Lotus

IBM and Business Partners Introduce a Linux-Based, Virtual Desktop

harminka — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 14:20:15 -0600

IBM Virtual Bridges and Canonical today announced general availability of a Linux-desktop solution designed to drive significant savings compared with Microsoft-desktop software by amplifying Lotus collaboration software and Ubuntu to a larger user base through virtualization.

Chemists reproduce the rose’s petal effect

harminka — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 11:19:43 -0500

The lotus flower is nature’s “slip n’ slide,” where water beads skate along each petal’s surface like liquid metal. Now, chemists reveal the ying to the lotus’ frictionless yang: rose petals. Chemists have found the physical basis for the rose’s ability to grip water droplets in place, even when the flower is upside down.

IBM Extends Communications Platform

Nymphadora — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 22:50:35 -0600