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Computer-modelling project recreates sounds of ancient Greek harp
Washington, September 4 : A new computer-modelling project has been successful in recreating the sound of the harp-like Epigonion musical instrument from Ancient Greece.
New Kerala |
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A private web page for paper mail
Earthclassmail.com turns ink and paper into bits and bytes
The Globe and Mail |
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Lieberman Software Launches Server Virtualization Management Initiative
Lieberman Software's User Manager Pro Suite, a configuration management solution for Windows-powered servers and workstations, has achieved Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V certification. Several additional Lieberman Software products are scheduled for Microsoft's rigorous Hyper-V certification testing process. read more
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OLPC revives Give One, Get One program with Amazon.com
In addition, the touch-screen version of the XO, as well as a Linux and Windows XP dual-booting model, will be out soon.
CNET |
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Whiz kid's $300,000 computer scam
A teenage computer whiz has pleaded guilty to an attempted $300,000 fraud involving an elaborate trail of dummy businesses.
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Government Computer News
NEC has unveiled a new energy efficient server, as well as a new four-socket blade server. The NEC Express5800/i120RA-e1 server uses Intel’s Xeon low-voltage processor, lower power-consuming memory and a redesigned power supply.
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Virtual Computer targets corporate laptops
Virtual Computer, a newly minted start-up, is promising to extend the benefits of desktop virtualization to mobile computers.
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Scientists move a step closer in developing super-fast quantum computers
Washington, September 4 : Researchers at MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) may have found a way to overcome a key barrier to the advent of super-fast quantum computers, which could be powerful tools for applications such as code breaking.
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State-assisted evacuees can be tracked
The state social services department has set up an online database and hot line for people to check on their family and friends who were evacuated and sheltered before Hurricane Gustav.
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Linux radio keeps it simple
— Aug. 26, 2008 — Pure has announced an Internet radio that runs embedded Linux and provides FM and DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) playback. The Evoke Flow radio offers WiFi connectivity and media streaming from a connected PC, and is paired with a Internet search portal called the Pure Lounge.
Linux Devices |
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Dell's Inspiron Mini 9
The Inspiron Mini 9 measures 9.1 x 1.1/1.2 x 6.8 inches and weighs only 2.3 lbs. The battery is said to last four hours. Additional options include an internal 802.11g WiFi mini-card, as well as Bluetooth 2.0, and a choice of two webcams.
Linux Devices |
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Execs Say Microsoft-Cisco Interop Running Smoothly
Just over a year after Microsoft and Cisco formed a pact to build bridges of interoperability between their software and networking technologies, executives say everything's going swimmingly.
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Trying to find love online may leave you penniless!
Melbourne, Sept 4 : Australian police has warned people not to be duped by Internet romance scams. The warning came after a 45-year-old man lost 20,000 dollars to someone he met online, while a 47-year-old woman was left waiting at an airport.
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NLighten IT7202 72-inch Touchscreen HDTVs Put Google Earth At Your Fingertips [CEDIA 2008]
newVideoPlayer("/fingertouch.flv", 475, 376,""); Rear-projection may be deader than dead as far as the biggies are concerned, but the folks at nLighten are intent to squeeze a bit more life out of...
Gizmodo |
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Man gets 10 years for child porn on computer
A West Milton man convicted of possessing child pornography was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison Thursday, Sept. 4.
Dayton Daily News |
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Sony recalling Vaio laptops
Sony says it is recalling Vaio laptop computers due to faulty parts.
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Wichita police foil financial scam
Police earlier this week found 26 portable telephone switching systems at the home of a Wichita woman duped into accepting the fraudulently obtained merchandise, and they warned residents once again to be alert for Internet scams. A company in Arizona contacted police in Wichita after developing concerns about the validity of an invoice ordering 10 of the items and asking them to be shipped to ...
The Wichita Eagle |
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Comcast appeals FCC Web traffic-blocking decision
Comcast Corp. is appealing an FCC ruling that the company is improperly blocking customers' Web traffic, triggering a legal battle that could determine the extent of the government's authority to regulate the Internet. In a precedent-setting move, a divided...
San Francisco Chronicle |
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Internet bandwidth good internationally, not in U.S.
There has been a growing concern that the growth in Internet traffic could outgrow the Internet’s capacity. According to TeleGeography, there was a 53% growth in international Internet traffic between mid-2007 and mid-2008, but the traffic is still down from 61% the preceding year. That being said, there was still an increase of traffic of [...]
Geek.com |
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'Get the Job' pt. 2: Job Web sites
Before you start sending out resumes, you may want to log on to these Web sites.
KABC-TV Los Angeles |
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Microsoft's $200 Box
The price cuts are here! The price cuts are here!
The Motley Fool |
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Berlin to Tighten Germany's Data Protection Laws
At an emergency summit in Berlin, German ministers have agreed to update data protection laws for the digital age in the wake of scandals that showed how easily personal details can be bought on the Internet.
Deutsche Welle |
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Best South Park License Plate Ever [Novelties]
var digg_url = 'http://digg.com/autos/Best_South_Park_License_Plate_Ever_PIC'; Liba-low, liba-low, TIMMAY! Yes, this may be old by internet standards, but we still think its funny. Our hats are off...
Jalopnik |
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ABCFamily.com Adds Brigitte Dale’s Video Blog
ABC Family is bringing Internet personality Brigitte Dale’s video blog to its Web site. Ms. Dale’s blog, which covers news, pop culture and twenty-something issues, will be featured on ABCFamily.com starting this month.
TV Week |
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Amazon Kills Unbox, Broadens Video on Demand
Unbox is dead; long live Amazon's Video on Demand.
PC Magazine |
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