Archive for September 1st, 2007
Prank starts 25 years of security woes
What began as a ninth-grade prank, a way to trick already-suspicious friends who had fallen for his earlier practical jokes, has earned Rich Skrenta notoriety as the first person ever to let loose a personal computer virus.
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Install any Linux distro directly from hard disk without burning any DVD
This time I can really say – the title says it all.
Stop wasting CDs when you use them only once. Try this.
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Exclusive look at the upcoming distribution method for NBC content! (PIC)
After NBC/Universal demanded that Apple charge $5 per episode for content, NBC shows will no longer be sold on iTunes. Consumers will love the new distribution system that will be used instead…
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New Twitter Visualization Tools Coming: First Is Twitter Blocks
Twitter brought in Stamen Design to help with the project, the same team behind some of the Digg visualization tools launched last year. Twitter is launching a new area of the site on Friday called “Explore” where they’ll list some of the tools people can use to interact with Twitter off the site itself.
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Joost Gets an API, Becomes Widget Platform
Joost has opened up its API and now makes it possible to develop third-party widgets that can be installed within the client.
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Original Macintosh User Manual with Pictures.
Thoughts on (and pics of) the original Macintosh User Manual… One of the more striking things was how every chapter is introduced with a full-color photo of Macintosh being used. Here they are (click on them to see bigger sizes)…
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Average broadband speed by country [graph]
Look at the US compared to Japan….It must be cheaper over there!
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Google Earth Flight Simulator
The release of Google Sky has been all over the news. But there’s more! A flight simulator was also launched in the latest release, although as a hidden feature. Install the latest version, hit Crtl+Alt+A and start flying! See article for screenshots.
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