hides some system software you might want to remove, such as Windows Messenger, but you can tickle it and make it disgorge everything. Using Notepad or Edit, edit the text file /windows/inf/sysoc.inf, search for the word 'hide' and remove it. You can then go to the Add or Remove Programs in the Control Panel, select Add/Remove Windows Components and there will be your prey, exposed and vulnerable.
5---For those skilled in the art of DOS batch files, XP has a number of interesting new commands. These include 'eventcreate' and 'eventtriggers' for creating and watching system events, 'typeperf' for monitoring performance of various subsystems, and 'schtasks' for handling scheduled tasks. As usual, typing the command name followed by /? will give a list of options -- they're all far too baroque to go into here.
6-- XP has IP version 6 support -- the next generation of IP. Unfortunately this is more than your ISP has, so you can only experiment with this on your LAN. Type 'ipv6 install' into Run... (it's OK, it won't ruin your existing network setup) and then 'ipv6 /?' at the command line to find out more. If you don't know what IPv6 is, don't worry and don't bother.
7--You can at last get rid of tasks on the computer from the command line by using 'taskkill /pid' and the task number, or just 'tskill' and the process number. Find that out by typing 'tasklist', which will also tell you a lot about what's going on in your system.
8--XP will treat Zip files like folders, which is nice if you've got a fast machine. On slower machines, you can make XP leave zip files well alone by typing 'regsvr32 /u zipfldr.dll' at the command line. If you change your mind later, you can put things back as they were by typing 'regsvr32 zipfldr.dll'.
9--XP has ClearType -- Microsoft's anti-aliasing font display technology -- but doesn't have it enabled by default. It's well worth trying, especially if you were there for DOS and all those years of staring at a screen have given you the eyes of an astigmatic bat. To enable ClearType, right click on the desktop, select Properties, Appearance, Effects, select ClearType from the second drop-down menu and enable the selection. Expect best results on laptop displays. If you want to use ClearType on the Welcome login screen as well, set the registry entry HKEY_USERS/.DEFAULT/Control Panel/Desktop/FontSmoothingType to 2.
10--you can use Remote Assistance to help a friend who's using network address translation (NAT) on a home network, but not automatically. Get your pal to email you a Remote Assistance invitation and edit the file. Under the RCTICKET attribute will be a NAT IP address, like 192.168.1.10. Replace this with your chum's real IP address -- they can find this out by going to www.whatismyip.com -- and get them to make sure that they've got port 3389 open on their firewall and forwarded to the errant computer.
11--You can run a program as a different user without logging out and back in again. Right click the icon, select Run As... and enter the user name and password you want to use. This only applies for that run. The trick is particularly useful if you need to have administrative permissions to install a program, which many require. Note that you can have some fun by running programs multiple times on the same system as different users, but this can have unforeseen effects.
12--Windows XP can be very insistent about you checking for auto updates, registering a Passport, using Windows Messenger and so on. After a while, the nagging goes away, but if you feel you might slip the bonds of sanity before that point, run Regedit, go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Software/Microsoft/Windows/Current Version/Explorer/Advanced and create a DWORD value called EnableBalloonTips with a value of 0.
13--You can start up without needing to enter a user name or password. Select Run... from the start menu and type 'control userpasswords2', which will open the user accounts application. On the Users tab, clear the box for Users Must Enter A User Name And Password To Use This Computer, and click on OK. An Automatically Log On dialog box will appear; enter the user name and password for the account you want to use.
14--Internet Explorer 6 will automatically delete temporary files, but only if you tell it to. Start the browser, select Tools / Internet Options... and Advanced, go down to the Security area and check the box to Empty Temporary Internet Files folder when browser is closed.
15--XP comes with a free Network Activity Light, just in case you can't see the LEDs twinkle on your network card. Right click on My Network Places on the desktop, then select Properties. Right click on the description for your LAN or dial-up connection, select Properties, then check the Show icon in notification area when connected box. You'll now see a tiny network icon on the right of your task bar that glimmers nicely during network traffic.
16--The Start Menu can be leisurely when it decides to appear, but you can speed things along by changing the registry entry HKEY_CURRENT_USER/Control Panel/Desktop/MenuShowDelay from the default 400 to something a little snappier. Like 0.
17---You can rename loads of files at once in Windows Explorer. Highlight a set of files in a window, then right click on one and rename it. All the other files will be renamed to that name, with individual numbers in brackets to distinguish them. Also, in a folder you can arrange icons in alphabetised groups by View, Arrange Icon By... Show In Groups.
18---Windows Media Player will display the cover art for albums as it plays the tracks -- if it found the picture on the Internet when you copied the tracks from the CD. If it didn't, or if you have lots of pre-WMP music files, you can put your own copy of the cover art in the same directory as the tracks. Just call it folder.jpg and Windows Media Player will pick it up and display it.
19---Windows key + Break brings up the System Properties dialogue box; Windows key + D brings up the desktop; Windows key + Tab moves through the taskbar buttons.
20---The next release of Windows XP, codenamed Longhorn, is due out late next year or early 2003 and won't be much to write home about. The next big release is codenamed Blackcomb and will be out in 2003/2004

