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Photoshop expert sings: Ctrl-J, yo!
Author Deke McClelland is out with a music video in which he sings about image-editing software. Yes, he sings, rapper-style. And dances "like a crazy monkey."
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It is obvious Tiger was swinging in the pain
Our thanks to Mr Lackie (Fans with Laptops, June 23) for reminding us of one of the most basic fundamentals of the golf swing.
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Mariner Releases MacGourmet Deluxe 1.0
Mariner Software released MacGourmet Deluxe 1.0 on Wednesday, ultra-modern recipe and wine management software for OS X
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by newbee (2.7) on Wed 22nd Aug 2007 02:02 UTC
One of the reasons why SELinux has not been so widely opted is that there is actually an easier option in the form of ApArmor (from the SUSE camp) that is much more intuitive to use and easier to setup.
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Linked by David Adams on Tue 4th Apr 2006 15:19 UTC, submitted by anonymous
A company called eSoft was recently granted a patent for "systems and methods for selecting, ordering, installing, managing, updating, and if necessary, uninstalling software applications."
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 1st Feb 2007 22:41 UTC, submitted by IdaAshley
"A lack of physical memory can severely hamper Linux performance. In this article, learn how to accurately measure the amount of memory your Linux system uses . You also get practical advice on reducing your memory requirements using an Ubuntu system as an example."
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Scientists say optical cloaking is near
Two U.S. scientists say they have developed a technique using computer simulations that results in the nearly total cloaking of an object.University of Illinois Professor Harley Johnson and postdoctoral researcher Dong Xiao noted cloaking of microwave energy was reported in 2006 by researchers from Duke University, Imperial College London and the Sensor Metrix Corp. in San Diego. That was ...
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Will Technology Firms Bridge the Chasm Between Computer and TV?
Hewlett-Packard, Netflix, Apple and others want to move content from the Internet to that big flat-screen TV in the living room. Wharton experts wonder if there is a market for this and indeed, whether consumers are even willing to accept interactive television. The best advice to companies for now: Hedge your bets.
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Kid Rock jokingly urges fans to `steal everything'
By The Associated Press DETROIT (AP) -- Kid Rock wants fans to know it's OK to illegally download his music.
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iPhone 2.0 to feature extra data-wipe security?
Wiping data off an iPhone should become more secure with the v2.0 firmware than in the current release, say sources using the most recent beta. Although both the v1.x and 2.0 releases present users with an "Erase All Contents and Settings" option, v1.x only performs a regular deletion; v2.0 should mimic the "Secure Empty Trash" option of Mac OS X,...
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Man sentenced for buying meth supplies online Web
A Libby man who admitted to using his grandmother’s computer and address to buy chemicals over the Internet for manufacturing methamphetamine, on Monday asked a judge for a second chance.
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RadiSys Announces New Speech Capabilities for Convedia Media Server FamilyRadiSys(R) Convedia(R) media servers receive ...
HILLSBORO, Ore., BUSINESS WIRE -- RadiSys(R) Corporation (NASDAQ: RSYS), the leading independent provider of open, standards-based media server platforms and advanced embedded solutions, today announced that its market-leading Convedia(R) media server family now supports automatic speech recognition (ASR), or converting human speech to computer data, and text-to-speech (TTS) capabilities in ...
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Single Stream Recycling Set for July 1 in Wiscasset
Wiscasset transfer station will launch its new single stream recycling program July 1. The new system eliminates the need to separate recyclable materials and could save the town an estimated $20-30,000 in tipping fees.
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Big fourth inning lifts AppleSox over Pirates
WENATCHEE - With the way their pitching and defense has been as of late, one big inning is all the Wenatchee AppleSox need.
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Hector Babenco's Oscar(R)-Nominated Film ''Kiss of the Spider Woman,'' from City Lights Home Entertainment, is Now ...
SEATTLE----Amazon.com Inc. and City Lights Home Entertainment today announced that the Academy Award-winning film “Kiss of the Spider Woman“ is now available for the first time since its theatrical release as a full-length download exclusively on Amazon Unbox to rent for $2.99 for 30 days or to download to own for $9.99.
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Kirven: Computer breach went 'well beyond' administrator's machine
County Council Chairman Butch Kirven told GreenvilleOnline.com today that the county's information system has been breached "well beyond" the county administrator's computer, and that a new committee formed to track the investigations of Councilman Tony Trout will meet behind closed doors Thursday to discuss the issue.
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Tech giants put their heads in the clouds
Cloud computing is much more down to earth than the term might imply. For Google, Amazon, and others, it's about delivering bits to billions of devices--and users.
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Clyburn biggest recipient of cash from phone companies after wiretap debate
The 94 House Democrats who reversed course last week and supported retroactive legal immunity for telephone companies under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act received an average of $8,359 in campaign contributions from the companies—and some received much more.
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Microsoft
The Windows-based PC is the largest gaming platform in the world according to Microsoft VP John Schappert. Speaking at a Big Picture Showcase event, the corporate VP for LIVE, software and services said that these are exciting times for the PC gaming industry.
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UK Government Reveals Byron Review Action Plan
Following the release of the UK's Byron Review of the effects of video games and the Internet on children, the UK government has revealed its Action Plan to implement the study's recommendations, including ratings reforms and more parental guidance. The study was led by child psychologist Tanya Byron (pictured) and publicly backed by British prime minster Gordon Brown, and, most notably, ...
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 28th Feb 2006 18:51 UTC
At a special press event today, Apple introduced various new products. Besides the usual iPod/iTunes chit-chatter , they introduced a new Mac Mini with either a dual-core or single-core Intel processor.
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Chrysler to turn vehicles into wireless hotspots
People who buy Chrysler LLC vehicles next year will have the option of turning their cars and trucks into wireless Internet hotspots. Tips for car buyers & car owners
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India lacks connections to make online services viable
When Google launched a local version of YouTube in India last month, executives praised the potential of online video in India, citing the country's love affair with films and entertainment.
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 7th Jul 2005 19:16 UTC
IBM has today presented various new versions of their G5 processor at the Power Everywhere Forum in Japan.
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Recent Original Stories
A Computerworld blog post reads: "You gotta love it. Microsoft has decided that it will ho ahead and kill off easy access to XP on June 30th. On behalf of desktop Linux users everywhere, and our first cousins, the Mac fans, thanks.
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