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Are virtual crimes against the law?: Are virtual crimes against the law?What now? Policing our dreams.Sounds like all parties involved are a bit disturbed. Now I know why they call it Second Life. Their first life sucks. Mankind is its own worst enemy.Sheeeesh!If this is illegal so are shooter games.Let's take the following scenario:Man and woman...; Tags: mankind, virtual life, Second Life; Discussion threads 2007-06-05

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MobileTechRoundup show #140, iPhone apps, Opera Mobile 9.5 beta, and netbooks: We really tried to get away from talking just about the iPhone in MobileTechRoundup show #140, but when it is the hottest news in the mobile space it is tough. We did talk about some applications, iPhone 3G battery life, and a utility we would like to see on the...; Tags: MobileTechRoundup, Apple iPhone, Opera Software, Beta, Podcasts, Keyboards, Internet, Hardware, Peripherals, Matthew Miller; Blog posts 2008-07-18
NebuAd: Galileo or pariah?: NebuAd: Galileo or pariah?Double Pariah!!NebuAd is not only a Pariah but a double Pariah! And evoking the spirit of Galileo won't solve the shameless acts they have been doing to innocent consumers. I hope congress get very tough with them: Privacy Breach: Behavioral Targeting Needs Closer Look (http://www.internetevolution.com/author.asp?section_id=544&doc_id=153592&F_src=flftwo)RE: NebuAd: Galileo...; Tags: NebuAd, Galileo; Discussion threads 2008-07-18
Review: Jawbone 2 bluetooth headset: Back in June 2007 I reviewed the original Jawbone bluetooth headset and despite its drawbacks I found it to be the standard by which I judge all other BT headsets. Its military grade noise cancellation is second to none and of dozens of Bluetooth headsets that...; Tags: Headset, Bluetooth Headset, Battery Life, Jason D. O\'Grady; Blog posts 2008-07-18
Software debugging costs rise; SOA blamed: Software debugging costs rise; SOA blamedWho is really to blame?SOA makes things easier for the end user, but harder for IT. But is it really SOA that should take the blame or are IT shops just really bad at "real" software engineering? I vote for the later. ...; Tags: Service-oriented architecture (SOA), Web services, Middleware, software, SOA; Discussion threads 2008-07-18

Untrustworthy students: lighten your restrictions: Untrustworthy students: lighten your restrictionsProxies"By using a proxy, you can bypass any filtering software on the network"Only if they're incompetent. I work for a company that has hardware that a proxy wouldn't get around the rules, even if it's SSL.Your statement about proxies is wrong.If the university simply sets a...; Tags: INTERNET, Workforce management, Untrustworthy student, Untrustworthy; Discussion threads 2008-07-18
FastScale Composerâ„¢ Suite: I just spoke with Jerry McCloud, VP of Business Development of Fastscale Technology, about the newest release of their product, FastScale Composerâ„¢ Suite. This product is aimed at reducing the complexity of creating and maintaining virtual machine images. Previous versions of the product supported VMware's ESX Server. This version adds...; Tags: Software, Environment, Image, Virtual Machine, FastScale Composer Suite Software Environment, Desktop Virtualization, Server Virtualization, Servers, Hardware, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-07-18
Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router: Editor's note: Although our First Look video states that the WRT610N costs only $149, the street price may prove higher.The Linksys WRT610N Simultaneous Dual-N Band Wireless Router is the first true dual-band wireless router we've reviewed, and one of only a few on the market. In our tests, it easily...; Tags: Home networking, Routers & switches, Network technology, Network-attached storage (NAS), NETWORKING, wireless router, Storage Link, WRT610N, Linksys Inc., router, Linksys WRT310N, storage; Product reviews 2008-07-17
Podcast: Diary of a dial-up user (part 4 - final): This is the final installment of this soap-style, badly written diary of my broadband woes, fights and mishaps. It's been nearly two weeks without broadband at my new house, battling my way online through the means of dial-up Internet. It still hasn't been fully resolved as of...; Tags: Diary, Podcasts, Broadband Internet, Network Technology, Telecommunications, Internet, Networking, Zack Whittaker; Blog posts 2008-07-17
