Submission + - How to use ReadyBoost to uh Boost yourPerformance (pctipsbox.com)
pcripsbox writes: "One of the better Windows Vista features I've seen is ReadyBoost. http://www.pctipsbox.com/how-to-use-readyboost-to-uh-boost-yourperformance/"
Submission + - Dumbledore is gay, says 'Harry Potter' author (ocregister.com) 2
An anonymous reader writes: J.K. Rowling reveals Professor Dumbledore's sexuality at reading in New York. He was smitten with rival Gellert Grindelwald, author says.
Submission + - Facebook Goes 64 Bit: Expects to Grow Quickly (idealog.us) 1
NewsCloud writes: "Facebook announced to developers today that they are moving to a 64 bit user ID in November (see below). At 32 bits, the current ID allows nearly 4.3 billion user accounts. Yet, despite having only 47 million users today, Facebook's move to 64 bits will allow it to have more than 18 quintillion (18,446,744,074,000,000,000) user accounts. Of course, there are currently only about 6.5 billion people in the world. Is Facebook setting their sights beyond Earth or just trying to avoid what happened when Slashdot ran out of space for comment IDs last year. Perhaps they are planning to implement personas. Anyway, do you have any idea how much Facebook would be worth with 18 quintillion user IDs? Sextillions..."
Submission + - Brian May Successfully Defends Thesis (msn.com)
DynaSoar writes: "Brian May http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brian_May, lead guitarist for Queen http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queen_(band) has successfully defended his astrophysics thesis at London's Imperial College http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/20424659/. He still must resubmit his written thesis after making required corrections, but this is pro forma. He is to formally receive his doctorate in May 2008, nearly 40 years after turning from his studies to become a professional musician. The subject of his thesis, entitled "Radial Velocities in the Zodiacal Dust Cloud," is based on work he did in Tenerife in the 1960's. He has two prior scientific publications on this topic, in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society (166, 429 — 448 (1974)), and in Nature (240, 401 — 402 (15 December 1972))."
Submission + - Brian May gets PHD
wellingtonsteve writes: Slashdot reported last month that Queen guitarist Brian May was planning to submit his PHD thesis in astrophysics (http://science.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=07/07/ 28/0557236).
BBC news is reporting (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6961171. stm) that having yesterday passed his Viva in which he had to explain, defend and dicuss his work with other astrophysicists for over three hours, he has now been awarded the PHD.
Brian's official website has more (http://brianmay.com/brian/briannews/briannews.htm l)
BBC news is reporting (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6961171
Brian's official website has more (http://brianmay.com/brian/briannews/briannews.ht
Submission + - Just Published: Murach's ADO.NET 2.0 with VB 2005 (murach.com) 1
Ben Murach writes: "Start prototyping .NET database applications today...go deeper into ADO.NET 2.0 coding to build professional, 3-layer applications for Windows and the web...take advantage of time-saving tools like Crystal Reports...then use this book as a quick and easy reference to the ADO.NET skills you need on the job. Try out chapters 2 and 3 at the Murach website for free!
http://www.murach.com/books/adv2/index.htm"
http://www.murach.com/books/adv2/index.htm"
Submission + - Sys Admin Magazine ends publication
HTMLSpinnr writes: It seems that Sys Admin Magazine, a magazine geared toward UNIX type sysadmins, will be ending publication with it's August 2007 issue. I received a postcard via mail yesterday announcing the end of publication. Those with remaining subscriptions are being offered either a refund for the unsent issues, or a "free" SysAdmin magazine archive CD ("A $49.95 value!"), with all issues from 1992 to the last August 2007 issue. Digging around the Sys Admin Magazine website, or the website of their parent company, CMP, reveals nothing of the magazine's fate.
Will other technical paper publications see a similar fate now that most of us get our news, articles, etc. online?
Will other technical paper publications see a similar fate now that most of us get our news, articles, etc. online?
Submission + - Google add audio to Earth
wellingtonsteve writes: Google are in talks with Californian company Wild Sanctuary to add up to 3500 sounds from around the around the world to their popular Google Earth software.
