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Photos: Robot, giddyap!

This is no mechanical bull--in the Persian Gulf states, robots are bumping human jockeys out of the saddle.

Tags: Robots, saddle, robot, bull

Image galleries 2005-07-19

Photos: Robot, giddyap!

This is no mechanical bull--in the Persian Gulf states, robots are bumping human jockeys out of the saddle.

Tags: Robots, saddle, robot, bull

Image galleries 2005-07-19

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Psystar.com offline ...

Psystar.com offline ...It's dead, Jim.Nolo connecte.Psystar sold more than Apple clonesWhat would give Apple the right to terminate their entire web site because of one product they sell? If I object to something on Amazon's site do I have that same right?The Digg EffectntIt's up.I can get to it at...

Tags: Web site development, Web technology, Psystar.com, Psystar, Apple Inc., IBM Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-07-16

Wirelessly networking cows

U.S. researchers have developed a Walkman-like headset for cows. This device enables them to 'whisper wireless commands to cows to control their movements across a landscape -- and even remotely gather them into a corral.' In fact, it could help farmers to maintain cows behind virtual fences. According to the...

Tags: Animal, Network, Cow, GPS, Handhelds, Productivity, Network Technology, Consumer Electronics, Personal Technology, Hardware, Networking, Roland Piquepaille

Blog posts 2008-06-08

Carl and Yahoo's dueling banjo routine gets old

See Carl Icahn blast Jerry Yang and Yahoo Chairman Roy Bostock over a compensation plan to fend off a Microsoft bid. See Roy tell Carl he's manipulating facts and using allegations from a complaint that has no merit. See Larry's eyes glaze over. Anyone else sick of...

Tags: Jerry Yang, Board, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp., Carl Icahn, Corporate Governance, Business Operations, Corporate Law, Larry Dignan

Blog posts 2008-06-05

Microsoft: We don't have to buy Yahoo outright; Is it joint venture time?

Microsoft: We don't have to buy Yahoo outright; Is it joint venture time?Great PlanningMy guess is that Microsoft is going buy Yahoo Search for 20 to 25 billion. That will take away more than half of Yahoo valuation instantly. MSFT then going to merge MSN into Yahoo for an...

Tags: Operating systems, Yahoo! Inc., Microsoft Corp.

Discussion threads 2008-05-18

Redeveloping Sugar for Windows XP Home...yeah, great idea, Nick

PC World, among other outlets, is reporting on Nicholas Negroponte's call to make the Sugar interface used on the OLPC XO laptops "platform agnostic." In other words, redevelop it to run on top of Windows XP. Of course, since Microsoft will only allow Windows XP Home to be...

Tags: Developer, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, One Laptop Per Child Project, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Open Source, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-04-23

My kid hates Linux too! (so what?)

My kid hates Linux too! (so what?)Message has been deleted.My kid hates Linux too! (so what?)My completely nonsensical 15 year-old daughter whines about the fact that all the machines in the house run Linux. I laugh....she'll get over it. Else, she can buy/build her own machine....learn to maintain it....alone....while...

Tags: UNIX, Operating systems, OPEN SOURCE, Linux

Discussion threads 2008-04-15

Really, just one more post about Windows XP

The last couple of days have seen fanboys as well as thoughtful commentators on both sides of the Vista/XP debate coming out of hibernation to discuss my posts. More than a few just complained that they were tired of the debate and hoped I'd move on. Well, these...

Tags: Operating System, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Operating Systems, Software, Christopher Dawson

Blog posts 2008-03-26

I'm really worried about AMD ...

I've been worried about AMD for some time now, but with rumors of a 5% cut in workforce, I'm now at the point where I'm really worried about AMD's future. While I don't agree with the The Inquirer that a 5% cut in workforce should be labeled...

Tags: Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Processors, Workforce Management, Strategy, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Human Resources, Management, Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

Blog posts 2008-03-20

BCT Commander (zip)

One of the most hyper realistic wargames available, BCT Commander is a real time strategy game that examines the complexities of fighting on the modern battlefield. Saddle up and see what it's like to take command of a modern military unit. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.

Tags: Shrapnel Games Inc., Strategy, Management

Software downloads 2008-02-29

Microsoft%27s+latest+reorg+to+set+the+stage+for+Yahoo+merger

Microsoft%27s+latest+reorg+to+set+the+stage+for+Yahoo+mergerIt's a done deal!It's already a done deal. They are just waiting for some time to announce it in public. Major stockholders will have the final say on this and most of them don't want to lose more money. Merger with Microsoft will give them more profit....

