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Gene identification quickens

Gene identification quickensFYI, re: gene identification reportFYI, Southwest Foundation for Biomedical Research is in San Antonio, NOT Dallas.

Tags: HEALTHCARE, gene identification, FYI

Discussion threads 2007-10-03

Today's Debate: Is open source the cure for health care?

Today's Debate: Is open source the cure for health care?The Coming Electronic Health Record Software Disaster[url=http://www.linuxmednews.com/1190745985]FYI[/url]RE: Today's Debate: Is open source the cure for health care?The link is to an Ignacio Valdes story at LinuxMedNews describing how financial incentives for EHR, if not matched by standards, will lead to disaster.Recommended.Cost...

Tags: Vertical industries, Benefits, HEALTHCARE, Insurance, E-health, open source, health care, hacking, FYI

Discussion threads 2007-09-26

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Review: HTC HD2 raises the bar for Windows Mobile devices

RE: Review: HTC HD2 raises the bar for Windows Mobile devicesIs it a given that a CDMA version will be thicker and heavier? I'm on a TP2 and while it is a great phone, I could wish it were a little lighter. I'm not sure of the CDMA/GSM...

Tags: Cellular phones, HTC HD2, CDMA, High Tech Computer Corp.

Discussion threads 2009-11-26

For The First Time in Ages, I Agree With Apple

Spiders and dust on a slippery slopeWorst inside of a computer I've ever seen was a spider infestation. Must have been a million of them. But what I wonder is where does voiding the warranty stop?A generic abuse statement may not be sufficient in the world of EULA's....

Tags: Manufacturing, PRODUCTIVITY, Apple Inc., manufacturer, smoker, First-time, computer

Discussion threads 2009-11-24

Exploit published for critical IE 7 zero-day flaw

Do you mean:"The vulnerability was confirmed on fully patched Windows XP SP3 systems with Internet Explorer 6 and [b]7[/b]."Also how effective is the exploit with Protected Mode and limited user account usage? I'd like to see more information on how these two mitigation techniques work against exploits. I suspect the...

Tags: Web browsers, EXPLORER, Microsoft Security Essentials, Microsoft Internet Explorer, critical IE 7 zero-day flaw, IE 7 zero-day flaw, Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, zero-day bug, exploit

Discussion threads 2009-11-23

Chrome OS: Some Early Preview Videos

google should move away from linuxI suppose they could easily take away all those messes of the current os by doing that. Haha! Crummy-um "Chromium OS and Open Source" video-- the guy is calling it Crummy-um! Sounds about right.RE: Chrome OS: Some Early Preview VideosAnd ZDNet falls hook, line,...

Tags: Corporate communications, Linux, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, ChromeOS, Chrome, Chrome OS, early Preview Video, operating system, Preview Video, video

Discussion threads 2009-11-19

GeForce GT 240 - NVIDIA's sub-$100 DirectX 10.1 graphics card

Nvidia's work great with Linux distro'sNvidia's cards work great with Linux distro'syou can have compiz desktop and runany game you want.The optimization is amazing!;)Who said anything about loser OSes?This is about OSes that actually offer great gaming experiences to users, not OSes that really want to play where the big...

Tags: Games, Cyberthreats, game, NVidia Corp., operating system, DirectX, Nvidia GeForce, graphics, video card

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

OpenSUSE Education announces Li-f-e 11.2

Its still linux and still has the same issues and the same lacking software you would want in an education environment. But you don't care about that because your agenda is to push linux, not educate.Bow before the manLoverock Davidson is a skilled worker, he holds several M$ certifications...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Loverock Davidson, Linux, Li-f-e 11.2, Novell OpenSuse, OpenSUSE Education

Discussion threads 2009-11-17

My scareware night and how McAfee lost a customer

With their Comcast and AT&T dealsMcAfee has a huge market share hereit pretty much does nothing to prevent being infected by these rogue antivirus attacks.I have found Combofix (http://www.bleepingcomputer.com/combofix/how-to-use-combofix)is the most effective tool to remove these things but even that isn't 100%.Usually you will want to rename it before you...

Tags: Microsoft Windows 7, Tools & Techniques, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Microsoft Windows, SECURITY, Vista/7, software, McAfee Inc., AV Software, Malwarebytes

Discussion threads 2009-11-12

Oracle giving EU a hard time over Sun buy

Oh my, must not up set the crazy EU.Pfttt....A small question why EU can stop or affect a deal inside usa ..... or is the deal is global ....Also we EU dont fork MYSQL into something purely EU ... and tell Oracle to go to hell. If the...

Tags: OPEN SOURCE, Databases, Oracle Corp., MySQL, Sun Microsystems Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-11-04

What's the key to Apple's success?

