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Digital Future Text-to-Speech SDK (zip): Digital Future Text-to-Speech SDK is aimed at helping software developers add text-to-speech functionality to their applications. Supported languages: U.S. English, U.K. English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean. Officially supported programming languages: C++, Objective-C, Java, C#, Visual Basic.NET, Visual Basic 6. Digital Future Text-to-Speech SDK DF TTS SDK...; Tags: Microsoft Visual Basic 6.0, Microsoft Visual Basic, API, C++, Microsoft Visual Basic.Net, Digital Future, Digital Future Text-to-Speech SDK, C#, Programming Languages, Microsoft Development Tools, .Net, C/C++, Software Development, Software/Web Development, Development Tools; Software downloads 2008-08-11
The hidden threat to the digital future: The hidden threat to the digital futureThe only thing hidden is what has to be done."The continued success of our economy depends on the enormous efficiencies made possible by the digital world." - in other words, OFFSHORING. And THAT just happens to be one of the core causes for...; Tags: Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Viruses and worms, Hacking, digital future, virus; Discussion threads 2006-02-15

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What's up, what's down on our warming planet?: Glaciers are down, the ocean is up. Here are some details: Europe is losing its Alpine snowmass. Glaciers in Europe have lost 25% of their snowmass since 1980. It's more than agony for skiers. Huge sections of rock and rubble are leaving...; Tags: Meter, Glacier, Business Ethics, Government, Leadership, Management, Harry Fuller; Blog posts 2008-09-06
Canada adds another city to LED City list: Welland, Ontario, is the latest municipal government to commit to the LED City initiative, under which cities from around the globe are converting lighting to light-emitting diodes. A retrofit of all streetlights is under way -- 50 have gone up so far and 50 more are...; Tags: City, Light-emitting Diode, Engineering, Heather Clancy; Blog posts 2008-09-06
Photos: Top 10 reviews of the week: Here are CNET Reviews' 10 favorite items from the past week, including the TiVo HD XL, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50, and the Dish Network's newest digital TV converter box. by CNET News.com; Tags: Photograph, Tv & Home Theater, TVs, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-09-06

Good news on the Dell netbook front: Just a quick update now that I have a minute to sit down tonight. I heard from my Dell rep this afternoon that, although it's not available on the Dell K-12 education pages, the Inspiron Mini 9 is available to all education customers in quantity. Here's...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Blogging, Notebooks, Internet, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Christopher Dawson; Blog posts 2008-09-05
Microsoft builds $300M cathedral to Bill Gates, hires Jerry Seinfeld as Pope: Microsoft builds $300M cathedral to Bill Gates, hires Jerry Seinfeld as PopeThat's what I thoughtThe ad was about nothing except of course Bill. It is unclear why this ad was made.Who in the world is this "journalist"?http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitch_Ratcliffe"I see you baby ...... shakin that ass -shakin that ass."http://www.brandrepublic.com/bulletins/digital/article/548871/publicis-dialog-puns-ass-shaking-new-renault-viral/RE: Microsoft builds $300M...; Tags: Wiki, Blogging, ass, Jerry Seinfeld, Microsoft Corp., Wikipedia, Bill Gates, advertisement; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
Photos: Future Combat Systems, here and now: The U.S. Army has ambitious plans for a widespread high-tech refresh of its vehicles and other soldier gear. It's also finding a way to make some parts happen sooner rather than later. by CNET News.com; Tags: U.S. Army, Photograph, CNET News.com; Image galleries 2008-09-05
Microsoft builds $300M cathedral to Bill Gates, hires Jerry Seinfeld as Pope: I'm just having a little fun.... I don't get the Seinfeld commercial. They are selling Bill, not Windows. What's with that? Bill retired in July. This just in from Adweek's commercials critic, Barbara Lippert: The Future. Delicious" is the sign-off, but I am...; Tags: Bill Gates, Ass, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Branding, Web Browsers, Strategy, Operating Systems, Software, Marketing, Internet, Management, Mitch Ratcliffe; Blog posts 2008-09-05
Mainstream media writes Windows obit: Wow, a tough day for Windows. BusinessWeek reports that HP, the world's biggest PC company, is so troubled by Vista's 'tepid reception' and Apple's resurgence that it is developing its own operating system. Meanwhile a New York Times columnist writes on his blog that Windows is "already...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Hewlett-Packard Co., PC, Microsoft Windows Vista, Mainstream Media, Microsoft Corp., Web Browser, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, John Morris; Blog posts 2008-09-05
