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Read Only: (1) Refers to storage media that permanently hold their content such as ROM chips, CD-ROMs and DVD-ROMs. See ROM, CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.; Full Read Only Definition >>

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Deskless Workers, Useless Services: Microsoft Online Misses the Mark: Deskless Workers, Useless Services: Microsoft Online Misses the MarkWTF? You ZDNet writers are idiots...check your facts FFS!WTF planet are you living on ZDNet? Microsoft is not offering "read only" Online or Hosted services.ZDNet you are idiots!.More information on Microsoft Online or Hosted Services here - http://www.microsoft.com/online/learn.mspxGet your facts right before...; Tags: deskless worker, hosted services, wtf, microsoft corp.; Discussion threads 2008-07-08
More on the Yoggie Pico Pro security appliance: More on the Yoggie Pico Pro security applianceThanks for the follow-upI guess a complete GPL solution was more wishful thinking than anything else. It would have been an interesting case study, but in the end I understand their desire to use the best software available.[i]There is a special read-only component...; Tags: linux, open source, read only, yoggie pico pro, security; Discussion threads 2007-06-18
An end run round copyright laws?: An end run round copyright laws?Road Ahead = From Read Only to Read Write CultureLessing hits a home run with his comments. But the lawyers, lobiests and polititions most resposible for the read only do not speak up culture are powerful. You can identify them from the Microsoft Antitrust case....; Tags: open source, lessing, creative commons license, gpl, copyright law, potato chip, read only; Discussion threads 2006-08-15
Cisco CallManager security bug alerts, fixes posted: Colleague Joris Evers reports today that Cisco has just issued a couple of fixes for two VoIP-related security flaws. Both flaws exist in Cisco's CallManager software, a screen of which is shown at the top. These flaws were referenced in separate advisories that warned one flaw could be conducive...; Tags: cisco systems inc., tcp connection; Blog posts 2006-01-18

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Teaching language to robots: For a project scheduled to end in 2011, Plymouth University researchers will build two robots using software allowing them to interact with each other to exchange learned information like humans. The team will use language-learning techniques designed for children. According to The Engineer, the goal of the project is to...; Tags: project, concept, neck, belpaeme, robots, emerging technologies, roland piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-08-07

