Comment Re:Helmut? (Score 1) 3
Helmut? RODL (roll on desk laughing), you saved my day, thanks. The picture as such reminds me of a sticker back from the 80s
Submission + - The last DC power grid shutdown in NYC (nytimes.com)
cell-block-9 writes: Today the section of the old Edison DC power grid will be shutdown in Manhattan. I guess Tesla finally won the argument.
Submission + - ZNF project closes - critics to PHP (alessandrorossini.org)
Alessandro Rossini writes: "Alessandro Rossini announced the stop of the development of the ZNF project. On the 11th of November, the version 0.7.10 of the PHP5 framework was released, and the project was declared closed. After almost three years of development, him and the other main developer Graziano Liberati realized that it was almost unfeasible to continue the evolution and maintenance of the framework.
In the announcement the author explains the personal happenings that led to the shortage of time to spend on the project, together with the lack of new developers and economical donations that complicated its development. Moreover, he continues with a critic on the way PHP is being developed. In particular, the author believes that developing version 4 and 5 of PHP in parallel for three years was a really poor choice, that ruined the chances of PHP5 to quickly gain the proper acceptance among developers and hosting providers."
In the announcement the author explains the personal happenings that led to the shortage of time to spend on the project, together with the lack of new developers and economical donations that complicated its development. Moreover, he continues with a critic on the way PHP is being developed. In particular, the author believes that developing version 4 and 5 of PHP in parallel for three years was a really poor choice, that ruined the chances of PHP5 to quickly gain the proper acceptance among developers and hosting providers."
Submission + - Toshiba Develops MRAM, Opens GigaBit Possibility (techluver.com)
Tech.Luver writes: "Toshiba today announced important breakthroughs in key technologies for Magnetoresistive Random Access Memory (MRAM), a promising, next-generation semiconductor memory device. The company has successfully fabricated a MRAM memory cell integrating the new technologies and verified its stable performance. Full details of the new technologies were presented today at the 52nd Magnetism and Magnetic Materials Conference in Tampa, Florida, USA which is being held from November 5th to 9th.
MRAM is a highly anticipated next-generation non-volatile semiconductor memory device that offers fast random write/access speeds, enhances endurance in operation with very low power consumption. MRAM can theoretically achieve high level integration as the memory cell structure is relatively simple.
( http://techluver.com/2007/11/07/toshiba-develops-new-mram-device-which-opens-the-way-to-giga-bits-capacity/ )"
Submission + - Great Automotive application of Linux
Shivetya writes: "Ever wanted to know whats going on in your car beyond what the automaker lets you see through the dashboard indicators and idiot lights? Well there is a new option, DashDAQ, which hooks into your cars diagnostic connectors and reveals information about your cars performance in real-time. It is Linux drive with some sites claiming it is open-source, though I can't find that actual quote on the product page, and allows for attaching of Linux based GPS units as well. Looks really sharp and it recently took home nine awards at SEMA. Get a jump on the story at Autoblog http://www.autoblog.com/2007/11/06/sema-2007-revisiting-the-dashdaq/ and see the product page at http://www.dashdaq.com/index.html"
Submission + - At least in UK, Dell dumps Ubuntu (theinquirer.net)
rcoxdav writes: "According to The Inquirer, Ubuntu Linux is no longer an available option when ordering new computers in the UK."
Submission + - MIT Sues Architect of Leaky, Moldy 'Geek Palace'
An anonymous reader writes: The Massachusetts Institute of Technology has sued famed architect Frank Gehry for flaws in the $300 million Stata Center, dubbed the "Geek Palace" by Wired Magazine. The lawsuit alleges that the unique building suffers from leaks, mold, cracked masonry, drainage problems and blocked emergency exits. Former Boston University president John Silber has put the Stata Center on the front cover of his book, "Architecture of the Absurd: How 'Genius' Disfigured a Practical Art." Silber said Gehry "thinks of himself as an artist, as a sculptor. But the trouble is you don't live in a sculpture and users have to live in this building."
Submission + - Microsoft Fires Chief Information Officer (techluver.com)
Tech.Luver writes: "Microsoft has fired its chief information officer and corporate vice president Stuart Scott, saying he violated company policies. What Scott did in violation of company policies is not known, but one of the last projects Scott spoke on was his work for centralizing Microsoft's IT operations.
"Stuart Scott's employment with Microsoft was terminated after an investigation for violation of company policies," said Microsoft spokesman Lou Gellos, reading from a company statement Tuesday. Gellos said Scott was dismissed Friday. He would not elaborate further
( http://techluver.com/2007/11/06/microsoft-fires-chief-information-officer/ )"
Submission + - Comcast is blocking port 25 (SMTP) (comcast.net)
An anonymous reader writes: In an effort to reduce spam, Comcast has completely blocked port 25. In typical Comcast fashion, they informed nobody in advance of this move. They request that all users change to port 587 and they now require SMTP authentication. Good luck finding that username and password... current waittime on Comcast Technical Support = 'until the internet is no longer a valid means of communication'
Submission + - Microsoft Introduces Search Server 2008 Express (techluver.com)
Tech.Luver writes: "Today at Enterprise Search Summit West in San Jose, Calif., Microsoft Corp. unveiled Microsoft Search Server 2008 Express, a new addition to its enterprise search lineup. Search Server 2008 Express, which will be available as a free download, combines simplicity of installation and ease of use with a powerful set of search features, including new security-enhanced capabilities that help businesses connect to a wide range of information. A release candidate of Search Server 2008 Express is available today at Microsoft Enterprise Search for download and evaluation. More at Microsoft.
( http://techluver.com/2007/11/06/microsoft-introduces-search-server-2008-express/ )"
Submission + - an open letter to keyboard manufacturers (capsoff.org)
drabsv writes: "Open letter to keyboard manufacturers: suggestion for the adoption of a new standard in the design of conventional keyboards: http://capsoff.org/open-letter"
Submission + - Opinion: Leopard Server vs. Windows Server (computerworld.com)
johannacw writes: "It's true that Windows is more fully featured in some areas, particularly when it comes to networking management for large companies. But in most cases Leopard is still the better server operating system, Ryan Faas says."
Submission + - China abandons Olympics ticket sales online (computerworld.com.au)
inkslinger77 writes: "Organizers of the Beijing Olympics gave up on online ticket sales after the ticketing system crashed last week. Apparently during the first hour of operation, the Web site for ticket sales received 8 million [M] page views, with an average of 200,000 ticket requests filed every minute. Designed to handle 1 million visits per hour and a maximum of 150,000 ticket requests per minute, the system could not cope with demand... and the games have been touted as "high-tech"."
Submission + - The unabated development of Fedora Linux (linux-noob.com)
anyweb writes: "An extensive article covering every Fedora release from the beginning (Fedora Core release 1 — Yarrow) right up to Fedora 8 (WereWolf), If you are in any way interested in Fedora, then read this to get the whole picture."
Submission + - RFID Tagging People (informationweek.com)
An anonymous reader writes: Schoolgirls in UK participate in a test of RFID tagging their uniforms.
