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Submission + - No software in Dell computers!

Submitted by power3d on Monday June 04, 2007 @11:39AM

power3d writes: Hi! Recently Dell started offering Desktops/Laptops with Linux (Ubuntu distro). Obviously, they charge for the installation, even if it's cheaper than Windows. Another problem is that, even for Ubuntu fans, there are many people that prefer to install their own Operating System and other Software. Currently Dell doesn't offer the option of "NO PRE-INSTALLED SOFTWARE". (neither other manufacturers) But Dell has a site where costumers can post their suggestions and Dell will apply those more voted. I've posted the suggestion of offering the option of offering computers without any software. I know that this won't mean anything without the votes of you guys. So I ask you please to go to http://www.ideastorm.com/article/show/67952/No_pre installed_software and make your vote. The registration is very simple. Don't need any confirmation mail or anything. It's made right there. Thank you :)

Submission + - A hardware-software symbiosis

Submitted by

Roland Piquepaille

on Monday June 04, 2007 @11:15AM

Roland Piquepaille writes: "We all want smaller and faster computers. Of course, this increases the complexity of the work of computer designers. But now, computer scientists from the University of Virginia are coming with a radical new idea which may revolutionize computer design. They've developed Tortola, a virtual interface that enables hardware and software to communicate and to solve problems together. This approach can be applied to get a better performance from a specific system. It also can be used in the areas of security or power consumption. And it soon could be commercialized with the help of IBM and Intel. Read more for additional details about the Tortola project and how a specific application will run."

Submission + - Test says OneCare no longer total crap, just crap (daniweb.com)

Submitted by

jenwren1010

on Monday June 04, 2007 @10:41AM

jenwren1010 writes: "http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry1486.html Earlier in the year independent testing proved OneCare to be the biggest pile of crap on the antivirus product planet. The good news for Microsoft is those same tests have now elevated it to just being crap, ahead of some surprising competition including AVG and Kaspersky."

Submission + - Bank switches 12000 desktops to Linux (tectonic.co.za)

Submitted by

rpc1980

on Monday June 04, 2007 @10:23AM

rpc1980 writes: "Following recent reports of a South African bank eyeing out Linux, Novell South Africa today issued a statement in which it said it had reached an agreement with First National Bank of South Africa to standardise the bank's 12 000 desktops in its 680 retail branches on Novell's Linux product."

Submission + - Why HD movie downloads are a big lie (com.com)

Submitted by jpfingst on Monday June 04, 2007 @09:47AM

jpfingst writes: "There's a lot of buzz lately about the delivery of HD TV and Movie content over the Internet with shows like Lost being delivered by ABC.com and other video download services with XBox360 or iTunes....But there's one dirty little secret that people are forgetting or that they don't understand, IT'S NOT HD they're getting over the Internet. Heck it's not even NTSC 480i (720?480 60 fields interlaced) DVD quality when you really look at the amount of video data you're getting!"

Submission + - CatCam reveals kitty's secret adventures (tripod.com)

Submitted by

Matthew Skala

on Monday June 04, 2007 @09:30AM

Matthew Skala writes: "J. Perthold attaches a ruggedized USB still camera with an enhanced battery and a microcontroller to click the shutter, to his cat, Mr. Lee — then sends Mr. Lee out into the neighbourhood. Intrigue: secret feline agents meet under cars. Romance: a visit to the lady cat next door. Action: motion-blurred high-speed shots as the camera bounces along inches from the ground. Also, it's a nice little hardware hack. Now to combine this with the Flo Control cat door..."

Submission + - Privacy concerns with Windows Vista's Shadow Copy (projectdream.org)

Submitted by

lukas84

on Monday June 04, 2007 @09:10AM

lukas84 writes: "I've written about privacy concerns with Windows Vista's Shadow Copy feature. This feature allows users of the better Windows Vista editions to restore files from a direct online backup, without having to restore from tape.

This however brings new problems, as many people do not know about this new feature, and might consider data deleted which is still on their computer. Especially clearing your browser history might not do what you expect it to do."

Submission + - How Apple Preps Kids As Future Mac Users

Submitted by techie on Monday June 04, 2007 @03:47AM

techie writes: OSWeekly.com writer Brandon Watts talks about Apple's influence on kids and how it's getting them ready to use the Mac platform when they grow up. He writes, "As someone who's taught at a summer camp before, I can truly say that this is a fantastic way to engage kids in technology. The fact of the matter is that OS X is perfect for young and creative minds, and in realizing this, Apple has organized a fantastic educational program. Whether these kids have used a Mac before or not, they're going to be sold on them (along with their parents) after the camp experience.

Submission + - Indian made car running on compressed air is ready

Submitted by

Gary

on Monday May 28, 2007 @08:59AM

Gary writes: "The first commercial car to be powered by compressed air could be about to hit the production lines, as Indian automaker Tata Motors prepares to build ex-Formula One engineer Guy Nègre's design. The City Cat runs on nothing but compressed air — which can be refueled at "air stations," and overnight using a built-in compressor, it has a top speed of 68 mph and a range of 125 miles. The Air Car designers are working on a hybrid version that can compress air while it's operating, potentially making cross-India journeys possible."

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