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Submission + - Microsoft COFEE Leaked (crunchgear.com)

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on Saturday November 07, 2009 @12:31AM

54mc writes: "Crunchgear reports that Microsoft's long-searched for forensics tool, COFEE has been leaked. The tool started on a small private tracker, but has since worked it's way to The Pirate Bay. Not all those who have got ahold of it are enthused, and reviews have ranged from "disappointing" to "useless." From the article:you have absolutely no use for the program. It’s not something like Photoshop or Final Cut Pro, an expensive application that you download for the hell of it on the off-chance you need to put Dave Meltzer’s face on Brett Hart’s body as part of a message board thread. No, COFEE is 100 percent useless to you. "

Submission + - IBM-Sun Merger Talks Off 1

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on Monday April 06, 2009 @12:43AM

54mc writes: "Buisness World reports that merger talks between IBM and Sun Microsystems have been officially called off. Talks first began three days ago for the deal which would have been valued between 6.5 and 8 billion dollars. Much of the reason for the deal being called off was worries of a possible antitrust case against the newly merged company."

Submission + - Group Wants Wi-Fi Banned, Citing Allergy

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on Saturday May 24, 2008 @01:05AM

54mc writes: "A small group in Santa Fe, New Mexico is claiming that the city is discriminating against them by having wireless networks in public buildings. How are these buildings discriminatory? Simple. These people are allergic to Wi-Fi. And they're suing the city.
Linked article includes interview with tin-foil-hat wearing leader of the group."

Submission + - Houston tests Unmanned Drone Aircraft

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on Friday November 23, 2007 @03:35PM

54mc writes: "The Houston Police Department was seen testing an unmanned aircraft in a secretive meeting on Wednesday. The media were not allowed into the event due to the testing nature of the project, however they were told that the aircraft would be used for "mobility" and "tactical" issues, and possibly even for writing traffic tickets. The full story is here, complete with pictures and video."

Submission + - The 10 "Inconvienient Truths" of File Shar

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on Tuesday June 05, 2007 @09:15AM

54mc writes: "The IFPI, an international recording industry organization, has released a list of Ten "Inconvenient Truths" of file sharing. Though the group has a vested interest, it's still an interesting read as it tears apart some of the most common arguments in favor of file sharing. Ars Technica follows up with a more thorough explanation of some of the points."

Submission + - Gore Criticizes Trivialities in News

Submitted by 54mc on Friday May 25, 2007 @11:30PM

54mc writes: At a New York City book signing on Friday, former US vice president Al Gore criticized the "trivialities and nonsense" of celebrity gossip in the media and called on people to focus instead on issues like Iraq and climate change. The story is hosted on Breitbart, who were kind enough to give an example of this "nonsense" in a story about a boy who bagged the largest wild hog ever.

Submission + - "Nullity" solves 1200 year-old problem

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on Wednesday December 06, 2006 @09:44PM

54mc writes: "The BBC reports that Dr. James Anderson, of the University of Reading, has finally conquered the problem of dividing by zero. His new number, which he calls "nullity" solves the 1200 year old problem that niether Newton nor Pythagoras could solve, the problem of zero to the zero power. Story features video (Real Player only) of Dr. Anderson explaining the "simple" concept."

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