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Submission + - Hacker Defeats Hardware-based Rootkit Detection

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Manequintet
Manequintet writes: "Joanna Rutkowska's latest bit of rootkit-related research shatters the myth that hardware-based (PCI cards or FireWire bus) RAM acquisition is the most reliable and secure way to do forensics. At this year's Black Hat Federal conference, she demonstrated three different attacks against AMD64 based systems, showing how the image of volatile memory (RAM) can be made different from the real contents of the physical memory as seen by the CPU. The overall problem, Rutkowska explained, is the design of the system that makes it impossible to reliably read memory from computers. "Maybe we should rethink the design of our computer systems so they they are somehow verifiable," she said."
Space

Hawking to Take Zero Gravity Ride 127

Posted by Zonk from the i'm-the-mighty-stephen-hawking dept.
An anonymous reader writes "Well-known cosmologist Stephen Hawking is preparing for a once-in a lifetime trip. His goals are for even higher ground, but right now he's readying for an April zero gravity ride aboard NASA's 'vomit comet'. His ultimate goal is to take a ride on one of Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic flights, and this is a 'test run' for that more rigorous experience. Though complex math ain't no thing for Dr. Hawking, his interests here are purely inspirational. 'Hawking says he wants to encourage public interest in spaceflight, which he believes is critical to the future of humanity. "I also want to show," he said in an e-mail interview, "that people need not be limited by physical handicaps as long as they are not disabled in spirit."'"
Microsoft

Microsoft Charging Businesses $4K for DST Fix 395

Posted by Zonk from the pricey-way-to-tell-time dept.
eldavojohn writes "Microsoft has slashed the price it's going to charge users on the daylight saving time fixes. As you know, the federal law that moves the date for DST goes into effect this month. Although the price of $4000 is 1/10 of the original estimate Microsoft made, it seems a bit pricey for a patch to a product you've already paid for. From the article: 'Among the titles in that extended support category are Windows 2000, Exchange Server 2000 and Outlook 2000, the e-mail and calendar client included with Office 2000. For users running that software, Microsoft charges $4,000 per product for DST fixes. For that amount, customers can apply the patches to all systems in their organizations, including branch offices and affiliate.' The only thing they can't do, said a Microsoft rep, is redistribute them."

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Security

Homeland Security Offers Details on Real ID 227

Posted by Zonk from the always-been-at-war-with-eurasia dept.
pr0nqu33n writes "C|Net is running an article on the DHS's requirements for the Real ID system. Thursday members of the Bush administration finally unveiled details of the anticipated national identification program. Millions of Americans will have until 2013 to register for the system, which will (some would argue) constitute a national ID. RFID trackers for the cards are under consideration, as is a cohesive nation-wide design for the card. States must submit a proposal for how they'll adopt the system by early October of this year. If they don't, come May of next year their residents will see their licenses unable to gain them access to federal buildings and airplanes. The full regulations for the system are available online in PDF format. Likewise, the DHS has a Questions and Answers style FAQ available to explain the program to the curious."
Space

Submission + - Total Lunar Eclipse to Be 1st in 3 Years

Submitted by Uryugen
Uryugen writes: The first total lunar eclipse in three years will give nearly every continent at least a partial view when the moon turns a shade of crimson as light reaching it from the sun is blotted out by the Earth. People in the eastern parts of North and South America will find the moon already partially or totally eclipsed by the time it rises over the horizon, while east Asia will see the eclipse cut short by moonset.
OS X

Submission + - PC World Picks OSX Over XP, Vista (and, uh, Linux)

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DenmaFat
DenmaFat writes: "The article is buried in PC World's web site, but the ordinarily Redmond-centric magazine comes right out and says that OS X is the best operating system for its readers, over Linux and Windows XP, with Windows Vista ranked dead last. The review is the subjective assessment of just one author, but he provides a lengthy qualitative comparison chart to back up his recommendations. On a related note, chilled beverages now available in Hades."
Education

Submission + - Questioning the Value of an IT Degree

Submitted by
jerbenn
jerbenn writes: "The following article appeared in The Chronicle of Higher Education: "With interdisciplinary training all the rage in the IT industry, computer-science degrees just don't seem to carry the weight they once did. According to a new survey, three out of five British employers don't care whether applicants for high-tech jobs have IT-specific degrees. The survey — completed by E-Skills UK, a government agency — also found that only two of every five IT workers in Britain possess tech-related degrees. Karen Price, chief executive of E-Skills UK, told CNET News that applicants without IT degrees are often perceived as better entrepreneurs and communicators than their tech-trained counterparts."

What's this world coming to??? It's starting to sound like companies would rather hire someone who can't differentiate between a semaphore and a hole-in-their-ass as long as they have so called 'soft-skills'. Yes, those soft skills are important, but they can be developed much easier than learning the theory and skills needed for innovation and development, not to mention maintaining existing technology!"
United States

Submission + - Super-green minivans are possible today

Submitted by
Roland Piquepaille
Roland Piquepaille writes: "According to the Mercury News, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) has designed a super-green minivan. The Vanguard is a vehicle concept that could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent and exceed California's 2016 global warming standards. This minivan, which only exists as a computer simulation, would use existing technologies and could run on a gasoline-ethanol blend. Such a vehicle would only "cost $300 more than one of today's minivans, but it would save an owner $1,300 over the lifetime of the vehicle." Of course, as UCS is not a car maker, it's hard to know if such a concept will really be used by the automotive industry. Here is a link to more references and pictures about this concept vehicle which may reach the U.S. roads one day."
The Media

