The Spring Intel Developer Forum (IDF) wraps up today in San Francisco. IDF is a semi-annual event sponsored by Intel for the purpose of bringing developers and business decision-makers together to explore where technology is heading.

LinuxDevices.com's sister publication, ExtremeTech.com, has published a series of stories about the latest developments coming out of IDF, including news of Intel's new dual-core processors, mobile and wireless initiatives, and more . . .

• Intel Reaffirms Support for TGn Sync Alliance — Intel reaffirmed its backing of the TGn Sync Alliance's approach to achieving 100+ Mbit/sec throughput in future-generation wireless networks.
• BTX Gains Momentum — Analysis: At Spring IDF, Intel discussed applications of the new BTX form factor for entertainment PCs.
• Intel Brings Dual-Core Tech to Digital Home — The company aims to replace separate devices within the home through PCs equipped with dual-core processors. Executives say cannibalization of single-core PCs is not a concern.
• Intel Dual-Core Architecture — Intel unveils some architectural details of the upcoming dual core processors. The new processor looks a lot like two Pentium 4's in a single package, but with some important differences.
• Intel Promises Mobile Performance at IDF — The chip maker will enhance its flash memory line and support WiMax as the new broadband standard.
• Intel Leader Stresses Embedded IT at IDF — Intel will focus on new technologies, such as 64-bit computing and dual-core processors, rather than simply increasing chip frequency, says senior vice president Pat Gelsinger.
• Intel's Dual-Core Chips: the “Pentium D” — Intel will start rolling out dual-core processors in the second quarter with the release of the Pentium Extreme Edition 840 and the new dual-core “Pentium D” chips.
• Execs Run Down Dual-Core Roadmap — Intel Corp. executives presented an extremely detailed roadmap of the company's dual-core future on Tuesday, a processor that will now be called the “Pentium D”.
• Barrett Upbeat About Transition — Outgoing Intel chief executive Craig Barrett told attendees of the Intel Developer Forum here Tuesday that R&D will continue to fuel a future generation of products.

Visit ExtremeTech.com's Intel Developer Forum Special Report page for the latest breaking IDF stories.

 
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