Microsoft's New OSS Strategy, What's Cool at Computex, HTC Touch Trumps iPhone
Last week, I was on the road at Microsoft's TechEd conference and had a chance to chat with a number of my peers, some Microsoft customers, and a large number of Microsoft executives. Things are changing rapidly at that company: The Windows group is largely new, Bill Gates is mostly gone, and the company's strategy is increasingly driven by folks who seem to understand open source.
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There are many ways to get free air tickets; if you do some review on the Internet and learn some articles on the subject, you will get to know some amazing ways to get some free air tickets most times you fly.
Neandertal genome damage profile
It's another week, which means it's time for another of the mysteriously-not-yet-appeared PNAS papers. But this time, a friendly source sent me the paper (which should be here, when it appears). (Read on Source)
Yahoo sites hit by availability problems (InfoWorld)
InfoWorld - Yahoo suffered availability problems on Friday that affected its home page as well as some of its other Web sites and services for a sustained period of time.
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Suspect Missing in Evolution Death-Threat Case
Police in Boulder, Colorado, say they know the identity of an individual who sent threatening letters to University of Colorado professors who teach evolutionary biology. But the suspect appears to be on the run. (Read on Source)
Antiphishing education requires real-world techniques
Early results from Carnegie Mellon University research show that getting e-mail users to pay attention to antiphishing education may require stealing techniques from phishers themselves.
GnuTLS Release Removes TLS Authorization Due to Patent Issue
Blue-GNU: "GnuTLS, which released version 2.0.2 last week, removed the TLS Authorization capability, due in part to an effort to circumvent the IETF standardization process..."
Ariane 5 Places Two Satellites In Orbit, Shows Promise For ATV Jules Verne
A successful re-ignition of the Ariane 5 upper stage engine performed during the most recent mission has consolidated Ariane 5's readiness for the launch of the Jules Verne Automated Transfer Vehicle.
Bill Clinton raises cash for his wife's White House run
The former president who says he wants to become the nation's first-ever First Laddie blew into Minneapolis today as fundraiser-in-chief for Hillary's presidential campaign. (Read on Source)
How to Play Texas Holdem
Texas Holdem is currently “the” game to play in the poker world. The rules are fairly simple and so with relatively little information even the newest of players can win a pot or two.
The gam...
Hands On: 12 Quick Hacks for Firefox 3
LinuxWorld: "Firefox 3 has been out for two weeks now, so get with the program: It's time to hack it..."
Bush Says It's 'Important to Engage' China
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE, Aug. 4 -- Three days before he is set to arrive in Beijing for the Olympics, President Bush offered a mixed assessment of China's role in the world, praising its efforts to curb the nuclear ambitions of North Korea and Iran, expressing disappointment about its recent move to...
Here Comes Google's Browser
... to comment beyond the blog post. Microsoft said the recently upgraded version 8 of Internet Explorer offered many new privacy and user control features. "The browser landscape is highly competitive," ...
Luxembourg to receive iPhone 3G through VOX Mobile
VOX Mobile has announced that it will "soon" be providing the iPhone 3G to residents of Luxembourg. An information page now details the features of the iPhone 3G, as well as the current 3G network available in the country. As is common with most iPhone announcements, no launch date or official pricing plans have been released....
Favy selected as one of the 50 most promising European private technology companies, to present at E
... Alex previously co-founded personalization software company Touch Clarity (sold in 2007 to Omniture), and web design agency Vivid Edge (sold in 2000 to a large European agency). For Avise Partners: ...
9 bodies dumped near day care in Tijuana
Nine bodies were found Thursday in the border city of Tijuana while seven alleged Gulf cartel hit men were behind bars in Mexico ...
Global Competitiveness Report 2008-2009…and other full-text reports on DocuTicker
Posted 9 October 2008 on DocuTicker: + Global Competitiveness Report 2008-2009 (World Economic Forum) + Census Bureau Releases Comprehensive Health Insurance Coverage Estimates by County (U.S. Census Bureau) + Preserving a Critical National Asset: America?s Disadvantaged Students and the Crisis in Faith-based Urban Schools (White House Domestic ... (Read on Source)
GOP, Democratic GCs Prep Teams for Election Day
For lawyers organizing teams of attorneys to monitor the elections, it's all a matter of expectations. Thinking that Sen. John McCain has Georgia locked up, GOP organizers are sending volunteers to such toss-up states as Colorado and Ohio. At the same time, Democrats say they are optimistic about Sen. Barack Obama's chances in Georgia, where they are deploying as many as 350 lawyers. Either way, volunteer lawyers will have their hands full keeping tabs on problems that might be grounds for legal challenges.
Rice Jr., quarterback / Menlo School wide receiver impresses dad
Jerry Rice Jr. shocked the Terra Nova defense Friday night and probably surprised his famous father, as well. With Menlo quarterback Danny Diekroeger sidelined with a shoulder injury, Rice Jr. took the job as the starting QB. Before the game, Rice and his... (Read on Source)
The iPhone application graveyard
... Dice Buy now at the ITunes App Store. 1&1 Internet is the world's largest web hosting provider and leading domain name registrar. 1&1 offers a comprehensive range of solutions; from ...
The Third Coast Wants MLS - FanHouse
 Telegraph.co.uk | The Third Coast Wants MLS FanHouse - Even with all media telling us that the economy is in the toilet, investors with deep pockets are lining up to get on board the MLS gravy train for the upcoming 2011 and beyond expansion. Barcelona to Bid for MLS Team Major League Soccer eyes Florida |
This week at LWN: GFDL 1.3: Wikipedia's exit permit
Wikipedia is one of the preeminent examples of what can be done in an open setting; it has, over the years, accumulated millions of articles - many of them excellent - in a large number of languages. Wikipedia also has a bit of a licensing problem, but it would appear that recent events, including the release of a new license by the Free Software Foundation, offers a way out.
I am a better leader now: Graeme Smith
Graeme Smith, who became South Africa's youngest captain in 2003, said that he is still trying to prove himself and is a better leader now. (Read on Source)
Five Things About OS X That Annoy Me
... my fianc. She originally used to use XP Home, then I migrated her to Xandros 3. After 4 months of using Linux with no real problems (other than the ...
Will the Microsoft Live Search turmoil ever end?
It was just over a year ago that Microsoft?s search team was wrestling with back-to-back executive departures. Now it?s the end of 2008 and here we are again in the midst of more Live Search shake-ups.
On Clemency Fast Track, via the Oval Office
People have always tried to go around the normal process to win clemency, and at least four prisoners gained special access to President Bush this year. (Read on Source)
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