Submission + - Turbo Charge your Business to a new Productive lev

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paul vigil
paul vigil writes: "The goal is to increase the company's production effortlessly. The programs work on all types of businesses and firms regardless of company size. The programs are: "Building Self-Esteem and It's Effect on Business." Or the Workshop: "Company Productive Team Talk" Each of the topic program(s) take 45 minutes. Call and schedule a date for your company, Thank you Paul Runninghorse Vigil 303-921-8193 email paul.vigil@comcast.net Your Contribution is Tax Deductible you benefit. You and your company will benefit from our community educational programs as described herein. We can give you a community support donation receipt for your donation. Your Contribution is Tax Deductible. Scripture says "Those that give generously, their reward will be to receive in abundance." Think about those words. Help secure the future of your community and education. We speak English and Spanish Langue Call and schedule a date for your company, Thank you Paul Runninghorse Vigil 303-921-8193 email paul.vigil@comcast.net Your Contribution is Tax Deductible you benefit. Help us in Building a Community Center for Low Income Senior citizens in your Community, every center will have a community educational and research center for local real estate property information and a real estate mortgage loan data base. Your community and you will benefit and your donation is tax deductible. All proceeds will go to JKLM Cooperative Group Educational non-profit 501( c ) ( 3 ) organization. The fundraising item is a Truck the Winner will be The Highest Contributor, and will win a 1978 Chevrolet Silverado color is brown & Tan, a Camper special One Ton Dually Fleet side, Crew Cab, 4 speed, needs little work it runs good, this is a work truck. The truck located in Westminster Colorado. The Winner Contributor is responsible for truck delivery. Deadline date is April 14, 2007. We will notify the winner. The Starting Donation amount for the truck is $100 Dollars. Make your donation payable to JKLM Cooperative Group, mail in your check and your information to Post Office Box 1481 Westminster, Colorado 80036 FREE to Community Residences real estate and mortgage financing educational research by telephone. The topic discussion, comments, or questions will be about getting Foreclosure property information, or for doing educational research on a Real Estate property, Residential, Commercial or on a Investment or for doing educational research to better understand a mortgage loan note and it's terms and conditions or doing educational research on other loan documents or about doing a joint venture with a real estate property or information for the creative owner carry mortgage loan financing. The months will be for February and March, 2007 Individuals can call in by telephone on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. The Time for telephone calls is any time between 8am-4pm. If you know any one in the community in Foreclosure have them call 303-921-8193 we can help them. For more information call Paul at 303-921-8193 or Email: paul.vigil@comcast.net Mr. Paul VIGIL is Fundraiser/Grant Writer/Author /Public Speaker / Real Estate and mortgage financing Senior Consultant 30 years experienced. Mr. Vigil the Author has offered his book for fund raising cause, in exchange for donations, percentage of the proceeds will go to expand the community Leadership education programs in Communities. The minimum donation one can give to receive a book is $45 dollars in order to cover our expense; we will pay for shipping, handling and printing cost, only in the USA. The book was written in 1987 Titled: Building Self-Esteem and It's Effect on Business. Mr. Vigil has also offered to donate a percentage of his 2007 income generated form his Public Speaking Tour, Topic: Building Self-Esteem and It's Effect on Business and from the Workshop program titled: "Company Productive Team Talk" it is designed to add and build company value and increase production effortlessly regardless how small or large a company may be. It is designed for all their employees from top level executive(s) to the office staff team. The goal is to increase the company's production effortlessly. Call to schedule a date for your company to benefit from The Public Speaking Topic: "Building Self-Esteem and It's Effect on Business." Or the Workshop Topic: "Company Productive Team Talk" Each of the topic program(s) take 45 minutes. Mr. Paul Runninghorse Vigil Telephone Number 303-921-8193. Mr. Vigil has received countless reference letters from organizations like: Catholic Charities, State of California Child Development and Education, California Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem and Personal and Social Responsibility, Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, United States Senate, and San Diego City Schools Education Center. Mail in your Charitable Contributions to: JKLM Cooperative Group Educational non-profit 501( c ) ( 3 ) organization PO BOX 1481 Westminster CO 80036 Be our Corporate Sponsor. Partner with our non-profit 501( c ) ( 3 ) Community Education Programs. Help secure the future of your community. We speak English and Spanish Langue Help us with Building a Community Center for Low Income Senior citizens in your Community, every center will have a community educational and research center for local real estate property information and a real estate mortgage loan data base. Your community and you will benefit and your donation is tax deductible. We can give you a community support donation receipt for your donation. Call to make a direct bank wire transfer deposit. All proceeds will go to JKLM Educational non-profit organization. Call and schedule a date for your company, Thank you Paul Runninghorse Vigil 303-921-8193 email paul.vigil@comcast.net Your Contribution is Tax Deductible you benefit."
Windows

Submission + - Vista file security < XP file security

Submitted by Ksigpaul
Ksigpaul writes: Microsoft claims that Vista is a huge step forward in security, but one has to question this by some very deliberate choices between the Vista flavors. We all know the BitLocker(TM) technology is only available to Ultimate and Business users but what about EFS? Windows XP Professional has the EFS technology built in but you have to buy the 300+ Vista Ultimate just to be able to encrypt individual files in Vista. Can a community outcry or a couple of good articles from respected journalists essentially force Microsoft to include this for their Home Basic and Home Premium customers? Home customers have important files and are occassionaly burglarized or the victim of a laptop theft.

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