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D-Wave demonstrates latest quantum computer prototype at SC07: D-Wave demonstrates latest quantum computer prototype at SC07Other researchers aren't convinced...It's good to see there was someone from ZDNet at the demo - I've been watching D-Wave from the UK for a while, and put something up earlier in the week, based on the publicity, and the reactions of the...; Tags: D-Wave, quantum computer, patent; Discussion threads 2007-11-15
D-Wave demonstrates latest quantum computer prototype at SC07: The words "paradigm shift" don't do justice to the potential of quantum computing. Everyone agrees it's coming, and it's going to turn the industry, if not the entire world, on its ear. Well, it's here now, says D-Wave founder Geordie Rose, who demonstrated his company's latest...; Tags: Patent, Computer, D-Wave, Quantum Computer, Ed Burnette; Blog posts 2007-11-14
News to know: Oracle gets SaaSy; Vista SP1; Alienware; Supercomputing: Notable headlines: Phil Wainewright: Oracle goes for the CRM jugular. Dennis Howlett: @oow: on following Oracle OpenWorld. Mary Jo Foley: More signs of a new Vista SP1 build waiting in the wings. Exchange 2007 Service Pack 1 is ready to roll. Microsoft readying a...; Tags: Google Inc., Alienware, Larry Dignan, Oracle Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista SP1, Computer, Supercomputing, Exchange 2007 Service Pack 1, D-Wave, Northeastern, Productivity, WiMAX, Time Management, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Web Browsers, Wireless, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Internet; Blog posts 2007-11-12
D-Wave's quantum computer ready for latest demo: D-Wave's quantum computer ready for latest demore: or maybe..."Maybe they are just trying to be a little more gentle in saying that this is proprietary technology so back off."Yeah - when's the last time that worked? How many people are really going to "back off" because some company wants a...; Tags: quantum computer, D-Wave; Discussion threads 2007-11-09
(Photos: D-Wave takes a quantum leap): (Photos: D-Wave takes a quantum leap)Is SUN picking this upSo we wait for the Canadians as we don't want to actually have a Germanium computer or anything too fast as to profit more off of waste, and here it is. Will SUN and IBM now be forced to capitulate?; Tags: D-Wave, quantum leap, photograph; Discussion threads 2007-02-23

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Is open source hurt by piracy?: Is open source hurt by piracy?Only hurts Open Source if proprietary is seen as "better"Sounds like what you are saying is for example, that the competition in the office suite space is Open Office Vs MS Office Vs pirated MS Office. Those willing to pirate see both Open Office...; Tags: Operating systems, open source, piracy, OpenOffice, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Linux, software; Discussion threads 2008-07-24
Will industry react to new cell phone cancer scare?: Will industry react to new cell phone cancer scare?hmm...what are we going to do with microwaves, wireless routers and TV & radio stations that emit in a similar spectrum?...Go in the mountains,or... in a cave?What about Bluetooth?So I hear some people saying to use headsets instead, but if they're Bluetooth,...; Tags: Federal government, Cellular phones, Wi-Fi, industry, cell phone, FCC, Bluetooth, new cell phone cancer, radiation, cell phone cancer, phone; Discussion threads 2008-07-24
News to know: DNS flaw; Amazon; Microsoft shakeup; Facebook: Notable headlines: Ryan Naraine: Researchers borrow from Google PageRank for network defense service Attack code published for DNS flaw Nate McFeters: |)ruid and HD Moore release part 2 of DNS exploit 'Spam King' escapes from federal prison iPhone vulnerable to phishing,...; Tags: Apple iPhone, Facebook, DNS, Amazon.com Inc., Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, Flaw, Game Players, Domain Names, Networking, Security, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-07-24
Microsoft turns to users for new wave of Xbox games: Microsoft turns to users for new wave of Xbox gamesI was once excited about this.......but never got around to trying it out. It doesn't seem like it has received much buzz or attention. It really strengthens my belief that MS will always have a hard time getting the hobbyist/independent to...; Tags: Game players, Games, Microsoft Xbox, Xbox Games, Microsoft Corp., developer, game; Discussion threads 2008-07-23
Microsoft turns to users for new wave of Xbox games: Taking a page from Facebook and YouTube, Microsoft will turn to users of its Xbox 360 to create new video games and broaden the types of games available on its console. SEATTLE--Microsoft will turn to users of its Xbox 360 to create new video games and broaden the types...; Tags: Microsoft Xbox Live, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Xbox, Games, Game Players, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics, Reuters, Xbox 360, Microsoft, user-generated, video games, Xbox; News items 2008-07-23
