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Microsoft, Facebook, Google box clever on really big systems
Facebook’s decision to release under open source a large-scale data management project similar to – and inspired by – Google’s BigTable has received backing from an unusual quarter: Microsoft. Data center futures architect and distinguished database developer James Hamilton, has complemented the pimply faced social network for releasing what he said “looks like a well-engineered … Continue reading
After Yahoo, Microsoft eyes Facebook
Microsoft is considering buying the social notworking site Facebook. According to the Wall Street Journal, the shy and retiring, softly spoken Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has been running around with money burning a hole in his ample pockets after his failed takeover of Yahoo. Volish bankers have been having a chat with Facebook to see … Continue reading
