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Whispers will not kill fair use

Whispers will not kill fair useDon't discount the power of briberyThe amount of money and influence poured into Congressional coffers by the media cartel is huge. Add to that the fact that both elected officials and bureaucrats suffer from "star worship" as the general populace. Just look at the Hilary...

Tags: Government, GWB, fair use, international law, epitome, indifference

Discussion threads 2008-04-10

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Microsoft ships one-click 'workaround' for critical SMB2 flaw

Maybe I'm not finding it...but does this affect 64-bit operating systems?All of our systems here are running 64-bit operating systems, including our servers.Yes, 64-bit Vista & 2008 are affectedLink to Microsoft Security Advisory here:http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/975497.mspxGotta give credit to MSIt's great they offer this automated work-around install feature, but I doubt many...

Tags: 64-bit, Construction, Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, SMB2, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-09-18

eBay names Sun veteran head of data center strategy

EBay has appointed Dean Nelson, a Sun Microsystems veteran, to be in charge of its data center strategy. Nelson will be senior director of global data center strategy, architecture and operations. Nelson is founder of Data Center Pulse, a non-profit data center industry group. ...

Tags: Strategy, Data Center, Sun Microsystems Inc., eBay Inc., Dean Nelson, Data Centers, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2009-09-08

Has Steve Jobs banned Apple staff from social media?

Nothing wrong with thatApple does rely on secrecy, especially in their R&D, to get more bang for their buck when the product is finally announced. I could see why Apple would want their employees not talking about their jobs in the social media. I can see why a lot of...

Tags: Blogging, Steve Jobs, Apple Inc., blog, social media

Discussion threads 2009-08-31

Email paranoia and the out-of-office subculture

I saw this and I must admit, I do (on the rare occasion I'm not working) try and write somewhat whimsical responses in my out of office notifier. This one tickled me, considering I know the people of the Lake District quite well: "I'm now out of the office...

Tags: Office Notification, E-mail, Online Communications, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-08-18

Coverflow for all Mac apps ??? Oh, the Horror!

Coverflow for all Mac apps ??? Oh, the Horror!Not a fanI like coverflow in exactly 1 place... the iPod application on my iPhone. For whatever reason I really do enjoy flicking through my albums by cover with my finger.Everywhere else? I pretty much despise it. I can't get into using...

Tags: Desktops, Coverflow, Mac app, Horror, Apple Macintosh, photograph

Discussion threads 2009-08-04

Dead-Finger Tech: Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch unibody, 2009)

Dead-Finger Tech: Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch unibody, 2009)I'm with you thereI bought my 13" Mid-June Unibody 2.26Ghz MBP 3 weeks ago and it has impressed me. I upgraded the hd and ram for $150. I bought it just for mobility since I have a great workstation and large LCDs at...

Tags: Monitors & displays, Notebooks, Apple Inc., Apple MacBook, LCD, Apple MacBook Pro

Discussion threads 2009-07-30

Dead-Finger Tech: Apple MacBook Pro (13-inch unibody, 2009)

When it comes to "dead-finger tech" -- that is, technology that's so integral to your life that you'd have to pry it from your cold, dead fingers -- the choice for me is clear: the 13-inch Apple MacBook Pro. ...

Tags: Apple MacBook, Apple Inc., Laptop Computer, Apple MacBook Pro, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-07-30

2009 BMW 750Li

Photo gallery:2009 BMW 750LiAmong mass market automakers, very few brands offer flagship sedans designed to be the epitome of luxury and performance. Lexus has its LS, Mercedes-Benz its S-class, and BMW the 7-series. The latest incarnation of the latter is the all-new 2009 BMW 750Li. Signifying a major update, this...

Tags: Lexus, BMW 750Li, BMW AG

Product reviews 2009-07-10

Epic technological fail: communications meltdown

Have you ever had one of those days where you wake up with an already sour feeling in your stomach, and just know that the rest of the day is going to be the epitome of crap? Today was that day. Get ready for this one because I'll admit now,...

Tags: Facebook, Phone, EPIC, RIM BlackBerry, Telecom & Utilities, Handhelds, Hardware, Zack Whittaker

Blog posts 2009-06-03

Pre syncs with iTunes out of the box

Pre syncs with iTunes out of the boxIf they did, call the DoJ and EC[i]Or is there nothing Apple can do to stop the impending Pre?[/i]It would be the epitome of anti-competitive practices for them to to do this. MS was forced to open up their communication protocols between Windows...

