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CD-I: (Compact Disc-Interactive) A compact disc format developed by Philips and Sony that held text, audio and animated graphics. It required a CD-I player that contained its own operating...; Full CD-I Definition >>

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Poll: Where do you stand on digital media ethics?: Poll: Where do you stand on digital media ethics?ethical stanceI find the result of the poll quite strange, answer being to my view non coherent.There a different ethical approach tocopying other's IP, but they can be described I think preetty well with few basic archetips:- Strict contractual view : When...; Tags: Business ethics, digital media ethic, ethics, digital media, CD-I, CD, music; Discussion threads 2007-10-09

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They don't all really need laptops, do they?: I've been getting this question a lot lately from administrators, parents, and taxpayers. The question isn't malicious, but rather comes from folks with a vested interest in making sure that our technology dollars directly benefit students. Does giving teachers laptops directly benefit students? For people who aren't...; Tags: Teacher, Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Productivity, Benefits, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Human Resources, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-07-08
Why you'll have a long wait for Microsoft's next OS: Why you'll have a long wait for Microsoft's next OSPerhapsbecause I said best bitsThe next OS from Microsoftshould employ the best bits of what is available, whether they are Microsoft ideas or not - most of the best ones have not been. For example, it should at the very least...; Tags: Operating systems, operating system, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-07-07
Dantz Retrospect (dmg): Designed to protect Mac OS X systems with absolute accuracy and reliability, Dantz Retrospect Backup properly backs up and restores all Mac OS X files and information, including both the data and resource forks of multi-part files, HFS+ metadata, UNIX-style permissions and group ownership, and hard-linked files. Automatic scheduling ensures...; Tags: Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Apple Mac OS X, Desktops, Operating Systems, Software, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-07-03
Torrent admin is 'felony infringer': Torrent admin is 'felony infringer'Felony infringerYes, I would agree that this extends beyond fair use... Book'em Dano.RE: Torrent admin is 'felony infringer'I do not think it is right but if it is made out as such a major deal then what is it doing all over the internet Bittorrent...; Tags: DVD, Consumer electronics, Strategy, felony infringer, Torrent, administrator; Discussion threads 2008-07-02

