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Submission + - Runnig linux with the same username at schools 2

Submitted by

Carlbunn

on Friday November 09, 2007 @01:05PM

Carlbunn writes: "I'm part of a project that's installing Fedora on Brazil's public schools, in the state of Santa Catarina. One of the requisites of the project, is that a whole class of students logs with the same account on the machines, and gets permission to write in the class own folder, stored on a server. The server also has a LDAP server. The thing is, when multiple students open some programs, like firefox, only one copy may run, and we receive a message that's already open in the other machines. We did fixed the problem making home folders and links to every user, but the result got to be very messy, and it doesn't allow simple creation of new users (each class is one user). Is there a more elegant solution? I want to ditch the LDAP server, but to do this, I have to present a better solution to the bigwigs. Centralised remote support is also a big plus. Any ideas?"

Submission + - Endeavour's Thermal Tiles Completely Breached (www.cbc.ca) 2

Submitted by

jhylkema

on Sunday August 12, 2007 @07:58PM

jhylkema writes: "The CBC is reporting that the previously reported gouge in the Space Shuttle Endeavour's thermal tiles is complete and exposes the underlying insulation. This is similar to the damage that caused the Space Shuttle Columbia to break up on reentry, killing all aboard."

Submission + - What Happened to IE7?

Submitted by ToeJet on Thursday February 22, 2007 @03:44PM

ToeJet writes: Internet Explorer 7 seems to me MIA on the Microsoft Update site. As a SysAdmin that handles multiple computers and windows versions, the IE7 update is being skipped since it broke internal apps at my company. Building a new machine this morning, the normal windows update process was begun (Update, reboot, repeat....). Scanning for IE7 to remove it from the update list turns up missing. After checking sever machines, both 2003 and XP, IE7 is not listed as an update or a hidden update. A critical update disappears, What gives?

Submission + - Can the Trackbar Emotion Replace the Mouse?

Submitted by

ThinSkin

on Friday February 16, 2007 @02:27PM

ThinSkin writes: "The Trackbar Emotion is an ergonomic input device in which users can move a horizontal bar from side to side, and rolled up and down, to move the cursor. Because it sits below the keyboard and keeps your hands close to the main typing area, there's no need to reach for a mouse — helping to reduce shoulder strain in the process. Aside from that, moving the trackbar is a bit different from moving a mouse, which for some people might help alleviate symptoms related to RSI or other disorders. This is very much similar to the RollerMousePro featured a couple of years ago, although according to this review, the RollerMousePro is clearly a more superior product."

Submission + - Vista Voice Commands Vulnerability Revealed

Submitted by spellraiser on Thursday February 01, 2007 @11:26AM

spellraiser writes: Tsu Dho Nimh reports on Associated Content that Windows Vista is open to exploitation via voice commands.

What they did not provide Vista with was the ability to tell which sounds are coming from the speakers and which sounds are coming from your mouth into the microphone. The result? If you play a sound file with Vista commands in it, Vista does what the sounds tell it to do. Even if the commands are to delete all your files and empty the trash to make sure you can't get them back!

This means that sound played through the speakers from any source could trigger voice command actions. User-friendly? You bet. Safe? Well ...

Submission + - LG Produces iPhone look-a-like

Submitted by omegashenron on Friday January 19, 2007 @04:38AM

omegashenron writes: CNET Asia reports that LG intends on releasing a mobile phone similar in design to Apple's iphone.

The device, known as "Prada" retails for $776 (USD) and is set for European release next month. Is apple losing its edge?

Submission + - Nobel Prize Winners Live Longer

Submitted by anthemaniac on Thursday January 18, 2007 @07:42PM

anthemaniac writes: A new study finds those who won Nobel Prizes between 1901 and 1950 lived about 2 years longer than nominees who didn't win. The researchers conclude that the instantly conferred social status leads to health benefits. From the story: 'The research rules out the possibility that intervening prize-related money itself adds the years through improved prosperity.' If you're thinking of aiming for the prize, pick the right field. Nobel laureates in physics lived nearly a year longer than winners in chemistry.

Submission + - SPAM: Cigarettes - 11 percent more nicotine since 1998

Submitted by

FiReaNGeL

on Thursday January 18, 2007 @07:41PM

FiReaNGeL writes: "A reanalysis of nicotine yield from major brand name cigarettes has confirmed that manufacturers have steadily increased the levels of nicotine in cigarettes. This independent analysis, based on data submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) by the manufacturers, found that increases in smoke nicotine yield per cigarette averaged 1.6 percent each year, or about 11 percent over a seven-year period (1998-2005). Nicotine is the primary addictive agent in cigarettes."

Bookmark Hacking TiVo: 23 Tips to Turbocharge Your DVR (satellitesweeper.com)

by haifastreet on Thursday January 18, 2007 @07:22PM

Feed Welcome to Sundance 2007 (wired.com)

From feed by wiredfeed on Thursday January 18, 2007 @06:12PM

Jennifer Hillner and Jason Silverman blog the Sundance Film Fest, sampling the food, the freebies and -- oh yeah -- the films. In Table of Malcontents.

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