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Labs explore Linux super clusters
Clustering's cost advantage has compelled some organizations to migrate from Unix-based systems and symmetrical multiprocessing machines
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CDW names small business team
Government reseller CDW Government Inc. has named a dozen companies to its team of small business partners
Digital Government
Letters to the editor
No KVM Relief for Classified Networks; Thank You, Mark Forman; TSP Works for Me; TSP Still Doesn't Work for Me
People
DHS may restrict access to some solicitations
The Homeland Security Department's research division may issue quasi-classified procurement announcements to avoid tipping off potential terrorists about U.S. security gaps
People
Snapshots of history
Nuala O'Connor Kelly's office may not be imposing or have a window, but every available surface is covered with her history
Digital Government
A new cluster option
Organizations have quite a few options for connecting clusters
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Feds avoid Blaster
The Internet worm snarling computers nationwide last week amounted to much ado about nothing for federal agencies
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Intercepts
GIG: Coming to a Base Near You; Reaching Out for Help; More Trouble for DMS?; In and Out
People
GAO at odds on program timeline
The Army is disputing a General Accounting Office report released last week that recommends extending the timeline for the service's multibillion-dollar effort to bring technology to the battlefield
Acquisition
Housing agency awards tech management contract
The Federal Housing Finance Board will move its data operations and hand over the reins for its tech management services.
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Parole officers close the book on paper
State parole officers are finding it simpler to keep records of interviews with the Gateway Inc. Tablet PC
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Atmel solves fingerprint riddle
Thermal fingerprint tech improves scanning in small devices
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Zoning out and dialing up
Internet kiosks bring Web access to vacationers in faraway places
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Power to the states
Officials from state and local agencies nationwide reported smooth operations during last week's blackout
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Northeast outage tests contingency plans
Many local offices manage to make do after loss of power, agencies say
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Reverse IT fair earns kudos
Agency officials, industry appreciate HHS' unusual approach to working together
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NIST harnesses instant messaging
Fed business development program uses IM to shrink distances and build communities
Acquisition
Agencies craft small-biz sequels
Two of the most lucrative governmentwide small-business contracts will soon expire, and agencies released solicitations for their successors last week
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