John G. Spooner

Hewlett-Packard said the chairman of its board of directors intends to stay in place, despite an unfolding scandal. However, Patricia Dunn, chairman of HPs board of directors, will step down if asked by fellow board members, HP spokesman Michael Moeller told eWEEK on Sept. 8. Dunn is at the center of a scandal sparked by […]

Intel is promising to smooth PC management with the introduction of vPro, a new chip platform for business desktops. Intel unveiled the collection of chips in a news release Sept. 7. The lineup, as expected, includes its recently introduced Core 2 Duo processor, Q965 chip set and 82566DM Gigabit network interface connector. The platform was […]

Apple Computers iMac has taken to the big screen. The Cupertino, Calif., computer maker on Sept. 6 unveiled a 24-inch iMac model powered by Intels new dual-core Core 2 Duo processor. The company also updated its 17-inch and 20-inch screen iMac models with the Core 2 Duo processor. The Core 2 Duo, which succeeded Intels […]

Hewlett-Packard wants to take the hassle out of managing fleets of desktops with a new lineup of business PCs. The Palo Alto, Calif., computer giant on Sept. 6 rolled out four new desktop models in its HP Compaq Business PC and HP desktop workstation lines. Two of the models offer Intels Core 2 Duo desktop […]

Intel on Sept. 5 announced that it will lay off about 10 percent of its work force, following the conclusion of a sweeping internal review. The chip maker, which has already made several moves as part of the review, will cut 10,500 jobs by the middle of 2007, the company said in a statement. Prior […]

Intel is aiming to help it managers with desktop PCs that help themselves. The chip maker on Sept. 7 will officially unveil its vPro business desktop chip platform, which incorporates its Core 2 Duo processor and a newly minted supporting chip set with built-in management technology, sources familiar with Intels plans said. Although Intel officials […]

Desktop PCs will sport quad-core intel processors starting in the fourth quarter. The Santa Clara, Calif., company, which moved up the launch of its “Kentsfield” quad-core desktop chip from the first quarter of 2007 to the fourth quarter of 2006, is still several months from launching the chip. However, Intel is now expected to introduce […]

Intel is expected to announce internally the results of its efficiency review on Sept. 5, a move that could result in thousands of layoffs. The chip maker, which has already made a series of sweeping moves as part of the review, could cap the action by cutting 10,000 or more jobs, analysts have said. The […]

Intel aims to change the corporate desktop landscape with its vPro platform. The business desktop chip platform, which incorporates Intels recently introduced Core 2 Duo processor and a new supporting chip set that includes its Advanced Management Technology, will be unveiled on Sept. 7 and is expected to be used in PCs from some brand-name […]

High-end desktop PCs will sport quad-core processors from Intel as the fourth quarter gets under way. The Santa Clara, Calif., company, which pulled forward the launch of its “Kentsfield” quad-core desktop chip from the first quarter of 2007 into the fourth quarter of 2006, is still several months from launching the chip. However, its now […]