Tags: Digital music, Digital media, Pre, Apple iTunes, Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-28

Time Warner sets AOL spin-off; Separation 'best outcome'; Worth $5 billion?

Time Warner sets AOL spin-off; Separation 'best outcome'; Worth $5 billion?$5 Billion??? Are They Crazy??AOL isn't worth $5, let alone $5 billion. It has been a millstone around the neck of Time Warner for almost a decade. After the spin off we should soon see AOL's well deserved demise.Good Bye...

Tags: Internet service providers (ISPs), America Online Inc., Worth $5, Time Warner Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-05-28

Wrong, blogger, there IS A SOLAR PLANE!

Wrong, blogger, there IS A SOLAR PLANE!Not Surprising You Were Wrong...Your posts are usually so poorly researched,written, and edited.Not the only one either . . .Not the only one, either - NASA built an impressive one that broke some records.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helios_PrototypeAnd your reply is ....the epitome of wit and wisdom.Not witty...

Tags: Blogging, blogger

Discussion threads 2009-05-22

Hands-on: BlueAnt Q1 Bluetooth headset [review]

Bluetooth headsets are the epitome of walking a fine line. Everyone wants to make using a mobile phone easier and more productive, but the unspoken social connotation of the Bluetooth headset -- get one, and you'll become a loud, arrogant, aloof cell phone...

Tags: Phone, Headset, Cell Phone, Bluetooth Headset, Voice Activation, Telecom & Utilities, Andrew Nusca

Blog posts 2009-05-20

Samsung BD-P4600

Samsung likes to say its "Touch of Color" design scheme elevates products to become a "work of art," but really it comes down to three main principles: rounded corners, translucent red highlights, and a glossy black finish. The Samsung BD-P4600 is the epitome of that design philosophy. It looks like...

Tags: Cable, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., power port, Samsung BD-P4600

Product reviews 2009-05-04

Microsoft ad: Lauren wanted a Mac but 'settled' for Windows

As a Mactard a name given to me by one of you readers, I kind of snubbed my nose at the latest Microsoft commercial, you know, the one featuring a gal named Lauren who had only $1,000 to spend on a laptop. As a Mac guy, clearly I'm biased when...

Tags: Advertisement, Apple Inc., Apple Macintosh, Desktops, Hardware, Laptop Computer, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows, Notebooks, Notebooks & Tablets, Sam Diaz, Weintraub

Blog posts 2009-03-29

The Elites: Bentley and Rolls-Royce in Geneva (photos)

The British brands Bentley and Rolls-Royce represent the epitome of automotive luxury. And even though both brands are now owned by German automakers, the coachwork is still the finest available in a car. by CNET News.com

Tags: Brand, Photograph, Rolls-Royce, Branding, Marketing, CNET News.com

Image galleries 2009-03-05

Facebook wins $873 million judgement against spammer

Major news sources are reporting that Facebook has won a $873 million dollar judgement against a Canadian spammer. What this means for spam on social networks is not clear, however. Adam Guerbuez of Montreal, CA, had a judgement of $873 million dropped on him by a...

Tags: Facebook, Judgement, Spammer, E-mail World, E-mail, Spam, Social Networking, Cyberthreats, Online Communications, Security, Spam And Phishing, Marketing, Advertising & Promotion, Adam O'Donnell

Blog posts 2008-11-24

Does IT really need to fear multicore?

Does IT really need to fear multicore?Gartner has hit the bottom...of the barrel. Obtaining software, OS's and apps, that take advantage of the cores is the ONLY issue. And what is there to fear about that?This is really a moronic idea. But coming from the morons at Gartner, I'm not...

Tags: multi-core, ABC Inc., software company, software

Discussion threads 2008-10-15

Microsoft's Seinfeld ads: what's the real agenda?

Microsoft's Seinfeld ads: what's the real agenda?Wow....What keen insight. What a great article.Oh. Not.Perdue, Ioccoca, Seinfeld 4?If Lee Iococca can do ads for Chrysler and have a positive effective on the brand, then maybe BG is launching a new career in advertising and media and selling the MS...

Tags: MS Window, Seinfeld, advertisement, Seinfeld ad, real agenda, Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-09-06