Hack your Major Appliances
Everyone here's once in a while how some Geek took apart his microwave or a digital appliance and applied a software hack to it to do what it does better. Seems this practice is picking up speed. [Slashdot] [Andy Kessler]
From the archive
March 2004
100 posts
Extremely bad worm stopped before destroying hard-drives
A unknown number of computers had their hard-drive data destroyed by a very bad worm that targets users of BlackIce and RealSecure security products. A update to the software was released nearly 12 days ago and systems should have been protected if they had been updated. [Slashdot] [ISS]
Would anonymous DSL stand up in court
Imagine having DSL service where your service provider promised to not keep any logs of how their IP's are distributed. I am sure the ISP will have a lot of subscribers. But by publicly stating that they are not going to log any IP info then they have just put a big target on their chest. Those in government like
Skype scores some serious cash
One of my favorite peer to peer voice over IP applications has scored a cool 18.7 million in venture capital. I missed this the other day but am very happy to see them get the need cash to help them compete. [Techweb]
The Spirit Rover has seen a UFO
Oh my goodness those that thrive on conspiracy theories will be licking their chops after they read this one. Seems the Spirit Rover has captured a picture of a real UFO. [BBC]
Offshoring will result in the demise of US Technology Lead
Every day more professional groups are coming out and making statements about offshoring American jobs. In my daily dealings with companies that are out their developing leading edge technology I can not even begin to think what will happen as some of these jobs are outsourced. It is pretty easy to jump on an airplane and visit a contractor and
Germans Crackdown on Pirates
In some of the largest tech raids in German history more than 750 pirate sites have been raided. I have always said if you can't do the time don't do the crime. [ZDNet]
Windows XP SP2 closer to release
Microsoft released to testers release candidate 1 to testers today. The service pack is set to be released in the second quarter. We are searching the net for some screen shots for your preview. [ZDNet]
Great Price on 120 Gig Hard-Drive
Need some new storage at a terrific price. Check out this bargain Western Digital Caviar WD1200JB Special Edition 120GB ATA/100 7200RPM Hard Drive w/8MB Buffer *** Free 2nd Day *** $91.50 [www.zipzoomfly.com]
Secret Mars Video Released!
A very interesting movie from Mars [Movie]
Mark Cuban Blog
It is nice to see one of the industries biggest innovators and self made men start a weblog. From an initial read the man has a lot to say his commentary thus far has covered the Maverick's and some investing comments. We will see how much he talks about technology. [blogmaverick]
Google Local
Google is rolling out Google Local today which will allow you to drill down in your search routines to find local website companies etc. It is similar to what other companies have done we will keep a eye on it and see how it stacks up. [CNet]
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