iPhone to launch in 21 countries on 22 August: A story today at setteB.IT English translation reveals the 20 countries where the iPhone 3G will arrive on 22 August 2008. The funny part is that there are not 20 countries as indicated by Apple during their Q2 conference call, there are actually 21. This...; Tags: apple iphone, apple iphone 3g, 3g, cellular phones, wireless, consumer electronics, personal technology, jason d. o\'grady; Blog posts 2008-08-07
I went to Moscone Center and all I got was this stupid T-Shirt: Where's the hot chicks? Yeah you heard it, Summer LinuxWorld Expo sucked. Again. No, I didn't go this year. In fact, I haven't gone in two years. So how can I say it sucked? Because everyone who I know...; Tags: booth, trade show, webcast, linux, internet, rss, web site development, web technology, operating systems, software, jason perlow; Blog posts 2008-08-07
Microsoft contracts stymie IBM laptop Linux plans: Microsoft contracts stymie IBM laptop Linux plansWhere had you read that?[i]When it comes to new hardware, most makers charge you for Windows even if you don’t get it. They do this to maintain their relationship with Microsoft[/i]Actually, I hear that these companies charge you for FreeDos, (though they claim it...; Tags: operating systems, ibm corp., microsoft corp., oem, lenovo group ltd., microsoft windows, agreement, linux; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
The social media corporate identity crisis: The recent "hijacking" of the ExxonMobil brand for Twitter use made a whoosh as the news traveled around the socialsphere. It also brought into view a lot of questions around brand validity and responsibility in terms of social networking. Joel Postman, principal of Socialized, authored this guest piece on the...; Tags: brand, social media, twitter, joel postman, popeyes chicken, q., branding, social networking, marketing, online communications, advertising & promotion, jennifer leggio; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Lenovo announces plans to enter the netbook market with the S10: The mini notebook aka netbook field was kicked off in high gear by Asus last year with the EeePC, but now the field is getting very crowded with the likes of MSI, Acer, Dell, HP, and more. I was pleased to read the news over at jkOnTheRun that Lenovo is...; Tags: mini-notebook, lenovo group ltd., notebooks, hardware, notebooks & tablets, matthew miller; Blog posts 2008-08-06
"I Am Rich" iPhone app - a steal at $999.99!: "I Am Rich" iPhone app - a steal at $999.99!DangIf they'd just throw in tip calculator functionality with it, I'd snap it right up. :-PNothing "remotely scammy?""but I can't see anything remotely scammy about this since what the app is and does is clearly explained in the description."Other than the...; Tags: pet rock, apple iphone; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
Sensors to detect oral cancer in saliva: According to the American Cancer Society ACS, there will be about 35,000 new cases of oral cancer in the U.S. this year. The ACS also estimates that 'when oral cancer is identified in its early stages, patient survival rate is almost 90 percent, compared with 50 percent when the disease...; Tags: university of california at los angeles, team, researcher, protein, sensor, molecule, cancer, protein sensor, dr wong, team management, management, roland piquepaille; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?: Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?I'm telling you whatBuy a pc twice as fast as a mac in hardware performance terms.RE: Yes, Macs are expensive ... so what?I can agree with him. I wouldn't want to pay out that much money for a desktop or laptop when they will...; Tags: desktops, microsoft windows vista (longhorn), microsoft windows, low-end pc, apple macintosh, macs are, microsoft windows vista, apple inc., pc, adrian; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
CLEAR has a "Senior Moment": AP Newswire is reporting this morning that CLEAR has found a laptopÂ also see CLEAR Press Release that had gone missing for over a week from one of its kiosk locations that contained the "personal data" of over 30,000 enrolled members at San Francisco International Airport,...; Tags: clear, enrollment, laptop computer, ap newswire, notebooks, hardware, notebooks & tablets, jason perlow; Blog posts 2008-08-06
Cheap and cheerful Vista-capable PC for $260 plus change: Cheap and cheerful Vista-capable PC for $260 plus changeA sempron could run aeroI got a AMD Sempron for my neice with only 512mb RAM. Windows Vista32 Ultimate, it could run aero. I use a ATI 9600 vid card. I had to get rid of XP, hurts my...; Tags: microsoft windows vista (longhorn), refurbished pc, microsoft windows vista, vista capable pc, cheerful vista capable pc, vista capable, pc; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
When Google disowns you: When Google disowns youThis is a real danger in general with the "Cloud"PaaS, SaaS,Cloud, or call it what you want, this is only one of the major problems that can creep up when you pass your data and applications on to a third party service provider. You put your business...; Tags: productivity, open source, databases, storage encryption, long-term data usability, namesecure, google inc.; Discussion threads 2008-08-06
GPCS 2007 Professional Keylogger (zip): GPCS 2007 runs hidden on your computer. Silently records every key stroke, including passwords, takes screen shots, and allows you to see and know everything anyone does on your computer, period. Watch your spouse, your children, or your employees. GPCS is only accessed via custom hot key combination which in...; Tags: password, keylogger, computer, gpcs, productivity; Software downloads 2008-08-06
Windows wars: Are you a dog or cat?: Â All this Vista versus XP versus Windows Server 2008 stuff got me thinking. Maybe its not just technological issues with Microsoft's latest desktop OS that is creating strife between the user bases. Perhaps -- if we take a page from Jungian theory -- there is a...; Tags: desktop, operating system, microsoft windows vista, microsoft windows, operating systems, microsoft windows vista (longhorn), software, jason perlow; Blog posts 2008-08-05
New York Times website down: New York Times website downWrong Site, What No Editors?That's not even their primary domain name. Are there no editors at ZDNet any more? It's like reading a blog by teenagers these days. So long, farewell, I'd rather read content by professional journalists.RE: New York Times website downMichael, unless...; Tags: web site development, web technology, manufacturing, new york times website down, new york times website, nyt, new york times co., web site; Discussion threads 2008-08-05
Sonos ZoneBridge BR100 - wireless bridge: The Sonos ZoneBridge BR100 is a wireless bridge for the Sonos Digital Music System. The $100 unit doesn't have any audio outputs; instead, it's just designed to pass wireless signals between Sonos ZonePlayer base stations. In that regard, it can be used to fill in "dead spaces" in a home's...; Tags: wireless bridge, wireless, sonos; Product reviews 2008-08-05