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: IP Addresses

Every server on the internet is assigned a unique number – an IP (Internet Protocol) address. This number can be thought of as a ‘telephone number’ which allows other computers to find and access files no matter where they are. The IP address is 4 bytes (32 bits). Each byte is known as an octet and can have a value between 0 and 255, so IP addresses are written in the form of 123.456.78.9.
IP addresses of 32 bits theoretically allow for more than 4 billion unique addresses, but in practice the actual number is much less. Certain ranges are reserved for special purposes so the number of available IP addresses is limited. Web sites can get around this limitation by using shared hosting or virtual servers. Rather than using one server for one web site, shared hosting allows several sites (sometimes hundreds) to be hosted on the same server. Each of these sites has the same IP address. They are uniquely identified by their domain name (e.g. mydomain.com).
There are plans to expand the number of IP addresses with the introduction of version 6 (We currently use version 4) of the Internet Protocol. IPv6 has IP addresses which are 128 bits wide. This provides an almost unlimited number of unique addresses, but will take several years to implement because of the heavy cost of upgrading the Internet infrastructure.
Shared hosting solves the problem of limited IP addresses for web sites, but there is also a need for IP addresses for each personal computer which connects to the Internet to browse the web or send email. Rather than assign each PC a unique IP address, Internet Providers can use a system of ‘dynamic addresses’. This means that each time you connect to the Internet through a dial-up or DSL modem you are assigned a different IP address.
So far we have been discussing how to use a web hosting company to host a web site, but there is no reason why you can’t host a site on your home computer. The biggest technical difficulty for most people, though, is that they connect to the Internet using a dynamic IP address. Dynamic addresses make it difficult to host a web site from home. Since the IP address is constantly changing nobody would be able to find your site unless you somehow notified them of your current IP address. There are dynamic DNS services, however, which allow you to assign a domain name to a site with a dynamic IP address. Each time you are assigned a new address your computer automatically notifies the service, which in turn updates its DNS (Domain Name Server).
Hosting a web site on your home computer, however, may not be a good idea. The computer has to operate server software and needs a high speed Internet connection. Your home Internet connection is probably a lot slower than those used by hosting companies so your web pages may load slowly – especially if they have a lot of graphics. If you have a small personal site with few visitors, though, it may be feasible to host your own site. Dynamic DNS is available as either a free or subscribed service

ALLCOMPUTERNEWS: Managed Versus Unmanaged Dedicated Web Hosting

Managed Versus Unmanaged Dedicated Web Hosting
If you have a large and complex website that receives a lot of traffic you may find that shared hosting is limiting your growth and the capacity to serve your customers. It may be time to move on to dedicated hosting. Shared hosting involves placing many websites on one server. All sites share the resources of that server such as disk space and bandwidth. Dedicated hosting means that instead of renting space on a server, you rent an entire server for your sole use.
Dedicated web hosting is much more expensive than shared hosting because the cost of operating the server is not divided between various accounts. The advantages of dedicated hosting include the freedom to use the resources of the server as you please. There are many different dedicated hosting packages to choose from. Their prices depend largely on the physical setup of the server computer. Just as with your home computer, faster processors and bigger hard drives cost more.
Another factor influencing the price is whether or not the server is managed. Keeping a server running in top condition can be a time consuming task. A managed hosting service offers the support and expertise to maintain your server and to perform routine maintenance such as software upgrades. This kind of service can be a viable alternative to hiring your own staff to look after your servers. Managed hosting, however, can be a lot more expensive than unmanaged hosting. Whether the price is justified depends on the complexity of your website and whether or not you already have people on staff who can look after the day to day operations of a server.
Unmanaged hosting, despite its name, does not really leave you entirely to your own devices. Most hosting companies will offer a certain level of support for all their dedicated hosting packages. This support of course includes hardware maintenance for things like hard drive failure and extra technical support may be available if you need help with configuration or software installation. You will probably have to pay for this extra support but hiring a tech on an hourly basis from time to time may be cheaper than going with a full managed package.
If you are considering unmanaged hosting check to see how much control you can have over the server hardware. If your server becomes hopelessly locked you should be able to perform a re-boot or to expect someone to do it for you with a minimum of delay.
As with any hosting package the value of a dedicated hosting service depends on the reliability and integrity of the hosting company. If your website has grown to the point where you need dedicated hosting you need a hosting provider that you can rely on to keep your site online as much as possible.
Whether you choose managed or unmanaged hosting depends on the technical requirements of your site and the ability of you or your staff to manage a server so that it is running at peak efficiency. If you prefer to have the re-assurance of having highly trained professionals looking after the server, go with managed hosting. If you or your staff can handle most of the maintenance chores, you would be better off with an unmanaged server