Comment Re:I know where . . . (Score 1) 471
Give it to cryptome.org
Comment Re:Good idea (Score 2, Insightful) 528
Uh Ram. At least this will always be an issue with me. The ~3.5 limit is rather constricting and will be even more so in another year. Yes there is xp 64, but it lacks support in drivers.
Visual Search Engine Tracks Stolen Images 223
Barence writes "A new visual search engine could help photographers keep track of their photographs whenever, and wherever, they appear on the internet. The TinEye search engine allows users to search by uploading a picture rather than typing in a keyword. It then conducts a pixel-by-pixel search across the internet, flagging all instances of that image even if it's been cropped, merged or digitally altered in some way. It's not just for copyright enforcement though; 'it's being used by researchers who need to find where an image came from to provide attribution, even people who are trying to find out who people are in old photos.' It's currently in beta, but you can try it out."
Comment Re:reproduction (Score 2, Interesting) 341
I've thought about this recently, too. It of course depends on how you define life. I think astrobiology is usually a good resource for definitions of this sort. If we found a virus on mars, would we say we discovered life? I think so.
I like Carl Sagan's definition: "Living systems might then be defined as localized regions where there is a continuous increase in order." This is important to note, as the universe generally increases in entropy.
At the center of all life we know is information. Information that replicates itself in some manner, as books are clearly not alive.
So it would seem information (increase in order) and replication in some manner.
So could a computer virus fit the definition? Conceivably.
Indiana Data Theft Compromises 700,000 52
palewook writes "A Midwest collection company, Central Collection Bureau, admits a server and eight PCs stolen contain over 700,000 individuals' personal data. Central Collection Bureau acts as a collection contractor for doctors and utility companies. The Indiana based company admits the stolen info consists of addresses, social security numbers, and medical codes."
Stephen Hawking Thinks Aliens Likely 579
OMNIpotusCOM writes "Noted astrophysicist Stephen Hawking thinks that alien life is likely, albeit primitive, according to a lecture delivered at George Washington University in honor of NASA's 50th anniversary. It begs the question of if we need to consider a Prime Directive before exploring or sending signals too far into the depths of space."
Dreamworks Acquires Rights for Ghost in the Shell 405
Anonymous GiTS fan noted a Variety story informing us that DreamWorks has acquired the rights to Ghost in the Shell and has plans to produce a "3D Live Action" version of the popular anime. This happened apparently because Spielberg is a fan. He says "'Ghost in the Shell' is one of my favorite stories ... It's a genre that has arrived, and we enthusiastically welcome it to DreamWorks." I hope they add a talking donkey.
Feed Science Daily: Computers Help Chemists Fight Emerging Infections (sciencedaily.com)
Computer analysis of existing drugs may be key to fighting new infectious agents and antibiotic-resistant pathogens like deadly tuberculosis strains and staph "superbugs." Researchers in Canada say the use of such "emergency discovery" technology could save time, money and lives during a sudden outbreak or a bioterrorism attack.
Journal Journal: Sony Ericsson T650i - review, price, specification
Sony Ericsson T650i review - The Sony Ericsson T650 fuses illumination effects with a stainless steel finish and scratch-proof mineral glass. Other features include 3.2 megapixel camera with auto focus, bluetooth (A2DP) and M2 memory expansion slot
Wiretapping Lawsuit Against AT&T Dismissed 597
BalanceOfJudgement writes "A major victory by the federal government was won today when a federal judge dismissed the lawsuit against AT&T for providing phone records to the federal government. From the article: 'The court is persuaded that requiring AT&T to confirm or deny whether it has disclosed large quantities of telephone records to the federal government could give adversaries of this country valuable insight into the government's intelligence activities'" Not to be confused with the EFF case, this case was filed by the ACLU on behalf of author Studs Terkel and other activists who argued that their constitutional rights had been violated by the actions of AT&T and the NSA.
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