Submission + - It is the end of -ck (bhhdoa.org.au)
An anonymous reader writes: The CK patch set of the Linux kernel (-ck) is over after the next stable release.
Submission + - Google Desktop now available for Linux
weighn writes: "The Official Google Blog brings us news that Google Desktop for Linux is now available. "Just a few months after Google Desktop became available for the Mac, I'm [Mendel Chuang, Product Marketing Manager] happy to tell you it's now available for Linux users too. Google Desktop for Linux makes searching your computer as easy as searching the web with Google". So, what's wrong with grep?"
Submission + - Saltwater Fuel 1
MikeV writes: Not entirely sure if this chance discovery will actually create additional power above the power that's required to produce it, but John Kanzius discovered quite by accident that strong radio waves aimed at salt water caused it to burn. Actual flames! He was only trying to find a cure for cancer and chanced onto this. What they can do with it is yet to be determined but it's the ultimate coolness and I suspect many a Slashdot tinkerer is going to go try to burn their own salt water! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6vSxR6UKFM So, who's going to be the OPEC of the Ocean?
