Heres a really neat video all about the history of computing.
Usually, one would be hard pressed to compact all that information into a simple little lecture but amazingly the Superbrothers� have managed to squish it into a four minute video. Schoolhouse Rock!�eat your heart out.
The full story is here:
http://vimeo.com/1715202?pg=embed&sec=1715202
Googles new approach could offer advertisers coveted online communities
Stanford University is reporting more interest from students in computer science.
As we recall, computer science enrollments crashed after the dot-com bust as students turned to hedge fund majors. Now, students are considering changing from finance majors due to concern over availability of finance jobs.
Read the full story here:
http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&articleId=9115616
This lady is a triple threat.
She can talk on the phone, surf the web on her PowerBook, AND double-pump breast milk at the same time! (Or are her breasts actually powering the laptop?)
Link source:
http://macenstein.com/default/archives/1696
lg-live is a live Linux DVD pre-installed with some of the top linux games out there.
Link source:
http://www.linuxhaxor.net/2008/09/28/live-dvd-for-linux-games/
This looks like a turkey - bookmarked as one to avoid.
Source:
http://workfromhomeinternet.net/product-report-sheet/auto-cash-system
Last.FM has finally released the highly anticipated update to their iPhone application.
Initial App Store reviews for the debut of the Last.FM app werent very high. The app is currently rated at three stars, compared to its competitor Pandoras five star app.
Source:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/lastfm_releases_highly_anticipated_iphone_app_update.php
I tried Vector Linux, a slackware based distro, known to be fast and stable, ideal for older machines like mine and yet never compromising on the features...Once all the initial quirks are resolved (especially the xorg issue), VL is a really solid distro.
It is fast as expected from Xfce.
Get the low-down here:
http://anojrs.blogspot.com/2008/09/linux-for-older-pcs-from-ubuntu-to.html
What would you do if you could see in the dark? Jakks Pacific has released a sub-$100 pair of night vision goggles as a toy, but we found them to be much better than expected.
Our review inside.
Math Clock for Math Geeks
Read the full story here:
http://www.techeblog.com/elephant/photo.phtml?post_key=151042&photo_key=20428#prevnext
The Rich Jerk was one of the first big hits of information programs, and amazingly hes still going.
It seems Jerks dont die, they just continually lower their prices. Die Jerk!
From:
http://workfromhomeinternet.net/product-report-sheet/the-rich-jerk
Apple is selling the iPhone 3G on its Apple Store Web site in Hong Kong, promising the phones can be activated with any wireless carrier.
Link:
http://www.macworld.com/article/135753/2008/09/hongkong.html
China isnt as far along with IPv6 as were sometimes lead to believe, which is something that should probably change before IPv4 addresses are predicted to run out in the country in the next two years and three months.
Get the low-down here:
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080925-tech-boom-means-china-will-run-out-of-ip-addresses-by-2011.html
Three deep-in-the-lab technologies will extend PCs relentless power boosts.
Get the low-down here:
http://www.popsci.com/corey-binns/article/2008-09/how-your-laptop-will-just-keep-getting-faster
Google is hoping to transform cell phones the way it did to the Web, beginning with its first Android phone, the new T-Mobile G1.
But if really wants to dominate the mobile market, Google will have to prove that it can out-do (or get third parties like HTC to out-do) Apples iPhone, the market leader when it comes to functionality and usability.
Link:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/reviews/4284532.html
Consumers will soon be able to control their TV screens or home entertainment systems simply by waving their hand, thanks to technology developed by Toshibas Cambridge Research Laboratory in collaboration with the Department of Engineering at the University of Cambridge.
If you use desktop Linux chances are youve used Ubuntu, Red Hat/Fedora or SUSE Linux/openSUSE, but there are others that are worthy of your attention.
Read the full story here:
http://blogs.computerworld.com/the_five_best_desktop_linuxes_you_havent_tried
Love them or hate them, social networking sites are here to stay.
Facebook and MySpace are among the most popular destinations on the web. And even though they can be extremely annoying,
Check it out here:
http://www.techradar.com/news/internet/web/top-15-things-you-should-never-do-on-facebook-470875
Leaked: Could It Be the New MacBook Pro?
