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New Handheld Computer Is 100% Open Source 195

Posted by kdawson on Friday June 04, 2010 @10:46AM from the small-wonder dept.

metasonix writes "While the rest of the industry has been babbling on about the iPad and imitations thereof, Qi Hardware is actually shipping a product that is completely open source and copyleft. Linux News reviews the Ben NanoNote (product page), a handheld computer apparently containing no proprietary technology. It uses a 366 MHz MIPS processor, 32MB RAM, 2 GB flash, a 320x240-pixel color display, and a Qwerty keyboard. No network is built in, though it is said to accept SD-card Wi-Fi or USB Ethernet adapters. Included is a very simple Linux OS based on the OpenWrt distro installed in Linksys routers, with Busybox GUI. It's apparently intended primarily for hardware and software hackers, not as a general-audience handheld. The price is right, though: $99."

Google Stops Ads For "Cougar" Sites 319

Posted by samzenpus on Tuesday May 18, 2010 @10:52AM from the here's-to-you-mrs-robinson dept.

teh31337one writes "Google is refusing to advertise CougarLife, a dating site for mature women looking for younger men. However, they continue to accept sites for mature men seeking young women. According to the New York Times, CougarLife.com had been paying Google $100,000 a month since October. The Mountain View company has now cancelled the contract, saying that the dating site is 'nonfamily safe.'"

TSA Worker Jailed In Body Scan Rage Incident 352

Posted by samzenpus on Friday May 07, 2010 @03:32PM from the checking-out-your-package dept.

A TSA worker in Miami was arrested for aggravated battery after he attacked a co-worker for making fun of the size of his genitals. Rolando Negrin walked through one of the new body scanners during a recent training session and a supervisor started making fun of his manhood. From the article: "According to the police report, Negrin confronted one of his co-workers in an employee parking lot, where he hit him with a police baton on the arm and back."

Comment Re:I know a guy (Score 2, Insightful) 181

by AllDigital on Thursday June 09, 2005 @06:41PM (#12774738) Attached to: Realistic Sysadmin Workload for a Company of 30?

One could also focus on the positive aspects.

You will gain experience in an area where you currently have none. This may be useful when raise time comes around...but if it does not...it will be useful when you seek employment elsewhere.

Take advantage of any opportunity to get experience in a new area, especially training. Get your activities recognized in writing and keep them for future reference in your job hunting.

I can promise that it will pay you dividends down the road if you approach it with the right attitude and motivation. I used opportunities like that to work into my current position as an IT Manager for a telecommunications company. Experience CAN be as valuable as education in the right company, so do not rule it out unless you do not have the time available to develop your skills. By that I mean...don't sacrifice your family for the sake of your job. Consider it a learning opportunity... Read the books, get training, find contacts with others who are doing the same work and see where it takes you.

Also keep in mind that you willingness to take on extra responsibility will not hurt you in your the eyes of your supervisor either.

It really all depends on your focus...if you are a get by only type guy...then don't do it. If you are a motivated individual with the time to learn new things and the desire to be more than you are...then go for it.

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