RSS Digest: Week Ending 25-Mar-2011

Java

The Performance Paradox of the JVM: Why More Hardware Means More Failures
http://docs.media.bitpipe.com/io_25x/io_25445/item_394514/Azul_TheServerSide_SO%23033729_Expert-Tip_031611.pdf

Java Tip: Find process id of running Java process
http://boxysystems.com/index.php/java-tip-find-process-id-of-running-java-process/

The impact of Garbage Collection on Java performance
http://blog.dynatrace.com/2011/03/24/the-impact-of-garbage-collection-on-java-performance/


UNIX/Linux

My Bash Profile - Part IV: Functions
http://fahdshariff.blogspot.com/2011/03/my-bash-profile-part-iv-functions.html


Technology

May’s Law and Parallel Software
http://www.linux-mag.com/id/8422/

Apple iPad 2 review
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/reviews/tablets/366115/apple-ipad-2

Satellite snaps extent of Japan's post-quake blackout
http://www.newscientist.com/blogs/shortsharpscience/2011/03/extent-of-post-quake-blackout.html

New Intel Turbo Boost Technology
http://drdobbs.com/blogs/high-performance-computing/229301335

Nintendo 3DS: the essential guide
http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/gamesblog/2011/mar/22/nintendo-3ds-review

Firefox 4 finally ready to roll
http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/366235/firefox-4-finally-ready-to-roll

iPad 2 Arrives in 25 More Countries This Friday
http://www.apple.com/uk/pr/library/2011/03/22ipad.html

CUDAfy - General Purpose GPU Development on .NET
http://insidehpc.com/2011/03/23/cudafy-general-purpose-gpu-development-on-net/