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+ - An intro to hardware-assisted virtualisation features on modern CPUs-> 0

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday August 22, 2012 @03:32AM

An anonymous reader writes "Ever wondered how VT-x, VT-d, SR-IOV and other hardware virtualisation features work on modern CPUs? Anchor's sysadmins did, so they went and found out, then wrote it up.

It assumes a reasonable level of understanding at the OS-to-hardware level, but it otherwise understandable and clear enough to follow and get the benefits."
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+ - New Program to Squash Key Bugs in LibreOffice-> 0

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday August 22, 2012 @03:12AM

An anonymous reader writes "A program called EasyHacks has helped iron out bugs in LibreOffice through organized QA efforts. Another such attempt is the HardHacks program."
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+ - Why We Stopped Raising Until We No Longer Need The Money-> 0

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Wednesday August 22, 2012 @03:00AM

An anonymous reader writes "Popular belief for startups states that launching a product before raising money is always a good idea. This article introduces the funding paradox — how you need money to raise money with a launched product."
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Comment: Re:It's a fact (Score 1, Funny) 272

by RicRoc on Thursday April 12, 2012 @06:04AM (#39655419) Attached to: US Judge Rules Against German Microsoft Injunction

Jeg kan nu godt lide at kalde landet for "Tyskland" :-)

Comment: Re:Problem with literal interpretation (Score 1) 1014

by RicRoc on Tuesday August 23, 2011 @09:40AM (#37177576) Attached to: Evangelical Scientists Debate Creation Story

This is the (beginning of the) age of maturity of mankind: interpret scripture yourself.

Before the return of Christ, there were rabbis, priests, mullahs, gurus, etc to guide the faithful. But now, God expects us to grow up and deal with multiple interpretations, seek out truth independently, consult with others as equals, and come to our own understanding.

Comment: Problem with literal interpretation (Score 0) 1014

by RicRoc on Tuesday August 23, 2011 @08:36AM (#37176802) Attached to: Evangelical Scientists Debate Creation Story

A literal interpretation of holy writings soon leads to confusion, obscures the truth, and makes it unnecessarily hard for rational individuals to realize the spiritual truths enshrined therein.

The stories of Adam and Eve, Noah, Moses provide spiritual teachings, such as: “God the Creator”, “God the Protector”, “God the Provider” - they are not historical accounts.

In this day, now that Christ has returned, such stories, and the teachings they provide can be viewed as the necessary steps and fundamental building blocks of our current task: to build the Kingdom of God on Earth.

PS. The return of Christ: http://www.uhj.net/bahaullah.html

+ - Leap, Laugh, Levitate-> 0

Submitted by rajuda on Thursday August 04, 2011 @05:20AM

rajuda writes "Recently, I happened to see on TV a strange spectacle. Scores of people at a congregation were trying to levitate. And the saffron clad guru was egging them on. It was hilarious."
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+ - Google Says Smartphone Sites ArenÃÂÂ-> 0

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 16, 2011 @07:27AM

An anonymous reader writes "Perhaps you’ve noticed the lack of mobile sites in your mobile search results. Most likely you’re using a smartphone. The two are closely related, and bode poorly for ecommerce companies focusing search-engine-optimization resources on their smartphone sites. In a recent question-and-answer session, Google’s John Mueller, webmaster trends analyst, highlighted the core challenge: Smartphone content is not “mobile” content by Google’s definition."
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+ - New Nao robot and $15 million investment -> 0

Submitted by mikejuk on Thursday June 16, 2011 @07:20AM

mikejuk writes "Everyone's favourite robot, Aldebaran's Nao, has received two important boosts to its success. There's a new and improved model and an investment of $15 million towards further development.
With plans for a human sized robot in the near future Nao could be the development platform that produces the software for real robots."
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+ - SPAM: LulzSec Hacks CIA? 0

Submitted by da on Thursday June 16, 2011 @07:20AM

da writes "The BBC is reporting that LulzSec has DDOSed the CIA's website. Have they woken the sleeping bear?"
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+ - Wireless Group Plots Wi-Fi Resurgence As 3G/4G Alt-> 0

Submitted by hypnosec on Thursday June 16, 2011 @07:16AM

hypnosec writes "Wireless hotspots may be increasingly used in the future to complement 3G and 4G services as dozens of companies, including some of the world's biggest telecommunications companies, will meet up in Paris next week to discuss plans to start trials for Next Generation Hotspot technology during an event organised by the Wireless Broadband Alliance.

The NGH aims at providing with cellular-like, secure and seamless auto-authentication and connectivity experience on home and roaming partners’ network through commercial frameworks such as WRiX (Wireless Roaming Intermediary Exchange).

Read more: http://www.itproportal.com/2011/06/16/wireless-group-plots-wi-fi-resurgence-3g4g-alternative/#ixzz1PR8PS3Xl"
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+ - Are nudging technologies ethical? 0

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Thursday June 16, 2011 @07:13AM

An anonymous reader writes "Researchers are debating the ethics of so-called 'nudging technologies' — ambient technology systems designed to shape or influence human behaviour, such as this installation which encourages people to take the stairs rather than the lift by using hanging coloured balls to represent stairs vs lift usage. A researcher on the project said: "Most people when we asked them, 'Do you think this has changed your behaviour?', they said no. But the data showed that it had actually done that.""

+ - Should You Buy The HTC Sensation 4G?-> 0

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PaulPaulson

on Thursday June 16, 2011 @06:58AM

PaulPaulson writes "As Android smartphones continue to evolve the spec sheets will continue to get more and more ridiculous. Case in point, the HTC Sensation 4G, the most feature filled phone you can buy today and the perfect combination of beauty and brawn. But is the Sensation worth purchasing with your hard earned cash? Let's take a look at the pros and cons of the HTC Sensation 4G."
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+ - Can MongoDB become King of NoSQL ? | Unixmen-> 0

Submitted by

coldsystem

on Thursday June 16, 2011 @06:27AM

coldsystem writes "Non-relational databases are an alternative to SQL databases and would rather call themselves ‘big data DBs’, say the pros in the industry. Calling non-relational mongodb_logodatabases as ‘No SQL’ is in a way misleading as this a ‘dynamic’ database platform. The most remarkable amongst the free structured data DB’s is MongoDB."
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+ - ADP Experiences Security Breach-> 0

Submitted by wiredmikey on Wednesday June 15, 2011 @04:16PM

wiredmikey writes "HR and Payroll outsourcing giant Automatic Data Processing, Inc., (ADP) experienced a system intrusion the company announced today. In an announcement this afternoon, ADP said that it was investigating and taking measures to address the impact of a system intrusion that occurred with a client at Workscape, a benefits administration provider that ADP acquired in August 2010.

ADP has also been actively cooperating with law enforcement to determine the cause of this incident and to assist authorities in identifying and apprehending those responsible.

ADP added the following in a statement released this afternoon:

"Because this incident is the subject of an ongoing law enforcement investigation, ADP cannot disclose any additional details at this time. ADP will provide further updates once information that can be made public becomes available, and we will continue to communicate with all affected parties as appropriate."

With nearly $9 billion in revenues and about 550,000 clients, ADP is one of the world's largest providers of HR, payroll, tax and benefits administration solutions"
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