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Linux on mobiles will put the squeeze on MS, says Zemlin
Manifest destiny again OSCON Once it was the desktop, now mobile phones and embedded devices represent the future of Linux, according to open source fans.…
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Hacker finishes .NET app-a-day marathon
— Jul. 07, 2008 — On Jun. 1, software developer Chris Craft pledged to write 30 Windows Mobile applications in 30 days, publishing both executables and source code.
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Further information
Qik did not provide memory requirements or the amount of bandwidth required, although it noted that users will require an unlimited data plan. Resolution and frame rate of Qik videos was also not specified, but videos appear to be 320 x 240 pixels.
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Security Check: Don't Give Away Data with Your Old PCs
You've read the headlines about PCs and laptops with sensitive information falling into the wrong hands -- and the aftermath of the data breach. Symantec recently conducted a study and discovered one root of the problem -- PCs and laptops that aren't properly cleaned before they are donated or disposed of. Symantec looked into the types of data being left behind on used computers donated to ...
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A new-generation of simpler sensors for detecting disease-causing microbes and toxins
Scientists in Singapore are reporting development of a complete, palm-sized sensor that can detect disease-causing microbes, toxins, and other biological threats instantly without the need for an external power source or a computer.
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Dear Apple, Jesus would be mortified!
Some people have dubbed the iPhone 3G the "Jesusphone," with no apparent fear of lightening strikes against Apple's latest incarnation of its mobile wonder, or the threat of excommunication. But divine status may not be on the cards for the iPhone 3G if Samantha Rose's experiences are anything to go by.
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MoD admits recovering only 32 of 748 laptops lost in four years
The Ministry of Defence has recovered only 32 of the 748 military laptops lost or stolen since 2004, The Herald can reveal. Nine of them contained top secret or secret data.
The Herald |
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Windows Home Server Power Pack 1 goes live
Filed under: Desktops , Networking That nasty Windows Home Server data corruption bug might finally be a thing of the past, as WHS Power Pack 1 has gone live after a month-long beta test . Not much else to the enhancement suite: x64 support and support for backup to external media are along for the ride, but otherwise it's mostly performance tweaks. Go on and grab it now, you crazy ...
Engadget |
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Security Check: Don't Give Away Data with Your Old PCs
You've read the headlines about PCs and laptops with sensitive information falling into the wrong hands -- and the aftermath of the data breach. Symantec recently conducted a study and discovered one root of the problem -- PCs and laptops that aren't properly cleaned before they are donated or disposed of. Symantec looked into the types of data being left behind on used computers donated to ...
Enterprise Security Today |
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Fired worker accused of trying to cut boss' power
Plainville police have arrested a Portland woman, accusing her of trying to retaliate against her former boss by having electricity cut off to his home. Police say a 33-year-old woman was fired June 25 from her job at a Glastonbury insurance-sales agency. The woman allegedly used a co-worker's computer password the next day to make a request that Northeast Utilities shut off the power to her ...
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Meetings
COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS C.A. JOHNSON CLASS OF 1976: Meet and greet, 7 p.m. Friday, July 18, at Bailey’s, 115 Afton Court (Harbison). (803) 786-1400 PALMETTO PERSONAL COMPUTER CLUB: 6-8:30 tonight, at Capital Senior Center, 1650 Park Circle (Maxcy Gregg Park). Special Interest Groups meet before the main meeting; SIGs include Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Windows, Advanced Users and ...
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Recent Original Stories
OSNews.com informs you about the latest news on a vast range of operating systems, from the well-known mainstream OSes, down to small embedded (but also very interesting technically) ones.
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Hackers Unlock iPhone 2.0, Now You Can, Too
The iPhone Dev Team has released its Pwnage 2.0 software, which lets anyone unlock an iPhone or iPod Touch running the iPhone 2.0 operating system. See how it works, in Gadget Lab.
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Summer courses simpler online
For self-starters, classes via Internet are a good solution Summer school isn’t what it used to be. In fact, for about 2,800 high school students statewide, it’s something they can do online. South Carolina’s year-round virtual school program is winding down its first summer session, which launched statewide in June and will end next month, according to the state Department of Education. ...
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U.S. Attorney Formally Charges Larry Mendte
The U.S. Attorney's Office in Philadelphia announced Monday that it has charged former CBS 3 anchor Larry Mendte with a felony count of intentionally accessing a protected computer without authorization. The government's case against Mendte, 51, is set out in an "Information" – the formal charging document. The Information charges Mendte with one count of intentionally accessing a protected ...
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Netbooks Are Not a Profitable Endeavor
Seeing how everyone seems to be making these small form factor notebook PCs these days, you would assume that the market is incredibly lucrative. As it turns out, there really isn't that much money to be made in the world of subnotebooks.
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Recently Released White Paper Identifies Ways Clients Who Use Vendor Management Systems Can Mitigate Risk
The National Association of Computer Consultant Businesses (NACCB), an industry group representing staffing and solutions firms, has released a white paper Ensemble Chimes Bankruptcy: Lessons Learned on what can be done to mitigate the risk of disruption and financial loss. The white paper is for their member companies to share with their clients who work with, or are considering working with, ...
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Seven Things IT Should Be Doing (but Isn't)
Taking a hard, honest look at what you need to accomplish is the key to keeping your business competitive -- and yourself gainfully employed.
PC World |
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No Economic Stimulus Package for IT
As the economic news gets bleaker, IT execs aren't getting many price breaks from vendors. In some cases, prices are actually going up.
PC World |
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IBM, Oracle and SAP sued over server software technology patents
BM, Oracle, SAP and Adobe systems are the latest targets of patent lawsuits filed by Implicit Networks.
Network World |
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Security Check: Don't Give Away Data with Your Old PCs
You've read the headlines about PCs and laptops with sensitive information falling into the wrong hands -- and the aftermath of the data breach.
NewsFactor via Yahoo! News |
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Despite poor turnout, Gang of Four, Mute Math and the Duke Spirit shine at Gibson
Review: The Download Festival, with a lineup resembling a mini-Coachella, enthralls a small crowd.
Orange County Register |
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HiWired Named PC Magazine "Editors' Choice" for Online Tech Support Services
HiWired, Inc., a leader in remote technical support and computer repair, has been awarded the Editors' Choice rating by PC Magazine in a July review. HiWired provides consumers and small businesses with immediate, expert support for the PC and any technology that integrates with the PC, including wireless networks, iPods, digital cameras and smartphones.
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AllVoices, Formerly Masala, Launches New User-Gen News Service
There have been numerous attempts at so-called "citizen journalism" news models.. The most successful model has been, well, blogs in general. Getting users to contribute journalism to some unified site has been more of a mixed bag. A recent launch in this space: AllVoices, previously known as Masala. Last summer the SF-based company raised $4.5 million led by VantagePoint Venture Partners, while ...
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Linked by Thom Holwerda on Tue 5th Sep 2006 21:39 UTC
Microsoft announced on Tuesday US prices for Windows Vista , the long-awaited new version of the operating system that sits on more than 90 percent of the world's personal computers.
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