One word: QUALITYA concept absent from WindowslandTDSo sad to see how Apple destroyed the word "innovation"Apple has never, ever, done anything innovative. By applying the term to blatant rebadging of 5 year old technology, you devalue the meaning of the word and insult those who actually [b]do[/b] innovate. For shame.Oh,...

Tags: Apple Inc.

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

Facebook users targeted by Zeus banking Trojan

Is it safe to assumethat this threat can happen on any OS/Browser desktop or mobile?Yes but...various Stallman cultist and Job cultist will try to argue that either Linux or MacOSX are immune to this because of a so called superior BSD security model or something along this line.Windows only?The Trojan...

Tags: Spyware, adware & malware, Cyberthreats, Spyware, Viruses and worms, trojan horse, phishing, Facebook, Linux, malware, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7

Discussion threads 2009-10-29

What the DoD now says about open source

I could just see a commander in the field ....having to wait for procurement to get a simple map through bids while his troops are getting shot up even though it is publicly available (oh wait, isn't that how the Chinese embassy got accidentally bombed?)Always use the best tool for...

Tags: Linux, UNIX, Operating systems, Cyberthreats, SECURITY, Spyware, adware & malware, U.S. Department of Defense, open source, OpenBSD, attack

Discussion threads 2009-10-28

Elertify your PC with Text to Speech! (Mobile)

FREE 7 Day Trial - Trial Version is fully functional!Please Download the Trial prior to purchase Elertify your PC with Text to Speech! Do you work with your BlackBerry and a PC? Are you tired of picking up your BlackBerry every 15 seconds to check messages only to discover it's...

Tags: Mobile, PC, RIM BlackBerry, SMS, VirtualViews.com, Elertify, BlackBerry PIN, Handhelds, E-mail, Hardware, Online Communications

Software downloads 2009-10-28

My 7 favorite Windows 7 features

I must say ...... your impressive list, just isn't that impressive to me.#1 - Performance boost -- subjective#2 - More restrained UAC -- more duck tape#3 - 64-bit becomes the new default -- had 64 bit for years now#4 - Improved troubleshooting tools -- no comment, biting my tongue#5 -...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, Microsoft Windows 7, UAC, Microsoft Windows Vista, favorite Windows 7, 64-bit, Microsoft Windows

Discussion threads 2009-10-22

Don't tase me in the chest, bro

Seems like a legal memo to me...It seems to me that when a person receives an electric shock, it doesn't matter where it enters the body, chest, legs, shoulder, neck etc. All the same.Taser is starting to cover it's behind, now that a Canadian judicial enquiry has determined that in...

Tags: What-if IT, NOW IT, TASER, aspirin, chest, cop, risk

Discussion threads 2009-10-21

Apple debuts new 21.5" and 27" iMac desktops; aluminum and glass; SD card slot

I wish I had $2,000 to spend, it sure does look sweetMaybe some day it will go on sale ..... I know, I'm dreaming.....It's Apple having fun with MSThe two companies do like to play with each other from time to time. What better time than when MS is...

Tags: Desktops, Processors, Notebooks, SD card, desktop, Apple Inc., Apple iMac

Discussion threads 2009-10-20

Windows 7 puts Vista into perspective: Only a 'failure' in retrospect

The fault lies with MS and Driver manufacturersWe don't criticize macs because they are a package deal, with a price premium to match so they generally work just fine. We don't call for witch hunts of Linux distro's because we expect to have problems and tweaks with Linux, plus it's...

Tags: Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating systems, UNIX, OPEN SOURCE, COMPANIES, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Linux, Microsoft Corp., Apple Macintosh, Linux Distro, operating system

Discussion threads 2009-10-19

How the cordless Powermat charging system took my iPod touch hostage [review]

Unnecessary..... POS if you ask me!Cordless charging will work only whenit will be standardized and built into the various devices.what about solar-charging wireless?i've heard it was on the drawing boards...has anyone refined this 'green tech' to the point where it can be relied on?Oh, well... The transformer is such an...

Tags: Smart phones, hostage, iPod touch hostage, cordless Powermat, Powermat, Apple iPod Touch, Apple iPod, phone

Discussion threads 2009-10-16

JVC debuts its first mini-HD camcorder: the PICSIO GC-FM1

Should Flip be worried about yet another entry into the mini-HD camcorder market? JVC announced today the release of the PICSIO GC-FM1, its first mini HD digital camcorder. The new gadget, built with 4x digital zoom, shoots 8-megapixel stills and 1080p Full HD video in MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format, storing movies...

Tags: JVC, Camcorder, Video, 1080p, Camera, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Rachel King

Blog posts 2009-10-13