New Microsoft Office subscription bundle to hit in mid-July: New Microsoft Office subscription bundle to hit in mid-JulyVery nice comboI can't wait for computer manufacturers and builders to start bundling this with systems. Seems like a good idea - like software assurance for home users.RE: New Microsoft Office subscription bundle to hit in mid-JulyI think you can have...; Tags: Microsoft Office, OPEN SOURCE, New Microsoft Office subscription, New Microsoft Office; Discussion threads 2008-07-02
Business Card CD-DVD Creator (exe): Now its simple for anyone to create a custom Business Card or full size CD, and best of all it adds value to your business card. When you hand your business card to a customer they have multimedia, interactive, technologies that promote your business in the palm of their hands....; Tags: Card, CD, TruthCounts, Business Card, Channel Management, Marketing; Software downloads 2008-07-02
BenQ V2400W: The BenQ V2400W is the fourth 24-inch LCD we've reviewed this year and the third we'd recommend. The $600; Tags: BenQ Corp.; Product reviews 2008-07-01
2008 Volvo S80 T6 AWD: Photo gallery:2008 Volvo S80When we took delivery of the 2008 Volvo S80, we immediately opened the boxes, pulled the various panels out, and tried to match up the bag of fasteners with the pictures in the assembly directions. Actually, new Volvos look nothing like flat-pack Ikea furniture, trading in their...; Tags: Volvo, Volvo S80, driver-alert system, lane-departure; Product reviews 2008-07-01
A nice customer service experience with Dell?: A nice customer service experience with Dell?Very good supportMy most recent involvement with Dell was very positive. I have bought machines from them in the past, but this time I ordered just a single Latitude as a grad present for my daughter. The machine was a special deal...; Tags: Corporate communications, Servers, customer service, Dell Computer Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
Lame hands-free law goes into effect in WA State on 1 July 2008: Lame hands-free law goes into effect in WA State on 1 July 2008Stats prove itFrom http://www.jmu.edu/safetyplan/vehicle/generaldriver/safetybelt.shtml* Approximately 35,000 people die in motor vehicle crashes each year. About 50 percent (17,000) of these people could be saved if they wore their safety belts.* For every one percent increase in safety belt...; Tags: Cellular phones, belt, seat belt, phone, CD; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
Conferences as conversation starters: Ten years ago Comdex - the gigantic Las Vegas hi tech conference and show - was reaching its high point. In that pre broadband internet era of CD ROM's, beige boxes and Windows 95, tens of thousands would converge on Vegas, stay in massively marked up hotel rooms and walk...; Tags: Web, Industry, Conference, Web 2.0 Movement, Corporate Communications, Channel Management, Web 2.0, Strategy, Marketing, Internet, Management, Oliver Marks; Blog posts 2008-06-30
(Linux's dirty little secret): (Linux's dirty little secret)Possible workaroundI am also new to Ubuntu, although I have used early RedHat versions on a server. But Ubuntu is based on the Debian Linux release which uses a different package manager aptitude than Redhat's RPM. If you cannot find an apt-get compatible package, you may be...; Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Ubuntu, Linux; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
The Steve Jobs Premium: The Steve Jobs PremiumWhat was so thoughtfull about ....... the Apple store's answer? They sold yopu a Belkin Cable that didn't work, recommended a cable they didn't have and then sent you off to radioshack to buy the cable you already looked at. it seems the RDF is...; Tags: Network technology, cable, Apple Inc., Apple Store, Steve Jobs Premium; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
Linux's dirty little secret: Linux's dirty little secretNice commercial! How much did it cost you?Strange, you publish it under the heading of "Dirty Little Secret"."Upload, design and build dynamic multimedia training courses. We charge a small fee to deliver the courses to the students online. For a few dollars per student, you...; Tags: Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, Linux, Ubuntu, package manager; Discussion threads 2008-06-30
KingConvert for AVI (zip): KingConvert for Xvid Movie lets you easily and quickly convert all popular video formats like AVI, MPG, MPEG, DAT, MOV, ASF, FLV to Xvid Movie video AVI format. And the Kingconvert to Xvid Movie helps you convert files, DVD, CD, VCD to Xvid Movie movie with high quality and fast...; Tags: AVI, XviD, Railfoxsoft; Software downloads 2008-06-30
HTC Touch Diamond: We don't envy the HTC Touch Diamond. There's a lot of pressure on this little smartphone; HTC executive Cheng Hui-ming has called it "the most important product for HTC this year," and of course, the Touch Diamond has been compared to the Apple iPhone. Now, we're still a few months...; Tags: Smart phones, Cellular phones, Handhelds, Keyboards, High Tech Computer Corp., HTC Touch, HTC Touch Diamond, TouchFLO, smart phone; Product reviews 2008-06-27
HP Media Vault MV2120 (500GB): The HP Media Vault MV2120 is a two-bay network-attached-storage device with 500GB of storage and room to expand. It keeps things simple and serves up basic NAS features, including an iTunes server, remote Web access, and scheduled backups. While the device is a snap to set up, we found the...; Tags: Network-attached storage (NAS), Storage, Media Vault, hard drive, MV2120, Media Vault MV2120, NAS, HP Media Vault MV2120, Hewlett-Packard Co.; Product reviews 2008-06-27
Would Microsoft ever split itself up?: Would Microsoft ever split itself up?they couldThey could, but they'll never do that. Micro$oft is too greedy. In my perfect world I want to see Microsoft as a software company and another branch as a hardware company for actual computers, Phones and other devices, like Music Players, GPS, and Car-Support.The...; Tags: Tools & Techniques, Major Projects, Micro$oft, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-06-27
Linksys adds set-up software and support for Mac OS: Linksys adds set-up software and support for Mac OSI never had any problems with ANY of them using ANY OS.Here are the instructions that work with ANY router:First thing is to write the default IP address, and default username / password on the back of the router using a permanent...; Tags: Routers & switches, Network technology, NETWORKING, Cable, Operating systems, software, router, IP address, IP, operating system, Linksys Inc., Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS; Discussion threads 2008-06-27