Tags: Corporate governance, Microsoft Windows, Mergers & Acquisitions, Microsoft Corp., Yahoo! Inc., board

Discussion threads 2008-02-13

BookCoverPro (zip)

Our book cover design software allows the user to create fresh, unique book covers (front, back, and spine) for dust jackets, paperback, spiral, perfect bound, saddle stitch, and other book types. Any style, any genre, any size with professional-grade quality. Many cover-specific features not limited to but including: 300 or...

Tags: Generator, Cover, Tools & Techniques, Management

Software downloads 2008-01-18

Why metered Internet is a really bad idea

The above image from Lauren Weinstein's blog shows why metered Internet is a really bad idea and obnoxious.  It shows Canadian ISP Rogers Internet altering web pages to warn you when you go over 75% of your 75GB cap.  I checked on the Rogers website for...

Tags: Electronic Frontier Foundation, BitTorrent, Comcast Corp., Internet Service Provider, Plan, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Internet, George Ou

Blog posts 2007-12-10

News to know: So long Vista kill switch; XP SP3; Adobe; AMD; Microsoft vulnerability

Notable headlines: Ed Bott: With SP1, Microsoft plans to ditch the Vista "kill switch". Mary Jo Foley: Microsoft to modify Windows Genuine Advantage anti-piracy scheme. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes: See, complain loud enough and Microsoft will listen. Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate goes to MSDN,...

Tags: Adobe Systems Inc., Larry Dignan, Microsoft Windows XP, Eastman Kodak Co., Yahoo! Inc., Vulnerability, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Corp., Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Windows XP SP3 Release Candidate, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Internet, Microsoft Windows, Sales Strategy, Security, Operating Systems, Software, Sales

Blog posts 2007-12-04

EFF wants to saddle you with metered Internet service

EFF wants to saddle you with metered Internet serviceIndeed. Translation is not forgery.It's just... translation. Using NAT as an example of forgery is like using a French Translation of "The Old Man and The Sea" as a forgery of Hemingway's works.AbsolutelyMy issue with Comcast has nothing to do with the...

Tags: NETWORKING, Telecom & Utilities, Internet service, Electronic Frontier Foundation, Internet, Comcast Corp., forgery

Discussion threads 2007-12-03

EFF wants to saddle you with metered Internet service

Updated 12/8/2007 - The EFF Electronic Frontier Foundation last week publicly joined Free Press and Public Knowledge in recommending a metered Internet service as the alternative to Comcast's BitTorrent throttling.  The extremist "Net Neutrality" crowd that wants to regulate the Internet with bans on per-user charges/contracts for Enhanced QoS are...

Tags: Electronic Frontier Foundation, BitTorrent, Network, Comcast Corp., Problem, Internet Service Provider, DOCSIS, Internet Service, ACL, Internet Service Providers (ISPs), Networking, Cable, Broadband Internet, Internet, Telecommunications, Personal Technology, George Ou

Blog posts 2007-12-03

Feds seek cell positioning data without warrants

Feds seek cell positioning data without warrantsChalk it up as one morereason I refuse to own a cell phone. While I am a law abiding citizen, I see just how easy it is for something like this to get out of hand and to be abused.As for gun control... use...

Tags: warrant, phone

Discussion threads 2007-11-26

Is the stem cell debate over?

Is the stem cell debate over?solves nothingBravo, but this solves nothing. First, the reports associated with this entry are wholly incomplete and inaccurate. Scientists have already created embryo like results with adult stem cells. No where in the articles do they mention the ultimate goal of pluripotent...

Tags: Theology, stem-cell

Discussion threads 2007-11-20

Looks like the The Gang, rounded up by Steve Gillmor, is back in the saddle

Jason Calacanis is blogging about the latest debut of The Gang, aka Gillmor Group, aka Bad Sinatra, aka Gillmor Gang. The first episode is on Facebook, in four parts. I was happy to be a part of this, nearly a year since the last real Gang recording. ...

Tags: Facebook, Steve Gillmor, Voice, Episode, Jason Calacanis, Elitism, Blogging, Internet, Dana Gardner

Blog posts 2007-11-09