http://www.microsoft-watch.com/article2/0,1995,1581842,00.asp

Microsoft is expected to recommend that the "average" Longhorn PC feature a dual-core CPU running at 4 to 6GHz; a minimum of 2 gigs of RAM; up to a terabyte of storage; a 1 Gbit, built-in, Ethernet-wired port and an 802.11g wireless link; and a graphics processor that runs three times faster than those on the market today.

Its a C= 64 game consul for €30

http://www.tulip.com/aboutus/corp_article.asp?nid=145

fairly old news but now we have all the nice details :-)

Google plans $2.7bn share auction


Google's founders are set to become very wealthy
Internet search powerhouse Google has confirmed it is to float on the US stock market
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3670951.stm