Check it out here:
http://valleywag.com/5054933/new-macbook-pro-photo-maybe- -its-french
More and more sites are streaming in free media formats such as Ogg Vorbis and Ogg Theora -- from Wikimedia projects to national radio stations.
The PlayOgg.org campaign brings you an update and asks for your help in building its growing list of Ogg friendly sites.
GNOME 2.24 is the latest version of the GNOME Desktop: a popular, multi-platform desktop environment for your computer.
GNOMEs focus is ease of use, stability, and first class internationalisation and accessibility support. Some of the new features include tabs inside the file manager and a new instant messaging client called empathy.
The full story is here:
http://library.gnome.org/misc/release-notes/2.24/
Could we worth a look.
Google Nemesis is a software tool and accompanying set of ebooks that aims to allow even the complete Internet Marketing beginner to start profiting from selling Clickbank ebooks through Google driven traffic.
Check it out here:
http://workfromhomeinternet.net/product-report-sheet/google-nemesis
Seen at the Valley Fair Apple Store here in the Bay Area, some guys protesting Apple for something or other while wearing a homemade iPhone costume.
Did your mom help you make that costume, sir? Because you should really ask her for help�shed be able to pick out a nicer typeface and better looking icons.
The full story is here:
http://gizmodo.com/5054458/worst-iphone-costume-ever
Researchers find that, in their haste to get rid of annoying popup alerts, most users dont bother to examine popups for the telltale signs of browser-based malware.
Get the low-down here:
http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20080923-study-confirms-users-are-idiots.html
From its very inception, the Amiga has been about defying conventional wisdom.
In the early 1980s, everyone knew that personal computers werent powerful enough to multitask, but the Amiga proved the naysayers wrong.
Link source:
http://arstechnica.com/articles/culture/amigaos41-ars.ars
An early Alpha release of the long awaited Mac version of the popular BitTorrent client uTorrent has leaked to the public.
The application is still in development, but most features seem to work just fine. As expected, the application looks very Mac-like, and better than its Windows counterpart.
From:
http://torrentfreak.com/utorrents-mac-client-leaked-080923/
One of the advantages of using WP Archives page is the amount of information that it can provide to help the visitors easily browse your blog and find what theyre looking for.
It can also act a your blogs sitemap which is perfect for search engines.
From:
http://www.noupe.com/wordpress/wordpress-archive-that-works-stepxstep-guide-and-plugins.html
Theres more user unrest in the community of popular social news site Digg, after the all-time number 3 ranked user Zaibatsu, a.k.a.
Reg Saddler, was banned for multiple violations of the Digg Terms of Use. That decision is final and irreversible, according to an email Saddler got from Digg today.
Check it out here:
http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/top_digg_user_zaibatsu_banned.php
Recession Rescue System is an info product designed to help those new to making money online start doing so quickly.
Read the full story here:
http://workfromhomeinternet.net/product-report-sheet/recession-rescue-system
Were not particularly inclined to believe them, but the whispers that Apple is about to bump the top-end iPhone capacity to 32GB are getting harder to ignore -- especially since 8GB inventory is drying up, leading to speculation thats its going to be dropped as soon as next week.
We think the timings a little odd on the heels of the Lets Rock
The full story is here:
http://www.engadget.com/2008/09/20/apple-prepping-a-32gb-iphone-update-bringing-back-at-home-activ/
Our favorite software monopolist innovates new extremes of bullying, thuggery, and extracting top dollar for overlapping licenses and pooware, so I dont think that rates inclusion.
Check it out here:
http://www.linuxtoday.com/news_story.php3?ltsn=2008-09-19-034-35-PS-CY-SW
Blogging to the Bank 2 is an ebook that details how to make profitable blogs that draw in thousands of visitors.
From the page: Blogging to the Bank was one of my favourite products of 2006, and its sequel is also highly impressive.
Source:
http://workfromhomeinternet.net/product-report-sheet/blogging-to-the-bank-2
Launching into public beta today, Wiggio describes itself very simply, Wiggio makes it easy to work in groups.