Do we need to wipe the slate with x86?: Â A few days ago an industry colleague and I were having a discussion about Linux and whether or not it is necessary for it to be application compatible or simply just "interoperable" with Windows from a protocol and data exchange standpoint. His view is that Linux...; Tags: Intel X86, Architecture, IBM Corp., Linux, Microsoft Windows, Processors, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Jason Perlow; Blog posts 2008-07-22
More big money for work on wind. Yes, that's $1 billion.: Finavera Renewables which has both wind and wave energy projects around the world has negotiated a deal with an unnamed corporate investor who plans to put up $1 bilion for wind power projects that will create up to 300 megawatts of capacity in British Columbia. The money...; Tags: Alternative Energy, Agreement, mW, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-07-22
Rich Internet application startup ideas Y Combinator wants to see: Y Combinator posted a list of a bunch of different startup ideas they'd like to see and fund. It's a sizable list with 30 different thoughts waiting for enthusiastic entrepreneurs to take a shot. But what struck me most about the list was how RIA-heavy it is. I as much...; Tags: Rich Internet Application, Rich Media, Site Builder, Ryan Stewart; Blog posts 2008-07-20
Microhoo, MicroAOL, and challenging Google: Microhoo, MicroAOL, and challenging GoogleContentUnless you're including content in your definition of an advertising platform, you've left out a most important factor. People look at ads because of what else is on the page. And that other material has to be located and purchased profitably.Yahoo has been successful...; Tags: Web browsers, Financial accounting, Google Inc., Microsoft Corp., Yahoo! Inc., America Online Inc., advertisement; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
Moo0 AudioTypeConverter (exe): Moo0 AudioTypeConverter is software that enables you to easily convert audio files into different format. It is very easy to use, and you just need to drag and drop files onto this software. It currently supports only wave and mp3 format. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Software, Moo0, Moo0 AudioTypeConverter, Tools & Techniques, Digital Music, Digital Media, Management, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2008-07-16
Moo0 VoiceRecorder (exe): Moo0 VoiceRecorder is a very simple sound recorder. It is very easy to use, and you can start recording your voice just by one click. It currently supports only wave and mp3 format to encode the sound into. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.; Tags: Recorder, Moo0, Moo0 VoiceRecorder, Digital Music, Digital Media, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2008-07-16
Sofonesia Reminder (exe): Set reminders with music on your desktop. Unlimited reminders can be set. Each one of the reminders can have their own music or song. It supports MP3 as well as wave files. It supports snooze functionality as present in the recent alarm clocks. It supports three types of reminders Day;...; Tags: MP3, Music, Sofonesia, Digital Music, Digital Media, Personal Technology, Consumer Electronics; Software downloads 2008-07-15
Microsoft as the gate keeper of video analytics: Microsoft as the gate keeper of video analyticsNBC Olympics and TVTonic[b]Wavexpress to Provide Internet Video Download Service for NBC’s Coverage of the Beijing Olympic Games[/b]Free Service to Allow Media Center Users the Ability to Download Content During NBC’s Coverage of the Beijing Olympics, August 8-24, 2008http://www.tvtonic.com/news/?p=133NEW YORK - June 23,...; Tags: Media Center PCs, Corporate communications, Microsoft Corp., analytics, video, NBC, Wavexpress, NBC Olympic; Discussion threads 2008-07-14
Microsoft as the gate keeper of video analytics: There's a post over on TechCrunchIT about how NBC is going to use Silverlight and the Olympics to do some audience research around how people consume digital media. Basically NBC has a ton of content that will come from the Olympics and they're planning on providing it in a number...; Tags: Olympic Games, NBC, Windows Media, Analytics, Video, Microsoft Corp., Web Browser, Microsoft Windows, Digital Media, Digital Music, Web Browsers, Operating Systems, Software, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Internet, Ryan Stewart; Blog posts 2008-07-14
ScopePar (zip): ScopePar turns a PC into a multi-channel oscilloscope module utilizing the parallel port, the user interface to which is SeriCon on other PC. If you have an old PC, boot it by dos to run ScopePar and control it by SeriCon on your GUI PC through serial port. The free...; Tags: PC, SoftBattery, ScopePar, Desktops, Hardware; Software downloads 2008-07-14