Linux Systems Being Hit By SSH-Key Attacks August 28, 2008
US-CERT on Tuesday warned of attacks against Linux computers using compromised SSH keys. SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol designed to provide secure network communication via public-key cryptography. According to US-CERT, the attack appears to rely on stolen SSH keys to gain access to a system

Woman Called Yoda Blocked From Facebook August 28, 2008
A woman claims she was blocked from joining Facebook because she has the same name as a famous Star Wars character.

Google stretching underwater cable August 28, 2008
google admitted that it was partnering with five Far Eastern outfits to stretch a cable from the US to Japan.

10 "Really Cool" Icon Sets for Ubuntu/GNOME Desktop August 28, 2008
I’m going to share to you some of my favorite set of icons. These are specifically made for Ubuntu, as well as any other Linux distro with a GNOME desktop. So here they are:

Apple Imperfect August 27, 2008
A botched launch of MobileMe — the company’s new data-syncing service — has led Apple to make repeated offers of free services to frustrated customers. And there have been teething problems for its generally well-received 3G iPhone, including flaky reception and weak battery life.

Apple iPhone Ad Banned In UK Due To "Misleading" Claims August 27, 2008
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said it received complaints from two local viewers who took issue with a claim in the 30-second spot which stated that "all the parts of the internet are on the iPhone." That assertion was misleading, they said, because the iPhone does not support Flash or Java, two proprietary technologies that sometimes

Repeat Tests Show iPhone 3G Has No Faulty Hardware August 27, 2008
After lab results demonstrated that the iPhone 3G's antenna actually functions normally, critics complained that the tests didn't represent their own experiences. So the tests were performed again on two phones that had been experiencing severe problems for some users; the verdict was the same: no hardware problems found.

How Simple Web Design Helps Your Business August 27, 2008
It’s crucial to have simple web designs to allow the user to quickly find the information they need, especially if you are selling a product. If the page is cluttered with useless text, widgets or unrelated products, the site becomes meaningless.

Space Cube - The World's Smallest Linux PC August 27, 2008
Meet the Space Cube — the world's smallest fully functional PC. Primarily designed for use in space, it somehow manages to cram a working PC with USB ports, card readers, audio outputs and proprietary interfaces into a tiny cube chassis measuring just two inches square. It runs a basic Linux front-end.

Huge iPhone Security Flaw Opens All Private Information August 27, 2008
There's a huge security problem in the latest iPhone 2.0.2: if you have your JesusPhone password protected, using a very simple trick gives anyone full access to your cellphone private information in Mail, SMS, Contacts, and even Safari. The two-step trick is even simpler to the one used in the past to jailbreak and install unlock cards.

Apple orders 50 million 8 GB NAND flash chips

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