The entire concept of the site is based around making it simple for users to dive in and start using all of the features that they have to offer.
Check it:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-13515_3-10041326-26.html?rss
Got a new iPhone 3G? You probably got a bad adapter that needs to be returned so you dont run the risk of Electrocution!
Source:
http://apple20.blogs.fortune.cnn.com/2008/09/19/apple-recalls-millions-of-iphone-3g-power-adapters/
Microsofts latest Im a PC advertising campaign kicked off pretty well, but someone, somewhere, thought it was missing something.
And by something we mean the lunacy of Steve Ballmer shouting at the top of his lungs.
Get the low-down here:
http://gizmodo.com/5052680/steve-ballmer-goes-nuts-again-to-sell-windows
its a good chance to take a look back at some of this years redesigns and talk about what was changed and/or fixed.
The full story is here:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10046597-2.html?part=rss
Take action! Dont let the Senate pass the Enforcement of Intellectual Property Act of 2008.
Stop the RIAA from using the Department of Justice to do its dirty work.
Source:
http://www.defectivebydesign.org/stop-riaa-ip-enforcement-bill-s3325
The Wine development release 1.1.5 is now available.
Link source:
http://www.winehq.org/?announce=1.1.5
From a Crispin Porter source (Microsofts ad company), weve learned that the internet has jumped the gun and that the Microsoft Gates/Seinfeld ads have not been axed.
More details:
Get the low-down here:
http://gizmodo.com/5051682/microsoft-ads-featuring-bill-gates-and-jerry-seinfeld-not-canceled
The Profit Lance system is a home study course from Michael Andrews that aims to teach you the skills necessary to make a living online.
This isnt a Get Rich Quick scheme, with unrealistic promises. Instead, its aim is to allow you to master the long terms skills to create a stable online business.
Check it:
http://workfromhomeinternet.net/product-report-sheet/profit-lance
Once youre done turning your iPhone photos into works of art that Monet would be envious of, check out iGolf, a minutes-old app created by Palo Alto-based Social Gaming Network.
Check it out here:
http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/09/17/sgn-launches-igolf-for-iphone-wii-action-is-here/
Linux system calls -- we use them every day.
But do you know how a system call is performed from user-space to the kernel? Explore the Linux system call interface (SCI), learn how to add new system calls and discover utilities related to the SCI.In this article, I explore the Linux SCI, demonstrate adding a system call to the 2.6.20 kernel.
Link source:
http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/library/l-system-calls/index.html?S_TACT=105AGX03&S_CMP=ART
Apple just dropped an update for the Remote application for iPhone/iPod touch.
Remote.app allows you to control any iTunes library (or Apple TV) over a local WiFi connection. According to the release notes, you will now be able to create a Genius playlist, and create/edit playlists in iTunes.
Link source:
http://www.tuaw.com/2008/09/16/apple-updates-remote-app-for-iphone/
On 17 September 1991 Linus was announcing the first version of the Linux kernel. (And yes in Romania its 17 September already :D)
Check it:
http://alexandrubucur.com/2008-09-17/17-years-linux
When we first heard about EFiX�a simple USB dongle thatll let you magically install Leopard on your PC�it sounded too fantastic to be true.
Well, I used it to turn my gaming PC into a Mac Pro over the weekend, and Im somewhat amazed to say this, but it works perfectly.
Link:
http://gizmodo.com/5049756/review-efix-dongle-perfectly-transforms-pc-to-mac
Here are 9 tools for successful job interviews that include everything from test quizzes to interview tips, access to others who can answer questions, and more.
Check it:
http://mashable.com/2008/09/17/job-interview-preparation/
For its third anniversary, the highly portable 4G iPod nano gets a new tall and slim design, Genius Playlists, audio recording and other new software features, twice the RAM at the same price, and a new array of colors.
It continues to offer high quality audio, and plays video games, podcasts, TV and movie downloads, and movie rentals
Check it:
http://www.appleinsider.com/articles/08/09/15/review_apples_fourth_generation_ipod_nano.html
