Finally the definition of Web 2.0 & 3.0 May 11, 2008
One of the most misused buzzwords finally gets defined. Now we can stop people from labeling everything on the internet as Web 2.0. Please stop the madness.
Google TiSP Joke Becomes Reality May 11, 2008
Apparently, the folks in Bournesmouth, UK, didn't get the joke, as they're laying fiber optic cable through the sewer system. The intended result: blazing fast connections that don't require digging up anything...
Data Centers and Global Warming, Will the web crash? May 11, 2008
So you’ve heard the hype on going green, wouldn’t you like to know how the internet fits into the big picture of saving energy? Every time you search Google you could power an 11-watt light bulb for an hour…
IFPI Advises Kids to Use LimeWire and Kazaa May 11, 2008
Together with the charity Childnet, IFPI recently launched a campaign to educate kids, teachers and parents about the dangers of filesharing. Ironically, the legal alternatives they suggest direct the kids to LimeWire, Kazaa and sites that sell hardcore adult movies.
Fedora 9 released ! we have the first screenshots of Sulphur May 11, 2008
Here are some shots from the install. I will not go into detail when it comes to these. One thing that has changed is the encryption option (i did not test this), that allows you to make and install to an encrypted partition.uname -aLinux localhost.localdomain 2.6.25-14.fc9.i686 #1 SMP Thu May 1 06:28:41 EDT 2008 i686 athlon i386 GNU/Linux
Zune breaks 2 million sold, stealing market from Creative May 11, 2008
Microsoft is still toiling away at the Zune, but there isn't a whole terrible much to show for it so far in regards to market impact. They just broke the 2 million mark, almost a year after they hit 1 million in May 2007. That means growth has hardly accelerated since the second-gen players hit the scene.
The (Virtual) Global Office May 11, 2008
Moving beyond Second Life marketing, many companies are infiltrating virtual worlds for employee meetings, mixers, and recruiting
Preserving Old Movies, At 40 Degrees May 11, 2008
While Scarlett O'Hara stayed cool at home, Dorothy Gale took a year out to go skipping down a digital yellow brick road in a Hollywood film lab.
The 25 Year Old UNIX Bug May 11, 2008
1983. The year of the IBM PC XT, the Apple Lisa, Pioneer 10 leaving the solar system, and Hooters opening up shop in Florida. It's also the birthyear of a 25 year old UNIX bug, squashed only a few days ago.
How Web 3.0 Will Work May 11, 2008
You've decided to go see a movie and grab a bite to eat afterward. You're in the mood for a comedy and some incredibly spicy Mexican food. Booting up your PC, you open a Web browser and head to Google to search for theater, movie and restaurant information.
Google To Launch “Friend Connect” On Monday May 11, 2008
Don’t they say good things come in threes? Well, regardless, we’ve heard from multiple sources that Google will launch a new product on Monday called “Friend Connect,” which will be a set of APIs for Open Social participants to pull profile information from social networks into third party websites.
How the NSA took Linux to the next level May 10, 2008
You know SELinux is built to be virtually attack-proof, but do you know how the National Security Agency (NSA) accomplish it? Take a closer look at the SELinux kernel architecture, why this is important, and what makes SELinux one of the most secure implementations of Linux available.
Shareaza Stands Up To Scammers: “We’re fighting back!” May 10, 2008
After falling victim to a domain and brand hijacking, Shareaza is fighting back at the scammers, assisted by the Software Freedom Law Centre, the EFF and Richard Stallman. In further great news for BitTorrent fans, Shareaza will introduce improved BitTorrent support into version 3 of the application.
Microsoft U-turn to stop Linux dominating ultra low cost PCs May 10, 2008
Microsoft is launching a programme to promote the use of its Windows OS in ultra low-cost PCs but only tose with limited hardware capabilities. In its effort to undermine Linux it is condemning people to machines with poorer functionality and performance than the open source alternative
MSN messenger blocking youtube links!?!? May 10, 2008
At first I thought it was just me. But then I googled for it and found a forum where people were experiencing the same problem. On MSN, type www.youtube.com and the message won't pass.The curious thing is that if you alter any of the letters in the domain (i.e. changing it to youtuve.com ) the message gets effectively passed.WTF, Microsoft?
Is Pownce Developing An MP3 Player? May 10, 2008
Daniel Burka, co-founder and head designer for Pownce, has generated some buzz by posting a screenshot teaser of an upcoming release.
Revolutionary Scrollbar Concept May 10, 2008
A video demo and Python-GTK script of a new kind of scrollbar that should be faster to use and look more neat.
Facebook Responds To MySpace With Facebook Connect May 10, 2008
"Facebook will announce Facebook Connect later today, which is essentially a new version of their 2 year old API for third party websites. It will allow users to “connect” their Facebook identity, friends and privacy to any website. One of their initial launch partners will be Digg."
BitTorrent Shrugs Off Massive Malware Attack May 10, 2008
Described as “One of the most prevalent pieces of malware in the last three years,” the Downloader-UA.h trojan is running wild on P2P networks. But thanks to its system strength - and the work of torrent site moderators - such outbreaks are shrugged off by BitTorrent.
Future Trends - The Extinction Timeline (chart) May 10, 2008
The historical and predicted extinction timeline from 1950 to around 2050 - just look at how much changes. Buckteeth a thing of the past by 2021? End of oil in the mid '30s? Physical pain (and ugliness!) gone by 2055? How long before no more death? Only time will tell...
Sync your iPhone Wirelessly in Linux May 9, 2008
Apple may open up its iPhone and iPod touch devices to third-party apps next month, but the chances that Linux users will get invited to the party are slim at best. That hasn't stopped some intrepid hackers from coming up with a better music-syncing solution than the one Mac and Windows users have—a two-way wireless transfer
