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Submission + - Getting L33t Into The Oxford English Dictionary (bit-tech.net)

Submitted by arcticstoat
arcticstoat writes: A few net-speak acronyms such as LOL and OMG to the Oxford English Dictionary last month, but could we ever see l33t-speak (complete with numbers) or ROFLcopters in the OED? Actually, yes we could. In this interview with OED principal editor Graeme Diamond, he reveals the selection criteria for new words and discusses the potential for words such as 'l33t' to get into the dictionary."'L33t is obviously a respelling and a contraction [of elite]," says Diamond, "so it would be a separate entry, and yes it is familiar to me, so I think it's something we would consider for inclusion."
Linux

Submission + - linux: pwning computers and devices after 20 years (like-a-boss.org)

Submitted by dmbkiwi
dmbkiwi writes: 2011 is the 20th anniversary of the first release of the Linux kernel by Linus Torvalds. Since that time, the linux kernel, together with the GNU tools and a whole host of software has been developed by enthusiasts and professional programmers into an operating system that runs on tiny embedded systems right up to the world’s fastest supercomputers.
Data Storage

Submission + - Panasonic's 100GB Blu-Ray arrives (pcauthority.com.au)

Submitted by Anonymous Coward
An anonymous reader writes: It's not unusual to hear of advances made in some research laboratory that could one day lead to unheard of advances in disc storage, like 1000GB optical media. But it's not so often that we see one of these mutant discs — costing a reported 10,000 yen, or approximately $112 — go on sale. Panasonic's BDXL Blu-Ray discs are re-writable and capable of storing 100GB, thanks to three storage layers. According to this story, it can take more than one and a half hours to fill a disc with a compatible drive.

Submission + - Advice on software for running a small library

Submitted by
yahyamf
yahyamf writes: "I've been asked to help setup software for managing a small library at a non-profit school in the middle-east for under-privileged children. The library has about 5000 books and will be run mostly by student workers. The requirements are low cost, ease of use and maintenance, and support for Arabic and English. Barcode printing and scanning capabilities would be great as well. I've looked briefly at koha, but is there anything else out there (both hardware and software) slashdotters can recommend?"

Comment Re:Fibre good because of less obvious reasons (Score 1) 159

by HornyBastard (#34184494) Attached to: Dutch ISP Demos Symmetric 100Mbps DOCSIS3
Same here in South Africa. Except for the last mile, which is still copper, most of the network has systematically been upgraded to fiber. Something that made newspaper headlines a few years ago. The Western Cape is South Africa's largest exporter of copper, but there is not a single copper mine in the Western Cape.

Comment Re:This kid did what exploit hunters do (Score 2, Insightful) 122

by HornyBastard (#33668930) Attached to: Aussie Student Responsible For Twitter Exploit

"This kid did what exploit hunters do, release code to the internet knowing it can be used for criminal purposes."

According to that logic, if i stab you in the face, the guy who sold me the knife is responsible.
This kid did not do anything wrong. All he did was let people know about the bug.

car analogy:
All he did was put a flyer in your window saying that if you switch on the headlights and the radio at the same time, your car will explode. He is now responsible if somebody else uses that knowledge to blow up a lot of cars.
Graphics

Submission + - Development GIMP Version 2.7 Review (inatux.com)

Submitted by superdude1516
superdude1516 writes: `Single Window` mode in the current development version of GIMP is so named because it allows you to attach GIMP's docks to the main window. It does not force you to have one singular window ... You can now use the Text tool to type right on to the image, instead of in a small pop-up text box ... There is another thing. GIMP 2.7 seems to always start in multi-window mode, even if the user closes GIMP in single-window mode...

Comment Re:The interface is the product (Score 2, Informative) 153

by HornyBastard (#16289257) Attached to: Intel Accused of Being an "Open Source Fraud"
"What seems strange is that de Raadt is calling for BSD-licensed "binary blobs". I can't imagine why he would want that in favor of BSD-licensed code, or better the hardware interface specs."

In a case like this, it is the smart thing to do. Any company is more likely to give "binary blobs" instead of source code. de Raadt has more chance of getting what he asks for this way.

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