As enterprises adopt Flash-based storage arrays, they will have to upgrade their core networking infrastructure to 40 Gbps and servers to 10 Gbps.

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The company says that it is shutting the unit down to focus on its core networking business, and despite positive revenue growth, we believe this is probably the right move.

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At the same time, Cisco's share of its core market, telecom networking equipment, has fallen from 60% to below 50% in some major sectors.

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One could argue that social networking, at least at its core level, is a healthy activity: it contains human interaction, thoughtfulness and even a splash of compassion.

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As of now, the Ubuntu touch dev preview contains the shell, core applications, WiFi networking, support for front- and rear-facing cameras and Android Developer Bridge tool connectivity.

ENGADGET: Ubuntu Touch Developer Preview now available for supported Nexus devices

And while users are far from leaving Facebook in droves, they might think twice if something like Diaspora works out - a social networking site currently under development that aims to put privacy at its core.

BBC: Facebook's battle with privacy and profit