AMD CEO Ruiz out; Can Meyer turn it around?: AMD CEO Ruiz out; Can Meyer turn it around?A healthy AMD means more innovation and lower prices for processors.Let's not forget that. And, let us not forget the anticompetitive practices which have gotten Intel into hot water in Europe. What AMD has done is nothing short of a miracle considering.RE:...; Tags: Research & Development, Leadership, Strategy, Litigation, Investment, Advanced Micro Devices Inc., Meyer, Ruiz, miracle; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
iPhone as powerful as the Dreamcast, more powerful than the DS ... but is t: iPhone as powerful as the Dreamcast, more powerful than the DS ... but is tawesomemy buddy showed me monkey ball and i was blown away. i saw a few other games and i think it could compete on some level with other portables if they get the buttons thing and...; Tags: Games, Keyboards, Monitors & displays, game, Apple iPhone, Dreamcast; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
Opera Mobile 9.5 beta now available for WM touch screen devices: Opera Mobile 9.5 beta now available for WM touch screen devicesOpera is by far the best mobile browser out thereOpera has shown incredible innovation in their mobile browsers and 9.5 is no different. There is no browser better for your mobile device than Opera.Matthew, are there any mobile devices that...; Tags: Keyboards, Monitors & displays, Web browsers, touch screen device, Opera Software, touch screen, Web browser; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
In America money is life: In America money is lifeWhat a crock[i]while the U.S. is both rich and powerful, it is “woefully behind when it comes to providing opportunity and choices to all Americans to build a better life.”[/i] OK, let me get this straight. There is someplace else in the world that...; Tags: Warm-Weather, Woody Allen; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
D-Link launches new surveillance cam with Powerline networking: D-Link is shipping the first in the line of its D-Life products, a series that is designed to enable users to easily manage networking devices via its D-Life Web site. First up is a surveillance camera kit that allows remote viewing of live streaming video from a remote Web browser....; Tags: D-Link Systems, Powerline Networking, Camera, Powerline, D-Life Camera, Home Networking, Networking, Personal Technology, Rik Fairlie; Blog posts 2008-07-17
In America money is life: We're becoming a nation of young minorities serving aging, rich white folks who die before their clients. by Dana Blankenhorn; Tags: U.S., Life, Income, Health Care, Liberals, Vertical Industries, Benefits, Healthcare, Operational Accounting, Enterprise Software, Software, Human Resources, Finance, Dana Blankenhorn; Blog posts 2008-07-17
PC shipments solid in second quarter; Apple No. 3 in U.S.: PC shipments solid in second quarter; Apple No. 3 in U.S.WellWell, that shows that Apple is still not significant worldwide,which is not surprising !MisleadingAlthough Apple slightly edged out Acer in US sales, it comes nowhere close to Acer in international sales. So to claim that Apple topped Acer in shipments...; Tags: Desktops, Apple Inc., PC, PC shipment, No. 3, Apple Macintosh; Discussion threads 2008-07-17
Citrix and Xen not versus Xen: Simon Crosby, CTO of Citrix's Virtualization Management group, contacted me after reading the post, Citrix versus the Xen community, to clear up some misconceptions that he thought were the basis of my post. After reading his message, it's clear that what he had to say was very persuasive. Thanks Simon...; Tags: Citrix Systems Inc., Xen, Dan Kusnetzky; Blog posts 2008-07-17
User beware: Electronic documents can reveal far more than you want: The WYSIWYG mentality can be dangerous when users fail to understand what underlies the visible presentation of electronic data. This chapter from Blown to Bits: Your Life, Liberty, and Happiness After the Digital Explosion explores the premise that "What you see is not what the computer knows" -- focusing...; Tags: Electronic Document, Addison-Wesley, Productivity, Advertising & Promotion, Marketing; Book chapters 2008-07-17
Ships Screensaver 2 (exe): Featuring high quality photos of ships, this screensaver is designed for those that enjoy the sea. Contains a stunning array of 19 full screen photos. Also has customizable special transition effects and is 100% free for life. Version 1 has new and more photos.; Tags: Screensaver, Photograph, Wallpaper Screensavers; Software downloads 2008-07-17
Bikes Screensaver 1 (exe): This screensaver is designed for those that enjoy riding, as it is filled with amazing full screen wallpapers of motorbikes. A motorcycle or motorbike is a single-track, two-wheeled motor vehicle powered by an engine. Has over 100 customizable transition effects and is completely free for life. Version 1 has more...; Tags: Wallpaper Screensavers; Software downloads 2008-07-17