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iPhone kill switch unconfirmed all around
CUPERTINO, Calif., Aug. 8 (UPI) -- California's Apple Corp. declined to make an official comment on the so-called "kill switch" discovered in the company's new iPhone.
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Computer Talk: 2008 Olympic Games go online
The 2008 Olympic Games are here with what promises to be the most in-depth, user-friendly coverage than ever before. Not only will the Games be televised, as usual, but also the Web coverage is being touted as being of the likes we have never seen.
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Rise 'n' Shine: Shut Your Mouth, Internet: Vivi & Knox Are for Real
• People refutes the Internet claims that a smile was Photoshopped onto one of the Brangelina twins. Silly blogs, Viviknox are just naturally magical obvs. • Jennifer Garner...
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SEC Web Guidelines Vex Press Release Services
A decision that may allow U.S. companies to use their Web sites to release market-sensitive information could hurt firms that distribute press releases and give some investors an edge over others.
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Traster to battle Boose for 58th district seat
Terry Traster, an Amherst City Councilman, will face Republican Terry Boose in this November’s 58th district House race, as first reported on the Reflector Web site Wednesday afternoon.
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MS on why FFXIII is coming to 360 News by
Microsoft marketeer Albert Pennello has claimed Xbox 360 sales were the pivotal factor in bringing Final Fantasy XIII to the console - not any funny goings-on behind the scenes.
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Google believes $1B investment in AOL is souring
In an assessment that could lead to a substantial charge against its future profits, Google Inc. believes its $1 billion investment in advertising partner AOL is souring.
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Avenue A/Razorfish Socializes Banners
The three-month test with an undisclosed roster of clients is part of a partnership between the Microsoft-owned Web agency and Pluck, a social-software services provider
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Linden Lab Appoints Frank Ambrose as Senior VP of Global Technology
SAN FRANCISCO----Linden Lab®, creator of the virtual world Second Life®, today announced the appointment of Frank Ambrose as Senior VP of Global Technology. Ambrose has 20 years of experience in technology infrastructure development, data architecture and operations, including his most recent role as AOL's Senior Vice President of Technology for Infrastructure and Network Services.
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The Secret Lives of Supercomputers, Part 2
Despite the declining cost of supercomputing, the technology still remains out of reach for many businesses and universities, some of which have found alternative solutions. Bringing supercomputing to industry is just what the Blue Collar Computing program at the Ohio Supercomputer Center was designed to do.
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Has Vista Been Unfairly Savaged by the Media?
Has Vista been unfairly savaged by the media? As I thought about this question, I decided to go back and look at the early reviews of Windows XP. It seems users were not happy then about the change in the user interface (much like Vista).
IT Management |
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MobileMe 1.1 Review
Although problems remain, it is clear is that Apple has been working hard to fix MobileMe. The desktop part of the service was quickly updated, and push syncing now seems to be working, as does the Web access, iDisk, and Gallery.
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Does Microsoft Need to Re-think Its Policies?
However, Microsoft might prove to be an obstacle on the path to this free access because of its licensing policies. Crosby said Microsoft "has to change its licensing policy to allow independent software vendors to redistribute Windows virtual licenses" through the OVF.
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Bear Man Charged In Child Pornography Case
A Bear man has been arrested on child pornography charges after Delaware State Police say investigators caught him downloading sexual images of children.
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New Low-power 6U VMEbus SBC From MEN Micro Supports Intel Multicore Architectures for Exceptional Computing Performance
MEN Micro Inc., a world-renowned provider of embedded computing and I/O solutions for demanding industrial, mobile and harsh environment applications, now offers a 6U VMEbus single board computer that supports several Intel processors, from the 2.16 GHz Core 2 Duo T7400 down to the single core Celeron M.
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Alltel Wireless Rolls out Faster Broadband Network in Central Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.----Alltel Wireless today announced that it has expanded its wireless broadband network with the launch of EVDO Revision A technology in Little Rock and throughout Central Arkansas, enabling customers to upload files five to 10 times faster than before.
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Irish cards blocked after data theft - community blog from Marite Ferrero
Well, the intention is good but these card numbers need not necessarily have to be stolen to be used. The luhn-digit algorithm check is easy enough to use to be able to come up with valid card numbers.
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Online social networking sites are hacker playgrounds
Computer security researchers on Thursday warned that online social networking websites are playgrounds for hackers who can easily take advantage of people's trust.
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Line up and sign up for 90-plus birthday bash
Medina County Office for Older Adults 246 Northland Drive, Medina Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Director: Debra Radecky Phone: 330-723-9514, 330-336-6657 or 330-225-7100 Fax: 330-723-9506 e-mail: MCOOA@medinaco.org Web site: www.co.medina.oh.us/ooa/office.htm
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Internet service provider Tiscali has business plan rethink after losing UK customers
Italian owners reduce sale and profit forecasts as Sky creeps up on number four position
Guardian Unlimited |
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CCC's "Freedom Stick" circumvents China's firewall, just in time for The Games
Filed under: Networking Rumor has it that a large quantity of genetically-superior human beings are amassing in Beijing at the moment and attempting to squeeze into spandex-like outfits for your entertainment. Those interested in watching such tight-outfitted goings on are going to find themselves faced with even tighter internet restrictions when they get back to their hotel room or ...
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Colorado State University Launches New Generation of Online Programs Powered by Campus Management
Campus Management Corp. was selected by Colorado State University Board of Governors to provide the infrastructure for its new online campus, known as CSU-Global Campus. The new campus differentiates itself by its ability to offer the most qualified online teachers as well as the latest in information technology for online learning.
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Government Computer News
LAS VEGAS—The report in February from the Princeton Center for IT Policy that data stored in Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) chips is longer-lived than commonly believed had a chilling effect on the cryptography community.
Government Computer News |
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IBM goes mobile
Phil Muncaster, vnunet.com , Friday 8 August 2008 at 16:08:00 New software and services are designed to support firms' mobile working initiatives IBM today launched new mobile software and services designed to help companies tap into the growing numbers of mobile internet users, and to enable more flexible and productive working practices...
vnunet.com |
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Reporters Booted From Conference For Hacking
With thousands of hackers milling around the Black Hat convention here, and widespread snooping on the public Wi-Fi network, one place was supposed to be off limits: the press room.
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