From the article (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6639977.stm ):
"The software is to be presented at the Where 2.0 conference in San Jose, California on 29 May.
Mr Krause [Director of Wild Sanctuary] said up to two dozen sounds would be show-cased at first, but many more would be added later."
From the article (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6639977.st
"The software is to be presented at the Where 2.0 conference in San Jose, California on 29 May.
Mr Krause [Director of Wild Sanctuary] said up to two dozen sounds would be show-cased at first, but many more would be added later."
Submission + - Windows XP Is Running Slower Than Usual Checklist
nicenswift writes: "Had a client phone today saying his XP Pro machines seemed to be running slower than when they purchased them, This is a problem I hear all the time and sent him the following. After doing so I thought it may also be of help to other people with this issue.
Part 1.
http://swift-tips.blogspot.com/2007/04/windows-xp- is-running-slower-than-usual.html
Part 2.
http://swift-tips.blogspot.com/2007/04/windows-xp- is-running-slower-than-usual_16.html"
Submission + - Google Is Environmentally Friendly
Steve Walmock writes: In one of CNet's recent photo stories, there are pictures of Google's UK offices and more interestingly a shot of a Google-themed recycling bin that is apparently one of many. The article also points out that there are signs up asking employees to ride to work because it's more environmentally friendly. Since there isn't much information around about Google's offices and it's one of the fastest growing companies in the world, it's good to see it's doing its part to help the environment.
Submission + - Dell to go Ubuntu in May
An anonymous reader writes: Dell is going to Ubuntu 7.04 in May. More info can be found at desktoplinux.com.
From the article,
"Officially, Dell Inc. hasn't said a word yet about which Linux it will be preloading on its desktops and laptops. Several sources within Dell, however, have told DesktopLinux.com that Dell's desktop Linux pick is going to be Ubuntu."
Submission + - BBC: "DVD DRM row sparks user rebellion"
wellingtonsteve writes: "The BBC has reported the row over the HDDVD stories removed from Digg
From the article (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6615047.stm ):
Attempts to gag the blogosphere from publishing details of a DVD crack have led to a user revolt. ...
The debate has put the initial crack and, what some see as the heavy-handed tactics of the licensing authority to combat it, back in the headlines. It will also spark a fresh debate on how far user-generated content can be censored."
From the article (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/6615047.st
Attempts to gag the blogosphere from publishing details of a DVD crack have led to a user revolt.
The debate has put the initial crack and, what some see as the heavy-handed tactics of the licensing authority to combat it, back in the headlines. It will also spark a fresh debate on how far user-generated content can be censored."
Submission + - HTML Working Group votes on WHATWG's HTML 5 spec
Evardsson writes: "Although the poll hasn't closed yet (it is open until May 4) 90 of the 110 voting members of the HTML Working Group have cast their vote, and the results are:
Other votes on the page include the decision to name the next HTML specification "HTML 5 and to appoint Ian Hickson and Dave Hyatt as the specification editors. I highly recommend reading the results, in order to see the rationale given by many of the members for their vote on each of the questions, as this gives a valuable insight into where the group currently is and in what direction they are looking to move."
So, even if the remaining 20 votes are all no, the vote is to adopt the WHATWG HTML5 (comprised of the Web Apps 1.0 and Web Forms 2.0 specifications) as a starting point for the next HTML version.Shall we Adopt HTML5 as our specification text for review?
Yes: 78
No: 2
Concur: 7
Abstain: 3
Other votes on the page include the decision to name the next HTML specification "HTML 5 and to appoint Ian Hickson and Dave Hyatt as the specification editors. I highly recommend reading the results, in order to see the rationale given by many of the members for their vote on each of the questions, as this gives a valuable insight into where the group currently is and in what direction they are looking to move."
Submission + - Getting kids excited about giving to charites
Funny Finder writes: Once your kids giving kids charity has occurred, they will most likely give to charitable organizations for the rest of their lives.
Charity Story.