The Office (2.0): No paper? No problem.: I think I may have been the only person at this week's Office 2.0 conference using - gasp! - a pen and paper. There was no program "book" when I registered - the agenda was online only. And none of the exhibitors handed out press releases on paper - though...; Tags: Document, Microsoft PowerPoint, Appirio, SlideRocket, Digital Signatures, Collaboration, Productivity, Groupware, Fax, Microsoft Office, Security, Enterprise Software, Software, Office Suites, Sam Diaz; Blog posts 2008-09-05
What the fight against cancer really needs: What the fight against cancer really needsSadly this is where a problem existsCuring cancer would be great on the human level. But it doesn't make good business sense for doctors and pharmaceutical companies that rely on patients to make money. Much like many other diseases, it's more profitable to keep...; Tags: cure, pharmaceutical company, patient, government; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
Are we "done" with rich Internet applications?: Are we "done" with rich Internet applications?Rich Internet ApplicationOne issue to be considered is people like me who for security reasons, and to avoid distracting material, is to disable popups, Flash and Javascript. I run two browsers. The default which is called by email links is Safari with RIA switched...; Tags: rich Internet application; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
Seinfeld becomes McCain: Seinfeld becomes McCainMyth?So, is John McCain's patriotism a myth? Perhaps his leadership abilities? Or maybe it is a myth that John McCain is actually qualified for the job of Commander in Chief?The only myth here relates to you feeling somehow qualified to offer political commentary.dude you really need...; Tags: Taxes, RSS, John McCain, Obama; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
Chrome's JavaScript poses challenge to Silverlight: Chrome's JavaScript poses challenge to Silverlightis Flash chopped liver?I don't get it... Flash is ubiquitous.. it's on almost every PC out there and has a huge developer base behind it, yet these people are implying Silverlight is THE platform to beat. What does Silverlight have that Flash doesn't (besides a...; Tags: Scripting languages, Adobe RIA, SWF, Chrome, WebKit RiA, Microsoft Silverlight, JavaScript, WebKit, Microsoft Office, SVG, Adobe Systems Inc., developer, Microsoft Corp.; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
XO sold through Amazon this year...Who cares?: XO sold through Amazon this year...Who cares?Mostly valid points Christopher, but, you should give OLPC more credit fortransforming the market. And, I would like to see more OLPC features in computers like the Dell Mini. I DO want a sunlight readable screen. I DO want a more durable laptop. I...; Tags: One Laptop Per Child project, Amazon.com Inc.; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
EA's 'Spore' aims to create new worlds, businesses: Electronic Arts's creature-building game "Spore" offers players a chance to develop new worlds--and maybe even new lines of business for the video game maker. RALEIGH, North Carolina--Electronic Arts's creature-building game Spore offers players a chance to develop new worlds--and maybe even new lines of business for the video game...; Tags: Electronic Arts Inc., Spore, Games, Personal Technology, Reuters, Electronic Arts, video games, Nintendo; News items 2008-09-05
End of an era: Dell may dump its factories: End of an era: Dell may dump its factoriesRubbed up the wrong way?"The rub: It’s unclear whether contract equipment manufacturers would want to buy Dell’s manufacturing hubs. Do contract manufacturers really want to take on Dell’s capacity?"Don't CEM's want to take on everyone's capacity ... I mean isn't their model...; Tags: Manufacturing, Notebooks, Dell Computer Corp., End-Of-An-Era; Discussion threads 2008-09-05
End of an era: Dell may dump its factories: Dell is reportedly trying to dump its manufacturing facilities across the globe in a turnabout that indicates it has no discernable edge in making PCs anymore. According to the Wall Street Journal: Dell has approached contract computer manufacturers with offers to sell the plants. One person...; Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Manufacturing, Desktops, Hardware, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-09-05
News to know: Windows 7; Patch preview; Office 2.0; Dell: Here are today's notable headlines. You can get News To Know via email alert and RSS daily: Ryan Naraine: Critical WMP, MS Office bugs on Patch Tuesday swat list Dancho Danchev:Malware and spam attacks exploiting Picasa and ImageShack Mary Jo Foley:...; Tags: Google Inc., Dell Computer Corp., Microsoft Windows 7, Comcast Corp., Microsoft Corp., Office 2.0, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Operating Systems, Software, Larry Dignan; Blog posts 2008-09-05