Sad news really something’s just not right in this post Windows Vista World.

At least 7,000 jobs are set to be lost at computer firm Dell after it said it would cut its global workforce by 10%.
The PC maker has struggled with falling sales and rising costs, prompting founder Michael Dell to take direct charge of the firm earlier this year.

Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/6710327.stm

Here is a look at the Dell Optiplex GX745 Desktop form factor.

The desktop form factor is a more traditional looking form factor. Dell have some nice design touches like the rounded edges and the use of metal instead of plastic.

A peek under the hood.

The desktop form factor is the 2nd largest in the range. The largest being the Tower.

If you are looking at getting a Dell but are unsure about which form factor is right for you. Then check out these posts:-

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Still have questions? then leave a comment or drop me an e-mail.

If you’re a North West based business looking help and advice with new technology then get in touch I can help you. Tel: 01606-841587.

Just curious, It’s a four year old Dell Optiplex GX260 running Windows XP.

It keeps losing time: Example the clock will go back a couple of hours while the computer is still switched on.

I have ruled out any software/malware/spyware/network or windows time service.

There is no indication the cmos battery is depleted or errors on POST but based on its age the battery could be near the end of its life.

Does anyone know if a low cmos battery can cause this to happen?

If you know leave a message in the comments.

Thanks

Colin

Microsoft are currently offering free copies of Microsoft Office 2007 to their business partners like myself (Small and Mid-market Solutions & Partners).

The catch is I/we have to hold an event and invite more than 20 confirmed attendees and Microsoft will supply a Full Packaged version of the 2007 Microsoft Office system, to be offered as a customer prize draw.

That’s a bit last century for me so I thought as this blog is picking up some traffic (about 5000+ unique visitors a month and growing) I would ask for a copy of Office 2007 to be offered on this site.

Sadly I just don’t have any juice with Microsoft Marketing and got a polite “Unfortunately, you don’t qualify” From Microsoft’s Dan Stone.

According to Seth Godin “Small is the new Big” at least someone has some props for the small guy.

Anyway folks I think you qualify even if Microsoft doesn’t.

Wow, well done to Google, for getting Google Apps Premier as the No.1

The Top 10 are

01) Google Apps Premier
02) Intel Core 2 Duo
03) Nintendo Wii
04) Verizon FiOS
05) RIM Blackberry 8800
06) Parallels Desktop
07) Pioneer Elite 1080p PRO-FHD1
08) Infrant Technologies ReadyNAS NV
09) Apple Mac OS X 10.4 “Tiger”
10) Adobe Premiere Elements 3

Link: http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,131935-page,13/article.html